Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 18–0 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 0–12 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kisean Johnson
- Top passer
- Te'Cory Couch
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:33) 19-S.Mitchell pass intended for 81-R.Dugans INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Fuller at CLE 11. 2…
- Game date
- 2001-11-25
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 18–0 on 2001-11-25. Kisean Johnson posted a game-high +4.05 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2
B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 3
T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 4
D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 5
D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6
L. Neal · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · -0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play - 7

Arian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · -0.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play - 8
R. Braham · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · -0.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.20 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
Kisean Johnson — CLE · Receiving
Kisean Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+4.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
Kisean Johnson's top snap (-4.18 EPA): (4:31) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Roman at CIN 0. Touchback.
Biggest single play (-5.07 EPA): S. Mitchell — (6:33) 19-S.Mitchell pass intended for 81-R.Dugans INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Fuller at CLE 11. 24-C.Fuller to CLE 43 for 32 yards (28-C.Dillon).
Quarterback report card
Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.18 total EPA
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 19 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -0.72 EPA/play · -13.67 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.500 | -0.219 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.7% | 36.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.878 | -0.173 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.279 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.219 | +0.500 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.6% | 65.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.22 vs -0.50), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.50 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -37.52 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 15 drives, -19.24 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass)
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
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 CIN 6 (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 81-R.Dugans INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Jackson at CLE 38. 31-R.Jackson to CIN 10 for 52 yards (85-C.Johnson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:47) — (6:47) 5-N.Rackers 43 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 34-B.Gay left end to CIN 14 for -6 yards (56-B.Simmons). FUMBLES (56-B.Simmons), RECOVERED by CIN-94-T.Williams at CIN 18. 94-T.Williams to CIN 18 for no gain (87-O.Santiago).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 80-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Carter at CIN 43. 42-C.Carter to CLE 47 for 10 yards (66-J.McKinney).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 14:03) — (14:03) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-B.Boyer at CIN 34. 52-B.Boyer to CIN 30 for 4 yards (80-P.Warrick).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) 19-S.Mitchell pass intended for 81-R.Dugans INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Fuller at CLE 11. 24-C.Fuller to CLE 43 for 32 yards (28-C.Dillon).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 81-R.Dugans INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Jackson at CLE 38. 31-R.Jackson to CIN 10 for 52 yards (85-C.Johnson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 17-C.Gardocki punts 53 yards to CIN 9, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to CLE 5 for 86 yards (80-A.Shea).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:02) — (4:02) 34-B.Gay left end to CIN 14 for -6 yards (56-B.Simmons). FUMBLES (56-B.Simmons), RECOVERED by CIN-94-T.Williams at CIN 18. 94-T.Williams to CIN 18 for no gain (87-O.Santiago).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 11:40 · CIN 6 · Score 0-3
(11:40) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:22 · CIN 9 · Score 0-6
(13:22) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · CIN 6 · Score 0-12
(:31) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:59 · CIN 5 · Score 0-15
(2:59) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · CIN 16 · Score 0-18
(1:17) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal 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.
- Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2001-11-25?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 18-0 in Week 11, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 9; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q2 0:31) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 11:40, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 13:22, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 2:59, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 1:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 51.6% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.18 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 42.1% completion, -0.72 EPA per dropback, -13.67 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-4.18 EPA): (4:31) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Roman at CIN 0. Touchback..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W