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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2024 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2024 Week 4 Recap

Raiders defeat Browns 20–16 in Week 4

Elijah Moore led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 16–20 Week 4 finish.

Cleveland Browns 16 1–3
Final 16–20
Las Vegas Raiders 20 2–2 Winner
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
16–20
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 13–10 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Desmond Watson
FantasyHQ MVP
Elijah Moore
Game date
September 29, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Elijah Moore
    Elijah Moore 1 REC · 11 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonathan Ford
    Jonathan Ford 10 CAR · 58 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Whiteheart
    Blake Whiteheart 3 REC · 13 YDS · 1 TD +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Alexander Mattison
    Alexander Mattison 6 CAR · 60 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tre Tucker
    Tre Tucker 5 REC · 41 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Dallas Turner
    Dallas Turner 1 CAR · 18 YDS · 1 TD +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 20–16 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 13–10 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Elijah Moore
Top passer
Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) 3-Z.White right tackle to LV 30 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire…
Game date
2024-09-29

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 20–16 on 2024-09-29, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 13–10 halftime lead. Elijah Moore posted a game-high +3.30 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns13006016
Las Vegas Raiders010100020

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 5:41TD
    Blake Whiteheart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 1
    Score
    6-0

    (5:41) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 86-B.Whiteheart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 5:38XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 0:40FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 37
    Score
    10-0

    (:40) 7-D.Hopkins 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 0:35FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 35
    Score
    10-0

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

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 9:55TD
    Tre Tucker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    10-6

    (9:55) (Shotgun) 11-T.Tucker left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 9:50XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-7

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  7. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 2:56FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 34
    Score
    10-10

    (2:56) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 11:32FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-13

    (11:32) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 5:30TD
    Dallas Turner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 18
    Score
    10-19

    (5:30) (No Huddle) 19-D.Turner left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 5:23XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-20

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 15:00TD
    Zamir White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 67
    Score
    16-20

    (15:00) 3-Z.White right tackle to LV 30 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire), touched at LV 29, RECOVERED by CLE-12-R.McLeod at LV 25. 12-R.McLeod for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Elijah MooreElijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.30 EPA/play
  2. 2Jonathan FordJonathan Ford · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  3. 3Alexander MattisonAlexander Mattison · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  4. 4Tre TuckerTre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  5. 5Tre TuckerTre Tucker · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
  6. 6Dallas TurnerDallas Turner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
  7. 7Blake WhiteheartBlake Whiteheart · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  8. 8Harrison BryantHarrison Bryant · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 2 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.

Elijah Moore

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Elijah Moore — CLE · Receiving

Elijah Moore posted the highest total EPA (+3.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.30 EPA per play.

Elijah Moore's top snap (+3.30 EPA): (12:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 8-E.Moore to LV 47 for 11 yards (20-I.Pola-Mao). PENALTY on LV-69-A.Butler, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 47.

Biggest single play (-8.64 EPA): Zamir White — (15:00) 3-Z.White right tackle to LV 30 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire), touched at LV 29, RECOVERED by CLE-12-R.McLeod at LV 25. 12-R.McLeod for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +4.1% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.64 total EPA
  • Gardner Minshew IIGardner Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -13.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play-0.114-0.075
Offensive success rate39.7%44.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.196-0.071
Rush EPA/play+0.030-0.203
Defensive EPA/play+0.075+0.114
Defensive success rate56.0%60.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.11, Las Vegas Raiders -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.07 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -8.30 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -5.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Blake WhiteheartCleveland Browns — Blake Whiteheart (Desmond Watson pass) (Q1 5:41)
  • Tre TuckerLas Vegas Raiders — Tre Tucker (Q2 9:55)
  • Dallas TurnerLas Vegas Raiders — Dallas Turner (Q3 5:30)
  • Zamir WhiteCleveland Browns — Zamir White (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 0:40)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 0:35)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 2:56)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 11:32)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q1 5:41) — (5:41) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 86-B.Whiteheart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 5:38) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 37 (Q1 0:40) — (:40) 7-D.Hopkins 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q1 0:35) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 11-T.Tucker left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 9:50) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 34 (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q3 5:30) — (5:30) (No Huddle) 19-D.Turner left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 5:23) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 67 (Q4 15:00).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at LV 19 for -10 yards (49-C.Snowden). [WPA -40.7% · EPA -2.85]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford left guard to LV 16 for 35 yards (7-T.Moehrig). [WPA +23.4% · EPA +2.76]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-Z.White right tackle to LV 30 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire), touched at LV 29, RECOVERED by CLE-12-R.McLeod at LV 25. 12-R.McLeod for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -8.64]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Moehrig at LV 32. 7-T.Moehrig to LV 48 for 16 yards (11-J.Proche). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.04]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 8-E.Moore to LV 47 for 11 yards (20-I.Pola-Mao). PENALTY on LV-69-A.Butler, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 47. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.30]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-Z.White right tackle to LV 30 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire), touched at LV 29, RECOVERED by CLE-12-R.McLeod at LV 25. 12-R.McLeod for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.9% · EPA -8.64]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 7-T.Moehrig at LV 32. 7-T.Moehrig to LV 48 for 16 yards (11-J.Proche). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.04]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 8-E.Moore to LV 47 for 11 yards (20-I.Pola-Mao). PENALTY on LV-69-A.Butler, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 47. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.30]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson sacked at LV 19 for -10 yards (49-C.Snowden). [WPA -40.7% · EPA -2.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 5:41 · LV 1 · Score 6-0
    (5:41) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 86-B.Whiteheart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 5:38 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 0:40 · LV 37 · Score 10-0
    (:40) 7-D.Hopkins 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  4. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 0:35 · CLE 35 · Score 10-0
    7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the LV 30.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 9:55 · CLE 3 · Score 10-6
    (9:55) (Shotgun) 11-T.Tucker left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 9:50 · CLE 15 · Score 10-7
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  7. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 2:56 · CLE 34 · Score 10-10
    (2:56) 2-D.Carlson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 11:32 · CLE 15 · Score 10-13
    (11:32) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 5:30 · CLE 18 · Score 10-19
    (5:30) (No Huddle) 19-D.Turner left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 5:23 · CLE 15 · Score 10-20
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-50-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  11. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 67 · Score 16-20
    (15:00) 3-Z.White right tackle to LV 30 for -3 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire), touched at LV 29, RECOVERED by CLE-12-R.McLeod at LV 25. 12-R.McLeod for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Elijah Moore (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Desmond Watson (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2024-09-29?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 20-16 in Week 4, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 13, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 16, Las Vegas Raiders 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Whiteheart (D. Watson pass) (Q1 5:41) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Tucker (Q2 9:55) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Turner (Q3 5:30) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Z. White (Q4 15:00) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 0:40, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 0:35, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 2:56, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 11:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 54.5% completion, +4.1% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.64 total passing EPA. Gardner Minshew II (Las Vegas Raiders), 48.3% completion, -13.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.06 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Elijah Moore (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.30 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+3.30 EPA): (12:06) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 8-E.Moore to LV 47 for 11 yards (20-I.Pola-Mao). PENALTY on LV-69-A.Butler, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 47..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W