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NFL · Week 11 · November 21, 2021 · 10 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Cleveland Browns: 2021 Week 11 Recap

Browns defeat Lions 13–10 in Week 11

D'Andre Swift led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 10–13 Week 11 finish.

Detroit Lions 10 0–9
Final 10–13
Cleveland Browns 13 6–5 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
10–13
Halftime
Detroit Lions 0–13 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
FantasyHQ MVP
D'Andre Swift
Game date
November 21, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • D'Andre Swift
    D'Andre Swift 14 CAR · 136 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Brock Wright
    Brock Wright 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.St.Brown +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Nick Chubb
    Nick Chubb 24 CAR · 130 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Marcus Bradley
    Ja'Marcus Bradley 2 REC · 46 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Landry 0/1 · 16 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 13–10 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 0–13 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
D'Andre Swift
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play
(2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2021-11-21

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Detroit Lions 13–10 on 2021-11-21. D'Andre Swift posted a game-high +3.64 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Detroit Lions0730010
Cleveland Browns13000013

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 15:00TD
    JLJ. Landry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 16
    Score
    0-6

    (15:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 80-J.Landry. 80-J.Landry scrambles up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 14:52XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    0-7

    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 1:14TD
    Nick Chubb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    0-13

    (1:14) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 2:04TD
    D'Andre Swift

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 57
    Score
    6-13

    (2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 1:55XP
    ARA. Rosas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-13

    5-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 9:10FG
    ARA. Rosas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 25
    Score
    10-13

    (9:10) 5-A.Rosas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1D'Andre SwiftD'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2Nick ChubbNick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.66 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  3. 3Nick ChubbNick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  4. 4Ja'Marcus BradleyJa'Marcus Bradley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
  6. 6Austin HooperAustin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Brock WrightBrock Wright · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  8. 8A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

D'Andre Swift

FantasyHQ Game MVP

D'Andre Swift — DET · Rushing

D'Andre Swift posted the highest total EPA (+3.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

D'Andre Swift's top snap (+6.30 EPA): (2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.85 total EPA
  • Tim BoyleTim Boyle (Detroit Lions) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -7.2% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -12.60 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.179-0.112
Offensive success rate34.9%35.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.504-0.021
Rush EPA/play+0.046-0.033
Defensive EPA/play+0.112+0.179
Defensive success rate64.4%65.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -9.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -11.29 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (Q2 15:00)
  • Nick ChubbCleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:14)
  • D'Andre SwiftDetroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Q3 2:04)

Field goals

  • Detroit Lions — A. Rosas (Q4 9:10)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DET 16 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 80-J.Landry. 80-J.Landry scrambles up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 14:52) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CLE 57 (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 1:55) — 5-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 3–0. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q4 9:10) — (9:10) 5-A.Rosas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +6.30]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Boyle pass short left intended for 32-D.Swift INTERCEPTED by 56-M.Smith at CLE 15. 56-M.Smith to CLE 16 for 1 yard (8-J.Reynolds). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -3.74]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Oruwariye at CLE 45. 24-A.Oruwariye to CLE 35 for 10 yards (85-D.Njoku). PENALTY on DET-25-W.Harris, Illegal Block Abov [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.10]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 82-R.Higgins ran ob at CLE 43 for 17 yards. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.69]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Parker (34-A.Anzalone) at CLE 34. 41-A.Parker to CLE 34 for no gain (80-J.Landry). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -2.74]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +6.30]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 4:54) — (4:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Boyle pass short left intended for 32-D.Swift INTERCEPTED by 56-M.Smith at CLE 15. 56-M.Smith to CLE 16 for 1 yard (8-J.Reynolds). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -3.74]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) 3-C.McLaughlin 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -3.46]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Oruwariye at CLE 45. 24-A.Oruwariye to CLE 35 for 10 yards (85-D.Njoku). PENALTY on DET-25-W.Harris, Illegal Block Abov [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · DET 16 · Score 0-6
    (15:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 80-J.Landry. 80-J.Landry scrambles up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:52 · DET 15 · Score 0-7
    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · DET 5 · Score 0-13
    (1:14) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 2:04 · CLE 57 · Score 6-13
    (2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 1:55 · CLE 15 · Score 7-13
    5-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
  6. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 9:10 · CLE 25 · Score 10-13
    (9:10) 5-A.Rosas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.

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.
  • D'Andre Swift (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns on 2021-11-21?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Detroit Lions 13-10 in Week 11, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns?

Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Cleveland Browns 13; Q3: Detroit Lions 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Detroit Lions 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Detroit Lions 10, Cleveland Browns 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (Q2 15:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 1:14) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (Q3 2:04) Detroit Lions field goal — A. Rosas (Q4 9:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns?

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 39.5% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.85 total passing EPA. Tim Boyle (Detroit Lions), 60.0% completion, -7.2% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -12.60 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns?

D'Andre Swift (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.64 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+6.30 EPA): (2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 0-8 Now 0-9 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W