Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 35–30 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 13–21 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Burrow
- Top passer
- Joe Burrow
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 4 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Gar…
- Game date
- 2020-09-17
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35–30 on 2020-09-17. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +17.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 30 | |
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +17.13 total EPA · 71 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 2

Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +15.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play - 3

Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.60 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 4

Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +6.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 5
J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play - 6

Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play - 7
Michael Thomas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 8

C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP
Joe Burrow — CIN · Passing
Joe Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+17.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 71 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
Joe Burrow's top snap (-5.46 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 4 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [97-P.Gustin], RECOVERED by CLE-91-J.Jackson at CIN 1. 91-J.Jackson to CIN 1 for no gain (74-F.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
Joe Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 71 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +17.13 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 24 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +12.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.124 | +0.252 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.9% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.241 | +0.525 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.448 | +0.208 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.252 | -0.124 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 49.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.12 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.25 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +13.38 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +18.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb 
Cleveland Browns — Odell Beckham Jr. (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — C.J. Uzomah (Joe Burrow pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
Cincinnati Bengals — Michael Thomas (Joe Burrow pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt 
Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass)
Field goals
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) 4-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q1 1:55) — (1:55) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 1:48) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–10. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 43 (Q2 12:02); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 11:54) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 23 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 87-C.Uzomah for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 9:00) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:31) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 4-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 5:49) — (5:49) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 5:45) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q3 0:23) — (:23) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 80-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 5:55) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) 27-K.Hunt right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 3:55) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 0:43) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at CLE 26 for 7 yards (20-T.Thomas).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CLE 20 for -11 yards (94-A.Clayborn).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 24-N.Chubb left guard to CIN 45 for 26 yards (23-D.Phillips).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles up the middle to CLE 39 for 7 yards (93-B.Goodson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:07) — (8:07) 24-N.Chubb right guard to CIN 1 for 1 yard (92-F.Akinmoladun; 98-D.Reader).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 4 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [97-P.Gustin], RECOVERED by CLE-91-J.Jackson at CIN 1. 91-J.Jackson to CIN 1 for no gain (74-F.Johnson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle intended for 88-H.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Jackson III at CIN 2. 22-W.Jackson III ran ob at CIN 32 for 30 yards (12-K.Hodge). PENALTY on CIN-90-K.Kareem, Unnece
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 80-J.Landry pushed ob at CIN 23 for 21 yards (30-J.Bates III).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 7:17 · CLE 20 · Score 3-0
(7:17) 4-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 1:55 · CIN 11 · Score 3-6
(1:55) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 1:48 · CIN 15 · Score 3-7
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 12:02 · CIN 43 · Score 3-13
(12:02) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 11:54 · CIN 15 · Score 3-14
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:06 · CLE 23 · Score 9-14
(9:06) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 87-C.Uzomah for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · CLE 15 · Score 10-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:36 · CIN 6 · Score 10-20
(1:36) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:31 · CIN 15 · Score 10-21
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · CLE 25 · Score 13-21
(:06) 4-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 5:49 · CIN 1 · Score 13-27
(5:49) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 5:45 · CIN 15 · Score 13-28
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 0:23 · CLE 9 · Score 16-28
(:23) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:59 · CLE 4 · Score 22-28
(5:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 80-M.Thomas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:55 · CLE 15 · Score 23-28
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:59 · CIN 1 · Score 23-34
(3:59) 27-K.Hunt right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · CIN 15 · Score 23-35
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:48 · CLE 9 · Score 29-35
(:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:43 · CLE 15 · Score 30-35
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2020-09-17?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-30 in Week 2, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Cleveland Browns 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 30, Cleveland Browns 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q1 1:55) Cleveland Browns touchdown — O. Beckham (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 12:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 9:06) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q3 5:49) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Thomas (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 5:59) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 3:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 0:48) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 7:17, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 0:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.1% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +17.13 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 66.7% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +12.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 71 snaps. Their top snap (-5.46 EPA): (6:02) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 4 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [97-P.Gustin], RECOVERED by CLE-91-J.Jackson at CIN 1. 91-J.Jackson to CIN 1 for no .
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cleveland Browns won 35-30 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W