Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 31–21 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 28–14 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyrod Taylor
- Top passer
- Baker Mayfield
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:06) 7-J.Gillan punts 37 yards to HOU 28, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 19-A.Roberts MUFFS catc…
- Game date
- 2021-09-19
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Houston Texans 31–21 on 2021-09-19, overcoming Houston Texans's 28–14 halftime lead. Tyrod Taylor posted a game-high +11.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 21 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(10:00) 31-A.Janovich up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
(5:27) 5-Ty.Taylor pass short right to 30-P.Lindsay for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
(7:14) (Shotgun) 5-Ty.Taylor scrambles right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
16-J.Slye kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback.
(7:06) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb left end pushed ob at CLE 46 for 21 yards (20-Ju.Reid).
(1:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
(7:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 25-D.Felton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. PENALTY on HOU-24-T.Smith, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(4:43) 3-C.McLaughlin 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
(11:34) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 13-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
(5:59) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. PENALTY on HOU-37-T.Thomas, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 10:00TD AJA. JanovichPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:00) 31-A.Janovich up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:56XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:27TD PLP. LindsayPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 22
- Score
- 6-7
(5:27) 5-Ty.Taylor pass short right to 30-P.Lindsay for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 5:18XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-7
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 13-7
(7:14) (Shotgun) 5-Ty.Taylor scrambles right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:06XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-7
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:06TD Joey SlyePoints+7
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 14-7
16-J.Slye kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:06TD Nick ChubbPoints+7
- Yard line
- HOU 75
- Score
- 14-7
(7:06) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb left end pushed ob at CLE 46 for 21 yards (20-Ju.Reid).
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:20TD Baker MayfieldPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 5
- Score
- 14-13
(1:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:14XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 14-14
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 7:59TD Demetric Felton Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 33
- Score
- 14-20
(7:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 25-D.Felton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 7:50XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 14-21
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. PENALTY on HOU-24-T.Smith, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 4:43FG Chase McLaughlinPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 14-24
(4:43) 3-C.McLaughlin 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:34TD Brandin CooksPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 20-24
(11:34) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 13-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:32XP Joey SlyePoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 21-24
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 5:59TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 26
- Score
- 21-30
(5:59) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 5:52XP Chase McLaughlinPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 21-31
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. PENALTY on HOU-37-T.Thomas, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Tyrod Taylor · Houston Texans · Passing · +11.80 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 2Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.26 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3Demetric Felton Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play
- 4
Davis Mills · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.43 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 5Brandin Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.28 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 7
Austin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 8Rashard Higgins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 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
Tyrod Taylor — HOU · Passing
Tyrod Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+11.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (+4.61 EPA): Jamie Gillan — (12:06) 7-J.Gillan punts 37 yards to HOU 28, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 19-A.Roberts MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-44-S.Takitaki at HOU 35.
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) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +19.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +3.28 total EPA
- Davis Mills (Houston Texans) · 21 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -16.9% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +4.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.042 | +0.174 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 55.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.477 | +0.113 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.267 | +0.148 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.174 | -0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.4% | 61.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +12.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 9 drives, +3.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — A. Janovich
- Houston Texans — P. Lindsay
- Houston Texans — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — Baker Mayfield
- Cleveland Browns — Demetric Felton Jr. (Baker Mayfield pass)
- Houston Texans — Brandin Cooks (Davis Mills pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — Chase McLaughlin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) 31-A.Janovich up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 9:56) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) 5-Ty.Taylor pass short right to 30-P.Lindsay for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 5:18) — 16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 21–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 5-Ty.Taylor scrambles right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 7:06) — 16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 35 (Q2 7:06) — 16-J.Slye kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the HOU 75 (Q2 7:06) — (7:06) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb left end pushed ob at CLE 46 for 21 yards (20-Ju.Reid).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 5 (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 1:14) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 33 (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 25-D.Felton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 7:50); Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the HOU 12 (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 3-C.McLaughlin 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 13-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 11:32) — 16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 26 (Q4 5:59) — (5:59) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 5:52).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) 7-J.Gillan punts 37 yards to HOU 28, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 19-A.Roberts MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-44-S.Takitaki at HOU 35.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 25-D.Felton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass incomplete deep right to 13-B.Cooks. PENALTY on CLE-20-G.Newsome, Defensive Pass Interference, 27 yards, enforced at CLE 42 - No Play. Penalty on CLE-23-T.Hill, Defen
- Houston Texans (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 5-Ty.Taylor scrambles right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) 7-J.Gillan punts 37 yards to HOU 28, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 19-A.Roberts MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-44-S.Takitaki at HOU 35.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones to HOU 27 for 15 yards (20-Ju.Reid). FUMBLES (20-Ju.Reid), RECOVERED by HOU-58-C.Kirksey at HOU 28. 58-C.Kirksey to HOU 27 for -1
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 25-D.Felton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle intended for 10-A.Schwartz INTERCEPTED by 20-Ju.Reid at HOU 29. 20-Ju.Reid to CLE 47 for 24 yards (78-J.Conklin). CLE-6-B.Mayfield was injured during the
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 10:00 · HOU 1 · Score 0-6
(10:00) 31-A.Janovich up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 9:56 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 5:27 · CLE 22 · Score 6-7
(5:27) 5-Ty.Taylor pass short right to 30-P.Lindsay for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 5:18 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 7:14 · CLE 15 · Score 13-7
(7:14) (Shotgun) 5-Ty.Taylor scrambles right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 7:06 · CLE 15 · Score 14-7
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. - Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q2 7:06 · HOU 35 · Score 14-7
16-J.Slye kicks 65 yards from HOU 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Houston Texans TD (+7) — Q2 7:06 · HOU 75 · Score 14-7
(7:06) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb left end pushed ob at CLE 46 for 21 yards (20-Ju.Reid). - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:20 · HOU 5 · Score 14-13
(1:20) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:14 · HOU 15 · Score 14-14
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 7:59 · HOU 33 · Score 14-20
(7:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 25-D.Felton for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 7:50 · HOU 15 · Score 14-21
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. PENALTY on HOU-24-T.Smith, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 4:43 · HOU 12 · Score 14-24
(4:43) 3-C.McLaughlin 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · CLE 2 · Score 20-24
(11:34) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 13-B.Cooks for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 11:32 · CLE 15 · Score 21-24
16-J.Slye extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 5:59 · HOU 26 · Score 21-30
(5:59) 24-N.Chubb right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 5:52 · HOU 15 · Score 21-31
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. PENALTY on HOU-37-T.Thomas, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- Tyrod Taylor (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Davis Mills (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns on 2021-09-19?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Houston Texans 31-21 in Week 2, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Houston Texans 21, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q4: Houston Texans 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Houston Texans 21, Cleveland Browns 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Janovich (Q1 10:00) Houston Texans touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q1 5:27) Houston Texans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Mayfield (Q2 1:20) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Felton (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 7:59) Houston Texans touchdown — B. Cooks (D. Mills pass) (Q4 11:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 5:59) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q3 4:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 65.5% completion, +19.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +3.28 total passing EPA. Davis Mills (Houston Texans), 38.1% completion, -16.9% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +4.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Tyrod Taylor (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 13 snaps.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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