Carolina Panthers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2010 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-28, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 24–23 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Delhomme (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -8.05 total EPA, and +5.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Stewart (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-72.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (1:15) 40-P.Hillis left guard to CAR 36 for 4 yards (95-C.Johnson, 23-S.Martin).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Stewart · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2. 2 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
3. 3 P. Hillis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
4. 4 B. Robiskie · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
5. 5 M. Goodson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Stuckey · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
7. 7 B. Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Fiammetta · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Carolina Panthers — M. Goodson (Q1 55:36)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q1 51:55)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q1 47:44)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q2 39:16)
• Carolina Panthers — C. Munnerlyn (Q3 27:29)

Field goals

• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 33:24)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 30:51)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 7:04)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 2:47)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CLE 26 (Q1 55:36) — (10:36) 33-M.Goodson right tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 55:36) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q1 51:55) — (6:55) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 51:49) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CAR 5 (Q1 47:44) — (2:44) 40-P.Hillis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 47:44) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CAR 6 (Q2 39:16) — (9:16) 40-P.Hillis right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 39:12) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q2 33:24) — (3:24) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q2 30:51) — (:51) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 63 (Q3 27:29); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 27:18) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 24 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 40-P.Hillis left guard to CAR 36 for 4 yards (95-C.Johnson, 23-S.Martin). [WPA -72.3% · EPA -2.06]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:08) — *** play under review *** [WPA -69.8% · EPA -0.98]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA -68.3% · EPA -2.36]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short right intended for 88-D.Rosario INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 44. 23-J.Haden to CAR 44 for 12 yards. [WPA -41.2% · EPA -4.26]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell to CLE 24 for 28 yards (24-S.Brown). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +30.6% · EPA +2.01]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Cleveland Browns (Q3 27:29) — (12:29) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn at CLE 37. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.2% · EPA -8.57]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right INTERCEPTED by 52-J.Beason at CLE 39. 52-J.Beason to CLE 32 for 7 yards (55-A.Mack). [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.97]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 43:03) — (13:03) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-E.Moore to CAR 2 for 6 yards (54-J.Williams). FUMBLES (54-J.Williams), RECOVERED by CAR-54-J.Williams at CAR 3. 54-J.Williams to CAR 10 for 7 yards (80-B.R [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.39]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short right intended for 88-D.Rosario INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 44. 23-J.Haden to CAR 44 for 12 yards. [WPA -41.2% · EPA -4.26]

Quarterback report card

J.Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Delhomme (Cleveland Browns) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.0% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.05 total EPA
• J.Clausen (Carolina Panthers) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -3.6% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.05, Cleveland Browns -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Carolina Panthers: 13 drives, -3.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -5.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• J. Stewart (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Delhomme (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• J. Clausen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 55:36 · CLE 26 · Score 6-0
   (10:36) 33-M.Goodson right tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 55:36 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
   4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 51:55 · CAR 9 · Score 7-6
   (6:55) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 51:49 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 47:44 · CAR 5 · Score 7-13
   (2:44) 40-P.Hillis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 47:44 · CAR 2 · Score 7-14
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 39:16 · CAR 6 · Score 7-20
   (9:16) 40-P.Hillis right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 39:12 · CAR 2 · Score 7-21
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
9. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 33:24 · CLE 25 · Score 10-21
   (3:24) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
10. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 30:51 · CLE 24 · Score 13-21
    (:51) 4-J.Kasay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
11. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 27:29 · CAR 63 · Score 19-21
    (12:29) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Munnerlyn at CLE 37. 41-C.Munnerlyn for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 27:18 · CLE 2 · Score 20-21
    4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
13. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 7:04 · CLE 24 · Score 23-21
    (7:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
14. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:47 · CAR 24 · Score 23-24
    (2:47) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.