Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 31–27 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 24–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Josh Cameron
- Top passer
- Brian Hoyer
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-…
- Game date
- 2013-09-22
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–27 on 2013-09-22. Josh Cameron posted a game-high +4.55 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(9:19) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(15:00) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(10:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(6:12) 8-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(3:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Lanning pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(1:12) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(10:50) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
(:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-S.Lanning extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-6-B.Hoyer.
MINMinnesota VikingsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:19TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:19) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 9:13XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:50TD JGJ. GordonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 47
- Score
- 6-7
(4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 4:42XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 15:00TD JCJosh CameronPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 19
- Score
- 13-7
(15:00) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:55XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:15TD CPC. PonderPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 14-13
(10:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 10:12XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 14-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:12FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 17-14
(6:12) 8-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:39TD JCJosh CameronPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 11
- Score
- 23-14
(3:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Lanning pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:39XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 24-14
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 1:12FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 25
- Score
- 24-17
(1:12) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:42TD CPC. PonderPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 24-23
(2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 2:36XP BWB. WalshPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 24-24
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 10:50FG BWB. WalshPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 12
- Score
- 24-27
(10:50) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:55TD JCJosh CameronPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 7
- Score
- 30-27
(:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:51XP SLS. LanningPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 31-27
5-S.Lanning extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-6-B.Hoyer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2J. Aubrey · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.27 EPA/play
- 3S. Lanning · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +4.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.25 EPA/play
- 4D. Bess · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5
Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 6
Cordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 7C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 8J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Josh Cameron — CLE · Receiving
Josh Cameron posted the highest total EPA (+4.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
Josh Cameron's top snap (-6.32 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 49 for 23 yards (75-O.Cousins).
Quarterback report card
Brian Hoyer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 57 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -9.81 total EPA
- C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Minnesota Vikings |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.072 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.1% | 41.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.096 | -0.131 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.128 | -0.174 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.072 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.6% | 57.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.07 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -0.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, -7.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder
- Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (S. Lanning pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder
- Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (Brian Hoyer pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
- Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 9:13) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 47 (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:42) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–10. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 14:55) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 10:12) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 8-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Lanning pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:39) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 2:36) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:51) — 5-S.Lanning extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-6-B.Hoyer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at CLE 42 for -8 yards (92-D.Bryant).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 12-J.Gordon to MIN 44 for 11 yards (29-X.Rhodes).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 12-J.Locke punts 55 yards to CLE 27, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 80-T.Benjamin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-51-L.Dean at CLE 26.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 49 for 23 yards (75-O.Cousins).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 12-J.Locke punts 55 yards to CLE 27, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 80-T.Benjamin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-51-L.Dean at CLE 26.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Ward (53-C.Robertson) at CLE 49. 43-T.Ward to MIN 38 for 13 yards (81-J.Simpson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:19 · CLE 2 · Score 0-6
(9:19) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:13 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:50 · MIN 47 · Score 6-7
(4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:42 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 19 · Score 13-7
(15:00) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:15 · CLE 6 · Score 14-13
(10:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:12 · CLE 2 · Score 14-14
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 6:12 · MIN 20 · Score 17-14
(6:12) 8-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:39 · MIN 11 · Score 23-14
(3:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Lanning pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 3:39 · MIN 2 · Score 24-14
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · CLE 25 · Score 24-17
(1:12) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:42 · CLE 8 · Score 24-23
(2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:36 · CLE 2 · Score 24-24
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:50 · CLE 12 · Score 24-27
(10:50) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:55 · MIN 7 · Score 30-27
(:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:51 · MIN 2 · Score 31-27
5-S.Lanning extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-6-B.Hoyer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Josh Cameron (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Brian Hoyer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-09-22?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-27 in Week 3, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 31, Minnesota Vikings 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 9:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Gordon (B. Hoyer pass) (Q1 4:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Hoyer pass) (Q2 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q2 10:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (S. Lanning pass) (Q2 3:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q3 2:42) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 0:55) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 6:12, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 10:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 52.6% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -9.81 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 48.1% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?
Josh Cameron (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-6.32 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 49 for 23 yards (75-O.Cousins)..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cleveland Browns won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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