Game story
In Week 8 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-28, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +16.68 total EPA, and +9.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.68 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (2:00) 23-B.Leonard up the middle to CLE 16 for no gain (26-S.Jones).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +16.68 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2 D. Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +16.36 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jurevicius · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 4 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 5 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 6 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 7 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 8 D. Bennett · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Bulger — LA · Passing
M. Bulger posted the highest total EPA (+16.68) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.83 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (10:27) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 84-J.Jurevicius pushed ob at LA 17 for 29 yards (25-C.Chavous).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — K. Winslow (D. Anderson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
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 2 (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 56:37) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 50:16) — (5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 50:06) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 17 (Q1 47:42) — (2:42) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q2 38:29) — (8:29) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 38:22) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LA 21 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 80-K.Winslow for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:11) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 22 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 14-J.Wilkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LA 5 (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 23:44) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q3 18:31) — (3:31) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 27 (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 23-B.Leonard up the middle to CLE 16 for no gain (26-S.Jones).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep left intended for 81-T.Holt INTERCEPTED by 28-L.Bodden at CLE 28. 28-L.Bodden to CLE 28 for no gain (81-T.Holt).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 84-J.Jurevicius pushed ob at LA 17 for 29 yards (25-C.Chavous).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 28:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass to 84-J.Jurevicius to LA 45 for 24 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) 23-B.Leonard left tackle to CLE 16 for no gain (54-A.Davis).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 84-J.Jurevicius pushed ob at LA 17 for 29 yards (25-C.Chavous).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:32) — (13:32) 23-B.Leonard up the middle to CLE 33 for no gain (98-Roba.Smith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 28:24) — (13:24) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass to 84-J.Jurevicius to LA 45 for 24 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 23-B.Leonard up the middle to CLE 16 for no gain (26-S.Jones).
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +16.68 total EPA
- D.Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +16.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.230 | +0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.606 | +0.368 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.429 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.230 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.2% | 48.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +17.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 9 drives, +5.72 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Bulger (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Anderson (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:41 · CLE 2 · Score 0-6
(11:41) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 56:37 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 50:16 · CLE 1 · Score 0-13
(5:16) 10-M.Bulger pass short middle to 81-T.Holt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 50:06 · CLE 2 · Score 0-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 47:42 · LA 17 · Score 3-14
(2:42) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 38:29 · LA 12 · Score 9-14
(8:29) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 38:22 · LA 2 · Score 10-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · LA 21 · Score 16-14
(1:18) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 80-K.Winslow for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 31:11 · LA 2 · Score 17-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · CLE 22 · Score 17-17
(:07) 14-J.Wilkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 23:50 · LA 5 · Score 23-17
(8:50) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 23:44 · LA 2 · Score 24-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 18:31 · CLE 28 · Score 24-20
(3:31) 14-J.Wilkins 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 10:44 · LA 27 · Score 27-20
(10:44) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-20 in Week 8, 2007 on 2007-10-28.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 27, Los Angeles Rams 20 (CLE 27-20 LA) in Week 8, 2007 on 2007-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 14, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 27, Los Angeles Rams 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (Q1 56:41) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 50:16) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 38:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Winslow (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 31:18) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q3 23:50) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 47:42, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 18:31, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 10:44, 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?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 63.2% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +16.68 total passing EPA. D. Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 66.7% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +16.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +16.68 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.83 EPA): (10:27) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 84-J.Jurevicius pushed ob at LA 17 for 29 yards (25-C.Chavous).. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.2%.
Was Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cleveland Browns won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L