Game story
In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 26–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +12.86 total EPA.
On the individual side, N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.86 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+57.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: C.Gardocki kicks 60 yards from CLE 30 to TEN 10. R.Preston to TEN 37 for 27 yards (R.Powell).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Tennessee Titans | 2 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +12.86 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 Y. Thigpen · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 4 C. Sanders · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 5 T. Couch · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8 K. Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
N. O'Donnell — TEN · Passing
N. O'Donnell posted the highest total EPA (+12.86) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.13 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 2–0. Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 95 (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) T.Couch sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by E.Robinson and S.Rolle)..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 42:59) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 24 (Q2 38:49) — (8:49) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 36:50) — (6:50) E.George right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 32:21) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q3 27:58) — (12:58) A.Del Greco 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 39 (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 14 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:52) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 60:00) — C.Gardocki kicks 60 yards from CLE 30 to TEN 10. R.Preston to TEN 37 for 27 yards (R.Powell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:49) — (8:49) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) T.Couch sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by E.Robinson and S.Rolle).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen to CLE 23 for 9 yards (A.Langham). PENALTY on TEN-B.Hopkins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 32 - No Play.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 21:39) — (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.)
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) A.Del Greco 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:14) — (:14) T.Couch sacked at TEN 18 for -7 yards (sack split by J.Thornton and M.Frederick). FUMBLES (J.Thornton), RECOVERED by TEN-M.Jones at TEN 19.
Quarterback report card
N.O'Donnell led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N.O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 43 dropbacks · 72.1% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.86 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.006 | +0.149 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.119 | +0.299 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.017 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.149 | +0.006 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -0.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +14.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q1 50:37 · TEN 95 · Score 0-2
(5:37) (Shotgun) T.Couch sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by E.Robinson and S.Rolle). - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · CLE 1 · Score 0-8
(15:00) E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 42:59 · CLE 2 · Score 0-9
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 38:49 · TEN 24 · Score 3-9
(8:49) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 36:50 · CLE 1 · Score 3-15
(6:50) E.George right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 32:21 · CLE 2 · Score 3-16
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 27:58 · CLE 17 · Score 3-19
(12:58) A.Del Greco 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 21:39 · TEN 39 · Score 9-19
(6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 13:16 · CLE 14 · Score 9-25
(13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.) - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 9:52 · CLE 2 · Score 9-26
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 26-9 in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 9, Tennessee Titans 26 (CLE 9-26 TEN) in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 2; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 9, Tennessee Titans 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 21:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:16) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q2 38:49, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q3 27:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 72.1% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.86 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 37.5% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.95 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +12.86 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.13 EPA): (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +57.2%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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