Final2025 Week 16
Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH|
Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns, Week 16 2025
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Cleveland Browns
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Bills | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
| Browns | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
BUF 23 · CLE 20 Final
Passing leader
CLE · QB
13.2PPR pts
20/29, 157 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
James Cook III
BUF · RB
26.4PPR pts
16 ATT, 117 YDS, 2 TD, 1 REC, 17 REC YDS
Browns leader
Harold Fannin Jr.
CLE · TE
19.5PPR pts
4 REC, 34 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
Jordan Poyer
BUF
1 INT, 0.5 SACK, 11 TKL
Bills 23, Browns 20: Buffalo holds off Cleveland
Buffalo led 20–10 at halftime and won 23–20, though Cleveland took the second half 10–3. Cleveland outgained the Bills 294–259, but the Bills averaged 5.2 yards per play.
The Browns went 8-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Bills finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +0.6 yards/play BUF 5.2 · CLE 4.6
- +2 turnover margin BUF 0 turnovers
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Bills Won
Buffalo won the efficiency and turnover battles.
| Bills | Stat | Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 4.6 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 259 | Total yards | 294 |
| 50 | Plays | 64 |
| 25% | Third-down conversion | 57% |
| 24:37 | Time of possession | 35:23 |
Scoring Summary
The Bills scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Browns scored two touchdowns and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | BUF | CLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:42 | CLE | Shedeur Sanders → Harold Fannin Jr., 13-yard TD Takes leadAndre Szmyt XP | 0 | 7 |
| 7:47 | BUF | James Cook III 44-yard TD run Ties gameMichael Badgley XP | 7 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:54 | BUF | Ty Johnson 2-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed | 13 | 7 |
| 5:38 | CLE | Andre Szmyt 24-yard FG | 13 | 10 |
| 2:23 | BUF | James Cook III 3-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP | 20 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:37 | BUF | Michael Badgley 41-yard FG Extends lead | 23 | 10 |
| 1:36 | CLE | Harold Fannin Jr. 1-yard TD runAndre Szmyt XP | 23 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 8:46 | CLE | Andre Szmyt 41-yard FG | 23 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Bills vs Browns, Week 16 2025
Fantasy leaders
- James CookBUF · RB26.4 PTSRB6
- Harold FanninCLE · TE19.5 PTSTE2
- Shedeur SandersCLE · QB13.2 PTSQB22
- Quinshon JudkinsCLE · RB10.1 PTSRB30
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.2 | QB22 | 20/29 | 157 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 64.9 | Start/Sit → | |
| 6.9 | QB27 | 12/19 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 83.2 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.4 | RB6 | RB | 16 | 117 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 19.5 | TE2 | TE | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 34 | 1 | ||
| 10.1 | RB30 | RB | 8 | 22 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 9.5 | RB34 | RB | 3 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 0 | ||
| 7.6 | RB42 | RB | 3 | 16 | 1 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.4 | WR54 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 34 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 6.1 | WR64 | WR | 3 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.6 | RB49 | RB | 11 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.4 | RB50 | RB | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.6 | TE35 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.2 | WR81 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.1 | WR90 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.0 | WR100 | WR | 1 | -1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.0 | TE51 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.8 | WR105 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.2 | WR114 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Buffalo Bills
Snap Share
Joshua PalmerWR35 snaps70%
Dawson KnoxTE34 snaps68%
Jackson HawesTE32 snaps64%
Tyrell ShaversWR29 snaps58%
James CookRB28 snaps56%
Target Share18 targets
- Khalil Shakir28%, 5 targets
- Dawson Knox11%, 2 targets
- James Cook11%, 2 targets
- Tyrell Shavers11%, 2 targets
- Ray Davis11%, 2 targets
- Other28%, 5 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- James Cook55%, 16 carries
- Josh Allen24%, 7 carries
- Ty Johnson10%, 3 carries
- Ray Davis10%, 3 carries
Cleveland Browns
Snap Share
Harold FanninTE57 snaps86%
Jerry JeudyWR48 snaps73%
Isaiah BondWR32 snaps48%
Cedric TillmanWR31 snaps47%
Malachi CorleyWR30 snaps45%
Target Share27 targets
- Harold Fannin22%, 6 targets
- Quinshon Judkins22%, 6 targets
- Trayveon Williams15%, 4 targets
- Jerry Jeudy15%, 4 targets
- Malachi Corley15%, 4 targets
- Other11%, 3 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- Raheim Sanders35%, 11 carries
- Quinshon Judkins26%, 8 carries
