Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 24–16 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 7–10 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- W. Green
- Top passer
- M. Vick
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-12-29
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–16 on 2002-12-29. W. Green posted a game-high +5.19 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(8:24) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(9:27) 31-W.Green left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(3:48) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-96-K.Lang, Defensive Offside, declined.
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(10:41) 4-J.Feely 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(5:27) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(1:31) 4-J.Feely 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
(7:03) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:24FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 22
- Score
- 0-3
(8:24) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:27TD WGW. GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 21
- Score
- 0-9
(9:27) 31-W.Green left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:18XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:48TD BFB. FinneranPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 6-10
(3:48) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-96-K.Lang, Defensive Offside, declined.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 3:42XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:41FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 24
- Score
- 10-10
(10:41) 4-J.Feely 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:27FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 30
- Score
- 13-10
(5:27) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 1:31FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 12
- Score
- 16-10
(1:31) 4-J.Feely 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 7:03TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 16-16
(7:03) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:58XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 16-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 4:05TD WGW. GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 64
- Score
- 16-23
(4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:53XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 16-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1W. Green · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.19 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 3Q. McCord · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 4Andre' Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 5D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6
Ryan Kelly · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 7S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.12 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
W. Green — CLE · Rushing
W. Green posted the highest total EPA (+5.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
W. Green's top snap (+5.69 EPA): (4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.71 total EPA
- K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -0.55 EPA/play · -9.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.090 | -0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.034 | -0.342 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.183 | +0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.09 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 14 drives, -7.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -2.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — W. Green
- Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (K. Holcomb pass)
- Cleveland Browns — W. Green
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ATL 22 (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 21 (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) 31-W.Green left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 9:18) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-96-K.Lang, Defensive Offside, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 3:42) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 9–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) 4-J.Feely 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CLE 30 (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q3 1:31) — (1:31) 4-J.Feely 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 15 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 6:58) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 64 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 3:53) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran to CLE 11 for 47 yards (24-R.Griffith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) 7-M.Vick pass to 38-G.Layne to ATL 11 for 6 yards (25-C.Fuller). FUMBLES (25-C.Fuller), touched at ATL 11, RECOVERED by CLE-94-G.Warren at ATL 11.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 54-C.Draft at CLE 37. 54-C.Draft to CLE 34 for 3 yards (83-M.Campbell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran to CLE 11 for 47 yards (24-R.Griffith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan to ATL 32 for 24 yards (54-C.Draft). FUMBLES (54-C.Draft), touched at ATL 25, RECOVERED by ATL-93-S.Rogers at ATL 25. 93-S.Rogers to CLE 48 for 27 yards (10-K.H
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:38) — (12:38) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 81-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 22-G.McBurrows at ATL 25. 22-G.McBurrows pushed ob at ATL 42 for 17 yards (72-R.Tucker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 8:24 · ATL 22 · Score 0-3
(8:24) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:27 · ATL 21 · Score 0-9
(9:27) 31-W.Green left tackle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 9:18 · ATL 2 · Score 0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 3:48 · CLE 15 · Score 6-10
(3:48) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-96-K.Lang, Defensive Offside, declined. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 3:42 · CLE 2 · Score 7-10
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:41 · CLE 24 · Score 10-10
(10:41) 4-J.Feely 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 5:27 · CLE 30 · Score 13-10
(5:27) 4-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 1:31 · CLE 12 · Score 16-10
(1:31) 4-J.Feely 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:03 · ATL 15 · Score 16-16
(7:03) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:58 · ATL 2 · Score 16-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:05 · ATL 64 · Score 16-23
(4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:53 · ATL 2 · Score 16-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
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.
- W. Green (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns on 2002-12-29?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-16 in Week 17, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 9, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 16, Cleveland Browns 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q2 9:27) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q2 3:48) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 7:03) Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q4 4:05) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 8:24, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 10:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 5:27, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 1:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 40.5% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.71 total passing EPA. K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 38.9% completion, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -9.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cleveland Browns?
W. Green (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.19 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+5.69 EPA): (4:05) 31-W.Green right tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
