Browns 20–24 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?

P. Walker (Cleveland Browns), 38.5% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.06 total passing EPA. G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 59.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.88 total passing EPA.

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

T. Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Seattle Seahawks
Final score: Seattle Seahawks 24–20 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 14–17 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyler Lockett
Top passer: PJ Walker
Biggest EPA play: (8:06) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked at CLE 46 for -7 yards (56-J.Brooks). FUMBLES (56-J.Br…
Game date: 2023-10-29

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 24–20 on 2023-10-29. Tyler Lockett posted a game-high +8.61 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	7	7	6	0	0	20
Seattle Seahawks	17	0	0	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

CLE 3

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 8:56TD
Jake Bobo
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
0-6
(8:56) 19-J.Bobo right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 8:53XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:37TD
Tyler Lockett
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 12
Score
0-13
(5:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 5:30XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:30TD
David Njoku
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 18
Score
6-14
(3:30) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-J.Brooks].
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:22XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
7-14
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 1:02FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 13
Score
7-17
(1:02) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 4:42TD
Kareem Hunt
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
13-17
(4:42) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 4:40XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
14-17
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 7:33FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 7
Score
17-17
(7:33) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 2:53FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 9
Score
20-17
(2:53) 7-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:44TD
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 9
Score
20-23
(:44) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 0:38XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
20-24
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +8.61 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
2Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
3Pierre Strong Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
4Elijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
5Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
6Zach Charbonnet · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
7Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +1.88 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.10 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

Tyler Lockett — SEA · Receiving

Tyler Lockett posted the highest total EPA (+8.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.

Tyler Lockett's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.96 EPA): PJ Walker — (8:06) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked at CLE 46 for -7 yards (56-J.Brooks). FUMBLES (56-J.Brooks) [56-J.Brooks], RECOVERED by SEA-53-B.Mafe at CLE 44. 53-B.Mafe to CLE 41 for 3 yards (77-W.Teller).

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) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.06 total EPA
Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	-0.025	+0.008
Offensive success rate	43.0%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.016	+0.048
Rush EPA/play	-0.057	+0.103
Defensive EPA/play	-0.008	+0.025
Defensive success rate	54.8%	57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.03, Seattle Seahawks +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.03 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -2.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +0.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — Jake Bobo (Q1 8:56)
Seattle Seahawks — Tyler Lockett (Geno Smith pass) (Q1 5:37)
Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (PJ Walker pass) (Q1 3:30)
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Q2 4:42)
Seattle Seahawks — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Geno Smith pass) (Q4 0:44)

Field goals

Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q1 1:02)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 7:33)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 2:53)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–7. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 8:56) — (8:56) 19-J.Bobo right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 8:53) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 5:30) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SEA 18 (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-J.Brooks].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 3:22) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 4:40) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SEA 9 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) 7-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 0:38) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass deep right intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Love (33-J.Adams) at SEA 43. 20-J.Love to SEA 43 for no gain (11-D.Peoples-Jones). [WPA -23.4% · EPA -2.90]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +2.36]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short right to 85-D.Njoku to SEA 44 for 41 yards (21-D.Witherspoon) [53-B.Mafe]. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.72]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short right to 87-N.Fant to CLE 14 for 27 yards (5-A.Walker). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +1.94]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked at CLE 46 for -7 yards (56-J.Brooks). FUMBLES (56-J.Brooks) [56-J.Brooks], RECOVERED by SEA-53-B.Mafe at CLE 44. 53-B.Mafe to CLE 41 for 3 yards (77-W.Teller). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -5.96]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker sacked at CLE 46 for -7 yards (56-J.Brooks). FUMBLES (56-J.Brooks) [56-J.Brooks], RECOVERED by SEA-53-B.Mafe at CLE 44. 53-B.Mafe to CLE 41 for 3 yards (77-W.Teller). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -5.96]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 27-T.Woolen at SEA 16. 27-T.Woolen to SEA 16 for no gain (85-D.Njoku). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -4.36]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle intended for 87-N.Fant INTERCEPTED by 90-M.Hurst at SEA 39. 90-M.Hurst to SEA 39 for no gain (19-J.Bobo). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.85]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short right to 85-D.Njoku to SEA 44 for 41 yards (21-D.Witherspoon) [53-B.Mafe]. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.72]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 8:56 · CLE 3 · Score 0-6
(8:56) 19-J.Bobo right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 8:53 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 5:37 · CLE 12 · Score 0-13
(5:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 5:30 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 3:30 · SEA 18 · Score 6-14
(3:30) (Shotgun) 10-P.Walker pass short middle to 85-D.Njoku for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-J.Brooks].
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 3:22 · SEA 15 · Score 7-14
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 1:02 · CLE 13 · Score 7-17
(1:02) 5-J.Myers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 4:42 · SEA 1 · Score 13-17
(4:42) 66-J.Hudson and 53-N.Harris reported in as eligible. 27-K.Hunt right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 4:40 · SEA 15 · Score 14-17
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 7:33 · SEA 7 · Score 17-17
(7:33) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 2:53 · SEA 9 · Score 20-17
(2:53) 7-D.Hopkins 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:44 · CLE 9 · Score 20-23
(:44) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 0:38 · CLE 15 · Score 20-24
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Key takeaways

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

Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) 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 Seattle Seahawks on 2023-10-29?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 24-20 in Week 8, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Seattle Seahawks 17; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Seattle Seahawks 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Seattle Seahawks 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Bobo (Q1 8:56) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Lockett (G. Smith pass) (Q1 5:37) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (P. Walker pass) (Q1 3:30) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q2 4:42) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q4 0:44) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q1 1:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 7:33, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 2:53, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?

PJ Walker (Cleveland Browns), 38.5% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.06 total passing EPA. Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 59.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.88 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks?

Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (5:37) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short left to 16-T.Lockett for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Seattle Seahawks won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

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