Final2023 Week 8

Lumen Field, Seattle, WA

Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks, Week 8 2023

Cleveland Browns

Away

20

Seattle Seahawks

HomeWon

24

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Browns776020
Seahawks1700724

CLE 20SEA 24 Final

  • Passing leader

    Geno Smith

    SEA · QB

    15.9PPR pts

    23/37, 254 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tyler Lockett

    SEA · WR

    22.1PPR pts

    8 REC, 81 YDS, 1 TD

  • Browns leader

    David Njoku

    CLE · TE

    17.7PPR pts

    4 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Martin Emerson Jr.

    CLE

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Seahawks 24, Browns 20: Seattle rallies in the fourth quarter

Seattle led 17–14 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 7–6 after the break to win 24–20. Cleveland outgained the Seahawks 385–362, but the Seahawks averaged 6.6 yards per play.

The Browns went 6-for-15 on third down and committed three turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +1.5 yards/play SEA 6.6 · CLE 5.1
  • +1 turnover margin SEA 2 · CLE 3 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Seahawks Won

Seattle won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Browns vs Seahawks
BrownsStatSeahawks
5.1Yards per play6.6
3Turnovers2
Other team stats
385Total yards362
75Plays55
40%Third-down conversion33%
36:40Time of possession23:20

Scoring Summary

The Seahawks scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Browns scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Browns vs Seahawks
TimeTeamPlayCLESEA
1st quarter
8:53SEAJake Bobo 3-yard TD run Takes leadJason Myers XP07
5:30SEAGeno Smith → Tyler Lockett, 12-yard TD Extends leadJason Myers XP014
3:22CLEPJ Walker → David Njoku, 18-yard TDDustin Hopkins XP714
0:59SEAJason Myers 32-yard FG Extends lead717
2nd quarter
4:40CLEKareem Hunt 1-yard TD runDustin Hopkins XP1417
3rd quarter
7:29CLEDustin Hopkins 25-yard FG Ties game1717
2:50CLEDustin Hopkins 27-yard FG Takes lead2017
4th quarter
0:38SEAGeno Smith → Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 9-yard TD Game winnerJason Myers XP2024

Fantasy Points: Browns vs Seahawks, Week 8 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tyler LockettSEAWR22.1 PTSWR12
  2. David NjokuCLETE17.7 PTSTE7
  3. Geno SmithSEAQB15.9 PTSQB15
  4. Amari CooperCLEWR14.9 PTSWR27

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Geno SmithSEAQB15.9QB1523/37254222-3078.0Start/Sit →
P.J. WalkerCLEQB12.6QB2415/3124812627059.6
Dorian Thompson-RobinsonCLEQB0.4QB371/1900———104.2

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tyler LockettSEAWR22.1WR12WR———98811
David NjokuCLETE17.7TE7TE———84771
Amari CooperCLEWR14.9WR27WR———116890
Kareem HuntCLERB13.7RB16RB1455111120
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR12.6WR35WR———43361Start/Sit →
DK MetcalfSEAWR11.7WR39WR———145670Start/Sit →
Jake BoboSEAWR10.6WR42WR13122230
Pierre StrongCLERB9.2RB29RB1041011410
Zach CharbonnetSEARB8.4RB32RB553022110Start/Sit →
Kenneth WalkerSEARB8.0RB34RB86602140
Noah FantSEATE5.2TE25TE———32320Start/Sit →
Elijah MooreCLEWR5.0WR81WR———52300Start/Sit →
Jerome FordCLERB4.9RB51RB93702120
Jordan AkinsCLETE1.6TE42TE———1160
Harrison BryantCLETE0.0—TE———1000
Marquise GoodwinCLEWR-0.5—WR1-50————
Dee EskridgeSEAWR-0.5—WR1-50————

Fantasy Usage

Cleveland Browns

Snap Share

  1. Donovan Peoples-JonesWR65 snaps83%
  2. Elijah MooreWR64 snaps82%
  3. Amari CooperWR63 snaps81%
  4. David NjokuTE61 snaps78%
  5. Kareem HuntRB27 snaps35%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Amari Cooper37%, 11 targets
  2. David Njoku27%, 8 targets
  3. Elijah Moore17%, 5 targets
  4. Jerome Ford7%, 2 targets
  5. Kareem Hunt3%, 1 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share40 carries

  1. Kareem Hunt35%, 14 carries
  2. Pierre Strong25%, 10 carries
  3. Jerome Ford23%, 9 carries
  4. P.J. Walker15%, 6 carries
  5. Marquise Goodwin3%, 1 carries

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. Tyler LockettWR49 snaps84%
  2. DK MetcalfWR45 snaps78%
  3. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR38 snaps66%
  4. Noah FantTE34 snaps59%
  5. Zach CharbonnetRB34 snaps59%

Target Share36 targets

  1. DK Metcalf39%, 14 targets
  2. Tyler Lockett25%, 9 targets
  3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba11%, 4 targets
  4. Noah Fant8%, 3 targets
  5. Kenneth Walker6%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share17 carries

