Game story
In Week 7 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-20, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Houston Texans) paced the passing game, with +1.26 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Miller (Houston Texans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: 3-K.Brown kicks 65 yards from HOU 30 to CLE 5. 87-A.Davis for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Miller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +8.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 2 J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Passing · +4.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.71 EPA/play
- 3 C. Bradford · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 J. Gaffney · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 J. Allen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6 Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7 A. Black · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8 J. Allen · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Miller — HOU · Receiving
B. Miller posted the highest total EPA (+8.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Houston Texans's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.28 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: 3-K.Brown kicks 65 yards from HOU 30 to CLE 5. 87-A.Davis for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — W. Green
- Houston Texans — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass)
- Houston Texans — C. Bradford (J. Gaffney pass)
- Cleveland Browns — A. Davis
- Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. White
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Houston Texans — K. Brown
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 44:10) — (14:10) 31-W.Green left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 44:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CLE 37 (Q2 41:57) — (11:57) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 41:49) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–10. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q3 25:30) — (10:30) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CLE 39 (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) 86-J.Gaffney pass to 85-C.Bradford for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 23:44) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 30 (Q3 23:44) — 3-K.Brown kicks 65 yards from HOU 30 to CLE 5. 87-A.Davis for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 23:31) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CLE 29 (Q3 20:48) — (5:48) 3-K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 25 (Q3 17:23) — (2:23) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 17:15) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the HOU 26 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 30-J.White left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 1:56) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 23:44) — 3-K.Brown kicks 65 yards from HOU 30 to CLE 5. 87-A.Davis for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 46:52) — (1:52) 17-C.Gardocki punts 46 yards to HOU 7, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 84-J.Lewis to HOU 12 for 5 yards (82-S.Heiden). FUMBLES (82-S.Heiden), RECOVERED by CLE-59-K.Bentley at HOU 13. 59-K.Bentley to HOU 13
- Houston Texans (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) 86-J.Gaffney pass to 85-C.Bradford for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q3 22:16) — (7:16) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 82-B.Miller to CLE 33 for 16 yards (20-E.Little, 22-M.Jameson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 18:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt to HOU 25 for 7 yards (98-J.Posey, 26-M.Stevens).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 23:44) — 3-K.Brown kicks 65 yards from HOU 30 to CLE 5. 87-A.Davis for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 46:52) — (1:52) 17-C.Gardocki punts 46 yards to HOU 7, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 84-J.Lewis to HOU 12 for 5 yards (82-S.Heiden). FUMBLES (82-S.Heiden), RECOVERED by CLE-59-K.Bentley at HOU 13. 59-K.Bentley to HOU 13
- Houston Texans (Q3 23:50) — (8:50) 86-J.Gaffney pass to 85-C.Bradford for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 8-D.Carr sacked at HOU 3 for -4 yards (90-M.Word). FUMBLES (90-M.Word), RECOVERED by CLE-59-K.Bentley at HOU 4.
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Houston Texans) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.26 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.157 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.119 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.221 | -0.042 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.157 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 62.5% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, +12.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, -2.24 total EPA, 3 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.
- B. Miller (Houston Texans) 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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 44:10 · HOU 1 · Score 0-6
(14:10) 31-W.Green left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 44:07 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 41:57 · CLE 37 · Score 6-7
(11:57) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 41:49 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 25:30 · HOU 17 · Score 7-10
(10:30) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 23:50 · CLE 39 · Score 13-10
(8:50) 86-J.Gaffney pass to 85-C.Bradford for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 23:44 · CLE 2 · Score 14-10
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 23:44 · HOU 30 · Score 14-16
3-K.Brown kicks 65 yards from HOU 30 to CLE 5. 87-A.Davis for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 23:31 · HOU 2 · Score 14-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 20:48 · CLE 29 · Score 17-17
(5:48) 3-K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-80-S.McDermott, Holder-7-C.Stanley. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 17:23 · HOU 25 · Score 17-23
(2:23) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 17:15 · HOU 2 · Score 17-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 5:23 · HOU 26 · Score 17-27
(5:23) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · HOU 2 · Score 17-33
(2:00) 30-J.White left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · HOU 2 · Score 17-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Houston Texans 34-17 in Week 7, 2002 on 2002-10-20.
What was the final score of Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Houston Texans 17, Cleveland Browns 34 (HOU 17-34 CLE) in Week 7, 2002 on 2002-10-20.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Houston Texans 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Cleveland Browns 17; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Houston Texans 17, Cleveland Browns 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q2 44:10) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q2 41:57) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (J. Gaffney pass) (Q3 23:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Davis (Q3 23:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (T. Couch pass) (Q3 17:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. White (Q4 2:00) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 25:30, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 20:48, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 5:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Carr (Houston Texans), 47.8% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.26 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 58.3% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.76 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Miller (Houston Texans) led the game in total EPA with +8.13 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.28 EPA): 3-K.Brown kicks 65 yards from HOU 30 to CLE 5. 87-A.Davis for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.3%.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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