Game story
In Week 7 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-25, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 24–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. McCown (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -10.08 total EPA, and +7.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Barnidge (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (12:06) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel to CLE 16 for -3 yards (21-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (21-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by LA-23-R.McLeod at CLE 20. 23-R.McLeod for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 10 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 2 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 K. Britt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 4 D. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 6 J. McCown · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 7 R. Turbin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8 B. Hartline · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Barnidge — CLE · Receiving
G. Barnidge posted the highest total EPA (+8.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.45 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (12:06) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel to CLE 16 for -3 yards (21-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (21-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by LA-23-R.McLeod at CLE 20. 23-R.McLeod for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gabriel (J. McCown pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
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 10–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 81 (Q1 57:06); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 56:59) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q1 52:40) — (7:40) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 7 (Q2 44:07) — (14:07) 6-T.Coons 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LA 26 (Q3 26:53) — (11:53) 6-T.Coons 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 17:20) — (2:20) 30-T.Gurley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 17:14) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CLE 16 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 30-T.Gurley right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 8:11) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel to CLE 16 for -3 yards (21-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (21-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by LA-23-R.McLeod at CLE 20. 23-R.McLeod for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 23:36) — (8:36) 4-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 4-G.Zuerlein 63 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 24 for -8 yards (95-W.Hayes). FUMBLES (95-W.Hayes) [95-W.Hayes], RECOVERED by LA-56-A.Ayers at CLE 25. 56-A.Ayers to CLE 25 for no gain (13-J.McCown).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 26:28) — (11:28) (No Huddle) 30-T.Gurley left tackle pushed ob at CLE 22 for 48 yards (31-D.Whitner).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel to CLE 16 for -3 yards (21-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (21-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by LA-23-R.McLeod at CLE 20. 23-R.McLeod for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at LA 44 for -7 yards (95-W.Hayes). FUMBLES (95-W.Hayes) [98-N.Fairley], RECOVERED by LA-97-E.Sims at LA 33. 97-E.Sims to LA 33 for no gain (82-G.Barnidge).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 24 for -8 yards (95-W.Hayes). FUMBLES (95-W.Hayes) [95-W.Hayes], RECOVERED by LA-56-A.Ayers at CLE 25. 56-A.Ayers to CLE 25 for no gain (13-J.McCown).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass deep right to 11-T.Benjamin to LA 42 for 20 yards (25-T.McDonald). FUMBLES (25-T.McDonald), RECOVERED by LA-98-N.Fairley at LA 49. 98-N.Fairley to LA 44 for -5 yards
Quarterback report card
J.McCown led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +7.7% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.08 total EPA
- N.Foles (Los Angeles Rams) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -7.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.264 | -0.107 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.5% | 45.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.228 | -0.261 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.330 | +0.114 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.107 | +0.264 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.4% | 64.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -24.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 13 drives, -7.25 total EPA, 3 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.
- G. Barnidge (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. McCown (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- N. Foles (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 57:06 · LA 81 · Score 0-6
(12:06) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel to CLE 16 for -3 yards (21-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (21-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by LA-23-R.McLeod at CLE - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 56:59 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 52:40 · CLE 21 · Score 0-10
(7:40) 4-G.Zuerlein 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 44:07 · LA 7 · Score 3-10
(14:07) 6-T.Coons 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 26:53 · LA 26 · Score 6-10
(11:53) 6-T.Coons 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 17:20 · CLE 1 · Score 6-16
(2:20) 30-T.Gurley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 17:14 · CLE 15 · Score 6-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 8:18 · CLE 16 · Score 6-23
(8:18) 30-T.Gurley right end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 8:11 · CLE 15 · Score 6-24
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 in Week 7, 2015 on 2015-10-25.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 6, Los Angeles Rams 24 (CLE 6-24 LA) in Week 7, 2015 on 2015-10-25.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 6, Los Angeles Rams 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gabriel (J. McCown pass) (Q1 57:06) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 17:20) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q4 8:18) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 52:40, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 44:07, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q3 26:53, 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?
J. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 56.5% completion, +7.7% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -10.08 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Los Angeles Rams), 55.6% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -7.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams?
G. Barnidge (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +8.26 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.45 EPA): (12:06) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 18-T.Gabriel to CLE 16 for -3 yards (21-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (21-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by LA-23-R.McLeod at CLE 20. 23-R.McLeod for . The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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