Browns 12–29 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

D. Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns), 42.4% completion, -11.4% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.29 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Denver Broncos), 46.4% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.75 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

R. Wilson (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.65 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton pushed ob at CLE 3 for 31 yards (33-R.Hickman)..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 29–12 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 6–14 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Russell Wilson
Top passer: Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-E.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 32, touched at CLE 31, RECOVERED by D…
Game date: 2023-11-26

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 29–12 on 2023-11-26. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +4.75 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	0	6	6	0	0	12
Denver Broncos	7	7	3	15	0	29

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

+3DEN 18

+3DEN 6

DEN 2

+3DEN 35

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:18TD
Samaje Perine
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
0-6
(8:18) (Shotgun) 25-S.Perine up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:14XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:14TD
Russell Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
0-13
(11:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:11XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-14
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:02FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 18
Score
3-14
(6:02) 7-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:25FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
6-14
(:25) 7-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 6:46TD
Harrison Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
12-14
(6:46) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:28FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
12-17
(1:28) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:37TD
Adam Trautman
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 8
Score
12-23
(13:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to 82-A.Trautman. Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-A.Trautman for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:29XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
12-24
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:23FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 16
Score
12-27
(4:23) 16-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:19FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
12-27
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:24Safety
PJ Walker
Points+2
Yard line
DEN 95
Score
12-29
(2:24) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 99-Z.Allen and 42-N.Bonitto).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Russell Wilson · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.75 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
2Harrison Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.86 EPA/play
3Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
4Dorian Thompson-Robinson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.29 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
5Adam Trautman · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play
6Jonathan Ford · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
7Marvin Mims Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
8Samaje Perine · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 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

Russell Wilson — DEN · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+4.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (+3.65 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton pushed ob at CLE 3 for 31 yards (33-R.Hickman).

Biggest single play (-6.15 EPA): Elijah Moore — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-E.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 32, touched at CLE 31, RECOVERED by DEN-93-D.Jones at CLE 20.

Quarterback report card

Dorian Thompson-Robinson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -11.4% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.29 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 28 dropbacks · 46.4% completion · -3.9% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	-0.190	+0.022
Offensive success rate	35.2%	43.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.162	+0.170
Rush EPA/play	-0.325	-0.063
Defensive EPA/play	-0.022	+0.190
Defensive success rate	56.3%	64.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.19 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.02 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -16.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +1.87 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Samaje Perine (Q1 8:18)
Denver Broncos — Russell Wilson (Q2 11:14)
Cleveland Browns — Harrison Bryant (Dorian Thompson-Robinson pass) (Q3 6:46)
Denver Broncos — Adam Trautman (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 13:37)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 6:02)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:25)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q3 1:28)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 4:23)
Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q4 4:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 8:18); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 8:14) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 11:11) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 7-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 7-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q3 1:28) — (1:28) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 15–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q4 13:37); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 13:29) — 16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q4 4:23) — (4:23) 16-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q4 4:19) — 16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 95 (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 99-Z.Allen and 42-N.Bonitto)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.86]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-E.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 32, touched at CLE 31, RECOVERED by DEN-93-D.Jones at CLE 20. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -6.15]
Denver Broncos (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton. PENALTY on CLE-0-G.Newsome, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at DEN 30 - No Play. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.46]
Denver Broncos (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton pushed ob at CLE 3 for 31 yards (33-R.Hickman). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.65]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass incomplete short right. CLE-17-D.Thompson-Robinson was injured during the play. PENALTY on DEN-56-B.Browning, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CLE [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.68]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-E.Moore FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 32, touched at CLE 31, RECOVERED by DEN-93-D.Jones at CLE 20. [WPA -13.0% · EPA -6.15]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.86]
Denver Broncos (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton pushed ob at CLE 3 for 31 yards (33-R.Hickman). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.65]
Denver Broncos (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton. PENALTY on CLE-0-G.Newsome, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at DEN 30 - No Play. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.46]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:18 · CLE 3 · Score 0-6
(8:18) (Shotgun) 25-S.Perine up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:14 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 11:14 · CLE 2 · Score 0-13
(11:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 6:02 · DEN 18 · Score 3-14
(6:02) 7-D.Hopkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · DEN 6 · Score 6-14
(:25) 7-D.Hopkins 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 6:46 · DEN 2 · Score 12-14
(6:46) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short right to 88-H.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 1:28 · CLE 5 · Score 12-17
(1:28) 16-W.Lutz 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · CLE 8 · Score 12-23
(13:37) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to 82-A.Trautman. Denver challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 82-A.Trautm
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · CLE 15 · Score 12-24
16-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:23 · CLE 16 · Score 12-27
(4:23) 16-W.Lutz 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:19 · DEN 35 · Score 12-27
16-W.Lutz kicks 65 yards from DEN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 2:24 · DEN 95 · Score 12-29
(2:24) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by 99-Z.Allen and 42-N.Bonitto).

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Russell Wilson (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos on 2023-11-26?

The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 29-12 in Week 12, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 6, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Denver Broncos 15; Final: Cleveland Browns 12, Denver Broncos 29.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — S. Perine (Q1 8:18) Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Wilson (Q2 11:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — H. Bryant (D. Thompson-Robinson pass) (Q3 6:46) Denver Broncos touchdown — A. Trautman (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 13:37) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 6:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 1:28, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 4:23, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 4:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns), 42.4% completion, -11.4% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.29 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 46.4% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos?

Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.65 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-C.Sutton pushed ob at CLE 3 for 31 yards (33-R.Hickman)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

Denver Broncos

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

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