Final2023 Week 6

Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH

San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns, Week 6 2023

San Francisco 49ers

Away

17

Cleveland Browns

HomeWon

19

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers730717
Browns076619

SF 17CLE 19 Final

  • Passing leader

    PJ Walker

    CLE

    5.8PPR pts

    18/34, 192 YDS, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Kareem Hunt

    CLE · RB

    16.1PPR pts

    12 ATT, 47 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 24 REC YDS

  • 49ers leader

    Christian McCaffrey

    SF · RB

    14.2PPR pts

    11 ATT, 43 YDS, 3 REC, 9 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Fred Warner

    SF

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Browns 19, 49ers 17: Cleveland rallies from 3 down at halftime

Cleveland erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring San Francisco 12–7 after the break to win 19–17. The Browns finished with a 334–215 edge in total offense and averaged 4.8 yards per play.

The 49ers went 3-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Browns kept the ball for 33:03.

Key advantages

  • +0.9 yards/play CLE 4.8 · SF 3.9
  • +119 total yards CLE 334 · SF 215
  • +6:06 time of possession CLE 33:03 · SF 26:57

Game Highlights

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Why the Browns Won

Cleveland won the efficiency and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Browns
49ersStatBrowns
3.9Yards per play4.8
215Total yards334
26:57Time of possession33:03
Other team stats
55Plays70
1Turnovers2
25%Third-down conversion23%

Scoring Summary

The Browns scored one touchdown and four field goals; the 49ers scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Browns
TimeTeamPlaySFCLE
1st quarter
12:16SFBrock Purdy → Christian McCaffrey, 13-yard TD Takes leadJake Moody XP70
2nd quarter
7:54SFJake Moody 25-yard FG Extends lead100
5:38CLEKareem Hunt 16-yard TD runDustin Hopkins XP107
3rd quarter
11:09CLEDustin Hopkins 42-yard FG Ties game1010
2:59CLEDustin Hopkins 46-yard FG Takes lead1013
4th quarter
10:58SFJordan Mason 8-yard TD run Takes leadJake Moody XP1713
3:21CLEDustin Hopkins 50-yard FG1716
1:40CLEDustin Hopkins 29-yard FG Game winner1719

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Browns, Week 6 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Kareem HuntCLERB16.1 PTSRB12
  2. Amari CooperCLEWR14.8 PTSWR21
  3. Christian McCaffreySFRB14.2 PTSRB15
  4. Brandon AiyukSFWR11.6 PTSWR33

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
P.J. WalkerCLEQB5.8QB3018/341920231045.2
Brock PurdySFQB8.7QB2512/271251137055.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Kareem HuntCLERB16.1RB12RB1247133240
Amari CooperCLEWR14.8WR21WR———841080
Christian McCaffreySFRB14.2RB15RB114303391Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR11.6WR33WR———104760
Jerome FordCLERB11.1RB24RB178402270
Jordan MasonSFRB8.7RB27RB5271————
Elijah MooreCLEWR6.7WR54WR18074190Start/Sit →
David NjokuCLETE5.4TE20TE———43240
Jauan JenningsSFWR4.6WR72WR———42260Start/Sit →
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR3.7WR80WR22302140
Marquise GoodwinCLEWR3.4WR82WR12002140
David BellCLEWR1.6WR94WR———3160
Deebo SamuelSFWR1.1WR100WR21101000
George KittleSFTE1.1TE51TE———2110Start/Sit →
Jordan AkinsCLETE0.0—TE———2000
Ross DwelleySFTE0.0—TE———1000
Donovan Peoples-JonesCLEWR0.0—WR———1000
Harrison BryantCLETE0.0—TE———1000
Elijah MitchellSFRB-0.3—RB2-30————

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE61 snaps98%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR61 snaps98%
  3. Ray-Ray McCloudWR44 snaps71%
  4. Christian McCaffreyRB36 snaps58%
  5. Jauan JenningsWR33 snaps53%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Brandon Aiyuk43%, 10 targets
  2. Jauan Jennings17%, 4 targets
  3. Christian McCaffrey13%, 3 targets
  4. George Kittle9%, 2 targets
  5. Ray-Ray McCloud9%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 2 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Christian McCaffrey44%, 11 carries
  2. Jordan Mason20%, 5 carries
  3. Brock Purdy12%, 3 carries
  4. Ray-Ray McCloud8%, 2 carries
  5. Deebo Samuel8%, 2 carries
  6. Other8%, 2 carries

