Final2024 Week 13

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos

Cleveland Browns

Away

32

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

41

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Browns7108732
Broncos714101041

CLE 32DEN 41 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jameis Winston

    CLE · QB

    36.0PPR pts

    34/58, 497 YDS, 4 TD, 3 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jerry Jeudy

    CLE · WR

    40.5PPR pts

    9 REC, 235 YDS, 1 TD

  • Browns leader

    David Njoku

    CLE · TE

    26.2PPR pts

    9 REC, 52 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nik Bonitto

    DEN

    1 INT, 1 TD, 1 SACK, 1 TKL

Broncos 41, Browns 32: Denver beats Cleveland

Denver led 21–17 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Cleveland 20–15 after the break to win 41–32. Cleveland outgained the Broncos 552–400.

The Browns went 9-for-19 on third down and committed three turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +1 turnover margin DEN 2 · CLE 3 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Browns vs Broncos
BrownsStatBroncos
3Turnovers2
Other team stats
552Total yards400
6.6Yards per play6.6
84Plays61
47%Third-down conversion46%
32:10Time of possession27:50

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Browns scored four touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Browns vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlayCLEDEN
1st quarter
4:13DENJavonte Williams 2-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP07
1:09CLEJameis Winston → David Njoku, 8-yard TD Ties gameDustin Hopkins XP77
2nd quarter
8:49CLEDustin Hopkins 45-yard FG Takes lead107
4:03DENMichael Burton 1-yard TD run Takes leadWil Lutz XP1014
1:38DENNik Bonitto 71-yard interception return TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP1021
0:13CLEJameis Winston → David Njoku, 4-yard TDDustin Hopkins XP1721
3rd quarter
10:01DENBo Nix → Marvin Mims Jr., 93-yard TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP1728
9:50CLEJameis Winston → Jerry Jeudy, 70-yard TDJameis Winston → Jerry Jeudy, 2-pt conversion2528
1:52DENWil Lutz 36-yard FG Extends lead2531
4th quarter
8:57CLEJameis Winston → Nick Chubb, 5-yard TD Takes leadDustin Hopkins XP3231
2:54DENWil Lutz 27-yard FG Game winner3234
1:48DENJa'Quan McMillian 44-yard interception return TD Extends leadWil Lutz XP3241

Fantasy Points: Browns vs Broncos, Week 13 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Jerry JeudyCLEWR40.5 PTSWR1
  2. Jameis WinstonCLEQB36.0 PTSQB1
  3. David NjokuCLETE26.2 PTSTE2
  4. Marvin MimsDENWR19.9 PTSWR13

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jameis WinstonCLEQB36.0QB134/5849743311088.1Start/Sit →
Bo NixDENQB14.2QB2618/352941234065.7Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jerry JeudyCLEWR40.5WR1WR———1392351Start/Sit →
David NjokuCLETE26.2TE2TE———179522
Marvin MimsDENWR19.9WR13WR140431051
Elijah MooreCLEWR19.2WR15WR1101481110Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR16.2WR24WR———961020Start/Sit →
Nick ChubbCLERB12.5RB20RB921022241
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB9.4RB30RB148402100Start/Sit →
Javonte WilliamsDENRB7.4RB39RB4112130Start/Sit →
Michael WoodsCLEWR7.3WR59WR———53430
Jerome FordCLERB7.2RB41RB941011210
Lucas KrullDENTE5.4TE34TE———33240Start/Sit →
Troy FranklinDENWR4.8WR73WR———52280Start/Sit →
Jamari ThrashCLEWR3.1WR91WR———22110
Devaughn VeleDENWR2.6WR98WR———41160Start/Sit →
Nate AdkinsDENTE2.6TE41TE———11160Start/Sit →
Audric EstimeDENRB1.2RB68RB3120————
Kadarius ToneyCLEWR0.3WR112WR1301000
Jordan AkinsCLETE0.0—TE———1000
Adam TrautmanDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Blake WhiteheartCLETE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Cleveland Browns

