Cleveland Browns vs. New England Patriots: 2013 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-08, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 27–26 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Brady (New England Patriots) paced the passing game, with +9.16 total EPA, and -2.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Campbell (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +22.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-47.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (:01) 8-B.Cundiff 58 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 J. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +22.94 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +11.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +9.16 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.66 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
5. 5 S. Vereen · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
7. 7 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Ogbonnaya · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 25:23)
• Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (J. Campbell pass) (Q3 16:37)
• New England Patriots — S. Vereen (Q3 15:09)
• Cleveland Browns — J. Cameron (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 2:43)
• New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q4 1:04)
• New England Patriots — D. Amendola (T. Brady pass) (Q4 0:35)

Field goals

• Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q1 54:23)
• Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q2 44:50)
• New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 16:41)
• New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q4 5:48)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) 8-B.Cundiff 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 19 (Q2 44:50) — (14:50) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–11. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NE 40 (Q3 25:23); New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q3 16:41) — (1:41) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NE 80 (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-J.Gordon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 16:25) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q3 15:09) — (:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-S.Vereen up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the CLE 1 (Q3 15:06) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 16–7. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CLE 32 (Q4 5:48); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) CLE 75-Cousins eligible. 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 2:39); New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:04); New England Patriots added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 80-D.Amendola for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 8-B.Cundiff 58 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. [WPA -47.8% · EPA -1.26]
• New England Patriots (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 82-J.Boyce. PENALTY on CLE-29-L.McFadden, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at CLE 30 - No Play. [WPA +30.0% · EPA +3.03]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks onside 10 yards from 50 to CLE 40. RECOVERED by NE-25-K.Arrington. The Replay Assistant challenged the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA -26.3% · EPA -2.26]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to NE 40 for 13 yards (26-L.Ryan; 28-S.Gregory). [WPA +11.7% · EPA +0.20]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-J.Gordon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +6.96]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Cleveland Browns (Q3 16:37) — (1:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-J.Gordon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +6.96]
• New England Patriots (Q3 23:17) — (8:17) 12-T.Brady sacked at CLE 39 for -5 yards (99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (99-P.Kruger), RECOVERED by CLE-93-J.Hughes at CLE 33. 93-J.Hughes to CLE 33 for no gain (62-R.Wendell). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.61]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:23) — (10:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Hightower]. Penalty on NE-31-A.Talib, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +4.08]
• New England Patriots (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete deep right to 82-J.Boyce. PENALTY on CLE-29-L.McFadden, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at CLE 30 - No Play. [WPA +30.0% · EPA +3.03]

Quarterback report card

T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 59 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +9.16 total EPA
• J.Campbell (Cleveland Browns) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +6.3% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +22.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.17, New England Patriots +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, +15.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• New England Patriots: 14 drives, +12.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New England Patriots 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.
• J. Campbell (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Campbell (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 54:23 · NE 25 · Score 3-0
   (9:23) 8-B.Cundiff 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
2. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 44:50 · NE 19 · Score 6-0
   (14:50) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 25:23 · NE 40 · Score 12-0
   (10:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN [54-D.Hightower]. Penalty on NE-31-A.Talib, Illegal Use of H
4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 16:41 · CLE 15 · Score 12-3
   (1:41) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 16:37 · NE 80 · Score 18-3
   (1:37) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 12-J.Gordon for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 16:25 · NE 2 · Score 19-3
   8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 15:09 · CLE 6 · Score 19-9
   (:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-S.Vereen up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q3 15:06 · CLE 1 · Score 19-11
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-T.Brady pass to 11-J.Edelman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
9. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 5:48 · CLE 32 · Score 19-14
   (5:48) 3-S.Gostkowski 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 200th career FG, 2nd in franchise history (Vinatieri, 262
10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · NE 4 · Score 25-14
    (2:43) CLE 75-Cousins eligible. 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · NE 2 · Score 26-14
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. PENALTY on NE-23-M.Cole, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
12. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 1:04 · CLE 2 · Score 26-20
    (1:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-33-J.Poyer, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced betwe
13. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · CLE 2 · Score 26-21
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
14. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 0:35 · CLE 1 · Score 26-27
    (:35) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 80-D.Amendola for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.