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NFL · Week 11 · November 25, 2001 · 10 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: 2001 Week 11 Recap

Browns defeat Bengals 18–0 in Week 11

Kisean Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 0–18 Week 11 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 0 4–6
Final 0–18
Cleveland Browns 18 6–4 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
0–18
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–12 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
Kisean Johnson
Game date
November 25, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • B.Bennett 2 CAR · 17 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.McGee 2 REC · 15 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Neal 1 CAR · 4 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 6 REC · 113 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Northcutt 1 CAR · 9 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.Morgan 5 REC · 40 YDS -0.5 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals000000
Cleveland Browns3960018

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 11:40FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    0-3

    (11:40) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 13:22FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    0-6

    (13:22) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:31TD
    Kisean Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    0-12

    (:31) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 2:59FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    0-15

    (2:59) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:17FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    0-18

    (1:17) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  3. 3T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Neal · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · -0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play
  7. 7Arian SmithArian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · -0.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play
  8. 8R. 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.

Kisean Johnson

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 CouchTe'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.

StatCincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.500-0.219
Offensive success rate34.7%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 rate63.6%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

  • Kisean JohnsonCleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q2 0:31)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 11:40)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 13:22)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 2:59)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 1:17)
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). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -4.96]
  • 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. [WPA -12.4% · EPA -3.29]
  • 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). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.29]
  • 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). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -2.79]
  • 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). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -2.95]
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). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -5.07]
  • 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). [WPA -16.5% · EPA -4.96]
  • 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). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -4.92]
  • 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). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.29]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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