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NFL · Week 7 · October 24, 1999 · 10 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Rams: 1999 Week 7 Recap

Rams defeat Browns 34–3 in Week 7

Kade Warner led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 3–34 Week 7 finish.

Cleveland Browns 3 0–7
Final 3–34
Los Angeles Rams 34 5–0 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
3–34
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–21 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
Kade Warner
Game date
October 24, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Irv Smith Jr.
    Irv Smith Jr. 3 REC · 31 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Shepherd 1 CAR · 5 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Te'Cory Couch
    Te'Cory Couch +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Kade Warner 23/31 · 203 YDS · 3 TD +13.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 5 REC · 50 YDS · 2 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 4 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cleveland Browns 34–3 in Week 7 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-24, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+54.6% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

In Week 7 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-10-24, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 34–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -10.79 total EPA.

On the individual side, K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: P.Dawson kicks 65 yards from CLE 30 to STL 5. R.Carpenter to STL 25 for 20 yards (L.Jones).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns300003
Los Angeles Rams147310034

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 K. Warner · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +13.57 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2 R. Williams · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  3. 3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  4. 4 I. Smith · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  5. 5 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  6. 6 M. Faulk · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  8. 8 L. Shepherd · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

K. Warner — LA · Passing

K. Warner posted the highest total EPA (+13.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

The signature play (-4.59 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (10:59) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght (D.Farr) at STL 1. T.Lyght to STL 16 for 15 yards (T.Couch).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q1 60:00)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q1 53:22)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q2 45:00)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q1 51:49)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q3 21:46)
  • Los Angeles Rams — unlisted player (Q4 6:17)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–3. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 53:34) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q1 53:22) — (8:22) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 51:49) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q1 51:49) — (6:49) P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 40:59) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q3 21:46) — (6:46) J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 33 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Faulk left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:50) — J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten..

Turning points

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

  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — P.Dawson kicks 65 yards from CLE 30 to STL 5. R.Carpenter to STL 25 for 20 yards (L.Jones). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.41]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:34) — J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from STL 30 to CLE 9. R.Powell to CLE 29 for 20 yards (D.Bush). FUMBLES (D.Bush), RECOVERED by STL-C.Clemons at CLE 29. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.42]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 40:59) — (10:59) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght (D.Farr) at STL 1. T.Lyght to STL 16 for 15 yards (T.Couch). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -4.59]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk to CLE 38 for 8 yards (D.Alexander). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +0.81]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) K.Warner pass to M.Faulk to CLE 1 for 13 yards (R.McNeil). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +1.36]

Impact plays

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

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 40:59) — (10:59) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght (D.Farr) at STL 1. T.Lyght to STL 16 for 15 yards (T.Couch). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -4.59]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:34) — J.Wilkins kicks 61 yards from STL 30 to CLE 9. R.Powell to CLE 29 for 20 yards (D.Bush). FUMBLES (D.Bush), RECOVERED by STL-C.Clemons at CLE 29. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.42]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) M.Faulk left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.4% · EPA +3.54]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 40:59) — (10:59) T.Couch pass to L.Shepherd to STL 9 for 36 yards (T.Lyght). [WPA +3.4% · EPA +2.95]

Quarterback report card

T.Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -10.79 total EPA
  • K.Warner (Los Angeles Rams) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +0.44 EPA/play · +13.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatCleveland BrownsLos Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play-0.143+0.240
Offensive success rate39.0%53.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.232+0.357
Rush EPA/play-0.119+0.182
Defensive EPA/play-0.240+0.143
Defensive success rate46.5%61.0%

By the numbers

Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -11.01 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +20.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) 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.

  1. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · CLE 1 · Score 0-6
    (15:00) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 53:34 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  3. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 53:22 · CLE 4 · Score 0-13
    (8:22) K.Warner pass to I.Bruce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 51:49 · CLE 2 · Score 0-14
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 51:49 · LA 29 · Score 3-14
    (6:49) P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  6. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · CLE 1 · Score 3-20
    (15:00) K.Warner pass to R.Williams for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 40:59 · CLE 2 · Score 3-21
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  8. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 21:46 · CLE 10 · Score 3-24
    (6:46) J.Wilkins 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  9. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 33 · Score 3-30
    (15:00) M.Faulk left guard for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · CLE 2 · Score 3-31
    J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.
  11. Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 6:17 · CLE 17 · Score 3-34
    (6:17) J.Wilkins 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Robinson, Holder-R.Tuten.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cleveland Browns 34-3 in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.

What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 34 (CLE 3-34 LA) in Week 7, 1999 on 1999-10-24.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?

Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 53:22) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q1 51:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q3 21:46, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?

T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 52.4% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -10.79 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams), 74.2% completion, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +13.57 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?

K. Warner (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +13.57 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.59 EPA): (10:59) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by T.Lyght (D.Farr) at STL 1. T.Lyght to STL 16 for 15 yards (T.Couch).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-0 Now 5-0 W