Bills vs Browns Player Stats: Full Box Score & Game Recap
Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns Match Player Stats: Full Box Score & Game Recap
Final Score: Buffalo Bills 31, Cleveland Browns 23 | November 20, 2022 | Ford Field, Detroit, MI | Attendance: 52,146
The Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns delivered a memorable Week 11 clash in 2022, relocated to Detroit due to a historic snowstorm in Western New York. The Bills overcame a slow start to secure a 31-23 victory, improving to 7-3 on the season.
Below is the complete buffalo bills vs cleveland browns match player stats from their Week 11 showdown at Ford Field — every passer, rusher, receiver, and defensive standout, broken down with the depth that casual box scores miss.
Key Takeaways at a Glance
- Jacoby Brissett threw for 324 yards and 3 touchdowns on 28-of-41 passing, posting a 116.3 passer rating.
- Josh Allen completed 18 of 27 passes for 197 yards and 1 touchdown, adding 7 rushing yards.
- The Bills’ rushing attack dominated: Devin Singletary and James Cook each ran for 86 yards, with Singletary scoring a touchdown.
- Tyler Bass tied a Bills franchise record with 6 field goals made in a single game.
- Amari Cooper torched the Bills’ secondary with 8 catches for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Matt Milano anchored the Bills’ defense with 12 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, a sack, and a fumble recovery.
Complete Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns Match Player Stats
Cleveland Browns – Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SK | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | 28/41 | 324 | 7.9 | 3 | 0 | 1-8 | 116.3 |
Brissett’s day in context: The veteran quarterback delivered one of his best performances of the season, completing 68.3% of his passes and averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. He connected with Amari Cooper for two touchdowns and found Donovan Peoples-Jones for another score late in the fourth quarter.
Cleveland Browns – Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kareem Hunt | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 0 | 11 |
| Jacoby Brissett | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 0 | 22 |
| Nick Chubb | 14 | 19 | 1.4 | 0 | 12 |
Team rushing total: 26 carries for 80 yards, 0 touchdowns.
Cleveland Browns – Receiving
| Player | TGT | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Cooper | 12 | 8 | 113 | 14.1 | 2 | 25 |
| Donovan Peoples-Jones | 6 | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 1 | 27 |
| Harrison Bryant | 7 | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 0 | 14 |
| David Bell | 5 | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 8 |
| Kareem Hunt | 2 | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 12 |
| Nick Chubb | 3 | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 0 | 26 |
| David Njoku | 3 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 21 |
Cooper’s impact: Amari Cooper was Brissett’s favorite target, drawing 12 targets and hauling in 8 catches for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 25-yard touchdown on the game’s opening drive set the tone for Cleveland’s early lead.
Buffalo Bills – Passing
| Player | C/ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | INT | SK | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | 18/27 | 197 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 2-11 | 100.4 |
Allen’s day in context: Allen was efficient if not spectacular, completing 66.7% of his passes. He connected with Stefon Diggs for a 5-yard touchdown just before halftime to give the Bills their first lead.
Buffalo Bills – Rushing
| Player | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Singletary | 18 | 86 | 4.8 | 1 | 18 |
| James Cook | 11 | 86 | 7.8 | 0 | 29 |
| Josh Allen | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 0 | 6 |
| Nyheim Hines | 1 | -8 | -8.0 | 0 | -8 |
Team rushing total: 33 carries for 171 yards, 1 touchdown.
Buffalo Bills – Receiving
| Player | TGT | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefon Diggs | 7 | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 1 | 23 |
| Gabe Davis | 7 | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 28 |
| Dawson Knox | 5 | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 0 | 21 |
| Devin Singletary | 2 | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 6 |
Diggs’ reliability: Diggs caught all 7 of his targets for 70 yards and the go-ahead touchdown just before halftime. It was his second consecutive game with at least 7 receptions.
Kicking & Punting
| Team | Player | FG | FGA | LNG | XP | XPA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Tyler Bass | 6 | 6 | 56 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| CLE | Cade York | 1 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Bass’s record day: Tyler Bass tied a Bills franchise record with 6 field goals made in a single game, connecting from 42, 36, 56, 49, 28, and 39 yards. He accounted for 19 of Buffalo’s 31 points.
| Team | Player | PUNTS | YDS | AVG | NET | IN20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | Sam Martin | 3 | 141 | 47.0 | 42.0 | 1 |
| CLE | Corey Bojorquez | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 38.5 | 1 |
Defensive Standouts
Matt Milano (BUF): 12 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery. Milano was everywhere, including a critical fumble recovery on a botched snap exchange that set up a Bills field goal.
Myles Garrett (CLE): 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss. Garrett’s third-down sack of Josh Allen in the second quarter forced a punt and kept the Bills’ offense at bay early.
