Colts 10–6 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2008

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

D. Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 55.2% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -9.32 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 71.4% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +2.81 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 10–6 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 3–6 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: R. Wayne
Top passer: Darius Anderson
Biggest EPA play: (9:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at CLE 37 for -8 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.…
Game date: 2008-11-30

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 10–6 on 2008-11-30, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 6–3 halftime lead. R. Wayne posted a game-high +4.33 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 7 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	0	7	0	0	10
Cleveland Browns	3	3	0	0	0	6

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 17

+3CLE 12

+3IND 8

IND 55

+1CLE 2

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:09FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 17
Score
0-3
(9:09) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 2:02FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 12
Score
3-3
(2:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 7:36FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 8
Score
3-6
(7:36) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:55TD
RMR. Mathis
Points+6
Yard line
IND 55
Score
9-6
(9:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at CLE 37 for -8 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at CLE 37. 98-R.Mathis for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:45XP
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
10-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1R. Wayne · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
2Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
3Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.81 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4Dean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
5K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
6Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
7Jacardia Wright · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
8M. Rucker · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

R. Wayne — IND · Receiving

R. Wayne posted the highest total EPA (+4.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.

R. Wayne's top snap (-2.79 EPA): (13:28) 18-P.Manning pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at IND 49. 22-B.McDonald to IND 49 for no gain (87-R.Wayne).

Biggest single play (-7.90 EPA): Darius Anderson — (9:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at CLE 37 for -8 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at CLE 37. 98-R.Mathis for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Darius Anderson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -9.32 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 21 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +2.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.127	-0.182
Offensive success rate	51.6%	38.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.134	-0.303
Rush EPA/play	-0.283	-0.102
Defensive EPA/play	+0.182	+0.127
Defensive success rate	61.3%	48.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, -13.63 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -8.12 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — R. Mathis (Q4 9:55)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 9:09)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 2:02)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 7:36)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 8 (Q2 7:36) — (7:36) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 55 (Q4 9:55); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:45) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at CLE 37 for -8 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at CLE 37. 98-R.Mathis for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -39.3% · EPA -7.90]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 18-P.Manning up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (21-B.Pool). FUMBLES (21-B.Pool), recovered by IND-44-D.Clark at CLE 1. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and th [WPA -18.0% · EPA -3.65]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 17-H.Smith punts 32 yards to CLE 30, Center-48-J.Snow, downed by IND-50-P.Wheeler. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -0.66]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -3.64]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass deep right intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Bethea at IND 36. 41-A.Bethea to IND 36 for no gain (17-B.Edwards). [WPA -12.7% · EPA +0.14]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at CLE 37 for -8 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at CLE 37. 98-R.Mathis for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -39.3% · EPA -7.90]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 29-J.Addai right end to IND 38 for 5 yards (91-S.Smith). FUMBLES (91-S.Smith), RECOVERED by CLE-24-E.Wright at IND 45. 24-E.Wright to IND 47 for -2 yards (78-M.Pollak). [WPA -2.1% · EPA -3.92]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) 18-P.Manning up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (21-B.Pool). FUMBLES (21-B.Pool), recovered by IND-44-D.Clark at CLE 1. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and th [WPA -18.0% · EPA -3.65]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:12) — (4:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. [WPA -13.2% · EPA -3.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:09 · IND 17 · Score 0-3
(9:09) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 2:02 · CLE 12 · Score 3-3
(2:02) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 7:36 · IND 8 · Score 3-6
(7:36) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:55 · IND 55 · Score 9-6
(9:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson sacked at CLE 37 for -8 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney), RECOVERED by IND-98-R.Mathis at CLE 37. 98-R.Mathis for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:45 · CLE 2 · Score 10-6
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Darius Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns on 2008-11-30?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cleveland Browns 10-6 in Week 13, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Indianapolis Colts 10, Cleveland Browns 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Mathis (Q4 9:55) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:09, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 2:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 7:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 55.2% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -9.32 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 71.4% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +2.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns?

R. Wayne (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-2.79 EPA): (13:28) 18-P.Manning pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at IND 49. 22-B.McDonald to IND 49 for no gain (87-R.Wayne)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 10-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-4 Now 8-4 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

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