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NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2022 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Carolina Panthers: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Browns defeat Panthers 26–24 in Week 1

Nick Chubb led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 26–24 Week 1 finish.

Cleveland Browns 26 1–0 Winner
Final 26–24
Carolina Panthers 24 0–1
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
26–24
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 17–7 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
Jacoby Brissett
FantasyHQ MVP
Nick Chubb
Game date
September 11, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Nick Chubb
    Nick Chubb 23 CAR · 141 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jacoby Brissett
    Jacoby Brissett 1 CAR · 2 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Kareem Hunt
    Kareem Hunt 4 REC · 24 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Isaiah Thomas
    Isaiah Thomas 2 REC · 53 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryder Anderson
    Ryder Anderson 5 REC · 102 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Baker Mayfield
    Baker Mayfield 16/35 · 214 YDS · 2 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 26–24 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 17–7 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Nick Chubb
Top passer
Jacoby Brissett
Biggest EPA play
(6:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 3-R.Anderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2022-09-11

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Carolina Panthers 26–24 on 2022-09-11. Nick Chubb posted a game-high +4.10 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Cleveland Browns17360026
Carolina Panthers70200024

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 10:53TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    6-0

    (10:53) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 10:49XP
    Cade York

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    7-0

    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 4:52TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 24
    Score
    13-0

    (4:52) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 4:46XP
    Cade York

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 15
    Score
    14-0

    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  5. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 2:00TD
    Christian McCaffrey

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    14-6

    (2:00) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 1:57XP
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    14-7

    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:24FG
    Cade York

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 8
    Score
    17-7

    (:24) 3-C.York 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 7:46FG
    Cade York

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 16
    Score
    20-7

    (7:46) 3-C.York 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  9. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 12:58TD
    Baker Mayfield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 7
    Score
    20-13

    (12:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 12:51XP
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    20-14

    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 6:17FG
    Cade York

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 18
    Score
    23-14

    (6:17) 3-C.York 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  12. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 6:13TD
    Ryder Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 75
    Score
    23-20

    (6:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 3-R.Anderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 6:02XP
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    23-21

    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.

  14. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:17FG
    Eddy Pineiro

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 16
    Score
    23-24

    (1:17) 4-E.Pineiro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.

  15. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q4 1:13FG
    Jacoby Brissett

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 75
    Score
    23-24

    (1:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete short left to 11-D.Peoples-Jones. PENALTY on CAR-53-B.Burns, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 25 - No Play.

  16. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:13FG
    Cade York

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 40
    Score
    26-24

    (:13) 3-C.York 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Nick ChubbNick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.10 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2Isaiah ThomasIsaiah Thomas · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  3. 3Ryder AndersonRyder Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  4. 4Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +2.93 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
  6. 6Kareem HuntKareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Pat ElfleinPat Elflein · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  8. 8Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Nick Chubb

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Nick Chubb — CLE · Rushing

Nick Chubb posted the highest total EPA (+4.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+5.98 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (6:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 3-R.Anderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jacoby BrissettJacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -2.9% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.04 total EPA
  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Carolina Panthers) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -9.2% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.081+0.024
Offensive success rate44.9%37.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.050+0.084
Rush EPA/play+0.228-0.013
Defensive EPA/play-0.024-0.081
Defensive success rate63.0%55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: +0.02 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +1.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +7.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kareem HuntCleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q2 10:53)
  • Kareem HuntCleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Q2 4:52)
  • Christian McCaffreyCarolina Panthers — Christian McCaffrey (Q2 2:00)
  • Baker MayfieldCarolina Panthers — Baker Mayfield (Q4 12:58)
  • Ryder AndersonCarolina Panthers — Ryder Anderson (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 6:13)

Field goals

  • Cade YorkCleveland Browns — Cade York (Q2 0:24)
  • Cade YorkCleveland Browns — Cade York (Q3 7:46)
  • Cade YorkCleveland Browns — Cade York (Q4 6:17)
  • Eddy PineiroCarolina Panthers — Eddy Pineiro (Q4 1:17)
  • Jacoby BrissettCarolina Panthers — Jacoby Brissett (Q4 1:13)
  • Cade YorkCleveland Browns — Cade York (Q4 0:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 10:49) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CAR 24 (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 4:46) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 1:57) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 3-C.York 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 16 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 3-C.York 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 20–6. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 12:51) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 18 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 3-C.York 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CLE 75 (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 3-R.Anderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:02) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 4-E.Pineiro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CAR 75 (Q4 1:13); Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 40 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 3-C.York 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:13) — (:13) 3-C.York 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. [WPA +38.5% · EPA +1.80]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 22-C.McCaffrey to CAR 26 for 1 yard. Lateral to 2-D.Moore to CAR 22 for -4 yards (95-M.Garrett). [WPA -23.1% · EPA -0.04]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 3-R.Anderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.8% · EPA +5.98]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 22-C.McCaffrey to CLE 29 for 21 yards (43-J.Johnson). PENALTY on CLE-43-J.Johnson, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 29. [WPA +20.4% · EPA +2.66]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 11-D.Peoples-Jones to CAR 49 for 13 yards (21-J.Chinn). [WPA +15.6% · EPA +0.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 3-R.Anderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.8% · EPA +5.98]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep left to 80-I.Thomas to CLE 2 for 50 yards (43-J.Johnson). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +3.88]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Woods [53-B.Burns] at CAR 0. 25-X.Woods to CAR 31 for 31 yards (88-H.Bryant). PENALTY on CAR-24-C.Henderson, D [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.78]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 27-K.Hunt to CAR 39 for 24 yards (95-D.Brown). PENALTY on CAR-25-X.Woods, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 39. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.30]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 10:53 · CAR 1 · Score 6-0
    (10:53) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 10:49 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 4:52 · CAR 24 · Score 13-0
    (4:52) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 4:46 · CAR 15 · Score 14-0
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  5. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 1 · Score 14-6
    (2:00) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · CLE 15 · Score 14-7
    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:24 · CAR 8 · Score 17-7
    (:24) 3-C.York 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  8. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 7:46 · CAR 16 · Score 20-7
    (7:46) 3-C.York 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  9. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · CLE 7 · Score 20-13
    (12:58) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 12:51 · CLE 15 · Score 20-14
    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
  11. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 6:17 · CAR 18 · Score 23-14
    (6:17) 3-C.York 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  12. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 6:13 · CLE 75 · Score 23-20
    (6:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 3-R.Anderson for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 6:02 · CLE 15 · Score 23-21
    4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
  14. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · CLE 16 · Score 23-24
    (1:17) 4-E.Pineiro 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
  15. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:13 · CAR 75 · Score 23-24
    (1:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete short left to 11-D.Peoples-Jones. PENALTY on CAR-53-B.Burns, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 25 - No Play.
  16. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:13 · CAR 40 · Score 26-24
    (:13) 3-C.York 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

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.
  • Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Baker Mayfield (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers on 2022-09-11?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Carolina Panthers 26-24 in Week 1, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Carolina Panthers 20; Final: Cleveland Browns 26, Carolina Panthers 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 10:53) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q2 4:52) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q2 2:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — B. Mayfield (Q4 12:58) Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Anderson (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 6:13) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q2 0:24, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q3 7:46, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q4 6:17, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — E. Pineiro (Q4 1:17, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Brissett (Q4 1:13, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q4 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 43.9% completion, -2.9% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.04 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Carolina Panthers), 45.7% completion, -9.2% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.93 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?

Nick Chubb (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.10 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps.

Was Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cleveland Browns won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Now 1-0 W

Carolina Panthers

Now 0-1 L

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