Titans 3–27 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?

D. Watson (Cleveland Browns), 65.9% completion, +19.5% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +15.76 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 40.6% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -12.40 total passing EPA.

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

D. Watson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.68 EPA): (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 8-E.Moore to CLE 32 for 4 yards (0-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (0-S.Murphy-Bunting), touched at CLE 28, RECOVERED by TEN-0.

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 27–3 Tennessee Titans
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 3–16 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Desmond Watson
Top passer: Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play: (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 8-E.Moore to CLE 32 for 4 yards…
Game date: 2023-09-24

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 27–3 on 2023-09-24. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +15.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tennessee Titans	0	3	0	0	0	3
Cleveland Browns	3	13	7	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

+3TEN 30

+3CLE 26

+3TEN 34

+3CLE 35

TEN 3

TEN 43

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 7:54FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 30
Score
0-3
(7:54) 7-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 14:18FG
Nick Folk
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 26
Score
3-3
(14:18) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:44TD
Jonathan Ford
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 19
Score
3-9
(9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 34-J.Ford for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:39XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
3-10
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:05FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 34
Score
3-13
(1:05) 7-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:00FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 35
Score
3-13
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 5:54TD
Jonathan Ford
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 3
Score
3-19
(5:54) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 34-J.Ford left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 5:49XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
3-20
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:58TD
Amari Cooper
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 43
Score
3-26
(6:58) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:51XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
3-27
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Desmond Watson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +15.76 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
3Chris Moore · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
5Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
6Dustin Hopkins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
7Jonathan Ford · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
8Desmond Watson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 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

Desmond Watson — CLE · Passing

Desmond Watson posted the highest total EPA (+15.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Desmond Watson's top snap (-5.68 EPA): (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 8-E.Moore to CLE 32 for 4 yards (0-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (0-S.Murphy-Bunting), touched at CLE 28, RECOVERED by TEN-0-S.Murphy-Bunting at CLE 22. 0-S.Murphy-

Quarterback report card

Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +19.5% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +15.76 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 32 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -12.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.214	+0.145
Offensive success rate	32.4%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.387	+0.384
Rush EPA/play	-0.379	-0.198
Defensive EPA/play	-0.145	+0.214
Defensive success rate	50.0%	67.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.14 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +11.87 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -14.55 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Jonathan Ford (Desmond Watson pass) (Q2 9:44)
Cleveland Browns — Jonathan Ford (Q3 5:54)
Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Desmond Watson pass) (Q4 6:58)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 7:54)
Tennessee Titans — Nick Folk (Q2 14:18)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 1:05)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 1:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q1 7:54) — (7:54) 7-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 19 (Q2 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 34-J.Ford for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 9:39) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 7-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q2 1:00) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 34-J.Ford left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 5:49) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 43 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 6:51) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 8-E.Moore to CLE 32 for 4 yards (0-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (0-S.Murphy-Bunting), touched at CLE 28, RECOVERED by TEN-0-S.Murphy-Bunting at [WPA -17.6% · EPA -5.68]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:15) — (11:15) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass incomplete deep left to 2-A.Cooper. PENALTY on TEN-26-K.Fulton, Defensive Pass Interference, 37 yards, enforced at CLE 33 - No Play. Penalty on TEN-49-A.Key, Roughing [WPA +9.7% · EPA +3.04]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-C.Moore to CLE 11 for 33 yards (29-C.Mitchell). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.77]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 16-T.Burks. PENALTY on CLE-23-M.Emerson, Defensive Pass Interference, 26 yards, enforced at TEN 35 - No Play. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.19]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 8-E.Moore to TEN 36 for 14 yards (98-J.Simmons). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.34]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 8-E.Moore to CLE 32 for 4 yards (0-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (0-S.Murphy-Bunting), touched at CLE 28, RECOVERED by TEN-0-S.Murphy-Bunting at [WPA -17.6% · EPA -5.68]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +4.81]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-C.Moore to CLE 11 for 33 yards (29-C.Mitchell). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.77]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 16-T.Burks. PENALTY on CLE-23-M.Emerson, Defensive Pass Interference, 26 yards, enforced at TEN 35 - No Play. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 7:54 · TEN 30 · Score 0-3
(7:54) 7-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 14:18 · CLE 26 · Score 3-3
(14:18) 6-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:44 · TEN 19 · Score 3-9
(9:44) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 34-J.Ford for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 9:39 · TEN 15 · Score 3-10
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 1:05 · TEN 34 · Score 3-13
(1:05) 7-D.Hopkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 1:00 · CLE 35 · Score 3-13
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 5:54 · TEN 3 · Score 3-19
(5:54) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 34-J.Ford left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 5:49 · TEN 15 · Score 3-20
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · TEN 43 · Score 3-26
(6:58) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 2-A.Cooper for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:51 · TEN 15 · Score 3-27
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

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.
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Desmond Watson (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Ryan Tannehill (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns on 2023-09-24?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 27-3 in Week 3, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Cleveland Browns 13; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 3, Cleveland Browns 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (D. Watson pass) (Q2 9:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (Q3 5:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (D. Watson pass) (Q4 6:58) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 7:54, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q2 14:18, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 1:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 1:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 65.9% completion, +19.5% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +15.76 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 40.6% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -12.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.68 EPA): (1:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 8-E.Moore to CLE 32 for 4 yards (0-S.Murphy-Bunting). FUMBLES (0-S.Murphy-Bunting), touched at CLE 28, RECOVERED by TEN-0.

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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