  1. Kenneth Walker47%, 8 carries
  2. Zach Charbonnet29%, 5 carries
  3. Geno Smith12%, 2 carries
  4. Dee Eskridge6%, 1 carries
  5. Jake Bobo6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tyler LockettSEAWR4984%925%0
Donovan Peoples-JonesCLEWR6583%00%0
Elijah MooreCLEWR6482%517%0
Amari CooperCLEWR6381%1137%0
David NjokuCLETE6178%827%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR4578%1439%0
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEAWR3866%411%0
Noah FantSEATE3459%38%0
Zach CharbonnetSEARB3459%26%5
Kenneth WalkerSEARB2441%26%8
Will DisslySEATE2340%00%0
Kareem HuntCLERB2735%13%14
Colby ParkinsonSEATE2034%00%0
Jerome FordCLERB2633%27%9
Jake BoboSEAWR1831%26%1
Harrison BryantCLETE2431%13%0
Pierre StrongCLERB2431%13%10
Marquise GoodwinCLEWR912%00%1
Jordan AkinsCLETE912%13%0
Dee EskridgeSEAWR35%00%1
David BellCLEWR34%00%0
Brady RussellSEARB12%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+7.1Tyler Lockett22.1 PTS vs 15.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.7DK Metcalf11.7 PTS vs 23.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume23.4 xFPDK Metcalf11.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR11.723.4−11.778%39% tgt—000%1439%
Amari CooperCLE · WR14.918.4−3.581%37% tgt—000%1137%
Geno SmithSEA · QB15.916.8−0.9100%37 att—37212%00%
PJ WalkerCLE · —12.616.7−4.1—31 att—31615%00%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR22.115.0+7.184%25% tgt—000%925%
David NjokuCLE · TE17.713.4+4.378%27% tgt—000%827%
Kareem HuntCLE · RB13.710.3+3.435%35% car—01435%13%
Jerome FordCLE · RB4.98.9−4.033%23% car—0923%27%
Elijah MooreCLE · WR5.08.3−3.382%17% tgt—000%517%
Kenneth Walker IIISEA · —8.08.2−0.241%47% car—0847%26%
Pierre Strong Jr.CLE · RB9.27.8+1.431%25% car—01025%13%
Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR12.66.7+5.966%11% tgt—000%411%
Zach CharbonnetSEA · RB8.46.4+2.059%29% car—0529%26%
Noah FantSEA · TE5.25.0+0.259%8% tgt—000%38%
Jake BoboSEA · WR10.64.0+6.631%6% car—016%26%
Harrison BryantCLE · TE0.01.7−1.731%3% tgt—000%13%
Jordan AkinsCLE · TE1.61.7−0.112%3% tgt—000%13%
Dee EskridgeSEA · WR-0.50.6−1.15%6% car—016%00%
Marquise GoodwinCLE · WR-0.50.6−1.112%3% car—013%00%
Dorian Thompson-RobinsonCLE · QB0.40.40.01%1 att—100%00%

Team totals: Browns 30 targets and 40 carries; Seahawks 36 targets and 17 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

PJ Walker

CLE · — · 12.6 pts on 16.7 expected

15 of 31 passing for 248 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 27 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Geno Smith

SEA · QB · 15.9 pts on 16.8 expected

23 of 37 passing for 254 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for -3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Geno Smith →

Amari Cooper Volume, no payoff

CLE · WR · 14.9 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (37% of the team's), 6 catches for 89 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

David Njoku

CLE · TE · 17.7 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (27% of the team's), 4 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

DK Metcalf Volume, no payoff

SEA · WR · 11.7 pts on 23.4 expected

14 targets (39% of the team's), 5 catches for 67 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Tyler Lockett Ran hot

SEA · WR · 22.1 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 8 catches for 81 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ran hot

SEA · WR · 12.6 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jaxon Smith-Njigba →

Jake Bobo Ran hot

SEA · WR · 10.6 pts on 4.0 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 3 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 4.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cleveland Browns

  • Stock up: Kareem Hunt led the backfield with 35% of the snaps after trailing Jerome Ford before this game.
  • Stock up: Pierre Strong Jr. played 31% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.
  • Stock down: Jerome Ford lost the backfield lead: 33% of the snaps to Kareem Hunt's 35%.

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: Zach Charbonnet played 59% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
  • Stock down: Kenneth Walker III played 41% of the snaps, down from a 67% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Browns defense and Seahawks defense
Points allowed toBrowns DSeahawks D
QBs14.316.5
RBs19.726.6
WRs27.034.4
TEs9.212.4

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

How the Game Swung

Seattle opened at 50% win probability, fell as low as 2%, then rallied to win.

