Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 38–15 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–6 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Bailey Zappe
- Top passer
- Jacoby Brissett
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at CLE 18 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched a…
- Game date
- 2022-10-16
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Cleveland Browns 38–15 on 2022-10-16. Bailey Zappe posted a game-high +12.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(7:34) 6-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(3:04) 3-C.York 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(3:30) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(:30) 3-C.York 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(11:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 11-T.Thornton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(5:39) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(14:39) 3-C.York 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(6:22) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:32) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 11-T.Thornton left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(3:45) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:34FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 3-0
(7:34) 6-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:04FG Cade YorkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 3-3
(3:04) 3-C.York 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:30TD Rhamondre StevensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 31
- Score
- 9-3
(3:30) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:23XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 10-3
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:30FG Cade YorkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 29
- Score
- 10-6
(:30) 3-C.York 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:25TD Tyquan ThorntonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 16-6
(11:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 11-T.Thornton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 11:22XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 17-6
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:39TD Hunter HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 31
- Score
- 23-6
(5:39) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:32XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 24-6
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 14:39FG Cade YorkPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 33
- Score
- 24-9
(14:39) 3-C.York 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:22TD Amari CooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 24-15
(6:22) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:32TD Tyquan ThorntonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 19
- Score
- 30-15
(4:32) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 11-T.Thornton left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:28XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 31-15
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:45TD Rhamondre StevensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 37-15
(3:45) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:40XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 38-15
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Bailey Zappe · New England Patriots · Passing · +12.77 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 2
Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.78 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 3
Jonnu Smith · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.54 EPA/play - 4DeVante Parker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5Tyquan Thornton · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 6
Jakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 7
Kendrick Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.50 EPA/play - 8Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 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
Bailey Zappe — NE · Passing
Bailey Zappe posted the highest total EPA (+12.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
Bailey Zappe's top snap (+4.39 EPA): (14:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 81-J.Smith to CLE 21 for 53 yards (23-M.Emerson).
Biggest single play (-5.82 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (4:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at CLE 18 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at CLE 22, RECOVERED by NE-98-Ca.Davis at CLE 25. 98-Ca.Davis to CLE 8 for 17 yards (78-J.Conklin).
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 Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 52 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -9.1% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.40 total EPA- Bailey Zappe (New England Patriots) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +12.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.133 | -0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 32.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.319 | -0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.422 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.186 | -0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.8% | 60.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -16.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, +12.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson
- New England Patriots — Tyquan Thornton (Bailey Zappe pass)
- New England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Bailey Zappe pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- New England Patriots — Tyquan Thornton
- New England Patriots — Rhamondre Stevenson
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- Cleveland Browns — Cade York
- Cleveland Browns — Cade York
- Cleveland Browns — Cade York
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) 6-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) 3-C.York 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 31 (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 3:23) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 29 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 3-C.York 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q3 11:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 11-T.Thornton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 11:22) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 31 (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 5:32) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–9. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q4 14:39) — (14:39) 3-C.York 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 6:22) — (6:22) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 19 (Q4 4:32) — (4:32) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 11-T.Thornton left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 4:28) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:40) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 81-J.Smith to CLE 21 for 53 yards (23-M.Emerson).
- New England Patriots (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 85-D.Njoku ran ob at NE 27 for 33 yards.
- New England Patriots (Q1 11:21) — (11:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass deep left to 1-D.Parker to CLE 14 for 29 yards (23-M.Emerson).
- New England Patriots (Q1 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe sacked at NE 24 for -8 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett), RECOVERED by CLE-43-J.Johnson at NE 38. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at CLE 18 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, touched at CLE 22, RECOVERED by NE-98-Ca.Davis at CLE 25. 98-Ca.Davis to CLE 8 for 17 yards (78-J.Conklin).
- New England Patriots (Q4 4:41) — (4:41) 7-J.Bailey punts 41 yards to CLE 17, Center-49-J.Cardona. 80-C.Rogers MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-41-B.Schooler at CLE 19.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 2-J.Mills [8-J.Bentley] at NE 45. 2-J.Mills to CLE 40 for 15 yards (2-A.Cooper).
- New England Patriots (Q2 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 7:34 · CLE 1 · Score 3-0
(7:34) 6-N.Folk 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 3:04 · NE 21 · Score 3-3
(3:04) 3-C.York 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 3:30 · CLE 31 · Score 9-3
(3:30) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 3:23 · CLE 15 · Score 10-3
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:30 · NE 29 · Score 10-6
(:30) 3-C.York 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:25 · CLE 2 · Score 16-6
(11:25) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 11-T.Thornton for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:22 · CLE 15 · Score 17-6
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:39 · CLE 31 · Score 23-6
(5:39) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 4-B.Zappe pass short left to 85-H.Henry for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:32 · CLE 15 · Score 24-6
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 14:39 · NE 33 · Score 24-9
(14:39) 3-C.York 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:22 · NE 15 · Score 24-15
(6:22) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 4:32 · CLE 19 · Score 30-15
(4:32) 61-M.Cannon reported in as eligible. 11-T.Thornton left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 4:28 · CLE 15 · Score 31-15
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · CLE 6 · Score 37-15
(3:45) 38-R.Stevenson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · CLE 15 · Score 38-15
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Bailey Zappe (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jacoby Brissett (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Bailey Zappe (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns on 2022-10-16?
The New England Patriots beat the Cleveland Browns 38-15 in Week 6, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: New England Patriots 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Cleveland Browns 9; Final: New England Patriots 38, Cleveland Browns 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (Q2 3:30) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Thornton (B. Zappe pass) (Q3 11:25) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (B. Zappe pass) (Q3 5:39) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 6:22) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Thornton (Q4 4:32) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Stevenson (Q4 3:45) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q1 7:34, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q1 3:04, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q2 0:30, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q4 14:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?
Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 40.4% completion, -9.1% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.40 total passing EPA. Bailey Zappe (New England Patriots), 60.0% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +12.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?
Bailey Zappe (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+4.39 EPA): (14:21) (Shotgun) 4-B.Zappe pass short right to 81-J.Smith to CLE 21 for 53 yards (23-M.Emerson)..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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