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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2024 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Browns defeat Jaguars 18–13 in Week 2

Jerry Jeudy led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 18–13 Week 2 finish.

Cleveland Browns 18 1–1 Winner
Final 18–13
Jacksonville Jaguars 13 0–2
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
18–13
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 16–3 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Desmond Watson
FantasyHQ MVP
Jerry Jeudy
Game date
September 15, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Jerry Jeudy
    Jerry Jeudy 5 REC · 73 YDS +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jameis Winston
    Jameis Winston 2 CAR · 4 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • David Bell
    David Bell 3 REC · 27 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Brenton Strange
    Brenton Strange 3 REC · 65 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Brandon Thomas
    Brandon Thomas 2 REC · 94 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Luke Farrell
    Luke Farrell 2 REC · 13 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 18–13 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 16–3 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jerry Jeudy
Top passer
Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play
(2:29) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 7-B.Thomas to CLE 6 for 66 yards (0-G.Newsome).
Game date
2024-09-15

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 18–13 on 2024-09-15. Jerry Jeudy posted a game-high +6.32 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns7932018
Jacksonville Jaguars0373013

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:32TD
    Desmond Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 1
    Score
    6-0

    (2:32) (Shotgun) 53-N.Harris and 70-Z.Zinter reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:29XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    7-0

    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 9:57FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    10-0

    (9:57) 7-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 4:47FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    10-3

    (4:47) 39-C.Little 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:31FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 20
    Score
    13-3

    (:31) 7-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:27FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 35
    Score
    13-3

    7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the JAX 30.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 10:25FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 26
    Score
    16-3

    (10:25) 7-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 1:14TD
    Travis Etienne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    16-9

    (1:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Etienne up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 1:11XP
    Cam Little

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    16-10

    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 7:34FG
    Cam Little

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 7
    Score
    16-13

    (7:34) 39-C.Little 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:48Safety
    Trevor Lawrence

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CLE 98
    Score
    18-13

    (1:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-A.Wright).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jerry JeudyJerry Jeudy · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  2. 2Brenton StrangeBrenton Strange · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  3. 3Brandon ThomasBrandon Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4Jameis WinstonJameis Winston · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
  5. 5David BellDavid Bell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Jonathan FordJonathan Ford · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  7. 7Luke FarrellLuke Farrell · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.29 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jerry Jeudy

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jerry Jeudy — CLE · Receiving

Jerry Jeudy posted the highest total EPA (+6.32) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.

Jerry Jeudy's top snap (+2.32 EPA): (5:40) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 3-J.Jeudy pushed ob at JAX 35 for 30 yards (26-A.Johnson) [44-T.Walker].

Biggest single play (+3.97 EPA): Trevor Lawrence — (2:29) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 7-B.Thomas to CLE 6 for 66 yards (0-G.Newsome).

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 WatsonDesmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.29 total EPA
  • Trevor LawrenceTrevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 40 dropbacks · 35.0% completion · -9.2% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.048-0.035
Offensive success rate44.3%45.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.031-0.042
Rush EPA/play-0.090+0.011
Defensive EPA/play+0.035-0.048
Defensive success rate54.1%55.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +4.21 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -2.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Desmond WatsonCleveland Browns — Desmond Watson (Q1 2:32)
  • Travis EtienneJacksonville Jaguars — Travis Etienne (Q3 1:14)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 9:57)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q2 4:47)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:31)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:27)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 10:25)
  • Cam LittleJacksonville Jaguars — Cam Little (Q4 7:34)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 53-N.Harris and 70-Z.Zinter reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q1 2:29) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 35 (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) 7-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 39-C.Little 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 20 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 7-D.Hopkins 38 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 0:27) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the JAX 30..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the JAX 26 (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) 7-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q3 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Etienne up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 1:11) — 39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–2. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) 39-C.Little 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the CLE 98 (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-A.Wright)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass incomplete deep middle. [WPA -22.2% · EPA -1.41]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-A.Wright). [WPA -18.9% · EPA -1.93]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 0-G.Davis to JAX 32 for 22 yards (6-J.Owusu-Koramoah). CLE-54-O.Okoronkwo was injured during the play. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +0.46]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep left to 85-B.Strange to CLE 31 for 30 yards (33-R.Hickman). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.41]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 7-B.Thomas to CLE 33 for 28 yards (6-J.Owusu-Koramoah). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +1.17]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 16-T.Lawrence pass deep middle to 7-B.Thomas to CLE 6 for 66 yards (0-G.Newsome). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.97]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence scrambles left end pushed ob at CLE 2 for 33 yards (12-R.McLeod). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.74]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) 39-C.Little 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke. [WPA -5.2% · EPA -3.38]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 18-D.Bell to JAX 4 for 12 yards (23-F.Oluokun). PENALTY on JAX-33-D.Lloyd, Roughing the Passer, 2 yards, enforced at JAX 4. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.12]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:32 · JAX 1 · Score 6-0
    (2:32) (Shotgun) 53-N.Harris and 70-Z.Zinter reported in as eligible. 4-D.Watson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 2:29 · JAX 15 · Score 7-0
    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 9:57 · JAX 35 · Score 10-0
    (9:57) 7-D.Hopkins 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 4:47 · CLE 4 · Score 10-3
    (4:47) 39-C.Little 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:31 · JAX 20 · Score 13-3
    (:31) 7-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  6. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · CLE 35 · Score 13-3
    7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the JAX 30.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 10:25 · JAX 26 · Score 16-3
    (10:25) 7-D.Hopkins 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 1:14 · CLE 4 · Score 16-9
    (1:14) (Shotgun) 1-T.Etienne up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 1:11 · CLE 15 · Score 16-10
    39-C.Little extra point is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 7:34 · CLE 7 · Score 16-13
    (7:34) 39-C.Little 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-R.Matiscik, Holder-9-L.Cooke.
  11. Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 1:48 · CLE 98 · Score 18-13
    (1:48) (Shotgun) 16-T.Lawrence sacked in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (91-A.Wright).

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.
  • Jerry Jeudy (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Trevor Lawrence (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2024-09-15?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 18-13 in Week 2, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 9, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 2, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 18, Jacksonville Jaguars 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Watson (Q1 2:32) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — T. Etienne (Q3 1:14) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 9:57, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q2 4:47, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:31, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 10:25, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — C. Little (Q4 7:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 52.4% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.29 total passing EPA. Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), 35.0% completion, -9.2% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jerry Jeudy (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.32 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.32 EPA): (5:40) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 3-J.Jeudy pushed ob at JAX 35 for 30 yards (26-A.Johnson) [44-T.Walker]..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cleveland Browns won 18-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L