Seahawks win probability

Seahawks win probability by game minuteSeahawks started at 50%, stood at 62% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Bobo 3-yd TD run50% → 71%Q1 8:53
  2. +16Smith → Lockett, 12-yd TD71% → 87%Q1 5:30
  3. −16Walker → Njoku, 18-yd TD88% → 72%Q1 3:22
  4. −22Hunt 1-yd TD run84% → 61%Q2 4:40
  5. +98Smith → Smith-Njigba, 9-yd TD2% → >99%Q4 0:38

Swing in Seahawks win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Browns vs Seahawks
Cleveland BrownsMeasureSeattle Seahawks
75Plays55
47%Pass rate69%
6.6Yds / dropback6.5
3.9Yds / carry6.7
6/15Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Seattle ran 20 fewer plays but gained 2.8 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • CLE Cooper 37% · Njoku 27% · Moore 17%
  • SEA Metcalf 39% · Lockett 25% · Smith-Njigba 11%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Browns vs Seahawks
ResultCLESEA
Touchdowns23
Field goals21
Punts35
Turnovers32
Turnovers on downs10

SEA turnover edge: +1

  • The Seahawks opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Seahawks scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CLEQ1 15:00372:12Punt
SEAQ1 12:488803:55Touchdown
CLEQ1 8:535190:57Fumble
SEAQ1 7:566412:26Touchdown
CLEQ1 5:304752:08Touchdown
SEAQ1 3:226622:23Field goal
CLEQ1 0:5910554:24Interception
SEAQ2 11:35341:40Punt
CLEQ2 9:5511675:15Touchdown
SEAQ2 4:40321:24Punt
CLEQ2 3:163-21:35Punt
SEAQ2 1:417481:19Interception
CLEQ2 0:221-10:22End of half
SEAQ3 15:00391:42Punt
CLEQ3 13:1810765:49Field goal
SEAQ3 7:29340:34Interception
CLEQ3 6:559304:05Field goal
SEAQ3 2:50381:28Punt
CLEQ3 1:2210405:40Punt
SEAQ4 10:428424:56Punt
CLEQ4 5:467303:49Interception
SEAQ4 1:575571:19Touchdown
CLEQ4 0:384-90:24Downs
SEAQ4 0:141-10:14End 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.

Browns vs Seahawks Head-to-Head

The Browns and Seahawks first met in 1977 and have played 20 times since.

All-time series
14–6Seahawks lead, 20 meetings since 1977
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Browns win
35–91994
Largest Seahawks win
33–01984

Since 2021

1–0 Seahawks lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Seahawks win, B = Browns win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

  • 2023 Wk 8 Browns at Seahawks SEA 24 CLE 20 SEA W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

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

Season to date, Browns vs Seahawks
BrownsStatSeahawks
11-6Record9-8
23.3Points per game21.4
335.9Yards per game322.9
4.8Yards per play5.5
21.3Points allowed per game23.6
270.2Yards allowed per game371.4

Browns and Seahawks in Fantasy

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

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Browns vs Seahawks Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Browns vs Seahawks Week 8 game?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Cleveland Browns 24–20 in Week 8 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA, on October 29, 2023. See the Seahawks' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Browns vs Seahawks?

The final score was Seahawks 24, Browns 20. The Seahawks led 17–14 at halftime, and the second half went Browns 6, Seahawks 7.

What happened in the Browns vs Seahawks game?

Seattle led 17–14 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 7–6 after the break to win 24–20. Cleveland outgained the Seahawks 385–362, but the Seahawks averaged 6.6 yards per play. Tyler Lockett led all players with 8 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. The Browns committed 3 turnovers, the Seahawks 2.

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

Geno Smith's 9-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 0:38 left in the fourth quarter gave the Seahawks a 24–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Browns vs Seahawks?

Tyler Lockett led the game with 22.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR12 of Week 8, on 8 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. David Njoku was next with 17.7 (TE7).

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

Geno Smith (SEA) led all passers with 23 of 37 for 254 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Kenneth Walker (SEA) led in rushing with 8 carries for 66 yards. Amari Cooper (CLE) led in receiving with 6 catches for 89 yards.

How many fantasy points did Tyler Lockett score against the Browns?

Tyler Lockett scored 22.1 points in PPR leagues, 18.1 in half-PPR and 14.1 in standard scoring against the Browns in Week 8 of the 2023 season, on 8 catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. He drew 25% of his team's targets.

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

Tyler Lockett outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.1 PPR points on 15.0 xFP (+7.1). DK Metcalf fell furthest short, with 11.7 points on 23.4 xFP (−11.7). 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 Seahawks?

DK Metcalf had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.7. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Seahawks come back to beat the Browns?

The Seahawks' chances of winning fell as low as 2% in the fourth quarter. Geno Smith's 9-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Geno Smith's 9-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Browns vs Seahawks?

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

What was the turning point of Browns vs Seahawks?

Geno Smith's 9-yard touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 0:38 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Seahawks' win probability from 2% to >99%.

What is the all-time Browns vs Seahawks record?

The Seahawks lead the all-time series 14–6 across 20 meetings since 1977.

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

Before Week 8 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on October 13, 2019, when the Seahawks beat the Browns 32–28.