Snap Share

  1. David NjokuTE79 snaps92%
  2. Jerry JeudyWR78 snaps91%
  3. Michael WoodsWR66 snaps77%
  4. Elijah MooreWR64 snaps74%
  5. Jerome FordRB57 snaps66%

Target Share57 targets

  1. David Njoku30%, 17 targets
  2. Elijah Moore25%, 14 targets
  3. Jerry Jeudy23%, 13 targets
  4. Michael Woods9%, 5 targets
  5. Nick Chubb4%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 6 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Nick Chubb39%, 9 carries
  2. Jerome Ford39%, 9 carries
  3. Jameis Winston13%, 3 carries
  4. Elijah Moore4%, 1 carries
  5. Kadarius Toney4%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR62 snaps94%
  2. Adam TrautmanTE37 snaps56%
  3. Devaughn VeleWR31 snaps47%
  4. Javonte WilliamsRB30 snaps45%
  5. Troy FranklinWR27 snaps41%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton29%, 9 targets
  2. Troy Franklin16%, 5 targets
  3. Marvin Mims13%, 4 targets
  4. Devaughn Vele13%, 4 targets
  5. Lucas Krull10%, 3 targets
  6. Other19%, 6 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Jaleel McLaughlin56%, 14 carries
  2. Javonte Williams16%, 4 carries
  3. Bo Nix12%, 3 carries
  4. Audric Estime12%, 3 carries
  5. Marvin Mims4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Courtland SuttonDENWR6294%929%0
David NjokuCLETE7992%1730%0
Jerry JeudyCLEWR7891%1323%0
Michael WoodsCLEWR6677%59%0
Elijah MooreCLEWR6474%1425%1
Jerome FordCLERB5766%12%9
Adam TrautmanDENTE3756%13%0
Devaughn VeleDENWR3147%413%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3045%26%4
Troy FranklinDENWR2741%516%0
Nate AdkinsDENTE2639%13%0
Jaleel McLaughlinDENRB2436%26%14
Marvin MimsDENWR2335%413%1
Nick ChubbCLERB2934%24%9
Lucas KrullDENTE2233%310%0
Lil'Jordan HumphreyDENWR2132%00%0
Jordan AkinsCLETE2023%12%0
Blake WhiteheartCLETE1619%12%0
Jamari ThrashCLEWR1517%24%0
Audric EstimeDENRB812%00%3
Kadarius ToneyCLEWR67%12%1

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+18.2Jerry Jeudy40.5 PTS vs 22.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.4Elijah Moore19.2 PTS vs 24.6 xFP
  • Highest expected volume29.1 xFPDavid Njoku26.2 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
David NjokuCLE · TE26.229.1−2.992%30% tgt—000%1730%
Jameis WinstonCLE · QB36.027.7+8.3100%58 att—58313%00%
Elijah MooreCLE · WR19.224.6−5.474%25% tgt—014%1425%
Jerry JeudyCLE · WR40.522.3+18.291%23% tgt—000%1323%
Bo NixDEN · QB14.217.5−3.3100%35 att—35312%00%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR16.215.4+0.894%29% tgt—000%929%
Jaleel McLaughlinDEN · RB9.412.6−3.236%54% car—01454%26%
Nick ChubbCLE · RB12.59.3+3.234%39% car—0939%24%
Michael Woods IICLE · WR7.38.6−1.377%9% tgt—000%59%
Troy FranklinDEN · WR4.88.6−3.841%16% tgt—000%516%
Jerome FordCLE · RB7.27.6−0.466%39% car—0939%12%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR19.97.5+12.435%13% tgt—014%413%
Devaughn VeleDEN · WR2.66.9−4.347%13% tgt—000%413%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB7.46.0+1.445%15% car—0415%26%
Lucas KrullDEN · TE5.45.1+0.333%10% tgt—000%310%
Jamari ThrashCLE · WR3.13.4−0.317%4% tgt—000%24%
Kadarius ToneyCLE · WR0.32.4−2.17%4% car—014%12%
Audric EstimeDEN · RB1.22.0−0.812%12% car—0312%00%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE0.01.7−1.756%3% tgt—000%13%
Blake WhiteheartCLE · TE0.01.7−1.719%2% tgt—000%12%
Jordan AkinsCLE · TE0.01.7−1.723%2% tgt—000%12%
Nate AdkinsDEN · TE2.61.7+0.939%3% tgt—000%13%
Michael BurtonDEN · RB6.10.7+5.4—4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Browns 57 targets and 23 carries; Broncos 31 targets and 26 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 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jameis Winston Ran hot