- Shedeur Sanders13%, 4 carries
- Trayveon Williams10%, 3 carries
- Malachi Corley10%, 3 carries
- Other6%, 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 86% | 6 | 22% | 1 | |
| 48 | 73% | 4 | 15% | 0 | |
| 35 | 70% | 1 | 6% | 0 | |
| 34 | 68% | 2 | 11% | 0 | |
| 32 | 64% | 2 | 11% | 0 | |
| 29 | 58% | 2 | 11% | 0 | |
| 28 | 56% | 2 | 11% | 16 | |
| 32 | 48% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 24 | 48% | 5 | 28% | 0 | |
| 31 | 47% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 30 | 45% | 4 | 15% | 3 | |
| 28 | 42% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 26 | 39% | 6 | 22% | 8 | |
| 19 | 38% | 1 | 6% | 0 | |
| 24 | 36% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 16 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 3 | |
| 20 | 30% | 4 | 15% | 3 | |
| 20 | 30% | 1 | 4% | 11 | |
| 12 | 24% | 1 | 6% | 0 | |
| 11 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 8 | 16% | 2 | 11% | 3 | |
| 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+12.7James Cook III26.4 PTS vs 13.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.1Josh Allen6.9 PTS vs 13.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume15.5 xFPShedeur Sanders13.2 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur SandersCLE · QB | 13.2 | 15.5 | −2.3 | 98% | 29 att | — | 29 | 4 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Quinshon JudkinsCLE · RB | 10.1 | 15.4 | −5.3 | 39% | 26% car | — | 0 | 8 | 26% | 6 | 22% |
| James Cook IIIBUF · RB | 26.4 | 13.7 | +12.7 | 56% | 55% car | — | 0 | 16 | 55% | 2 | 11% |
| Josh AllenBUF · QB | 6.9 | 13.0 | −6.1 | 100% | 19 att | — | 19 | 7 | 24% | 0 | 0% |
| Harold Fannin Jr.CLE · TE | 19.5 | 10.9 | +8.6 | 86% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 6 | 22% |
| Malachi CorleyCLE · WR | 6.1 | 8.8 | −2.7 | 45% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 3 | 10% | 4 | 15% |
| Raheim SandersCLE · RB | 5.6 | 8.8 | −3.2 | 30% | 35% car | — | 0 | 11 | 35% | 1 | 4% |
| Trayveon WilliamsCLE · RB | 9.5 | 8.8 | +0.7 | 30% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 3 | 10% | 4 | 15% |
| Khalil ShakirBUF · WR | 7.4 | 8.5 | −1.1 | 48% | 28% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 28% |
| Jerry JeudyCLE · WR | 4.2 | 6.8 | −2.6 | 73% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Ray DavisBUF · RB | 5.4 | 5.3 | +0.1 | 16% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 3 | 10% | 2 | 11% |
| Dawson KnoxBUF · TE | 2.0 | 3.4 | −1.4 | 68% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 11% |
| Jackson HawesBUF · TE | 4.6 | 3.4 | +1.2 | 64% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 11% |
| Tyrell ShaversBUF · WR | 3.1 | 3.4 | −0.3 | 58% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 11% |
| Ty JohnsonBUF · RB | 7.6 | 1.9 | +5.7 | 32% | 10% car | — | 0 | 3 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Brandin CooksBUF · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 24% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| Brenden BatesCLE · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 42% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Cedric TillmanCLE · WR | 1.8 | 1.7 | +0.1 | 47% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Dalton KincaidBUF · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 38% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| Joshua PalmerBUF · WR | 1.2 | 1.7 | −0.5 | 70% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| Isaiah BondCLE · WR | 2.0 | 0.6 | +1.4 | 48% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bills 18 targets and 29 carries; Browns 27 targets and 31 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Josh Allen Unlucky
BUF · QB · 6.9 pts on 13.0 expected
12 of 19 passing for 130 yards; 7 carries for 17 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 44.7, 10.1, 17.7, 37.8, 24.5, 6.9
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Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Shedeur Sanders
CLE · QB · 13.2 pts on 15.5 expected
20 of 29 passing for 157 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 49 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.5 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 2.5, 11.3, 10.6, 34.5, 6.5, 13.2
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James Cook III Ran hot
BUF · RB · 26.4 pts on 13.7 expected
2 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 17 yards; 16 carries (55% of the team's) for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 20.4, 21.9, 18.7, 11.1, 31.1, 26.4
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Khalil Shakir
BUF · WR · 7.4 pts on 8.5 expected
5 targets (28% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.5 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.7, 17.0, 1.5, 9.6, 11.5, 7.4
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Quinshon Judkins Unlucky
CLE · RB · 10.1 pts on 15.4 expected
6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 29 yards; 8 carries (26% of the team's) for 22 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 5.9, 16.7, 15.9, 9.4, 4.7, 10.1
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Season high in targets (6).
