Game story
In Week 13 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-05, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 23–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -7.61 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.96 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+45.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: J.Carney kicks 64 yards from SD 30 to CLE 6. R.Powell to CLE 24 for 18 yards (K.Bynum). PENALTY on SD-J.Perry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at CLE 24.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 D. Chiaverini · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 K. Bynum · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 5 A. al-Jabbar · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 6 T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 I. Smith · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 8 F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Graham — LAC · Receiving
J. Graham posted the highest total EPA (+5.96) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.86 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Wohlabaugh).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q1 48:12) — (3:12) J.Carney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q2 42:49) — (12:49) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 32:14) — (2:14) K.Bynum right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 12 (Q2 32:11) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:06) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q3 22:46) — (7:46) J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:28) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 60:00) — J.Carney kicks 64 yards from SD 30 to CLE 6. R.Powell to CLE 24 for 18 yards (K.Bynum). PENALTY on SD-J.Perry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at CLE 24.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 52:33) — (7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Wohlabaugh).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to R.Reed to SD 40 for 1 yard (J.Thierry). FUMBLES (J.Thierry), RECOVERED by CLE-R.McNeil at SD 40. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:01.)
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones to CLE 34 for 20 yards (C.Fuller).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 52:33) — (7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Wohlabaugh).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 19:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to R.Reed to SD 40 for 1 yard (J.Thierry). FUMBLES (J.Thierry), RECOVERED by CLE-R.McNeil at SD 40. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:01.)
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
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 · 42.9% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.61 total EPA
- J.Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.131 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 38.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.185 | -0.107 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.222 | +0.059 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.131 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.7% | 62.0% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -10.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +2.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) 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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 60:00 · LAC 16 · Score 3-0
(15:00) P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 48:12 · CLE 26 · Score 3-3
(3:12) J.Carney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 42:49 · CLE 1 · Score 3-6
(12:49) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 32:14 · CLE 1 · Score 3-12
(2:14) K.Bynum right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 32:11 · CLE 12 · Score 3-13
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:10 · LAC 19 · Score 9-13
(:10) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:06 · LAC 2 · Score 10-13
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 22:46 · CLE 12 · Score 10-16
(7:46) J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · CLE 2 · Score 10-22
(13:43) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · CLE 2 · Score 10-23
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 23-10 in Week 13, 1999 on 1999-12-05.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 10, Los Angeles Chargers 23 (CLE 10-23 LAC) in Week 13, 1999 on 1999-12-05.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Los Angeles Chargers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:43) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q1 60:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 48:12, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 42:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 22:46, 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 Chargers?
T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 42.9% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.61 total passing EPA. J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.2% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.00 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?
J. Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +5.96 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.86 EPA): (7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Wohlabaugh).. The biggest win-probability swing was +45.5%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
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