Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 37–7 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 7–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Evans
- Top passer
- D. Bledsoe
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:27) 8-D.Frost punts 39 yards to BUF 11, Center-64-R.Pontbriand. 22-N.Clements to BUF 17…
- Game date
- 2004-12-12
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Cleveland Browns 37–7 on 2004-12-12. L. Evans posted a game-high +5.70 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(9:15) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:51) 12-L.McCown pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass left, caught at BUF 3.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
(9:46) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 4, over middle crossing left.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:01) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Draw play, key block: T.Teague.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:09) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(14:54) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:58) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:06) 40-S.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:15FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 5
- Score
- 0-3
(9:15) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:51TD DND. NorthcuttPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-3
(1:51) 12-L.McCown pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass left, caught at BUF 3.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:45XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-3
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:46TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 7-9
(9:46) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 4, over middle crossing left.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:39XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:01TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 13
- Score
- 7-16
(3:01) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Draw play, key block: T.Teague.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:57XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 4:09FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 7-20
(4:09) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:54TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 7-26
(14:54) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:49XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-27
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:58FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 19
- Score
- 7-30
(10:58) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:06TD Sam WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 4
- Score
- 7-36
(2:06) 40-S.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:01XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-37
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 2Sam Williams · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.81 EPA/play
- 5D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7
Jonnu Smith · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 8L. McCown · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 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
L. Evans — BUF · Receiving
L. Evans posted the highest total EPA (+5.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.42 EPA per play.
L. Evans's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (9:46) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 4, over middle crossing left.
Biggest single play (+5.36 EPA): D. Frost — (3:27) 8-D.Frost punts 39 yards to BUF 11, Center-64-R.Pontbriand. 22-N.Clements to BUF 17 for 6 yards (22-M.Jameson). FUMBLES (22-M.Jameson), RECOVERED by CLE-55-B.Gardner at BUF 18.
Quarterback report card
D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -0.29 EPA/play · -8.43 total EPA
- L. McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 29 dropbacks · 27.6% completion · -0.64 EPA/play · -18.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.436 | -0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 47.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.687 | -0.264 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.783 | +0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.003 | +0.436 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.1% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.44), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.44 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.00 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -0.32 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -30.07 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (L. McCown pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- Buffalo Bills — Sam Williams
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) 12-L.McCown pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass left, caught at BUF 3.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 1:45) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 4, over middle crossing left.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 9:39) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 13 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Draw play, key block: T.Teague.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 2:57) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:49) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q4 10:58) — (10:58) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 2:06) — (2:06) 40-S.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 2:01) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Moorman FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 28, and recovers at CLE 28. 8-B.Moorman pass incomplete to 92-R.Denney (20-E.Little). Receiver and coverage in end zone, 5 yds. deep,
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:44 pm.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) 8-D.Frost punts 39 yards to BUF 11, Center-64-R.Pontbriand. 22-N.Clements to BUF 17 for 6 yards (22-M.Jameson). FUMBLES (22-M.Jameson), RECOVERED by CLE-55-B.Gardner at BUF 18.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Sanders at CLE 37. 21-L.Sanders to BUF 39 for 24 yards (75-J.Jennings). Receiver overthrown, coverage along right sideline.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 11-D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 30, RECOVERED by CLE-97-A.McKinley at BUF 27. Bad attempted handoff to W.McGahee.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) 8-D.Frost punts 39 yards to BUF 11, Center-64-R.Pontbriand. 22-N.Clements to BUF 17 for 6 yards (22-M.Jameson). FUMBLES (22-M.Jameson), RECOVERED by CLE-55-B.Gardner at BUF 18.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) 11-D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 30, RECOVERED by CLE-97-A.McKinley at BUF 27. Bad attempted handoff to W.McGahee.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 11-D.Bledsoe pass intended for 80-E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Sanders at CLE 37. 21-L.Sanders to BUF 39 for 24 yards (75-J.Jennings). Receiver overthrown, coverage along right sideline.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Garcia sacked at CLE 6 for -5 yards (94-A.Schobel). FUMBLES (94-A.Schobel), RECOVERED by BUF-90-C.Kelsay at CLE 6. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CLE at 14:54.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 9:15 · CLE 5 · Score 0-3
(9:15) 9-R.Lindell 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 1:51 · BUF 3 · Score 6-3
(1:51) 12-L.McCown pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass left, caught at BUF 3. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 1:45 · BUF 2 · Score 7-3
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 9:46 · CLE 7 · Score 7-9
(9:46) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 4, over middle crossing left. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 9:39 · CLE 2 · Score 7-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 3:01 · CLE 13 · Score 7-16
(3:01) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Draw play, key block: T.Teague. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:57 · CLE 2 · Score 7-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 4:09 · CLE 3 · Score 7-20
(4:09) 9-R.Lindell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:54 · CLE 6 · Score 7-26
(14:54) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: D.Shelton. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · CLE 2 · Score 7-27
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 10:58 · CLE 19 · Score 7-30
(10:58) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:06 · CLE 4 · Score 7-36
(2:06) 40-S.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:01 · CLE 2 · Score 7-37
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills on 2004-12-12?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Cleveland Browns 37-7 in Week 14, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Buffalo Bills 17; Final: Cleveland Browns 7, Buffalo Bills 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (L. McCown pass) (Q1 1:51) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 9:46) Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q2 3:01) Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 14:54) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Williams (Q4 2:06) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 9:15, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 4:09, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 10:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 41.4% completion, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -8.43 total passing EPA. L. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 27.6% completion, -0.64 EPA per dropback, -18.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
L. Evans (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (9:46) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 83-L.Evans for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CLE 4, over middle crossing left..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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