Game story
In Week 15 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-12-18, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 9–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +2.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Bryant (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+37.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (:05) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 2 R. Moss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.06 EPA/play
- 3 J. Porter · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 5 C. Frye · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.50 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 6 F. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 7 R. Williams · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 8 L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Bryant — CLE · Receiving
A. Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+7.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.79 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (12:42) 9-C.Frye FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 43, RECOVERED by LV-90-T.Sands at LV 43. 90-T.Sands to LV 43 for no gain (34-R.Droughns).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Moss (K. Collins pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q2 31:23) — (1:23) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 31:16) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 27 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 6 (Q3 16:53) — (1:53) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 9-C.Frye FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 43, RECOVERED by LV-90-T.Sands at LV 43. 90-T.Sands to LV 43 for no gain (34-R.Droughns).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) 9-C.Frye pass intended for 36-C.McIntyre INTERCEPTED by 22-R.Hill at LV 34. 22-R.Hill ran ob at LV 34 for no gain.LV-93-T.Kelly was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (97-A.McKinley), Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:11) — (13:11) 9-C.Frye pass to 81-A.Bryant pushed ob at LV 40 for 33 yards (21-N.Asomugha).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 9-C.Frye FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 43, RECOVERED by LV-90-T.Sands at LV 43. 90-T.Sands to LV 43 for no gain (34-R.Droughns).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 31:23) — (1:23) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 19:05) — (4:05) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-J.Porter INTERCEPTED by 28-L.Bodden at CLE 43. 28-L.Bodden to CLE 49 for 6 yards (34-L.Jordan).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:00) — (5:00) 34-R.Droughns left tackle to LV 1 for no gain (40-J.Cooper).
Quarterback report card
C.Frye led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Frye (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.50 total EPA
- K.Collins (Las Vegas Raiders) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.233 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.605 | +0.026 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.119 | +0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 54.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.09, Las Vegas Raiders -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -6.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -10.00 total EPA, 1 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.
- A. Bryant (Cleveland Browns) 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 31:23 · CLE 28 · Score 0-6
(1:23) 5-K.Collins pass to 18-R.Moss for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 31:16 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · LV 27 · Score 3-7
(:04) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 16:53 · LV 6 · Score 6-7
(1:53) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · LV 20 · Score 9-7
(:05) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Littleton, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders 9-7 in Week 15, 2005 on 2005-12-18.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 9, Las Vegas Raiders 7 (CLE 9-7 LV) in Week 15, 2005 on 2005-12-18.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 9, Las Vegas Raiders 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Moss (K. Collins pass) (Q2 31:23) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 16:53, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
C. Frye (Cleveland Browns), 58.3% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.50 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Las Vegas Raiders), 42.4% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
A. Bryant (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +7.74 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.79 EPA): (12:42) 9-C.Frye FUMBLES (Aborted) at LV 43, RECOVERED by LV-90-T.Sands at LV 43. 90-T.Sands to LV 43 for no gain (34-R.Droughns).. The biggest win-probability swing was +37.4%.
Was Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cleveland Browns won 9-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-9 Now 5-9 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
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