Cleveland Browns

Snap Share

  1. Amari CooperWR64 snaps84%
  2. David NjokuTE63 snaps83%
  3. Donovan Peoples-JonesWR61 snaps80%
  4. Elijah MooreWR61 snaps80%
  5. Jerome FordRB38 snaps50%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Amari Cooper24%, 8 targets
  2. Elijah Moore21%, 7 targets
  3. David Njoku12%, 4 targets
  4. Kareem Hunt9%, 3 targets
  5. David Bell9%, 3 targets
  6. Other24%, 8 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Jerome Ford50%, 17 carries
  2. Kareem Hunt35%, 12 carries
  3. P.J. Walker9%, 3 carries
  4. Marquise Goodwin3%, 1 carries
  5. Elijah Moore3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George KittleSFTE6198%29%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR6198%1043%0
Amari CooperCLEWR6484%824%0
David NjokuCLETE6383%412%0
Donovan Peoples-JonesCLEWR6180%13%0
Elijah MooreCLEWR6180%721%1
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR4471%29%2
Christian McCaffreySFRB3658%313%11
Jauan JenningsSFWR3353%417%0
Jerome FordCLERB3850%26%17
Kareem HuntCLERB2837%39%12
Harrison BryantCLETE2736%13%0
Jordan MasonSFRB1524%00%5
Marquise GoodwinCLEWR1520%26%1
Deebo SamuelSFWR915%14%2
David BellCLEWR1013%39%0
Elijah MitchellSFRB711%00%2
Jordan AkinsCLETE79%26%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE58%00%0
Ross DwelleySFTE46%14%0
Ronnie BellSFWR12%00%0
Pierre StrongCLERB11%00%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+5.6Jordan Mason8.7 PTS vs 3.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.3PJ Walker5.8 PTS vs 16.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume16.7 xFPBrandon Aiyuk11.6 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR11.616.7−5.198%42% tgt—000%1042%
PJ WalkerCLE · —5.816.1−10.3—34 att—3439%00%
Jerome FordCLE · RB11.113.8−2.750%50% car—01750%26%
Amari CooperCLE · WR14.813.4+1.484%24% tgt—000%824%
Brock PurdySF · QB8.713.2−4.5100%27 att—27312%00%
Kareem HuntCLE · RB16.112.4+3.737%35% car—01235%39%
Elijah MooreCLE · WR6.712.3−5.680%21% tgt—013%721%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB14.211.8+2.458%44% car—01144%313%
David NjokuCLE · TE5.46.7−1.383%12% tgt—000%412%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR4.66.7−2.153%17% tgt—000%417%
David BellCLE · WR1.65.0−3.413%9% tgt—000%39%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR3.74.6−0.971%8% tgt—028%28%
Marquise GoodwinCLE · WR3.44.0−0.620%6% tgt—013%26%
George KittleSF · TE1.13.3−2.298%8% tgt—000%28%
Jordan AkinsCLE · TE0.03.3−3.39%6% tgt—000%26%
Jordan MasonSF · RB8.73.1+5.624%20% car—0520%00%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR1.12.9−1.815%8% car—028%14%
Donovan Peoples-JonesCLE · WR0.01.7−1.780%3% tgt—000%13%
Harrison BryantCLE · TE0.01.7−1.736%3% tgt—000%13%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB1.91.7+0.2—4% tgt—000%14%
Ross DwelleySF · TE0.01.7−1.76%4% tgt—000%14%
Elijah MitchellSF · RB-0.31.2−1.511%8% car—028%00%

Team totals: 49ers 24 targets and 25 carries; Browns 33 targets and 34 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Brock Purdy

SF · QB · 8.7 pts on 13.2 expected

12 of 27 passing for 125 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 3 carries for 7 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

PJ Walker Unlucky

CLE · — · 5.8 pts on 16.1 expected

18 of 34 passing for 192 yards, 2 interceptions; 3 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Brandon Aiyuk Volume, no payoff

SF · WR · 11.6 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (42% of the team's), 4 catches for 76 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Christian McCaffrey

SF · RB · 14.2 pts on 11.8 expected

3 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 9 yards and 1 touchdown; 11 carries (44% of the team's) for 43 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Jerome Ford

CLE · RB · 11.1 pts on 13.8 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards; 17 carries (50% of the team's) for 84 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.

Amari Cooper

CLE · WR · 14.8 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 4 catches for 108 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Elijah Moore Unlucky

CLE · WR · 6.7 pts on 12.3 expected

7 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 19 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 8 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Elijah Moore →

Jordan Mason Ran hot

SF · RB · 8.7 pts on 3.1 expected

5 carries (20% of the team's) for 27 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Brandon Aiyuk played 98% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
  • Stock up: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 71% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.
  • Stock down: Christian McCaffrey played 58% of the snaps, down from a 81% season average.

Cleveland Browns

  • Stock up: Kareem Hunt played 37% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Browns defense
Points allowed to49ers DBrowns D
QBs14.814.3
RBs18.019.7
WRs33.427.0
TEs10.89.2

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

How the Game Swung

Cleveland opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 10%, then rallied to win.

