Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets: 2007 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-09, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 24–18 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Clemens (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -3.89 total EPA, and +3.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Edwards (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (1:48) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.

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 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
2. 2 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.50 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Clemens · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.03 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Wright · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.06 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 — J. Lewis (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 31:20)
• Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q3 27:37)
• New York Jets — K. Clemens (Q4 3:02)
• Cleveland Browns — J. Lewis (Q4 1:31)

Field goals

• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q2 30:05)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q3 17:55)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 13:04)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q4 1:48)
• New York Jets — M. Nugent (Q4 0:37)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 31-J.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 31:15) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 27:37) — (12:37) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 27:32) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q3 17:55) — (2:55) 1-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 12–10. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 31 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 1:22) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..

Turning points

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

• New York Jets (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. [WPA -18.0% · EPA +0.64]
• New York Jets (Q2 41:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Jones at CLE 0. Touchback. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.21]
• New York Jets (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 20-T.Jones left guard to CLE 20 for 11 yards (22-B.McDonald, 51-C.Thompson). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +1.13]
• Cleveland Browns (Q1 45:03) — (:03) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at CLE 25. 25-K.Rhodes to CLE 12 for 13 yards (66-H.Fraley). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.53]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:59) — 1-M.Nugent kicks onside 13 yards from NYJ 30 to NYJ 43. RECOVERED by NYJ-55-B.Kassell. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -2.18]

Impact plays

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

• New York Jets (Q2 41:18) — (11:18) (Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens pass short left intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Jones at CLE 0. Touchback. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -5.21]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.3% · EPA +4.55]
• Cleveland Browns (Q1 45:03) — (:03) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 25-K.Rhodes at CLE 25. 25-K.Rhodes to CLE 12 for 13 yards (66-H.Fraley). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.53]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 28:52) — (13:52) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards to NYJ 5 for 45 yards (25-K.Rhodes). FUMBLES (25-K.Rhodes), ball out of bounds at NYJ 5. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.40]

Quarterback report card

K.Clemens led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• K.Clemens (New York Jets) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · +3.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.89 total EPA
• D.Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -5.6% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +7.74 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 12 drives, -0.67 total EPA, 5 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.
• B. Edwards (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• D. Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 31:20 · NYJ 7 · Score 6-0
   (1:20) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 31-J.Lewis for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 31:15 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
3. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · CLE 17 · Score 7-3
   (:05) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
4. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 27:37 · NYJ 4 · Score 13-3
   (12:37) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 27:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-3
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 17:55 · CLE 23 · Score 14-6
   (2:55) 1-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 13:04 · NYJ 32 · Score 17-6
   (13:04) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
8. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · CLE 1 · Score 17-12
   (3:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-K.Clemens up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 1:48 · CLE 20 · Score 17-15
   (1:48) 1-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · NYJ 31 · Score 23-15
    (1:31) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 1:22 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-15
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
12. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:37 · CLE 17 · Score 24-18
    (:37) 1-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.