Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 27–14 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 7–5 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Chris Moore
- Top passer
- Kyle Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:36) 3-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 33-D.Ogunbowale INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Fields…
- Game date
- 2022-12-04
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Houston Texans 27–14 on 2022-12-04. Chris Moore posted a game-high +5.03 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 27 |
 Houston Texans | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(8:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
(12:00) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (91-R.Lopez).
(4:00) 11-C.Johnston punts 60 yards to CLE 24, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(10:15) 67-C.Heck reported in as eligible. 3-K.Allen up the middle to HOU 2 for 1 yard (42-T.Fields). FUMBLES (42-T.Fields), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at HOU 4. 21-D.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(5:11) 7-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
(9:40) 3-C.York 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(9:36) 3-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 33-D.Ogunbowale INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Fields (69-C.Winovich) at HOU 16. 42-T.Fields for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(4:06) 3-C.York 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 8:06FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 25
- Score
- 0-3
(8:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 12:00Safety Chris HubbardPoints+2
- Yard line
- HOU 99
- Score
- 0-5
(12:00) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (91-R.Lopez).
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 4:00TD Donovan Peoples-JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 84
- Score
- 6-5
(4:00) 11-C.Johnston punts 60 yards to CLE 24, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:41XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-5
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:15TD Kyle AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 99
- Score
- 13-5
(10:15) 67-C.Heck reported in as eligible. 3-K.Allen up the middle to HOU 2 for 1 yard (42-T.Fields). FUMBLES (42-T.Fields), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at HOU 4. 21-D.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:10XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 14-5
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 5:11FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 14-8
(5:11) 7-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:40FG Cade YorkPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 25
- Score
- 17-8
(9:40) 3-C.York 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:36TD Tony Fields IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 75
- Score
- 23-8
(9:36) 3-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 33-D.Ogunbowale INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Fields (69-C.Winovich) at HOU 16. 42-T.Fields for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:30XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 24-8
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 4:06FG Cade YorkPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 24
- Score
- 27-8
(4:06) 3-C.York 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:00TD Nico CollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 27-14
(2:00) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Chris Moore · Houston Texans · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play - 2Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3
Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 4
Brevin Jordan · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 5Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.14 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6Chris Moore · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 7
Dare Ogunbowale · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8
Phillip Dorsett II · Houston Texans · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 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
Chris Moore — HOU · Receiving
Chris Moore posted the highest total EPA (+5.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.68 EPA per play.
Chris Moore's top snap (+4.81 EPA): (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass deep left to 15-C.Moore to CLE 6 for 39 yards (33-R.Harrison; 54-D.Jones). CLE-33-R.Harrison was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (-8.41 EPA): Kyle Allen — (9:36) 3-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 33-D.Ogunbowale INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Fields (69-C.Winovich) at HOU 16. 42-T.Fields for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kyle Allen led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kyle Allen (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -13.5% CPOE · -0.46 EPA/play · -19.35 total EPA
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -13.5% CPOE · -0.42 EPA/play · -10.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.363 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.420 | -0.461 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.316 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.363 | +0.140 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: -0.36 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 16 drives, -11.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, -30.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Donovan Peoples-Jones
- Cleveland Browns — Kyle Allen
- Cleveland Browns — Tony Fields II
- Houston Texans — Nico Collins (Kyle Allen pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Cleveland Browns — Cade York
- Cleveland Browns — Cade York
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 3–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–2. Houston Texans registered a safety from the HOU 99 (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (91-R.Lopez).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 84 (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) 11-C.Johnston punts 60 yards to CLE 24, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 3:41) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 99 (Q3 10:15); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 10:10) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q3 5:11) — (5:11) 7-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–6. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the HOU 25 (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 3-C.York 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 75 (Q4 9:36); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q4 9:30) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the HOU 24 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) 3-C.York 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) 67-C.Heck reported in as eligible. 3-K.Allen up the middle to HOU 2 for 1 yard (42-T.Fields). FUMBLES (42-T.Fields), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at HOU 4. 21-D.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Pitre [50-M.Dwumfour] at HOU -3. 5-J.Pitre to HOU 26 for 29 yards (77-W.Teller).
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) 11-C.Johnston punts 60 yards to CLE 24, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 10-A.Schwartz to CLE 47 for 12 yards (2-T.Thomas). FUMBLES (2-T.Thomas), RECOVERED by HOU-25-D.King at HOU 47. 25-D.King to CLE 38 for 15 yards (11-D.P
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 3-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 33-D.Ogunbowale INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Fields (69-C.Winovich) at HOU 16. 42-T.Fields for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 3-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 33-D.Ogunbowale INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Fields (69-C.Winovich) at HOU 16. 42-T.Fields for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Pitre [50-M.Dwumfour] at HOU -3. 5-J.Pitre to HOU 26 for 29 yards (77-W.Teller).
- Houston Texans (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) 67-C.Heck reported in as eligible. 3-K.Allen up the middle to HOU 2 for 1 yard (42-T.Fields). FUMBLES (42-T.Fields), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at HOU 4. 21-D.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) 11-C.Johnston punts 60 yards to CLE 24, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 8:06 · CLE 25 · Score 0-3
(8:06) 7-K.Fairbairn 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. - Houston Texans Safety (+2) — Q2 12:00 · HOU 99 · Score 0-5
(12:00) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (91-R.Lopez). - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 4:00 · CLE 84 · Score 6-5
(4:00) 11-C.Johnston punts 60 yards to CLE 24, Center-46-J.Weeks. 11-D.Peoples-Jones for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 3:41 · HOU 15 · Score 7-5
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 10:15 · CLE 99 · Score 13-5
(10:15) 67-C.Heck reported in as eligible. 3-K.Allen up the middle to HOU 2 for 1 yard (42-T.Fields). FUMBLES (42-T.Fields), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at HOU 4. 21-D.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 10:10 · HOU 15 · Score 14-5
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 5:11 · CLE 17 · Score 14-8
(5:11) 7-K.Fairbairn 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 9:40 · HOU 25 · Score 17-8
(9:40) 3-C.York 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · CLE 75 · Score 23-8
(9:36) 3-K.Allen pass short middle intended for 33-D.Ogunbowale INTERCEPTED by 42-T.Fields (69-C.Winovich) at HOU 16. 42-T.Fields for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:30 · HOU 15 · Score 24-8
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 4:06 · HOU 24 · Score 27-8
(4:06) 3-C.York 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · CLE 6 · Score 27-14
(2:00) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short middle to 12-N.Collins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Chris Moore (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kyle Allen (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Desmond Watson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans on 2022-12-04?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Houston Texans 27-14 in Week 13, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Houston Texans 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Houston Texans 2; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Houston Texans 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 13, Houston Texans 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 27, Houston Texans 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Peoples-Jones (Q2 4:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Allen (Q3 10:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Fields (Q4 9:36) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Collins (K. Allen pass) (Q4 2:00) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q1 8:06, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q3 5:11, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q4 9:40, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q4 4:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans?
Kyle Allen (Houston Texans), 47.6% completion, -13.5% CPOE, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -19.35 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -13.5% CPOE, -0.42 EPA per dropback, -10.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans?
Chris Moore (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+4.81 EPA): (2:41) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass deep left to 15-C.Moore to CLE 6 for 39 yards (33-R.Harrison; 54-D.Jones). CLE-33-R.Harrison was injured during the play..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
Houston Texans
Entered 1-9 Now 1-10 L
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