Browns win probability

Browns win probability by game minuteBrowns started at 50%, stood at 38% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Purdy → McCaffrey, 13-yd TD50% → 30%Q1 12:16
  2. +22Hunt 16-yd TD run17% → 39%Q2 5:38
  3. −45Mason 8-yd TD run70% → 24%Q4 10:58
  4. +27Hopkins 50-yd FG10% → 38%Q4 3:21
  5. +48Hopkins 29-yd FG33% → 81%Q4 1:40

Swing in Browns win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Browns
San Francisco 49ersMeasureCleveland Browns
55Plays70
55%Pass rate51%
3.6Yds / dropback4.8
4.3Yds / carry4.7
3/12Third downs3/13

Efficiency edge Cleveland ran 15 more plays and gained 1.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SF Aiyuk 42% · Jennings 17% · McCaffrey 13%
  • CLE Cooper 24% · Moore 21% · Njoku 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Browns
ResultSFCLE
Touchdowns21
Field goals14
Punts64
Turnovers12
Missed field goals21

SF turnover edge: +1

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 84-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:005842:44Touchdown
CLEQ1 12:166323:30Interception
SFQ1 8:464-101:56Missed FG
CLEQ1 6:506272:59Missed FG
SFQ1 3:513-31:43Punt
CLEQ1 2:086142:46Punt
SFQ2 14:2211766:28Field goal
CLEQ2 7:545832:16Touchdown
SFQ2 5:389304:02Punt
CLEQ2 1:365131:15Punt
SFQ2 0:211-10:21End of half
CLEQ3 15:009483:51Field goal
SFQ3 11:09301:01Interception
CLEQ3 10:083-191:52Punt
SFQ3 8:163-122:29Punt
CLEQ3 5:476182:48Field goal
SFQ3 2:59303:09Punt
CLEQ4 14:50341:34Punt
SFQ4 13:16300:59Punt
CLEQ4 12:172-61:13Interception
SFQ4 11:04180:06Touchdown
CLEQ4 10:5814437:37Field goal
SFQ4 3:213-10:25Punt
CLEQ4 2:569631:16Field goal
SFQ4 1:409521:34Missed FG
CLEQ4 0:061-10:06End 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.

49ers vs Browns Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Browns first met in 1950 and have played 22 times since.

All-time series
13–9Browns lead, 22 meetings since 1950
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest 49ers win
41–71984
Largest Browns win
38–31955

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

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

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, B = Browns win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Browns
49ersStatBrowns
12-5Record11-6
28.9Points per game23.3
398.4Yards per game335.9
6.6Yards per play4.8
17.5Points allowed per game21.3
303.9Yards allowed per game270.2

49ers and Browns in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a 49er or a Brown, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Browns Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 49ers vs Browns Week 6 game?

The Cleveland Browns beat the San Francisco 49ers 19–17 in Week 6 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH, on October 15, 2023. See the Browns' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Browns?

The final score was Browns 19, 49ers 17. The 49ers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 7, Browns 12.

What happened in the 49ers vs Browns game?

Cleveland erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring San Francisco 12–7 after the break to win 19–17. The Browns finished with a 334–215 edge in total offense and averaged 4.8 yards per play. Kareem Hunt led all players with 3 catches for 24 yards, plus 12 carries for 47 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Browns committed 2 turnovers, the 49ers 1.

What was the game-winning score in 49ers vs Browns?

Dustin Hopkins' 29-yard field goal with 1:40 left in the fourth quarter gave the Browns a 19–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Browns?

Kareem Hunt led the game with 16.1 PPR fantasy points, the RB12 of Week 6, on 3 catches for 24 yards, plus 12 carries for 47 rushing yards and a touchdown. Amari Cooper was next with 14.8 (WR21).

Who led 49ers vs Browns in passing, rushing and receiving?

P.J. Walker (CLE) led all passers with 18 of 34 for 192 yards and 2 interceptions. Jerome Ford (CLE) led in rushing with 17 carries for 84 yards. Amari Cooper (CLE) led in receiving with 4 catches for 108 yards.

How many fantasy points did Kareem Hunt score against the 49ers?

Kareem Hunt scored 16.1 points in PPR leagues, 14.6 in half-PPR and 13.1 in standard scoring against the 49ers in Week 6 of the 2023 season, on 3 catches for 24 yards, plus 12 carries for 47 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Browns?

Jordan Mason outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.7 PPR points on 3.1 xFP (+5.6). PJ Walker fell furthest short, with 5.8 points on 16.1 xFP (−10.3). 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 49ers vs Browns?

Brandon Aiyuk had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Browns come back to beat the 49ers?

The Browns' chances of winning fell as low as 10% in the fourth quarter. Dustin Hopkins' 29-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Dustin Hopkins' 29-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in 49ers vs Browns?

The 49ers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Browns gave the ball away 2 times and the 49ers 1 time. The Browns won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of 49ers vs Browns?

Dustin Hopkins' 29-yard field goal with 1:40 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Browns' win probability from 33% to 81%.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Browns record?

The Browns lead the all-time series 13–9 across 22 meetings since 1950.

When did the 49ers and Browns last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on October 7, 2019, when the 49ers beat the Browns 31–3.

What is the 49ers vs Browns record since 2021?

The series is tied 1–1 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.