Browns 39–38 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Walker (Cleveland Browns), 41.7% completion, -18.7% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.26 total passing EPA. G.Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 45.5% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.91 total passing EPA.

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

J. Downs (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 1-J.Downs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 39–38 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 33–21 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Josh Downs
Top passer: PJ Walker
Biggest EPA play: (1:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND -5 for -11 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M…
Game date: 2023-10-22

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Indianapolis Colts 39–38 on 2023-10-22. Josh Downs posted a game-high +11.38 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	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	7	26	3	9	0	39
Indianapolis Colts	14	7	7	10	0	38

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

IND 69

CLE 59

+1CLE 20

+3IND 26

CLE 4

+3IND 36

CLE 5

+3CLE 9

+3IND 40

CLE 75

+1CLE 30

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

22 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 14:12TD
Jonathan Ford
Points+6
Yard line
IND 69
Score
6-0
(14:12) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 14:03XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-0
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:47TD
Josh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 59
Score
7-6
(11:47) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 1-J.Downs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 11:38XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 20
Score
7-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:34TD
Gardner Minshew II
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 17
Score
7-13
(4:34) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 4:28XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-14
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:24TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
13-14
(14:24) (Shotgun) 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 27-K.Hunt. 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:22XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
14-14
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 8:43FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
IND 26
Score
17-14
(8:43) 7-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:57TD
Gardner Minshew II
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
17-20
(3:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 3:51XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
17-21
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:50TD
Gardner Minshew II
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 94
Score
23-21
(1:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND -5 for -11 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [95-M.Garrett], RECOVERED by CLE-42-T.Fields at IND -5. TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:42TD
Dustin Hopkins
Points+7
Yard line
IND 15
Score
24-21
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:02FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
IND 36
Score
27-21
(:02) 7-D.Hopkins 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:28FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
IND 36
Score
30-21
(9:28) 7-D.Hopkins 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:14TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
30-27
(5:14) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 5:11XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
30-28
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:13FG
Matt Gay
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
30-31
(14:13) 7-M.Gay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:38FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
IND 40
Score
33-31
(6:38) 7-D.Hopkins 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:50TD
Michael Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 75
Score
33-37
(5:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-11-M.Pittman, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:38XP
Matt Gay
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 30
Score
33-38
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:19TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
39-38
(:19) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Josh Downs · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +11.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
2Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
3Gardner Minshew II · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +3.91 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
4David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
5Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
6Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
7Marquise Goodwin · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
8Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 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

Josh Downs — IND · Receiving

Josh Downs posted the highest total EPA (+11.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.90 EPA per play.

Josh Downs's top snap (+5.77 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 1-J.Downs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined.

Biggest single play (-6.52 EPA): Gardner Minshew II — (1:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND -5 for -11 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [95-M.Garrett], RECOVERED by CLE-42-T.Fields at IND -5. TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

PJ Walker (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -18.7% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.26 total EPA
Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.067	-0.103
Offensive success rate	38.5%	41.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.174	+0.118
Rush EPA/play	-0.074	-0.229
Defensive EPA/play	+0.103	+0.067
Defensive success rate	58.9%	61.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.07, Indianapolis Colts -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.07 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: -0.10 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 17 drives, -6.40 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 16 drives, -9.82 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Jonathan Ford (Q1 14:12)
Indianapolis Colts — Josh Downs (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q1 11:47)
Indianapolis Colts — Gardner Minshew II (Q1 4:34)
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Q2 14:24)
Indianapolis Colts — Gardner Minshew II (Q2 3:57)
Cleveland Browns — Gardner Minshew II (Q2 1:50)
Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q3 5:14)
Indianapolis Colts — Michael Pittman (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q4 5:50)
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Q4 0:19)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 8:43)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:02)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 9:28)
Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay (Q4 14:13)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 6:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 69 (Q1 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 14:03) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 59 (Q1 11:47); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 20 (Q1 11:38) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q1 4:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 4:28) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 26–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q2 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 27-K.Hunt. 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 14:22) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 26 (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) 7-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 3:51) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 94 (Q2 1:50); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q2 1:42) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 36 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 7-D.Hopkins 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 36 (Q3 9:28) — (9:28) 7-D.Hopkins 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 5:11) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–9. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) 7-M.Gay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 40 (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) 7-D.Hopkins 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 75 (Q4 5:50); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 30 (Q4 5:38) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +38.4% · EPA +3.25]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-11-M.Pittman, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +35.6% · EPA +6.50]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND 21 for -4 yards (99-Z.Smith). FUMBLES (99-Z.Smith) [99-Z.Smith], RECOVERED by CLE-54-O.Okoronkwo at IND 26. [WPA -25.6% · EPA -2.04]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND -5 for -11 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [95-M.Garrett], RECOVERED by CLE-42-T.Fields at IND -5. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -6.52]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +6.46]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND -5 for -11 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [95-M.Garrett], RECOVERED by CLE-42-T.Fields at IND -5. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -6.52]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-11-M.Pittman, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +35.6% · EPA +6.50]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +6.46]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND 32 for -7 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [95-M.Garrett], touched at IND 33, RECOVERED by CLE-5-A.Walker at IND 36. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -5.91]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 14:12 · IND 69 · Score 6-0
(14:12) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right guard for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 14:03 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 11:47 · CLE 59 · Score 7-6
(11:47) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 1-J.Downs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 11:38 · CLE 20 · Score 7-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 4:34 · CLE 17 · Score 7-13
(4:34) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 4:28 · CLE 15 · Score 7-14
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 14:24 · IND 2 · Score 13-14
(14:24) (Shotgun) 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. Direct snap to 27-K.Hunt. 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:22 · IND 15 · Score 14-14
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 8:43 · IND 26 · Score 17-14
(8:43) 7-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 3:57 · CLE 4 · Score 17-20
(3:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew scrambles left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 3:51 · CLE 15 · Score 17-21
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:50 · CLE 94 · Score 23-21
(1:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew sacked at IND -5 for -11 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett) [95-M.Garrett], RECOVERED by CLE-42-T.Fields at IND -5. TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q2 1:42 · IND 15 · Score 24-21
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · IND 36 · Score 27-21
(:02) 7-D.Hopkins 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 9:28 · IND 36 · Score 30-21
(9:28) 7-D.Hopkins 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 5:14 · CLE 5 · Score 30-27
(5:14) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 5:11 · CLE 15 · Score 30-28
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 14:13 · CLE 9 · Score 30-31
(14:13) 7-M.Gay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 6:38 · IND 40 · Score 33-31
(6:38) 7-D.Hopkins 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 5:50 · CLE 75 · Score 33-37
(5:50) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on IND-11-M.Pittman, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 5:38 · CLE 30 · Score 33-38
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · IND 1 · Score 39-38
(:19) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
PJ Walker (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts on 2023-10-22?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Indianapolis Colts 39-38 in Week 7, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 26, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 9, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 39, Indianapolis Colts 38.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (Q1 14:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Downs (G. Minshew pass) (Q1 11:47) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — G. Minshew (Q1 4:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q2 14:24) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — G. Minshew (Q2 3:57) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Minshew (Q2 1:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 5:14) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (G. Minshew pass) (Q4 5:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q4 0:19) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 8:43, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 9:28, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 14:13, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 6:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

PJ Walker (Cleveland Browns), 41.7% completion, -18.7% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.26 total passing EPA. Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 45.5% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.91 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

Josh Downs (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.38 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (11:47) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass deep right to 1-J.Downs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Cleveland Browns won 39-38 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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