Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 32–13 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 0–17 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jacoby Brissett
- Top passer
- Joe Burrow
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:34) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at 50 for -5 yards (44-S.Takitaki). FUMBLES (44-S.Takit…
- Game date
- 2022-10-31
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 32–13 on 2022-10-31. Jacoby Brissett posted a game-high +15.10 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| 17 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Jacoby Brissett · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +15.10 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 2

Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play - 3

Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play - 4

Hayden Hurst · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 5

Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 6
Chris Evans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play - 7

Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.80 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 8
Dav. Bell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 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 (+15.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.63 EPA per play.
Jacoby Brissett's top snap (+4.36 EPA): (10:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper to CIN 11 for 53 yards (24-V.Bell).
Biggest single play (-5.09 EPA): Joe Burrow — (3:34) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at 50 for -5 yards (44-S.Takitaki). FUMBLES (44-S.Takitaki), touched at 50, RECOVERED by CLE-93-T.Togiai at CIN 47.
Quarterback report card
Joe Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +2.9% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.79 total EPA
Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 24 dropbacks · 70.8% completion · +25.7% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +15.10 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.185 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.8% | 51.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.158 | +0.405 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.050 | +0.067 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.089 | +0.185 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.2% | 58.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.18 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.09 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -12.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +7.56 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 
Cleveland Browns — Michael Dunn 
Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Jacoby Brissett pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb 
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass)
Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Cade York
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 5:07); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 5:04) — (Kick formation) PENALTY on CIN, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 1 yard, enforced at CIN 15 - No Play.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the CIN 1 (Q2 5:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-N.Chubb rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 37 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-C.York 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 8:57) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 3:10) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 13 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q4 8:51) — (8:51) 68-M.Dunn and 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 8:46) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 41 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 85-T.Higgins for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-M.Garrett].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:40) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 85-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 38-A.Green (95-M.Garrett) at CLE 16. 38-A.Green to CLE 16 for no gain (80-Mi.Thomas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) 2-A.Cooper pass deep right intended for 12-M.Woods INTERCEPTED by 24-V.Bell [55-L.Wilson] at CIN 38. 24-V.Bell ran ob at CIN 48 for 10 yards. Handoff to 24-N.Chubb pitch to 2-A.Cooper
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at 50 for -5 yards (44-S.Takitaki). FUMBLES (44-S.Takitaki), touched at 50, RECOVERED by CLE-93-T.Togiai at CIN 47.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:23) — (6:23) 3-C.York 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-B.Hill), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd to CLE 27 for 14 yards (23-M.Emerson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at 50 for -5 yards (44-S.Takitaki). FUMBLES (44-S.Takitaki), touched at 50, RECOVERED by CLE-93-T.Togiai at CIN 47.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) 2-A.Cooper pass deep right intended for 12-M.Woods INTERCEPTED by 24-V.Bell [55-L.Wilson] at CIN 38. 24-V.Bell ran ob at CIN 48 for 10 yards. Handoff to 24-N.Chubb pitch to 2-A.Cooper
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 85-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 38-A.Green (95-M.Garrett) at CLE 16. 38-A.Green to CLE 16 for no gain (80-Mi.Thomas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper to CIN 11 for 53 yards (24-V.Bell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 5:07 · CIN 3 · Score 0-6
(5:07) (Shotgun) 68-M.Dunn and 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 24-N.Chubb. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 5:04 · CIN 15 · Score 0-6
(Kick formation) PENALTY on CIN, Defensive Too Many Men on Field, 1 yard, enforced at CIN 15 - No Play.
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q2 5:04 · CIN 1 · Score 0-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 24-N.Chubb rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CIN 37 · Score 0-11
(:04) 3-C.York 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:05 · CIN 3 · Score 0-17
(9:05) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett scrambles left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:57 · CIN 15 · Score 0-18
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:14 · CIN 4 · Score 0-24
(3:14) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short left to 2-A.Cooper for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:10 · CIN 15 · Score 0-25
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · CLE 13 · Score 6-25
(14:22) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:51 · CIN 11 · Score 6-31
(8:51) 68-M.Dunn and 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:46 · CIN 15 · Score 6-32
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · CLE 41 · Score 12-32
(6:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 85-T.Higgins for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-M.Garrett].
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:40 · CLE 15 · Score 13-32
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
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.
- 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 Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2022-10-31?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 32-13 in Week 8, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 17; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Cleveland Browns 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 5:07) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Dunn (Q3 9:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (J. Brissett pass) (Q3 3:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 14:22) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 8:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 6:48) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 58.1% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.79 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 70.8% completion, +25.7% CPOE, +0.63 EPA per dropback, +15.10 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+4.36 EPA): (10:37) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper to CIN 11 for 53 yards (24-V.Bell)..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-5 Now 3-5 W