Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 37–20 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 20–40 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Elijah Moore
- Top passer
- Trevor Siemian
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.J…
- Game date
- 2023-12-28
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 37–20 on 2023-12-28. Elijah Moore posted a game-high +6.03 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Cleveland Browns | 20 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(11:15) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
(8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(4:46) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
(6:20) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
(2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(1:41) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
(:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
END QUARTER 2
(8:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
(2:58) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
36-R.Patterson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ -1. 82-X.Gipson pushed ob at NYJ 22 for 23 yards (30-D.Harmon).
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:15TD Jonathan FordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 7
- Score
- 0-6
(11:15) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:10XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 0-7
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:14TD Trevor SiemianPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 21
- Score
- 6-7
(8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:06XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:46TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 7
- Score
- 7-13
(4:46) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:12TD Ronnie Hickman Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 81
- Score
- 7-19
(2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:01XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-20
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:20TD Elijah MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 7-26
(6:20) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:15XP Riley PattersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-27
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:13TD Josh JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 50
- Score
- 13-27
(2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:02XP Greg ZuerleinPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-27
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:41TD Jonathan FordPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 50
- Score
- 14-33
(1:41) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:25TD Riley PattersonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 14-34
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:03FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 28
- Score
- 17-34
(:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 17-34
END QUARTER 2
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:54FG Greg ZuerleinPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 26
- Score
- 20-34
(8:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:58FG Riley PattersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 14
- Score
- 20-37
(2:58) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:54FG Riley PattersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 35
- Score
- 20-37
36-R.Patterson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ -1. 82-X.Gipson pushed ob at NYJ 22 for 23 yards (30-D.Harmon).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Elijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2Jonathan Ford · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 3Bre. Hall · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4Trevor Siemian · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 5
Tyler Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 6
Jason Brownlee · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 7
Joe Flacco · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.87 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 8
Jordan Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 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
Elijah Moore — CLE · Receiving
Elijah Moore posted the highest total EPA (+6.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.99 EPA): Joe Flacco — (2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Trevor Siemian led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Trevor Siemian (New York Jets) · 52 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -16.09 total EPA
- Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.223 | -0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.8% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.309 | +0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.220 | -0.181 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.223 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 61.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.04 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -3.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -21.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Jonathan Ford (Joe Flacco pass)
- New York Jets — Trevor Siemian
- Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt
- Cleveland Browns — Ronnie Hickman Jr.
- Cleveland Browns — Elijah Moore (Joe Flacco pass)
- New York Jets — Josh Johnson
- Cleveland Browns — Jonathan Ford (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein
- Cleveland Browns — Riley Patterson
- Cleveland Browns — Riley Patterson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 20–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q1 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 11:10) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 21 (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 8:06) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 81 (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 2:01) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 20–13. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 6:15) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 50 (Q2 2:13); New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 2:02) — 9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 50 (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 1:25) — 36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 14 (Q4 2:58) — (2:58) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q4 2:54) — 36-R.Patterson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ -1. 82-X.Gipson pushed ob at NYJ 22 for 23 yards (30-D.Harmon)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short right to 85-D.Njoku pushed ob at NYJ 7 for 43 yards (3-J.Whitehead).
- New York Jets (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:43) — 36-R.Patterson kicks 63 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ 2. 25-I.Abanikanda to NYJ 14 for 12 yards (40-M.Adams). FUMBLES (40-M.Adams), touched at NYJ 15, RECOVERED by CLE-28-M.Ford at NYJ 12.
- New York Jets (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Njoku to NYJ 44 for 36 yards (3-J.Whitehead).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 2:12) — (2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:43) — 36-R.Patterson kicks 63 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ 2. 25-I.Abanikanda to NYJ 14 for 12 yards (40-M.Adams). FUMBLES (40-M.Adams), touched at NYJ 15, RECOVERED by CLE-28-M.Ford at NYJ 12.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:02) — (12:02) 20-P.Strong right tackle to CLE 35 for 3 yards (56-Qu.Williams). FUMBLES (56-Qu.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-11-J.Johnson at CLE 35.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 11:15 · NYJ 7 · Score 0-6
(11:15) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 11:10 · NYJ 15 · Score 0-7
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 8:14 · CLE 21 · Score 6-7
(8:14) (Shotgun) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle to 20-Bre.Hall for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 8:06 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:46 · NYJ 7 · Score 7-13
(4:46) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:12 · CLE 81 · Score 7-19
(2:12) 14-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 17-G.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 33-R.Hickman at NYJ 30. 33-R.Hickman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 2:01 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-20
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 6:20 · NYJ 8 · Score 7-26
(6:20) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-27
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 2:13 · NYJ 50 · Score 13-27
(2:13) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 11-J.Johnson at CLE 37. 11-J.Johnson for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 2:02 · CLE 15 · Score 14-27
9-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:41 · NYJ 50 · Score 14-33
(1:41) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short left to 34-J.Ford for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q2 1:25 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-34
36-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CLE 28 · Score 17-34
(:03) 9-G.Zuerlein 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 17-34
END QUARTER 2 - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 8:54 · CLE 26 · Score 20-34
(8:54) 9-G.Zuerlein 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-5-T.Morstead. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:58 · NYJ 14 · Score 20-37
(2:58) 36-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-39-M.Haack. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:54 · CLE 35 · Score 20-37
36-R.Patterson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to NYJ -1. 82-X.Gipson pushed ob at NYJ 22 for 23 yards (30-D.Harmon).
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.
- Elijah Moore (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns on 2023-12-28?
The Cleveland Browns beat the New York Jets 37-20 in Week 17, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Cleveland Browns 20; Q2: New York Jets 13, Cleveland Browns 20; Q4: New York Jets 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: New York Jets 20, Cleveland Browns 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 11:15) New York Jets touchdown — T. Siemian (Q1 8:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q1 4:46) Cleveland Browns touchdown — R. Hickman (Q1 2:12) Cleveland Browns touchdown — E. Moore (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 6:20) New York Jets touchdown — J. Johnson (Q2 2:13) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 1:41) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 8:54, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 2:58, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 2:54, 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?
Trevor Siemian (New York Jets), 61.5% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -16.09 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns), 59.4% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Elijah Moore (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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