Cleveland Browns vs. Buffalo Bills: 2010 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-12, the Buffalo Bills took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 13–6 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with -3.61 total EPA, and -3.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Stupar (Buffalo Bills) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-38.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: End of half - 2:16 pm

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. Stupar · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.11 EPA/play
3. 3 R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Martin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
5. 5 C. McIntyre · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
6. 6 B. Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7. 7 C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
8. 8 M. Bell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.15 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

• Buffalo Bills — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 39:33)

Field goals

• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 55:14)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 33:56)
• Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q2 30:17)
• Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q4 7:59)

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 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BUF 1 (Q1 55:14) — (10:14) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q2 39:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 39:28) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q2 33:56) — (3:56) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Turning points

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

• Cleveland Browns (Q2) — End of half - 2:16 pm [WPA -38.2% · EPA -1.63]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete deep middle to 11-M.Massaquoi (24-T.McGee). Hail Mary, batted at goal line. [WPA +35.1% · EPA +0.08]
• Cleveland Browns (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to BUF 19 for 6 yards (31-J.Byrd). FUMBLES (31-J.Byrd), RECOVERED by BUF-95-K.Williams at BUF 20. 95-K.Williams to BUF 31 for 11 yards (55-A.Mack). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.62]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 36 for -10 yards (51-C.Gocong). FUMBLES (51-C.Gocong) [51-C.Gocong], RECOVERED by CLE-21-E.Wright at BUF 36. 21-E.Wright to BUF 25 for 11 yards (22-F.Ja [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.40]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 49:15) — (4:15) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St. Johnson (23-J.Haden). Receiver and coverage at CLE 29, crossing to middle. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -3.06]

Impact plays

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

• Cleveland Browns (Q1 52:01) — (7:01) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to BUF 19 for 6 yards (31-J.Byrd). FUMBLES (31-J.Byrd), RECOVERED by BUF-95-K.Williams at BUF 20. 95-K.Williams to BUF 31 for 11 yards (55-A.Mack). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.62]
• Buffalo Bills (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at BUF 36 for -10 yards (51-C.Gocong). FUMBLES (51-C.Gocong) [51-C.Gocong], RECOVERED by CLE-21-E.Wright at BUF 36. 21-E.Wright to BUF 25 for 11 yards (22-F.Ja [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.40]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete short left (52-A.Moats). Pass knocked from QB's arm upon throw. Buffalo challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.37]
• Buffalo Bills (Q2 39:33) — (9:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.11]

Quarterback report card

R.Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• R.Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.61 total EPA
• J.Delhomme (Cleveland Browns) · 22 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -3.8% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -11.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -7.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -13.84 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Buffalo Bills 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. Stupar (Buffalo Bills) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• J. Delhomme (CLE) 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. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 55:14 · BUF 1 · Score 3-0
   (10:14) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
2. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 39:33 · CLE 11 · Score 3-6
   (9:33) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 86-D.Nelson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone.
3. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 39:28 · CLE 2 · Score 3-7
   9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
4. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 33:56 · BUF 8 · Score 6-7
   (3:56) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
5. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 30:17 · CLE 11 · Score 6-10
   (:17) 9-R.Lindell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
6. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 7:59 · CLE 1 · Score 6-13
   (7:59) 9-R.Lindell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.