Game story
In Week 12 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-28, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 58–48 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 35 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +12.86 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (10:43) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Gardner at CIN 31. 55-B.Gardner pushed ob at CIN 1 for 30 yards (76-L.Jones). Pass was tipped and kicked up by C.Johnson (CIN#85)
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 10 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 48 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 58 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.86 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 R. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +12.33 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 3 A. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +11.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 4 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +11.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 5 S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 6 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 7 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 8 A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Holcomb — CLE · Passing
K. Holcomb posted the highest total EPA (+12.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.74 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 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 — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — A. Bryant (K. Holcomb pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Johnson
- Cleveland Browns — A. Bryant (K. Holcomb pass)
- Cleveland Browns — W. Green
- Cleveland Browns — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Johnson
- Cincinnati Bengals — D. O'Neal
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
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 14–10. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q1 59:35) — (14:35) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 59:27) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q1 58:06) — (13:06) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 57:58) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 46 (Q1 55:18) — (10:18) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 55:07) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q1 50:17) — (5:17) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 36:24) — (6:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 36:19) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 21–14. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q3 28:41) — (13:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 28:34) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 53 (Q3 27:15) — (12:15) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 27:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 23:41) — (8:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 23:35) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 19:39) — (4:39) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 19:34) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 55 (Q3 18:50) — (3:50) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 18:39) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–14. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 31-W.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. D.Clemons (CIN#92) injured on the play, came off the field on his own power.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 10:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 10:22) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:29) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 69 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:43) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Gardner at CIN 31. 55-B.Gardner pushed ob at CIN 1 for 30 yards (76-L.Jones). Pass was tipped and kicked up by C.Johnson (CIN#85)
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 48:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 32-R.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 54-Andra Davis at CLE 42. 54-Andra Davis ran ob at CIN 28 for 30 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) 32-R.Johnson right end to CLE 7 for 28 yards (24-R.Griffith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 59:35) — (14:35) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 48:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 32-R.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 54-Andra Davis at CLE 42. 54-Andra Davis ran ob at CIN 28 for 30 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Gardner at CIN 31. 55-B.Gardner pushed ob at CIN 1 for 30 yards (76-L.Jones). Pass was tipped and kicked up by C.Johnson (CIN#85)
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 18:50) — (3:50) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Holcomb led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.86 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 73.3% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.154 | +0.206 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.2% | 63.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.280 | -0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.039 | +0.546 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.154 |
| Defensive success rate | 36.8% | 41.8% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, +17.91 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 16 drives, +13.98 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Holcomb (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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 59:35 · CIN 7 · Score 6-0
(14:35) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 59:27 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 58:06 · CLE 18 · Score 7-6
(13:06) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 57:58 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 55:18 · CLE 46 · Score 7-13
(10:18) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 55:07 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 50:17 · CIN 5 · Score 10-14
(5:17) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · CIN 12 · Score 13-14
(15:00) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 36:24 · CLE 3 · Score 13-20
(6:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 36:19 · CLE 2 · Score 13-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 31:20 · CLE 3 · Score 13-24
(1:20) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · CLE 14 · Score 13-27
(:06) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 28:41 · CIN 20 · Score 19-27
(13:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 28:34 · CIN 2 · Score 20-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 27:15 · CLE 53 · Score 20-33
(12:15) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 27:05 · CLE 2 · Score 20-34
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 23:41 · CIN 9 · Score 26-34
(8:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 23:35 · CIN 2 · Score 27-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 19:39 · CLE 7 · Score 27-40
(4:39) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 19:34 · CLE 2 · Score 27-41
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 18:50 · CIN 55 · Score 33-41
(3:50) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 18:39 · CIN 2 · Score 34-41
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 14:19 · CLE 18 · Score 34-44
(14:19) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:56 · CIN 1 · Score 40-44
(10:56) 31-W.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. D.Clemons (CIN#92) injured on the play, came off the field on his own power. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:51 · CIN 2 · Score 41-44
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · CIN 1 · Score 47-44
(10:22) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:22 · CIN 2 · Score 48-44
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · CLE 7 · Score 48-50
(6:34) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:29 · CLE 2 · Score 48-51
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · CIN 69 · Score 48-57
(1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:43 · CLE 2 · Score 48-58
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 58-48 in Week 12, 2004 on 2004-11-28.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 48, Cincinnati Bengals 58 (CLE 48-58 CIN) in Week 12, 2004 on 2004-11-28.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Cleveland Browns 21, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Final: Cleveland Browns 48, Cincinnati Bengals 58.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass) (Q1 59:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 58:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 55:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 36:24) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 28:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 27:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Bryant (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 23:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q3 19:39) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Bryant (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 18:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q4 10:56) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 10:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 6:34) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — D. O'Neal (Q4 1:52) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 50:17, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 31:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 14:19, 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?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 65.2% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.86 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 73.3% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +12.86 on passing plays. across 46 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.74 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.1%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W