Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 20–12 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 3–9 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Winslow
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbl…
- Game date
- 2008-09-28
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–12 on 2008-09-28, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 9–3 halftime lead. K. Winslow posted a game-high +4.95 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(9:32) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(10:26) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:13) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
17-S.Graham kicks 32 yards from CIN 30 to CLE 38, impetus ends at CLE 28. 61-I.Sowells (didn't try to advance) to CLE 38 for no gain (34-K.Hebert). PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Dorsey, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 38.
(13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(11:06) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(7:53) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:37) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:32FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 3-0
(9:32) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:26FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 25
- Score
- 3-3
(10:26) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:13FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 28
- Score
- 3-6
(:13) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:08FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 30
- Score
- 3-6
17-S.Graham kicks 32 yards from CIN 30 to CLE 38, impetus ends at CLE 28. 61-I.Sowells (didn't try to advance) to CLE 38 for no gain (34-K.Hebert). PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Dorsey, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 38.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 13:10TD Bryan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 9-6
(13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 13:05XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-6
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 11:06TD Jourdan LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 16-6
(11:06) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 11:06XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-6
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:53TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 4
- Score
- 17-12
(7:53) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:37FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 12
- Score
- 20-12
(:37) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4A. Chatman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 5S. Steptoe · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 6Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 7L. Vickers · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 8
Darius Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.55 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 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
K. Winslow — CLE · Receiving
K. Winslow posted the highest total EPA (+4.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
K. Winslow's top snap (-3.17 EPA): (13:15) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 12. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 24 for 12 yards (80-K.Winslow).
Biggest single play (-4.75 EPA): C. Perry — (13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbley), RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at CIN 24. 20-M.Adams to CIN 24 for no gain (82-R.Kelly).
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.22 total EPA
- Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.057 | -0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.569 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -8.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Bryan Edwards (Darius Anderson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Jourdan Lewis
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q2 0:08).
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 13:05) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 11:06) — (11:06) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:06) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at CIN 17 for -9 yards (96-A.Hall). FUMBLES (96-A.Hall), RECOVERED by CLE-99-C.Williams at CIN 19. 99-C.Williams to CIN 19 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbley), RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at CIN 24. 20-M.Adams to CIN 24 for no gain (82-R.Kelly).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete deep left to 17-B.Edwards (29-L.Hall).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to CLE 38 for 13 yards (25-T.Cousin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbley), RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at CIN 24. 20-M.Adams to CIN 24 for no gain (82-R.Kelly).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle intended for 82-R.Kelly INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Adams at CLE 7. 20-M.Adams to CLE 30 for 23 yards (77-A.Whitworth). PENALTY on CLE-54-A.Davis, Illegal Block Above
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at CIN 17 for -9 yards (96-A.Hall). FUMBLES (96-A.Hall), RECOVERED by CLE-99-C.Williams at CIN 19. 99-C.Williams to CIN 19 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:15) — (13:15) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 12. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 24 for 12 yards (80-K.Winslow).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:32 · CIN 7 · Score 3-0
(9:32) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 10:26 · CLE 25 · Score 3-3
(10:26) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · CLE 28 · Score 3-6
(:13) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · CIN 30 · Score 3-6
17-S.Graham kicks 32 yards from CIN 30 to CLE 38, impetus ends at CLE 28. 61-I.Sowells (didn't try to advance) to CLE 38 for no gain (34-K.Hebert). PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Dorsey, Personal Foul, 15 yards, - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 13:10 · CIN 4 · Score 9-6
(13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 13:05 · CIN 2 · Score 10-6
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:06 · CIN 1 · Score 16-6
(11:06) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · CIN 2 · Score 17-6
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:53 · CLE 4 · Score 17-12
(7:53) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:37 · CIN 12 · Score 20-12
(:37) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- K. Winslow (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Darius Anderson (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2008-09-28?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-12 in Week 4, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 9; Q4: Cleveland Browns 17, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Cincinnati Bengals 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q4 13:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Lewis (Q4 11:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 7:53) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:32, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 10:26, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:37, 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?
R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.7% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.22 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 55.6% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
K. Winslow (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-3.17 EPA): (13:15) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 12. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 24 for 12 yards (80-K.Winslow)..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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