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NFL · Week 8 · October 31, 1999 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints: 1999 Week 8 Recap

Browns defeat Saints 21–16 in Week 8

Kisean Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 21–16 Week 8 finish.

Cleveland Browns 21 1–7 Winner
Final 21–16
New Orleans Saints 16 1–6
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
21–16
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 7–10 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
B. Tolliver
FantasyHQ MVP
Kisean Johnson
Game date
October 31, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 4 REC · 96 YDS · 2 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Te'Cory Couch
    Te'Cory Couch 11/22 · 181 YDS · 3 TD +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Edwards
    Mike Edwards 2 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • K.Poole 3 REC · 23 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Tolliver 9/26 · 92 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Kennison 2 REC · 27 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 21–16 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 7–10 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kisean Johnson
Top passer
B. Tolliver
Biggest EPA play
(:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0
Game date
1999-10-31

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 21–16 on 1999-10-31, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 10–7 halftime lead. Kisean Johnson posted a game-high +9.88 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns0777021
New Orleans Saints7333016

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 6:07TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    0-6

    (6:07) B.Hobert pass to K.Poole for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 5, run 0

  2. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 3:59XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-7

    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:43TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 27
    Score
    6-7

    (7:43) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:37XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-7

    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 0:13FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 31
    Score
    7-10

    (:13) D.Brien 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 9:37TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 24
    Score
    13-10

    (9:37) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 24, run 0

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 8:53XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    14-10

    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  8. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 1:22FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    14-13

    (1:22) D.Brien 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 0:26FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 28
    Score
    14-16

    (:26) D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:02TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 56
    Score
    20-16

    (:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:00XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    21-16

    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
  2. 2Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +6.07 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  3. 3Mike EdwardsMike Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Poole · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Tolliver · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.19 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  6. 6E. Kennison · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Hobert · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Craver · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Kisean Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kisean Johnson — CLE · Receiving

Kisean Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+9.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.65 EPA per play.

Kisean Johnson's top snap (+6.88 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0

Quarterback report card

B. Tolliver led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints) · 26 dropbacks · 34.6% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.19 total EPA
  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +6.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play-0.049-0.093
Offensive success rate37.5%44.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.260-0.079
Rush EPA/play-0.200-0.267
Defensive EPA/play+0.093+0.049
Defensive success rate56.0%62.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.05, New Orleans Saints -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.05 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -3.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -10.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q1 6:07)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 7:43)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q3 9:37)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 0:02)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q2 0:13)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q3 1:22)
  • New Orleans Saints — unlisted player (Q4 0:26)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) B.Hobert pass to K.Poole for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 5, run 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 3:59) — D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 27 (Q2 7:43) — (7:43) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 7:37) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) D.Brien 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 24 (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 24, run 0; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 8:53) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) D.Brien 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q4 0:26) — (:26) D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 56 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 0:00) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0 [WPA +66.2% · EPA +6.88]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 15:00) — P.Dawson kicks 55 yards from CLE 30 to NO 15. T.Davis to NO 30 for 15 yards (J.Williams). [WPA +55.2% · EPA +0.65]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:08) — (7:08) R.Williams up the middle to CLE 12 for 2 yards (M.Spriggs). FUMBLES (M.Spriggs), RECOVERED by CLE-J.Williams at CLE 12. J.Williams to CLE 12 for no gain (A.Craver). [WPA -25.9% · EPA -3.61]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) B.Tolliver FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 38, RECOVERED by CLE-D.Holland at NO 36. D.Holland to NO 22 for 14 yards (B.Tolliver). [WPA -22.9% · EPA -6.23]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:26) — (:26) D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt. [WPA +22.9% · EPA +1.06]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0 [WPA +66.2% · EPA +6.88]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) B.Tolliver FUMBLES (Aborted) at NO 38, RECOVERED by CLE-D.Holland at NO 36. D.Holland to NO 22 for 14 yards (B.Tolliver). [WPA -22.9% · EPA -6.23]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:51) — (10:51) B.Hobert pass intended for A.Craver INTERCEPTED by R.Barker at NO 36. R.Barker to NO 22 for 14 yards (B.Hobert). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -5.31]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q1 9:26) — (9:26) T.Barnhardt punts 43 yards to CLE 15, Center-K.Gammon. D.Dunn to CLE 15 for no gain (V.Smith). FUMBLES (V.Smith), RECOVERED by NO-R.Kelly at CLE 15. R.Kelly to CLE 15 for no gain (J.Williams). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +5.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 6:07 · CLE 5 · Score 0-6
    (6:07) B.Hobert pass to K.Poole for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 5, run 0
  2. New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 3:59 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 7:43 · NO 27 · Score 6-7
    (7:43) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 7:37 · NO 2 · Score 7-7
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  5. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · CLE 31 · Score 7-10
    (:13) D.Brien 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:37 · NO 24 · Score 13-10
    (9:37) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 24, run 0
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:53 · NO 2 · Score 14-10
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  8. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 1:22 · CLE 4 · Score 14-13
    (1:22) D.Brien 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  9. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 0:26 · CLE 28 · Score 14-16
    (:26) D.Brien 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Gammon, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:02 · NO 56 · Score 20-16
    (:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · NO 2 · Score 21-16
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints on 1999-10-31?

The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 21-16 in Week 8, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 21, New Orleans Saints 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

New Orleans Saints touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 6:07) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:43) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:37) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:02) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q3 1:22, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

B. Tolliver (New Orleans Saints), 34.6% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.19 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +6.07 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.88 EPA): (:02) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass 56, run 0.

Was Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cleveland Browns won 21-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-7 Now 1-7 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

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