Game story
In Week 17 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-28, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 22–14 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -1.61 total EPA.
On the individual side, L. Suggs (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (2:20) 44-L.Suggs up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Suggs · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +8.80 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 Andre' Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 3 F. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
- 4 Ru. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 5 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6 P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 Ru. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.06 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Suggs — CLE · Rushing
L. Suggs posted the highest total EPA (+8.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.53 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (2:20) 44-L.Suggs up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — L. Suggs
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — L. Suggs
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — B. Conway
- Cleveland Browns — B. Conway
- Cleveland Browns — B. Conway
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 56:02) — (11:02) 32-Ru.Johnson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 55:57) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q1 51:24) — (6:24) 5-B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 35:15) — (5:15) 5-B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 78 (Q2 32:20) — (2:20) 44-L.Suggs up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 32:06) — 5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 32-Ru.Johnson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 12:15) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 25 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 44-L.Suggs right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 5-B.Conway 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:20) — (2:20) 44-L.Suggs up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 44-L.Suggs right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 88-F.Jackson to CIN 28 for 19 yards (20-M.Roman). Penalty on CIN-30-T.Roberts, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-Andre' Davis to CIN 45 for 18 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:50) — (:50) 3-J.Kitna pass incomplete to 85-C.Johnson. PENALTY on CIN-85-C.Johnson, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 8 - No Play. {C.Johnson (CIN #85) injured on the play, came off fie
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:20) — (2:20) 44-L.Suggs up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 39:53) — (9:53) 2-T.Couch pass incomplete to 89-D.Sanders.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 44-L.Suggs right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CLE 8 for -2 yards (78-T.Rogers).
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.61 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 19 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.189 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.2% | 53.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.007 | -0.024 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.238 | +0.032 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | -0.189 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.7% | 43.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +2.06 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +13.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- L. Suggs (Cleveland Browns) 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 56:02 · CLE 5 · Score 0-6
(11:02) 32-Ru.Johnson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 55:57 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 51:24 · CIN 25 · Score 3-7
(6:24) 5-B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 35:15 · CIN 25 · Score 6-7
(5:15) 5-B.Conway 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 32:20 · CIN 78 · Score 12-7
(2:20) 44-L.Suggs up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 32:06 · CIN 2 · Score 13-7
5-B.Conway extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · CLE 2 · Score 13-13
(12:20) 32-Ru.Johnson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:15 · CLE 2 · Score 13-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · CIN 25 · Score 19-14
(8:02) 44-L.Suggs right tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · CIN 1 · Score 22-14
(1:17) 5-B.Conway 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 22-14 in Week 17, 2003 on 2003-12-28.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 22, Cincinnati Bengals 14 (CLE 22-14 CIN) in Week 17, 2003 on 2003-12-28.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 9, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 22, Cincinnati Bengals 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 56:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — L. Suggs (Q2 32:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:20) Cleveland Browns touchdown — L. Suggs (Q4 8:02) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Conway (Q1 51:24, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Conway (Q2 35:15, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Conway (Q4 1:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.3% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.61 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 47.4% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
L. Suggs (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +8.80 on rushing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.53 EPA): (2:20) 44-L.Suggs up the middle for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.5%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
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