Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 26–24 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 10–19 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Bryan Edwards
- Top passer
- Darius Anderson
- Biggest EPA play
- 11-S.Janikowski kicks 69 yards from LV 30 to CLE 1. 16-J.Cribbs for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2007-09-23
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 26–24 on 2007-09-23. Bryan Edwards posted a game-high +9.65 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(:40) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:03) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:54) 31-J.Lewis right end to CLE 39 for -1 yards (93-T.Kelly).
(4:54) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 89-R.Curry for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
11-S.Janikowski kicks 69 yards from LV 30 to CLE 1. 16-J.Cribbs for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
(:11) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
(9:22) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
(:10) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(8:11) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:37) 3-D.Anderson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 0:40FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 14
- Score
- 0-3
(:40) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 11:03FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 4
- Score
- 0-6
(11:03) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 10:54FG Jourdan LewisPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 60
- Score
- 0-6
(10:54) 31-J.Lewis right end to CLE 39 for -1 yards (93-T.Kelly).
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 4:54TD RCR. CurryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 41
- Score
- 0-12
(4:54) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 89-R.Curry for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 4:45XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 0-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 2:08FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 5
- Score
- 0-16
(2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:05TD JCJ. CribbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 30
- Score
- 6-16
11-S.Janikowski kicks 69 yards from LV 30 to CLE 1. 16-J.Cribbs for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:53XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-16
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:11FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 5
- Score
- 10-16
(:11) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:22TD Bryan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 21
- Score
- 16-16
(9:22) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:16XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 17-16
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:10TD LJL. JordanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 17-22
(:10) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 0:10XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 17-23
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:11FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 30
- Score
- 17-26
(8:11) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:37TD Darius AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 23-26
(3:37) 3-D.Anderson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:33XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 24-26
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 2R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 3J. McCown · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.92 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4J. Madsen · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 5Jourdan Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 7D. Culpepper · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.66 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Bryan Edwards — CLE · Receiving
Bryan Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+9.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.41 EPA per play.
Bryan Edwards's top snap (-5.18 EPA): (4:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Morrison at LV 48. 52-K.Morrison to CLE 7 for 45 yards (17-B.Edwards).
Biggest single play (+6.44 EPA): S. Janikowski — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 69 yards from LV 30 to CLE 1. 16-J.Cribbs for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Darius Anderson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -4.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.36 total EPA
- J. McCown (Las Vegas Raiders) · 17 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -3.9% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +4.92 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 39.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.223 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.4% | 57.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.03, Las Vegas Raiders +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +4.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — R. Curry (J. McCown pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs
- Cleveland Browns — Bryan Edwards (Darius Anderson pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Jordan
- Cleveland Browns — Darius Anderson
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — Jourdan Lewis
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q1 0:40) — (:40) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 16–10. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the LV 60 (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) 31-J.Lewis right end to CLE 39 for -1 yards (93-T.Kelly).; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 41 (Q2 4:54) — (4:54) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 89-R.Curry for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:45) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q2 2:08) — (2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 30 (Q2 2:05) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 69 yards from LV 30 to CLE 1. 16-J.Cribbs for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 1:53) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 5 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 21 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 9:16) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 0:10) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 30 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 3-D.Anderson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 3:33) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is BLOCKED (93-T.Kelly), Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player, recovered by CLE-73-J.Thomas at 50. 73-J.Thomas to 50 for no gain (27-F.Washington).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep middle to 80-K.Winslow to LV 35 for 23 yards (30-S.Schweigert).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Browns' Captains: #4 P.Dawson, #26 S.Jones, #54 A.Davis, #66 H.Fraley, #82 S.Heiden
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 84-J.Jurevicius ran ob at LV 22 for 13 yards.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep middle to 80-K.Winslow to CLE 42 for 33 yards (53-T.Howard).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:05) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 69 yards from LV 30 to CLE 1. 16-J.Cribbs for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Morrison at LV 48. 52-K.Morrison to CLE 7 for 45 yards (17-B.Edwards).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 82-S.Heiden INTERCEPTED by 53-T.Howard at 50. 53-T.Howard to CLE 24 for 26 yards (65-E.Steinbach).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 4:54) — (4:54) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 89-R.Curry for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 0:40 · CLE 14 · Score 0-3
(:40) 11-S.Janikowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 11:03 · CLE 4 · Score 0-6
(11:03) 11-S.Janikowski 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 10:54 · LV 60 · Score 0-6
(10:54) 31-J.Lewis right end to CLE 39 for -1 yards (93-T.Kelly). - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 4:54 · CLE 41 · Score 0-12
(4:54) 12-J.McCown pass deep right to 89-R.Curry for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 4:45 · CLE 2 · Score 0-13
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 2:08 · CLE 5 · Score 0-16
(2:08) 11-S.Janikowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:05 · LV 30 · Score 6-16
11-S.Janikowski kicks 69 yards from LV 30 to CLE 1. 16-J.Cribbs for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · LV 2 · Score 7-16
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · LV 5 · Score 10-16
(:11) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:22 · LV 21 · Score 16-16
(9:22) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 9:16 · LV 2 · Score 17-16
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · CLE 1 · Score 17-22
(:10) 34-L.Jordan up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 0:10 · CLE 2 · Score 17-23
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:11 · CLE 30 · Score 17-26
(8:11) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:37 · LV 1 · Score 23-26
(3:37) 3-D.Anderson left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · LV 2 · Score 24-26
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-5-S.Player.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Darius Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2007-09-23?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 26-24 in Week 3, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Las Vegas Raiders 16; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 24, Las Vegas Raiders 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — R. Curry (J. McCown pass) (Q2 4:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cribbs (Q2 2:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q3 9:22) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Jordan (Q3 0:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Anderson (Q4 3:37) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 0:40, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 11:03, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — J. Lewis (Q2 10:54, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 2:08, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 8:11, 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?
Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 46.2% completion, -4.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.36 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Las Vegas Raiders), 35.3% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +4.92 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.65 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-5.18 EPA): (4:00) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 52-K.Morrison at LV 48. 52-K.Morrison to CLE 7 for 45 yards (17-B.Edwards)..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
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