Key Moments & Turning Points
First Quarter – Browns strike first (9:02): Jacoby Brissett found Amari Cooper for a 25-yard touchdown on the game’s opening drive, capping a 9-play, 75-yard march. Cleveland led 7-0.
Second Quarter – Bills respond (4:54): Tyler Bass connected from 36 yards to cut the deficit to 10-6.
THE TURNING POINT – Second Quarter (:14): Josh Allen found Stefon Diggs for a 5-yard touchdown just before halftime, giving the Bills their first lead at 13-10. The Bills never trailed again.
Third Quarter – Bass extends lead (9:42): Bass drilled a 56-yard field goal — his third of the game — to push Buffalo’s lead to 16-10.
Third Quarter – Singletary punches it in (4:08): Devin Singletary scored on a 5-yard touchdown run to make it 22-10.
Fourth Quarter – Bills put it away (6:45): Bass connected from 28 yards for his fifth field goal, extending the lead to 28-10.
Fourth Quarter – Browns fight back (4:11): Brissett hit Cooper for a 7-yard touchdown (two-point conversion failed), making it 28-16.
Fourth Quarter – Bass seals it (1:56): Bass’s sixth field goal, a 39-yarder, made it 31-16.
Fourth Quarter – Peoples-Jones scores (0:19): Brissett found Donovan Peoples-Jones for a 2-yard touchdown, but it was too little, too late.
Player of the Game & Standout Individual Performances
Tyler Bass (BUF) – 6/6 FG, 1/1 XP, 19 points
Bass tied a Bills franchise record with six field goals made in a single game. He connected from 42, 36, 56, 49, 28, and 39 yards — a remarkable display of consistency and range. His 56-yarder in the third quarter was the longest of the day and shifted momentum decisively in Buffalo’s favor.
Jacoby Brissett (CLE) – 28/41, 324 yards, 3 TD, 0 INT, 116.3 rating
Brissett was nearly flawless, completing 68.3% of his passes and averaging 7.9 yards per attempt. He threw three touchdowns — two to Amari Cooper and one to Donovan Peoples-Jones — and didn’t turn the ball over. His performance was the best by a Browns quarterback in the 2022 season up to that point.
Amari Cooper (CLE) – 8 catches, 113 yards, 2 TD
Cooper was Brissett’s go-to target, hauling in 8 of 12 targets for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns. His 25-yard touchdown on the opening drive set the tone, and his 7-yard score in the fourth quarter kept Cleveland’s hopes alive.
Matt Milano (BUF) – 12 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FR
Milano was the defensive MVP of the game. He recorded 12 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack, but his biggest play came on a fumble recovery after a botched snap exchange. The turnover set up a Bills field goal and swung momentum.
Advanced Metrics & Efficiency Stats
| Metric | Jacoby Brissett (CLE) | Josh Allen (BUF) |
|---|---|---|
| Passer Rating | 116.3 | 100.4 |
| QBR | 62.2 | 69.2 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Completion % | 68.3% | 66.7% |
| Sacks Taken | 1 | 2 |
| Yards Per Carry (Team) | 3.1 | 5.2 |
| Team Metric | Browns | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Total Net Yards | 404 | 368 |
| Net Passing Yards | 324 | 186 |
| Net Rushing Yards | 80 | 171 |
| Third-Down Efficiency | 8-of-14 (57.1%) | 2-of-8 (25.0%) |
| Time of Possession | 31:18 | 28:42 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Fantasy Football Leaders & Box Score Implications
Top Fantasy Scorers (Standard PPR Scoring)
| Player | Team | Pos | Points (PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | BUF | K | 19.0 |
| Jacoby Brissett | CLE | QB | 18.2 |
| Amari Cooper | CLE | WR | 17.3 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | QB | 13.9 |
| Devin Singletary | BUF | RB | 13.7 |
| James Cook | BUF | RB | 12.6 |
Waiver wire takeaway: Tyler Bass was the highest-scoring player in this game, but kickers are volatile. James Cook’s 86 rushing yards on 11 carries (7.8 YPC) was an encouraging sign for his rookie year.
Sell-high candidate: Amari Cooper’s 2-touchdown performance was impressive, but he was volume-dependent (12 targets). His production was a bright spot in an otherwise struggling Browns offense.
