Cleveland Browns vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2011 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-18, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 27–19 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -4.59 total EPA, and -11.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. McCoy (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: *** play under review ***

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 C. McCoy · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.18 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
3. 3 E. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.66 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
5. 5 G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
6. 6 C. McCoy · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
8. 8 P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 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

• Cleveland Browns — E. Moore (C. McCoy pass) (Q2 38:01)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q2 30:19)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q4 4:01)
• Indianapolis Colts — D. Clark (K. Collins pass) (Q4 0:28)

Field goals

• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 55:36)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 44:20)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 33:58)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 21:57)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 11:01)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 3:02)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q1 55:36) — (10:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 37:53) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 34 (Q2 33:58) — (3:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 30:15) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–7. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 24 (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:55) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (No Huddle) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

Turning points

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q1) — *** play under review *** [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at IND 49. 28-U.Young to IND 21 for 28 yards (44-D.Clark). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.23]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:51) — (10:51) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to IND 42 for 2 yards (50-P.Wheeler). FUMBLES (50-P.Wheeler), RECOVERED by IND-41-A.Bethea at IND 39. 41-A.Bethea to IND 39 for no gain (73-J.Thomas; 80 [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.97]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 16-J.Cribbs to IND 36 for 25 yards (20-J.Tryon). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +2.38]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.66]

Impact plays

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-K.Collins sacked at IND 19 for -8 yards (97-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (97-J.Sheard), RECOVERED by CLE-97-J.Sheard at IND 19. 97-J.Sheard to IND 14 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, ball out [WPA -3.7% · EPA -5.11]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:51) — (10:51) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to IND 42 for 2 yards (50-P.Wheeler). FUMBLES (50-P.Wheeler), RECOVERED by IND-41-A.Bethea at IND 39. 41-A.Bethea to IND 39 for no gain (73-J.Thomas; 80 [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.97]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at IND 49. 28-U.Young to IND 21 for 28 yards (44-D.Clark). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.23]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.69]

Quarterback report card

K.Collins led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Collins (Indianapolis Colts) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -11.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.59 total EPA
• C.McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -8.52 total EPA, 4 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.
• C. McCoy (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• K. Collins (IND) 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. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 55:36 · CLE 21 · Score 0-3
   (10:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 44:20 · CLE 9 · Score 0-6
   (14:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 38:01 · IND 16 · Score 6-6
   (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 37:53 · IND 2 · Score 7-6
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 33:58 · CLE 34 · Score 7-9
   (3:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:19 · IND 1 · Score 13-9
   (:19) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:15 · IND 2 · Score 14-9
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 21:57 · CLE 18 · Score 14-12
   (6:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
9. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 11:01 · IND 2 · Score 17-12
   (11:01) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:01 · IND 24 · Score 23-12
    (4:01) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · IND 2 · Score 24-12
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
12. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · IND 5 · Score 27-12
    (3:02) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:28 · CLE 6 · Score 27-18
    (:28) (No Huddle) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · CLE 2 · Score 27-19
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.