Game story
In Week 1 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-12, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Delhomme (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -8.54 total EPA, and -3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Moore (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (6:56) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 81-M.Spurlock for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-23-J.Haden, Illegal Contact, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 2 M. Spurlock · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3 J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 4 S. Wallace · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 5 S. Stroughter · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 J. Stevens · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7 J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 C. Williams · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +0.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Moore — CLE · Receiving
E. Moore posted the highest total EPA (+5.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.75 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 33. 20-R.Barber to CLE 3 for 64 yards (40-P.Hillis).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — M. Massaquoi (J. Delhomme pass)
- Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Spurlock (J. Freeman pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
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 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 41 (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 47:48) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CLE 30 (Q1 45:55) — (:55) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 10 (Q2 35:42) — (5:42) 40-P.Hillis left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 35:35) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 30:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 30:18) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 33 (Q4 6:56); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:45) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 6:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 81-M.Spurlock for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-23-J.Haden, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:38) — (:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 33. 20-R.Barber to CLE 3 for 64 yards (40-P.Hillis).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to TB 14 for 1 yard (51-B.Ruud). FUMBLES (51-B.Ruud), RECOVERED by TB-58-Q.Black at TB 14. 58-Q.Black to TB 15 for 1 yard (55-A.Mack).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 62 yard field goal is No Good, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left to 18-S.Stroughter to CLE 33 for 14 yards (43-T.Ward).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:38) — (:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 33. 20-R.Barber to CLE 3 for 64 yards (40-P.Hillis).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) 40-P.Hillis up the middle to TB 14 for 1 yard (51-B.Ruud). FUMBLES (51-B.Ruud), RECOVERED by TB-58-Q.Black at TB 14. 58-Q.Black to TB 15 for 1 yard (55-A.Mack).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 34-E.Graham up the middle to CLE 2 for no gain (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward), RECOVERED by CLE-50-E.Barton at CLE 2. 50-E.Barton to CLE 3 for 1 yard (5-J.Freeman).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 28:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-E.Moore to TB 28 for 49 yards (36-T.Jackson).
Quarterback report card
J.Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Delhomme (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.54 total EPA
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.172 | -0.157 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.196 | -0.056 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.247 | -0.403 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.157 | +0.172 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 63.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -13.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -12.07 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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.
- E. Moore (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Delhomme (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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 47:57 · TB 41 · Score 6-0
(2:57) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 47:48 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 45:55 · CLE 30 · Score 7-3
(:55) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 35:42 · TB 10 · Score 13-3
(5:42) 40-P.Hillis left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 35:35 · TB 2 · Score 14-3
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 30:26 · CLE 3 · Score 14-9
(:26) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short middle to 19-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · CLE 2 · Score 14-10
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 6:56 · CLE 33 · Score 14-16
(6:56) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep right to 81-M.Spurlock for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-23-J.Haden, Illegal Contact, declined. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 6:45 · CLE 2 · Score 14-17
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cleveland Browns 17-14 in Week 1, 2010 on 2010-09-12.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 (CLE 14-17 TB) in Week 1, 2010 on 2010-09-12.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 14, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Massaquoi (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 47:57) Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (Q2 35:42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Freeman pass) (Q2 30:26) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Spurlock (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 6:56) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 45:55, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Delhomme (Cleveland Browns), 54.1% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.54 total passing EPA. J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 48.6% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.97 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
E. Moore (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +5.01 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.75 EPA): (:38) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Barber at TB 33. 20-R.Barber to CLE 3 for 64 yards (40-P.Hillis).. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.5%.
Was Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now 1-0 W
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