Game story
In Week 14 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-12-07, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 28–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Dorsey (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -12.75 total EPA, and -7.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (14:19) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 45-A.Hall for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.56 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2 A. Hall · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.47 EPA/play
- 3 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 C. Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5 J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 6 D. Stallworth · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.84 EPA/play
- 7 L. Vickers · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 8 J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Johnson — TEN · Rushing
C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+4.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.80 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (5:37) 5-K.Collins pass short left intended for 12-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at TEN 30. 52-D.Jackson to TEN 25 for 5 yards (12-J.Gage).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — A. Hall (K. Collins pass)
- Tennessee Titans — L. White
- Tennessee Titans — J. Gage (K. Collins pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Johnson
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
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 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 30 (Q1 57:03) — (12:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 23 (Q1 49:05) — (4:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 45-A.Hall for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 44:10) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 31:16); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 31:11).
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q3 26:53) — (11:53) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 12-J.Gage for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 26:46) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 22 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 25 (Q4 8:30) — (8:30) 28-C.Johnson left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:22) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 45-A.Hall for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) 5-K.Collins pass short left intended for 12-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at TEN 30. 52-D.Jackson to TEN 25 for 5 yards (12-J.Gage).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass deep middle to 17-B.Edwards to TEN 31 for 25 yards (20-N.Harper, 31-C.Finnegan) [97-T.Brown].
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:58) — (7:58) (Punt formation) 15-C.Hentrich punts 35 yards to CLE 30, Center-58-K.Amato. 16-J.Cribbs to CLE 38 for 8 yards (55-S.Tulloch).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 54:48) — (9:48) (Shotgun) 28-C.Johnson right end pushed ob at TEN 35 for 17 yards (20-M.Adams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) 5-K.Collins pass short left intended for 12-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at TEN 30. 52-D.Jackson to TEN 25 for 5 yards (12-J.Gage).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 23:17) — (8:17) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 25-L.White to TEN 26 for 2 yards (99-C.Williams). FUMBLES (99-C.Williams), RECOVERED by CLE-24-E.Wright at TEN 26.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 27:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass deep right intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin at TEN 42. 33-M.Griffin to CLE 22 for 36 yards (29-J.Wright). PENALTY on CLE-18-D.Stallworth, Person
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:19) — (14:19) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 45-A.Hall for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K.Dorsey led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Dorsey (Cleveland Browns) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.75 total EPA
- K.Collins (Tennessee Titans) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +6.0% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -5.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.236 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.2% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.269 | -0.231 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.302 | +0.087 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.236 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 64.8% |
By the numbers
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -20.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -3.61 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.
- C. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Dorsey (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- K. Collins (TEN) 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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 57:03 · TEN 30 · Score 3-0
(12:03) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 49:05 · TEN 23 · Score 6-0
(4:05) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 44:19 · CLE 28 · Score 6-6
(14:19) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 45-A.Hall for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 44:10 · CLE 2 · Score 6-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 31:16 · CLE 3 · Score 6-13
(1:16) 25-L.White up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 31:11 · CLE 2 · Score 6-14
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. PENALTY on CLE-91-S.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 26:53 · CLE 9 · Score 6-20
(11:53) 5-K.Collins pass short right to 12-J.Gage for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 26:46 · CLE 2 · Score 6-21
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 13:35 · TEN 22 · Score 9-21
(13:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:30 · CLE 25 · Score 9-27
(8:30) 28-C.Johnson left guard for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:22 · CLE 2 · Score 9-28
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 28-9 in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 9, Tennessee Titans 28 (CLE 9-28 TEN) in Week 14, 2008 on 2008-12-07.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 9, Tennessee Titans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Hall (K. Collins pass) (Q2 44:19) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. White (Q2 31:16) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Gage (K. Collins pass) (Q3 26:53) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q4 8:30) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 57:03, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 49:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 13:35, 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?
K. Dorsey (Cleveland Browns), 45.8% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.75 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Tennessee Titans), 56.0% completion, +6.0% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -5.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Johnson (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +4.56 on rushing plays. across 19 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.80 EPA): (5:37) 5-K.Collins pass short left intended for 12-J.Gage INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at TEN 30. 52-D.Jackson to TEN 25 for 5 yards (12-J.Gage).. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.4%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W
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