Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 31–30 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- New York Jets 20–14 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jacoby Brissett
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 66 yards, TOUCHD…
- Game date
- 2022-09-18
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 31–30 on 2022-09-18. Jacoby Brissett posted a game-high +16.27 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 31 |
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(5:00) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(13:09) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-G.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(8:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(:15) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 20-Br.Hall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(10:01) 3-C.York 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(14:24) 6-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(9:29) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(2:02) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-G.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 5:00TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 0-6
(5:00) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:55XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:09TD Garrett WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 6-7
(13:09) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-G.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 13:06XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 8:20TD Amari CooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 7-13
(8:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 8:17XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:15TD Joe FlaccoPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 10
- Score
- 13-14
(:15) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 20-Br.Hall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:11TD Greg ZuerleinPoints+7
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-14
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:01FG Cade YorkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 14-17
(10:01) 3-C.York 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 14:24FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 39
- Score
- 17-17
(14:24) 6-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:29TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 7
- Score
- 17-23
(9:29) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:21XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 17-24
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:02TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 12
- Score
- 17-30
(2:02) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:32TD Carlton Davis IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 66
- Score
- 23-30
(1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 1:22XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 24-30
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:25TD Garrett WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 30-30
(:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-G.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:22XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 31-30
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jacoby Brissett · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +16.27 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 2Joe Flacco · New York Jets · Passing · +12.39 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.74 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 4Garrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 5Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.27 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 6Carlton Davis III · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 7
Braden Mann · New York Jets · Passing · +3.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.81 EPA/play - 8
Jonnu Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.81 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
Jacoby Brissett — CLE · Passing
Jacoby Brissett posted the highest total EPA (+16.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
Jacoby Brissett's top snap (+2.90 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.67 EPA): Joe Flacco — (1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Joe Flacco (New York Jets) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +12.39 total EPA
- Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +16.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.185 | +0.194 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.324 | +0.493 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.091 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.194 | -0.185 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 54.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.18, Cleveland Browns +0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.18 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +15.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +16.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- New York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Joe Flacco pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- New York Jets — Joe Flacco
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- New York Jets — Carlton Davis III (Joe Flacco pass)
- New York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — Cade York
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 4:55) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 20–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 13:09) — (13:09) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-G.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 13:06) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 8:17) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 20-Br.Hall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:11) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) 3-C.York 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–13. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 39 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 6-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 9:21) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q4 2:02) — (2:02) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 66 (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 1:22) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-G.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 0:22) — 6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Davis at NYJ 36. 21-A.Davis to 50 for 14 yards.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-G.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:22) — 7-B.Mann kicks onside 12 yards from NYJ 35 to NYJ 47. RECOVERED by NYJ-34-J.Hardee.
- New York Jets (Q2 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 20-Br.Hall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) 19-J.Flacco pass deep left to 17-G.Wilson pushed ob at CLE 48 for 31 yards (22-G.Delpit) [69-C.Winovich].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco sacked at CLE 20 for -8 yards (90-J.Clowney). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney), RECOVERED by CLE-90-J.Clowney at CLE 21.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-G.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) (Punt formation) 7-B.Mann pass short right to 16-J.Smith pushed ob at CLE 37 for 17 yards (38-A.Green).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 5:00 · NYJ 4 · Score 0-6
(5:00) 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:55 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 13:09 · CLE 2 · Score 6-7
(13:09) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-G.Wilson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 13:06 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 8:20 · NYJ 6 · Score 7-13
(8:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 8:17 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-14
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · CLE 10 · Score 13-14
(:15) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 20-Br.Hall for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q2 0:11 · CLE 15 · Score 14-14
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 10:01 · NYJ 4 · Score 14-17
(10:01) 3-C.York 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · CLE 39 · Score 17-17
(14:24) 6-G.Zuerlein 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:29 · NYJ 7 · Score 17-23
(9:29) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:21 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-24
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:02 · NYJ 12 · Score 17-30
(2:02) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:32 · CLE 66 · Score 23-30
(1:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep right to 84-C.Davis for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 1:22 · CLE 15 · Score 24-30
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · CLE 15 · Score 30-30
(:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short middle to 17-G.Wilson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:22 · CLE 15 · Score 31-30
6-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jacoby Brissett (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns on 2022-09-18?
The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 31-30 in Week 2, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: New York Jets 20, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: New York Jets 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: New York Jets 17, Cleveland Browns 13; Final: New York Jets 31, Cleveland Browns 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q1 5:00) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 13:09) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 8:20) New York Jets touchdown — J. Flacco (Q2 0:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 9:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 2:02) New York Jets touchdown — C. Davis (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 1:32) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 0:25) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q3 10:01, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 14:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Joe Flacco (New York Jets), 53.1% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +12.39 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 66.7% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +16.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+2.90 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 31-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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