Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 13–10 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 3–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Matthew Golden
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left intended for 13-D.Wicks INTERCEPTED by 9-G.Delp…
- Game date
- 2025-09-21
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Green Bay Packers 13–10 on 2025-09-21, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 3–0 halftime lead. Matthew Golden posted a game-high +3.87 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Matthew Golden · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play - 2

Romeo Doubs · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play - 3

John FitzPatrick · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play - 4

Cedric Tillman · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 5

Julian Love · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 6

Tucker Kraft · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 7

Julian Love · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +1.33 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 8

David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.08 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
Matthew Golden — GB · Receiving
Matthew Golden posted the highest total EPA (+3.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
Matthew Golden's top snap (+3.24 EPA): (10:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 0-M.Golden ran ob at GB 38 for 34 yards (9-G.Delpit).
Biggest single play (-5.80 EPA): Julian Love — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left intended for 13-D.Wicks INTERCEPTED by 9-G.Delpit at GB 29. 9-G.Delpit pushed ob at GB 4 for 25 yards (75-S.Rhyan).
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.79 total EPA
Julian Love (Green Bay Packers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.093 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 40.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.173 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.130 | -0.088 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.093 | +0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.5% | 60.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers -0.09, Cleveland Browns -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: -0.09 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.09 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -7.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Green Bay Packers: 10 drives, -7.84 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Green Bay Packers — John FitzPatrick (Julian Love pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Quinshon Judkins
Field goals

Green Bay Packers — Brandon McManus 
Cleveland Browns — Andre Szmyt 
Cleveland Browns — Andre Szmyt
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q2 14:57) — (14:57) 17-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 3:29) — (3:29) (No Huddle) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 86-J.FitzPatrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 3:23) — 17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 16–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the GB 17 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 25-A.Szmyt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 74-T.Jenkins and 98-A.Huntington reported in as eligible. 10-Q.Judkins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 3:01) — 25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the GB 37 (Q4 0:02); Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 17-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-S.Harris), Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan, RECOVERED by CLE-0-G.Newsome at CLE 47.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left intended for 13-D.Wicks INTERCEPTED by 9-G.Delpit at GB 29. 9-G.Delpit pushed ob at GB 4 for 25 yards (75-S.Rhyan).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 25-A.Szmyt 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on GB-25-K.Nixon, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 10-J.Love pass short right to 85-T.Kraft to CLE 22 for 18 yards (21-D.Ward).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 8-J.Jacobs to CLE 48 for 31 yards (30-D.Bush).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left intended for 13-D.Wicks INTERCEPTED by 9-G.Delpit at GB 29. 9-G.Delpit pushed ob at GB 4 for 25 yards (75-S.Rhyan).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 0-M.Golden ran ob at GB 38 for 34 yards (9-G.Delpit).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass short left to 8-J.Jacobs to CLE 48 for 31 yards (30-D.Bush).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 0:27) — (:27) 17-B.McManus 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-S.Harris), Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan, RECOVERED by CLE-0-G.Newsome at CLE 47.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 14:57 · CLE 21 · Score 3-0
(14:57) 17-B.McManus 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 3:29 · CLE 3 · Score 9-0
(3:29) (No Huddle) 10-J.Love pass short middle to 86-J.FitzPatrick for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 3:23 · CLE 15 · Score 10-0
17-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-M.Orzech, Holder-19-D.Whelan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 3:45 · GB 17 · Score 10-3
(3:45) 25-A.Szmyt 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · GB 1 · Score 10-9
(3:04) 74-T.Jenkins and 98-A.Huntington reported in as eligible. 10-Q.Judkins up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:01 · GB 15 · Score 10-10
25-A.Szmyt extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · GB 37 · Score 10-13
(:02) 25-A.Szmyt 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on GB-25-K.Nixon, Defensive Offside, declined.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 10-13
END GAME
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.
- Matthew Golden (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns on 2025-09-21?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Green Bay Packers 13-10 in Week 3, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Green Bay Packers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Green Bay Packers 0, Cleveland Browns 16; Final: Green Bay Packers 10, Cleveland Browns 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. FitzPatrick (J. Love pass) (Q3 3:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Judkins (Q4 3:04) Green Bay Packers field goal — B. McManus (Q2 14:57, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Szmyt (Q4 3:45, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Szmyt (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?
Joe Flacco (Cleveland Browns), 46.7% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.79 total passing EPA. Julian Love (Green Bay Packers), 51.4% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns?
Matthew Golden (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.24 EPA): (10:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Love pass deep right to 0-M.Golden ran ob at GB 38 for 34 yards (9-G.Delpit)..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W