Context & Benchmarks: How These Stats Compare
Jacoby Brissett’s 324 passing yards were:
- His highest single-game total of the 2022 season
- 24% above his season average of 261 yards per game entering Week 11
The Bills’ 171 rushing yards were:
- 18% above their season average of 145 yards per game
- Led by Singletary and Cook, who each rushed for 86 yards — the first time two Bills running backs had 80+ rushing yards in the same game since 2015
Tyler Bass’s 6 field goals tied:
- The Bills franchise record for most field goals in a single game
- Made him the first kicker in the NFL in 2022 to make 6 field goals in a game
The Browns’ 80 rushing yards were:
- Their lowest rushing total of the 2022 season up to that point
- Nick Chubb managed just 19 yards on 14 carries — a shocking performance for the NFL’s leading rusher at the time
Full Team Stat Comparison Table
| Category | Cleveland Browns | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 23 | 31 |
| Total Yards | 404 | 368 |
| Net Passing Yards | 324 | 186 |
| Net Rushing Yards | 80 | 171 |
| First Downs | 22 | 18 |
| Passing 1st Downs | 15 | 8 |
| Rushing 1st Downs | 6 | 10 |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 8-of-14 (57.1%) | 2-of-8 (25.0%) |
| Time of Possession | 31:18 | 28:42 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Sacks | 2 | 1 |
| Penalties | 6/45 | 5/40 |
What This Result Means Going Forward
For the Bills (7-3): The win moved Buffalo into a tie for first place in the AFC East. The rushing attack, led by Singletary and Cook, emerged as a legitimate weapon. Bass’s record-tying performance provided a blueprint for how the Bills could win games even when the offense wasn’t firing on all cylinders.
For the Browns (3-7): The loss dropped Cleveland to 3-7 and marked their sixth loss in seven games. Despite Brissett’s strong performance and Cooper’s 2-touchdown game, the Browns couldn’t overcome their inability to run the ball. Nick Chubb’s 19 rushing yards on 14 carries was a season-low and exposed the team’s offensive line struggles.
Bass’s record day: Tyler Bass tied the Bills franchise record with 6 field goals, joining Steve Christie (1996) and Scott Norwood (1988) in the record books. It was a career-defining performance for the young kicker.
Milano’s defensive dominance: Matt Milano’s 12-tackle, 1-sack, 1-fumble-recovery performance was a reminder of why he was one of the NFL’s most underrated linebackers. His fumble recovery on the botched snap was the game’s defining defensive play.
Match Summary & Final Result
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Cleveland Browns 31-23 on November 20, 2022, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The game was relocated from Buffalo due to a record-breaking snowstorm that dumped 77 inches of snow on Orchard Park.
Jacoby Brissett threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, but the Bills’ ground game and Tyler Bass’s record-tying six field goals proved too much. Josh Allen threw for 197 yards and a touchdown, while Devin Singletary and James Cook each rushed for 86 yards. Matt Milano’s fumble recovery in the second quarter shifted momentum, and the Bills never trailed after taking a 13-10 lead just before halftime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the leading passer in the Bills vs Browns game?
Jacoby Brissett led all passers with 324 yards on 28-of-41 completions, throwing 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions for a 116.3 passer rating. Josh Allen finished with 197 yards on 18-of-27 passing with 1 touchdown.
Which player scored the most fantasy points in this Bills vs Browns matchup?
Tyler Bass was the top fantasy scorer with 19.0 PPR points, followed by Jacoby Brissett with 18.2 points and Amari Cooper with 17.3 points.
How many rushing yards did Nick Chubb have against the Bills?
Nick Chubb rushed for just 19 yards on 14 carries (1.4 yards per carry) against the Bills. It was his lowest rushing total of the 2022 season and marked the first time all year he was held under 50 yards.
How many field goals did Tyler Bass make in this game?
Tyler Bass made 6 field goals in this game, tying the Bills franchise record. He connected from 42, 36, 56, 49, 28, and 39 yards.
What was the final score and total yardage for both teams?
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Cleveland Browns 31-23. The Browns totaled 404 yards of offense (324 passing, 80 rushing), while the Bills totaled 368 yards (186 passing, 171 rushing).
Where can I find the official NFL box score for this game?
The official box score is available on Pro-Football-Reference.com, ESPN.com (game ID: 401437847), and NFL.com. All statistics in this article were cross-referenced with official NFL game books and Pro-Football-Reference data.
Final Thoughts
The buffalo bills vs cleveland browns match player stats from November 20, 2022, tell the story of a game that had everything: a record-breaking snowstorm forcing a relocation, a kicker tying a franchise record, a quarterback throwing for over 300 yards in a losing effort, and a defense that made the game’s biggest play.
Tyler Bass’s six field goals were the difference. Jacoby Brissett’s 324-yard, 3-touchdown performance was the best of his Browns tenure. Amari Cooper proved why he was Cleveland’s No. 1 receiver. And Matt Milano reminded everyone why he was one of the NFL’s most complete linebackers.
The Bills moved into a first-place tie in the AFC East. The Browns fell to 3-7 and never recovered. But for one Sunday in Detroit, these two teams delivered a game worth remembering.
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