Harold Fannin Jr. Ran hot
CLE · TE · 19.5 pts on 10.9 expected
6 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 1 yard and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 4.6, 8.4, 11.3, 25.4, 12.0, 19.5
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Ty Johnson Ran hot
BUF · RB · 7.6 pts on 1.9 expected
3 carries (10% of the team's) for 16 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 15.0, 8.2, 5.5, 5.9, 5.8, 7.6
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Best score since Week 12.
Jackson Hawes
BUF · TE · 4.6 pts on 3.4 expected
2 targets (11% of the team's), 2 catches for 26 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 3.4 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 4.6, 2.0, 7.3, 1.9, 4.6
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Stock Up, Stock Down
Buffalo Bills
- ▲Stock up: Jackson Hawes played 64% of the snaps, up from a 45% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Tyrell Shavers played 58% of the snaps, up from a 40% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Joshua Palmer played 70% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
Cleveland Browns
- ▲Stock up: Malachi Corley played 45% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Raheim Sanders played 30% of the snaps, up from a 4% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Brenden Bates played 42% of the snaps, up from a 18% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bills D | Browns D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.6 | 14.0 |
| RBs | 24.4 | 22.4 |
| WRs | 25.9 | 26.0 |
| TEs | 7.5 | 12.1 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Cleveland opened at 22% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Browns win probability
Key Swings
- +19Sanders → Fannin, 13-yd TD23% → 42%Q1 10:42
- −20Cook 44-yd TD run43% → 23%Q1 7:47
- −14Johnson 2-yd TD run26% → 12%Q2 12:54
- −13Cook 3-yd TD run19% → 6%Q2 2:23
- +12Szmyt 41-yd FG7% → 19%Q4 8:46
Swing in Browns win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Buffalo Bills | Measure | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Plays | 64 |
| 42% | Pass rate | 52% |
| 4.5 | Yds / dropback | 4.1 |
| 5.7 | Yds / carry | 5.2 |
| 2/8 | Third downs | 8/14 |
Efficiency edge Buffalo ran 14 fewer plays but gained 0.5 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- BUF Shakir 28% · Knox 11% · Hawes 11%
- CLE Fannin 22% · Judkins 22% · Jeudy 15%
Possession Results
| Result | BUF | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 2 |
| Field goals | 1 | 2 |
| Punts | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers on downs | 2 | 1 |
BUF turnover edge: +2
- The Browns opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 69-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Bills scored touchdowns on three of their first three drives.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | Q1 15:00 | 8 | 69 | 4:18 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q1 10:42 | 5 | 80 | 2:55 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q1 7:47 | 6 | 32 | 4:52 | Interception |
| BUF | Q1 2:55 | 9 | 61 | 5:01 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q2 12:54 | 13 | 65 | 7:16 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q2 5:38 | 7 | 68 | 3:15 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q2 2:23 | 3 | -2 | 0:47 | Punt |
| BUF | Q2 1:36 | 3 | -12 | 1:30 | Punt |
| CLE | Q2 0:06 | 2 | 0 | 0:06 | End of half |
| BUF | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 8 | 2:14 | Punt |
| CLE | Q3 12:46 | 4 | 12 | 2:07 | Interception |
| BUF | Q3 10:39 | 4 | 2 | 1:02 | Field goal |
| CLE | Q3 9:37 | 14 | 67 | 8:01 | Touchdown |
| BUF | Q3 1:36 | 7 | 36 | 3:06 | Downs |
| CLE | Q4 13:30 | 8 | 43 | 4:44 | Field goal |
| BUF | Q4 8:46 | 3 | -12 | 1:41 | Punt |
| CLE | Q4 7:05 | 4 | -5 | 2:03 | Downs |
| BUF | Q4 5:02 | 5 | 19 | 2:15 | Downs |
| CLE | Q4 2:47 | 4 | -11 | 1:09 | Punt |
| BUF | Q4 1:38 | 5 | 9 | 1:38 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Bills vs Browns Head-to-Head
The Bills and Browns first met in 1972 and have played 24 times since.
