Game story
In Week 6 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-08, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 29–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) paced the passing game, with +9.77 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+55.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: P.Dawson kicks 67 yards from CLE 30 to ARI 3. M.Jenkins to ARI 28 for 25 yards (A.Malbrough).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 29 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +9.77 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2 F. Sanders · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 3 T. Prentice · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.71 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 5 M. Pittman · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.54 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 J. Makovicka · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 8 D. Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Plummer — ARI · Passing
J. Plummer posted the highest total EPA (+9.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Arizona Cardinals's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.16 EPA) came from Arizona Cardinals: (9:19) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
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 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 46:58) — (1:58) T.Prentice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 46:51) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 16–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 44:30) — (14:30) T.Prentice left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 44:26) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) T.Jones up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 42:00) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 53 (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q2 31:17) — (1:17) C.Blanchard 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 29 (Q3 24:00) — (9:00) C.Blanchard 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q3 17:01) — (2:01) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 16:55) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) T.Prentice right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 12:43) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) C.Blanchard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 60:00) — P.Dawson kicks 67 yards from CLE 30 to ARI 3. M.Jenkins to ARI 28 for 25 yards (A.Malbrough).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:18) — (:18) P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 46:51) — P.Dawson kicks 71 yards from CLE 30 to ARI -1. M.Jenkins to ARI 23 for 24 yards (L.Jones). FUMBLES (L.Jones), RECOVERED by CLE-T.Rogers at ARI 24.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:46) — (:46) T.Couch pass to D.Northcutt to ARI 22 for 33 yards (C.Chavous).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 39:19) — (9:19) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) C.Gardocki punts 29 yards to ARI 25, Center-R.Kuehl. M.Cody MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-L.Jones at ARI 24.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 46:51) — P.Dawson kicks 71 yards from CLE 30 to ARI -1. M.Jenkins to ARI 23 for 24 yards (L.Jones). FUMBLES (L.Jones), RECOVERED by CLE-T.Rogers at ARI 24.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:46) — (:46) T.Couch pass to D.Northcutt to ARI 22 for 33 yards (C.Chavous).
Quarterback report card
J.Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.77 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.133 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 39.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.271 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.113 | -0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.7% | 61.9% |
By the numbers
Arizona Cardinals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +11.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +5.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 46:58 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(1:58) T.Prentice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 46:51 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 44:30 · ARI 1 · Score 13-0
(14:30) T.Prentice left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 44:26 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 42:05 · CLE 10 · Score 14-6
(12:05) T.Jones up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 42:00 · CLE 2 · Score 14-7
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 39:19 · CLE 53 · Score 14-13
(9:19) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 31:17 · CLE 19 · Score 14-16
(1:17) C.Blanchard 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 24:00 · CLE 29 · Score 14-19
(9:00) C.Blanchard 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 17:01 · CLE 5 · Score 14-25
(2:01) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 16:55 · CLE 2 · Score 14-26
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · ARI 6 · Score 20-26
(12:49) T.Prentice right tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 12:43 · ARI 2 · Score 21-26
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · CLE 10 · Score 21-29
(3:02) C.Blanchard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns 29-21 in Week 6, 2000 on 2000-10-08.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 21, Arizona Cardinals 29 (CLE 21-29 ARI) in Week 6, 2000 on 2000-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Arizona Cardinals 16; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 21, Arizona Cardinals 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 46:58) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:30) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 39:19) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 17:01) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:49) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 31:17, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q3 24:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 47.2% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.77 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 64.0% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) led the game in total EPA with +9.77 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.16 EPA): (9:19) J.Plummer pass to F.Sanders for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +55.3%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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