Game story
In Week 4 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-07, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 20–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with -3.73 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Dudley (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.75 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (7:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 88-J.Dawson to LAC 13 for 32 yards (31-J.Perry).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Dudley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 2 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 3 T. Couch · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 4 L. Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5 T. Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.33 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6 J. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 7 T. Dwight · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 8 T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Dudley — CLE · Receiving
R. Dudley posted the highest total EPA (+4.75) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.61 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (10:09) 29-J.Jackson left tackle to CLE 26 for -2 yards (55-J.Seau). FUMBLES (55-J.Seau), RECOVERED by LAC-56-O.Ruff at CLE 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — J. Jackson
- Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson
- Cleveland Browns — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass)
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- Los Angeles Chargers — W. Richey
- 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: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q1 48:19) — (3:19) 5-W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q2 44:34) — (14:34) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q2 30:39) — (:39) 29-J.Jackson right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 30:33) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q3 28:58) — (13:58) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 28:53) — 5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) 5-W.Richey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 1:15) — 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 (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 88-J.Dawson to LAC 13 for 32 yards (31-J.Perry).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) 29-J.Jackson left tackle to CLE 26 for -2 yards (55-J.Seau). FUMBLES (55-J.Seau), RECOVERED by LAC-56-O.Ruff at CLE 25.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 7-D.Flutie pass incomplete to 80-C.Conway (24-C.Fuller).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson to LAC 23 for 13 yards (25-A.Molden).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) 29-J.Jackson left tackle to CLE 26 for -2 yards (55-J.Seau). FUMBLES (55-J.Seau), RECOVERED by LAC-56-O.Ruff at CLE 25.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 29:48) — (14:48) 21-L.Tomlinson left end ran ob at CLE 19 for 54 yards (43-P.Ellsworth).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 88-J.Dawson to LAC 13 for 32 yards (31-J.Perry).
Quarterback report card
D.Flutie led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers) · 38 dropbacks · 44.7% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.73 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.025 | -0.012 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.157 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.312 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.012 | +0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers -0.03, Cleveland Browns -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -1.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -2.14 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- R. Dudley (Cleveland Browns) 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.
- Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 48:19 · CLE 5 · Score 3-0
(3:19) 5-W.Richey 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 44:34 · LAC 14 · Score 3-3
(14:34) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:39 · LAC 12 · Score 3-9
(:39) 29-J.Jackson right guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:33 · LAC 2 · Score 3-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 28:58 · CLE 2 · Score 9-10
(13:58) 21-L.Tomlinson right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 28:53 · CLE 2 · Score 10-10
5-W.Richey extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 10:27 · CLE 3 · Score 13-10
(10:27) 5-W.Richey 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 8:38 · CLE 20 · Score 16-10
(8:38) 5-W.Richey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 5:02 · LAC 10 · Score 16-13
(5:02) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · LAC 19 · Score 16-19
(1:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 1:15 · LAC 2 · Score 16-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 in Week 4, 2001 on 2001-10-07.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 16, Cleveland Browns 20 (LAC 16-20 CLE) in Week 4, 2001 on 2001-10-07.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 6, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 16, Cleveland Browns 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Jackson (Q2 30:39) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 28:58) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q4 1:19) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q1 48:19, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 44:34, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q4 10:27, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — W. Richey (Q4 8:38, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 5:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?
D. Flutie (Los Angeles Chargers), 44.7% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.73 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 45.2% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?
R. Dudley (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +4.75 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.61 EPA): (10:09) 29-J.Jackson left tackle to CLE 26 for -2 yards (55-J.Seau). FUMBLES (55-J.Seau), RECOVERED by LAC-56-O.Ruff at CLE 25.. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.4%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cleveland Browns won 20-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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