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.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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D'Andre Swift · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2

Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.66 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 3

Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play - 4

Ja'Marcus Bradley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 5
J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play - 6

Austin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 7

Brock Wright · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 8
A. 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.

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 Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 39.5% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.85 total EPA
Tim 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.112 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.9% | 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 rate | 64.4% | 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 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Detroit Lions — D'Andre Swift
Field goals
Detroit Lions — A. Rosas
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.
- 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).
- 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
- 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.
- 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).
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 2:04 · CLE 57 · Score 6-13
(2:04) (Shotgun) 32-D.Swift right tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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