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NFL · Week 8 · October 28, 2007 · 11 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2007 Week 8 Recap

Browns defeat Rams 27–20 in Week 8

M.Bulger led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 27–20 Week 8 finish.

Cleveland Browns 27 4–3 Winner
Final 27–20
Los Angeles Rams 20 0–8
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
27–20
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Bulger
Game date
October 28, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Darius Anderson
    Darius Anderson 18/27 · 236 YDS · 3 TD +16.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Jurevicius 5 REC · 76 YDS +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 8 REC · 117 YDS · 2 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • M.Bulger 24/38 · 310 YDS · 1 TD +16.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Holt 6 REC · 110 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 6 REC · 70 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27–20 in Week 8 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-28, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-18.2% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Rams swung the momentum.

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns31473027
Los Angeles Rams14330020

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +16.68 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2 D. Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +16.36 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Jurevicius · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  4. 4 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  5. 5 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
  6. 6 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  7. 7 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
  8. 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 (Q1 56:41)
  • Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 50:16)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 38:29)
  • Cleveland Browns — K. Winslow (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 31:18)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q3 23:50)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 47:42)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:07)
  • Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q3 18:31)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 10:44)

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). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -3.15]
  • 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). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -2.25]
  • 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). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +3.83]
  • 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). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.42]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) 23-B.Leonard left tackle to CLE 16 for no gain (54-A.Davis). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -1.15]

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). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +3.83]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:32) — (13:32) 23-B.Leonard up the middle to CLE 33 for no gain (98-Roba.Smith). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -3.62]
  • 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). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.42]
  • Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 23-B.Leonard up the middle to CLE 16 for no gain (26-S.Jones). [WPA -18.2% · EPA -3.15]

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.

StatCleveland BrownsLos Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play+0.230+0.067
Offensive success rate52.0%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 rate48.2%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.

  1. Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 56:41 · CLE 2 · Score 0-6
    (11:41) 39-S.Jackson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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