Game story
In Week 6 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-16, the Las Vegas Raiders took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. McCoy (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +2.72 total EPA, and -11.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Lechler (Las Vegas Raiders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Lechler · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.74 EPA/play
- 2 K. Boss · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.74 EPA/play
- 3 D. Heyward-Bey · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4 G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 J. Ford · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6 C. McCoy · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.72 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7 Al. Smith · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 M. Massaquoi · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Lechler — LV · Passing
S. Lechler posted the highest total EPA (+5.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Las Vegas Raiders's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.74 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.99 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. McFadden
- Cleveland Browns — C. McCoy
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Ford
- Las Vegas Raiders — K. Boss (S. Lechler pass)
- Cleveland Browns — M. Massaquoi (C. McCoy pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q1 50:47) — (5:47) 20-D.McFadden left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 50:43) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 42:12) — (12:12) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 81-Al.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 42:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 35 (Q2 42:07); Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 41:53) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 30 (Q3 18:12) — (3:12) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 35 (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler pass short right to 87-K.Boss for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 16:23) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 29 (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 12 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 11-M.Massaquoi for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 1:06) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:07) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Browns' Captains:#11 M.Massaquoi; #41 R.Ventrone; #51 C.Gocong
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:06) — 4-P.Dawson kicks onside 16 yards from CLE 35 to LV 49. RECOVERED by CLE-34-J.Dockery. The Replay Assistant challenged the loose ball recovery ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler pass short right to 87-K.Boss for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass incomplete short right to 11-M.Massaquoi (26-S.Routt).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 42:07) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:33) — (1:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler pass short right to 87-K.Boss for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) 12-C.McCoy to CLE 20 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by LV-93-T.Kelly at CLE 25. 93-T.Kelly to CLE 25 for no gain (66-S.Lauvao).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 11-M.Massaquoi for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 53 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -11.8% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.72 total EPA
- K.Boller (Las Vegas Raiders) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.7% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.051 | +0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.373 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 56.3% |
By the numbers
Las Vegas Raiders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +1.30 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +6.73 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders 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.
- S. Lechler (Las Vegas Raiders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. McCoy (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- K. Boller (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 50:47 · CLE 4 · Score 0-6
(5:47) 20-D.McFadden left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 50:43 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 42:12 · LV 1 · Score 6-7
(12:12) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 81-Al.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 42:07 · LV 2 · Score 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 42:07 · CLE 35 · Score 7-13
4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the pla - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 41:53 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 18:12 · CLE 30 · Score 7-17
(3:12) 11-S.Janikowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 16:33 · CLE 35 · Score 7-23
(1:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-S.Lechler pass short right to 87-K.Boss for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 16:23 · CLE 2 · Score 7-24
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 12:28 · LV 29 · Score 10-24
(12:28) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · LV 12 · Score 16-24
(1:11) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 11-M.Massaquoi for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 1:06 · LV 2 · Score 17-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cleveland Browns 24-17 in Week 6, 2011 on 2011-10-16.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 17, Las Vegas Raiders 24 (CLE 17-24 LV) in Week 6, 2011 on 2011-10-16.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 10, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 17, Las Vegas Raiders 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. McFadden (Q1 50:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. McCoy (Q2 42:12) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Ford (Q2 42:07) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — K. Boss (S. Lechler pass) (Q3 16:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Massaquoi (C. McCoy pass) (Q4 1:11) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 18:12, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 12:28, 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. McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 39.6% completion, -11.8% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.72 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Las Vegas Raiders), 40.0% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.00 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders?
S. Lechler (Las Vegas Raiders) led the game in total EPA with +5.74 on passing plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.99 EPA): 4-P.Dawson kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to LV -1. 12-J.Ford for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.7%.
Was Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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