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NFL · Week 8 · November 1, 2020 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns: 2020 Week 8 Recap

Raiders defeat Browns 16–6 in Week 8

Hunter Renfrow led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 16–6 Week 8 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 16 4–3 Winner
Final 16–6
Cleveland Browns 6 5–3
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
16–6
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–3 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Renfrow
Game date
November 1, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Hunter Renfrow
    Hunter Renfrow 4 REC · 26 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 15/30 · 124 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 2 REC · 21 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Baker Mayfield
    Baker Mayfield 2 CAR · 4 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Rashard Higgins
    Rashard Higgins 1 REC · 14 YDS +0.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kareem Hunt
    Kareem Hunt 2 REC · 7 YDS -0.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 16–6 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Renfrow
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(7:59) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-H.Bryant to LV 32 for 6 yards (44-N.Kwiatkoski).…
Game date
2020-11-01

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 16–6 on 2020-11-01. Hunter Renfrow posted a game-high +5.29 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders60100016
Cleveland Browns330006

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 13:39FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 22
    Score
    0-3

    (13:39) 2-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 5:21FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    3-3

    (5:21) 2-D.Carlson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:02FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-3

    (:02) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 8:50FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 20
    Score
    6-6

    (8:50) 2-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 14:57TD
    Hunter Renfrow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    12-6

    (14:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 14:53XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    13-6

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. PENALTY on CLE-54-O.Vernon, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 4:27FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    16-6

    (4:27) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  2. 2Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  3. 3Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.53 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Witten · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  5. 5Josh JacobsJosh Jacobs · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Alec IngoldAlec Ingold · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  8. 8Darren WallerDarren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Hunter Renfrow

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Hunter Renfrow — LV · Receiving

Hunter Renfrow posted the highest total EPA (+5.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Las Vegas Raiders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.

Hunter Renfrow's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (14:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Biggest single play (-4.14 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (7:59) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-H.Bryant to LV 32 for 6 yards (44-N.Kwiatkoski). FUMBLES (44-N.Kwiatkoski), RECOVERED by LV-50-N.Morrow at LV 27.

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.53 total EPA
  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -18.1% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.085-0.071
Offensive success rate54.1%36.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.118-0.165
Rush EPA/play+0.199+0.127
Defensive EPA/play+0.071-0.085
Defensive success rate63.5%45.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.09 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.07 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 6 drives, -4.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 7 drives, +7.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Hunter RenfrowLas Vegas Raiders — Hunter Renfrow (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 14:57)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 13:39)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 5:21)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 0:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q3 8:50)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 4:27)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q2 13:39) — (13:39) 2-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 2-D.Carlson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q3 8:50) — (8:50) 2-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 14:57); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 14:53); Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +2.55]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:59) — (7:59) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-H.Bryant to LV 32 for 6 yards (44-N.Kwiatkoski). FUMBLES (44-N.Kwiatkoski), RECOVERED by LV-50-N.Morrow at LV 27. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.14]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 2-D.Carlson 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.10]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:59) — (5:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr scrambles left tackle to LV 49 for 11 yards (42-K.Joseph). [WPA +8.8% · EPA +2.17]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 10:16) — (10:16) 45-A.Ingold up the middle to CLE 36 for 3 yards (93-B.Goodson). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.16]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:59) — (7:59) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 88-H.Bryant to LV 32 for 6 yards (44-N.Kwiatkoski). FUMBLES (44-N.Kwiatkoski), RECOVERED by LV-50-N.Morrow at LV 27. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -4.14]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 10:38) — (10:38) 2-D.Carlson 41 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.10]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) 2-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. [WPA -2.6% · EPA -3.23]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +2.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:39 · LV 22 · Score 0-3
    (13:39) 2-C.Parkey 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 5:21 · CLE 10 · Score 3-3
    (5:21) 2-D.Carlson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CLE 15 · Score 6-3
    (:02) 2-D.Carlson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  4. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 8:50 · LV 20 · Score 6-6
    (8:50) 2-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · CLE 4 · Score 12-6
    (14:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · CLE 15 · Score 13-6
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. PENALTY on CLE-54-O.Vernon, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 4:27 · CLE 6 · Score 16-6
    (4:27) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Hunter Renfrow (Las Vegas Raiders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns on 2020-11-01?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 16-6 in Week 8, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Cleveland Browns 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — H. Renfrow (D. Carr pass) (Q4 14:57) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 13:39, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 5:21, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q3 8:50, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 4:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.53 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 40.0% completion, -18.1% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Hunter Renfrow (Las Vegas Raiders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (14:57) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 13-H.Renfrow for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on t.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L