Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 16–14 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Las Vegas Raiders 10–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Harrison Bryant
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:21) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -4 yards (sack split by 28-J.Owusu-Koramoah and 92-S.D…
- Game date
- 2021-12-20
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 16–14 on 2021-12-20. Harrison Bryant posted a game-high +5.24 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | |
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Harrison Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play - 2

Josh Jacobs · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 3

Nick Mullens · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.15 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 4
Dallin Leavitt · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play - 5

Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play - 6

Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 7

Foster Moreau · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 8
P. Barber · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.19 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
Harrison Bryant — CLE · Receiving
Harrison Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+5.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.62 EPA per play.
Harrison Bryant's top snap (+4.15 EPA): (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined.
Biggest single play (-5.94 EPA): Derek Carr — (7:21) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -4 yards (sack split by 28-J.Owusu-Koramoah and 92-S.Day). FUMBLES (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah) [28-J.Owusu-Koramoah], RECOVERED by CLE-94-P.Gustin at LV 47. LV-4-D.Carr w
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 Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.45 total EPA
Nick Mullens (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.084 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 33.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.180 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.084 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.2% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -5.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 10 drives, -1.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Bryan Edwards (Derek Carr pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb 
Cleveland Browns — Harrison Bryant (Nick Mullens pass)
Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson 
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 3:41) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 4:33) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q4 14:51) — (14:51) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 6 (Q4 3:54); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 3:45) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 30 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 2-D.Carlson 48 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 0:03) — (:03) 2-D.Carlson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 7-Z.Jones to CLE 30 for 17 yards (35-J.Moffatt). PENALTY on LV-74-K.Miller, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 47 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 26-G.Williams at CLE 16. 26-G.Williams to CLE 23 for 7 yards (13-H.Renfrow).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-D.Colquitt punts 43 yards to LV 27, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 13-H.Renfrow to LV 29 for 2 yards (52-E.Lee).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 7:21) — (7:21) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -4 yards (sack split by 28-J.Owusu-Koramoah and 92-S.Day). FUMBLES (28-J.Owusu-Koramoah) [28-J.Owusu-Koramoah], RECOVERED by CLE-94-P.Gustin at LV 47. LV-4-D.Carr w
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep left to 7-Z.Jones [92-S.Day]. PENALTY on CLE-36-M.Stewart, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at LV 9 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 3:44 · CLE 5 · Score 6-0
(3:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 89-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 3:41 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:59 · CLE 5 · Score 10-0
(:59) 2-D.Carlson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 4:37 · LV 4 · Score 10-6
(4:37) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 4:33 · LV 15 · Score 10-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 14:51 · CLE 21 · Score 13-7
(14:51) 2-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:54 · LV 6 · Score 13-13
(3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:45 · LV 15 · Score 13-14
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · CLE 30 · Score 16-14
(:03) 2-D.Carlson 48 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Harrison Bryant (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Nick Mullens (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns on 2021-12-20?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 16-14 in Week 15, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Cleveland Browns 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Carr pass) (Q1 3:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q3 4:37) Cleveland Browns touchdown — H. Bryant (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 3:54) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:59, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 14:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:03, 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), 59.5% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.45 total passing EPA. Nick Mullens (Cleveland Browns), 66.7% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Harrison Bryant (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+4.15 EPA): (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Mullens pass short left to 88-H.Bryant for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LV-29-C.Hayward, Defensive Holding, declined..
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 16-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L