CLE · QB · 36.0 pts on 27.7 expected

34 of 58 passing for 497 yards, 4 touchdowns, 3 interceptions; 3 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 27.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jameis Winston →

Bo Nix

DEN · QB · 14.2 pts on 17.5 expected

18 of 35 passing for 294 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

David Njoku

CLE · TE · 26.2 pts on 29.1 expected

17 targets (30% of the team's), 9 catches for 52 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 29.1 expected.

Elijah Moore Unlucky

CLE · WR · 19.2 pts on 24.6 expected

14 targets (25% of the team's), 8 catches for 111 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 24.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Elijah Moore →

Courtland Sutton

DEN · WR · 16.2 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 102 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Jaleel McLaughlin

DEN · RB · 9.4 pts on 12.6 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 1 catch for 0 yards; 14 carries (54% of the team's) for 84 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaleel McLaughlin →

Jerry Jeudy Ran hot

CLE · WR · 40.5 pts on 22.3 expected

13 targets (23% of the team's), 9 catches for 235 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

Marvin Mims Jr. Ran hot

DEN · WR · 19.9 pts on 7.5 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 105 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cleveland Browns

  • Stock up: David Njoku played 92% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Browns defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed toBrowns DBroncos D
QBs17.716.4
RBs19.319.9
WRs34.330.8
TEs13.711.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 50%, stood at 66% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Williams 2-yd TD run50% → 72%Q1 4:13
  2. +27Burton 1-yd TD run38% → 65%Q2 4:03
  3. −26Winston → Jeudy, 70-yd TD90% → 64%Q3 9:50
  4. −45Winston → Chubb, 5-yd TD88% → 42%Q4 8:57
  5. +38Lutz 27-yd FG37% → 75%Q4 2:54

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Browns vs Broncos
Cleveland BrownsMeasureDenver Broncos
84Plays61
73%Pass rate57%
7.8Yds / dropback8.4
3.3Yds / carry4.1
9/19Third downs6/13

Efficiency edge Denver ran 23 fewer plays but gained 0.6 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CLE Njoku 30% · Moore 25% · Jeudy 23%
  • DEN Sutton 29% · Franklin 16% · Vele 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Browns vs Broncos
ResultCLEDEN
Touchdowns43
Field goals12
Punts65
Turnovers32
Missed field goals10

DEN turnover edge: +1

  • The Broncos opened the scoring on their second possession, a 12-play, 63-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Broncos drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 29 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
DENQ1 15:00371:19Punt
CLEQ1 13:417613:25Missed FG
DENQ1 10:1612636:03Touchdown
CLEQ1 4:135703:04Touchdown
DENQ1 1:09300:21Punt
CLEQ1 0:485111:46Punt
DENQ2 14:023221:30Interception
CLEQ2 12:329423:43Field goal
DENQ2 8:49300:40Punt
CLEQ2 8:09331:02Punt
DENQ2 7:076673:04Touchdown
CLEQ2 4:037412:25Interception
CLEQ2 1:3811701:25Touchdown
DENQ2 0:131-10:13End of half
CLEQ3 15:004191:23Punt
DENQ3 13:373271:38Punt
CLEQ3 11:59351:25Punt
DENQ3 10:343920:33Touchdown
CLEQ3 10:011700:11Touchdown
DENQ3 9:50301:37Punt
CLEQ3 8:134192:15Punt
DENQ3 5:5810784:06Field goal
CLEQ3 1:527104:12Punt
DENQ4 12:40100:09Interception
CLEQ4 12:319723:34Touchdown
DENQ4 8:5711616:03Field goal
CLEQ4 2:544121:06Interception
CLEQ4 1:487731:14Interception
DENQ4 0:341-10:34End of game
About these numbers