- All-time series
- 13–11Browns lead, 24 meetings since 1972
- Postseason
- 1–0Browns won in 1989
- Largest Bills win
- 42–01990
- Largest Browns win
- 41–201978
Since 2021
2–0 Bills lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- BUF
- BUF
Oldest to newest. BUF = Bills win, CLE = Browns win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 16 Bills at Browns BUF 23 CLE 20 BUF W
- 2022 Wk 11 Browns vs Bills, 2022 Wk 11 recap BUF 31 CLE 23 BUF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bills | Stat | Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 5-12 |
| 28.3 | Points per game | 16.4 |
| 376.3 | Yards per game | 262.2 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 4.3 |
| 21.5 | Points allowed per game | 22.3 |
| 293.1 | Yards allowed per game | 283.6 |
Bills vs Browns Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- BUF −10.5Bills failed to cover by 7.5
- Total
- 41.5Over: 43 points scored (by 1.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills | 26.0 | 23 | −3.0 |
| Browns | 15.5 | 20 | +4.5 |
The Browns beat their implied total and the Bills fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 2 meetings: Bills 1–1 ATS, overs 2–0.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Buffalo Bills
- Against the spread
- 2–2
- Over/under
- 3–1
- ATS as favorite
- 2–2
- ATS on the road
- 2–1
Cleveland Browns
- Against the spread
- 1–3
- Over/under
- 2–2
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 1–2
- ATS at home
- 1–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bills and Browns in Fantasy
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Bills vs Browns Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Bills vs Browns Week 16 game?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Cleveland Browns 23–20 in Week 16 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH, on December 21, 2025. See the Bills' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Bills vs Browns?
The final score was Bills 23, Browns 20. The Bills led 20–10 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 3, Browns 10.
What happened in the Bills vs Browns game?
Buffalo led 20–10 at halftime and won 23–20, though Cleveland took the second half 10–3. Cleveland outgained the Bills 294–259, but the Bills averaged 5.2 yards per play. James Cook led all players with a catch for 17 yards, plus 16 carries for 117 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. The Browns committed 2 turnovers, the Bills none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Browns?
James Cook led the game with 26.4 PPR fantasy points, the RB6 of Week 16, on a catch for 17 yards, plus 16 carries for 117 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. Harold Fannin was next with 19.5 (TE2). See James Cook's 2025 game log.
Who led Bills vs Browns in passing, rushing and receiving?
Shedeur Sanders (CLE) led all passers with 20 of 29 for 157 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. James Cook (BUF) led in rushing with 16 carries for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns. Trayveon Williams (CLE) led in receiving with 4 catches for 38 yards.
How many fantasy points did James Cook score against the Browns?
James Cook scored 26.4 points in PPR leagues, 25.9 in half-PPR and 25.4 in standard scoring against the Browns in Week 16 of the 2025 season, on a catch for 17 yards, plus 16 carries for 117 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Browns?
James Cook III outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 26.4 PPR points on 13.7 xFP (+12.7). Josh Allen fell furthest short, with 6.9 points on 13.0 xFP (−6.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Bills beat the Browns?
The Bills beat the Browns 23–20 because they averaged 5.2 yards per play to 4.6 and won the turnover battle 2–0.
Which team won the turnover battle in Bills vs Browns?
The Bills won the turnover battle 2–0: the Browns gave the ball away 2 times and the Bills not at all. The Bills won the game.
What is the all-time Bills vs Browns record?
The Browns lead the all-time series 13–11 across 24 meetings since 1972, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Bills and Browns last play before this game?
Before Week 16 of 2025, they last met in the 2022 season on November 20, 2022, when the Bills beat the Browns 31–23.
Have the Bills and Browns met in the playoffs?
Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1989 playoffs. The Bills are 0–1 against the Browns in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Bills vs Browns?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −10.5, making the Buffalo Bills 10.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 26.0 points for the Bills and 15.5 for the Browns.
Did Bills vs Browns go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 1.5 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Bills vs Browns?
The Browns covered as 10.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Bills −10.5. The final margin was 3 points.