The Broncos' interception touchdown is counted as a Browns interception, not as a Broncos possession. The Broncos' interception touchdown is counted as a Browns interception, not as a Broncos possession. 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.

Browns vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The Browns and Broncos first met in 1970 and have played 33 times since.

All-time series
26–7Broncos lead, 33 meetings since 1970
Postseason
3–0Broncos won in 1986, 1987, and 1989
Largest Browns win
27–131970
Largest Broncos win
44–102000

Since 2021

2–1 Broncos lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. DEN = Broncos win, CLE = Browns win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Browns vs Broncos
BrownsStatBroncos
3-14Record10-7
15.2Points per game25.0
300.8Yards per game324.6
4.6Yards per play5.2
25.6Points allowed per game18.3
342.1Yards allowed per game317.1

Browns and Broncos in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Brown or a Bronco, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2024 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Browns vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Browns vs Broncos Week 13 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 41–32 in Week 13 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on December 2, 2024. See the Broncos' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Browns vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 41, Browns 32. The Broncos led 21–17 at halftime, and the second half went Browns 15, Broncos 20.

What happened in the Browns vs Broncos game?

Denver led 21–17 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and outscored Cleveland 20–15 after the break to win 41–32. Cleveland outgained the Broncos 552–400. Jerry Jeudy led all players with 9 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown. The Browns committed 3 turnovers, the Broncos 2.

What was the game-winning score in Browns vs Broncos?

Wil Lutz's 27-yard field goal with 2:54 left in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos a 34–32 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Browns vs Broncos?

Jerry Jeudy led the game with 40.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 13, on 9 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown. Jameis Winston was next with 36.0 (QB1). See Jerry Jeudy's 2024 game log.

Who led Browns vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jameis Winston (CLE) led all passers with 34 of 58 for 497 yards, 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) led in rushing with 14 carries for 84 yards. Jerry Jeudy (CLE) led in receiving with 9 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Jerry Jeudy score against the Broncos?

Jerry Jeudy scored 40.5 points in PPR leagues, 36.0 in half-PPR and 31.5 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 13 of the 2024 season, on 9 catches for 235 yards and a touchdown. He drew 23% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Browns vs Broncos?

Jerry Jeudy outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 40.5 PPR points on 22.3 xFP (+18.2). Elijah Moore fell furthest short, with 19.2 points on 24.6 xFP (−5.4). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Browns vs Broncos?

David Njoku had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 29.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 26.2. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Broncos beat the Browns?

The Broncos beat the Browns 41–32 because they won the turnover battle 3–2. Wil Lutz's 27-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Browns vs Broncos?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 3–2: the Browns gave the ball away 3 times and the Broncos 2 times. The Broncos won the game.

What was the turning point of Browns vs Broncos?

Jameis Winston's 5-yard touchdown pass to Nick Chubb with 8:57 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Broncos' win probability from 88% to 42%.

What is the all-time Browns vs Broncos record?

The Broncos lead the all-time series 26–7 across 33 meetings since 1970, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Browns and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 13 of 2024, they last met in the 2023 season on November 26, 2023, when the Broncos beat the Browns 29–12.

Have the Browns and Broncos met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1989 playoffs. The Browns are 0–3 against the Broncos in the postseason.