Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.42 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+5.96 EPA): (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Chargers 30–23 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2009

Game story

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 30–23 in Week 13 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-06, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-19.9% win probability) came in the second quarter when Cleveland Browns swung the momentum.

In Week 13 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-06, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 30–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +11.06 total EPA, and -2.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +30.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-19.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (6:38) (No Huddle) 10-B.Quinn sacked at LAC 8 for -5 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-74-J.Cesaire at LAC 13. 74-J.Cesaire to LAC 13 for no gain (78-J.St. Clair). Cleve

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	10	3	14	3	0	30
Cleveland Browns	7	0	0	16	0	23

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +30.42 total EPA · 28 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
2 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +15.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
3 B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.06 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4 B. Robiskie · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
5 M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.96 EPA/play
6 D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
7 E. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8 J. Harrison · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

P. Rivers — LAC · Passing

P. Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+30.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.

The signature play (+5.96 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 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 — M. Massaquoi (B. Quinn pass) (Q1 53:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 45:58)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 25:41)
Los Angeles Chargers — L. Tomlinson (Q3 21:02)
Cleveland Browns — J. Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 9:23)
Cleveland Browns — J. Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 48:03)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 30:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:16)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 0:43)

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 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 53:37) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q1 48:03) — (3:03) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 66 (Q1 45:58) — (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 45:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 31 (Q3 25:41) — (10:41) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-98-R.Smith was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 25:30) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q3 21:02) — (6:02) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 20:58) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 16–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:15) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (Field Goal formation) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Cleveland Browns (Q2 36:38) — (6:38) (No Huddle) 10-B.Quinn sacked at LAC 8 for -5 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-74-J.Cesaire at LAC 13. 74-J.Cesaire to LAC 13 for no gain (78-J.St. Clair). Cleve [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.56]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:58) — (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.96]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 47:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie to LAC 31 for 43 yards (41-C.Spillman). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.86]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 29:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates to CLE 46 for 36 yards (87-M.Furrey). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.82]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.02]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 45:58) — (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.96]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 23:42) — (8:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates to CLE 28 for 56 yards (26-A.Elam). [WPA +3.7% · EPA +4.71]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 36:38) — (6:38) (No Huddle) 10-B.Quinn sacked at LAC 8 for -5 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-74-J.Cesaire at LAC 13. 74-J.Cesaire to LAC 13 for no gain (78-J.St. Clair). Cleve [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.56]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 47:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie to LAC 31 for 43 yards (41-C.Spillman). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.86]

Quarterback report card

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

B.Quinn (Cleveland Browns) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +11.06 total EPA
P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +16.2% CPOE · +1.09 EPA/play · +30.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.327	+0.149
Offensive success rate	49.3%	46.6%
Pass EPA/play	+1.087	+0.221
Rush EPA/play	-0.253	-0.069
Defensive EPA/play	-0.149	-0.327
Defensive success rate	53.4%	50.7%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +13.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +23.84 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

Los Angeles Chargers 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.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
P. Rivers (LAC) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:43 · LAC 11 · Score 0-6
(8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 53:37 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 48:03 · CLE 14 · Score 3-7
(3:03) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 45:58 · CLE 66 · Score 9-7
(:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 45:45 · CLE 2 · Score 10-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · CLE 24 · Score 13-7
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 25:41 · CLE 31 · Score 19-7
(10:41) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-98-R.Smith was injured during the play.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 25:30 · CLE 2 · Score 20-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 21:02 · CLE 4 · Score 26-7
(6:02) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:58 · CLE 2 · Score 27-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · LAC 8 · Score 27-13
(9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:15 · LAC 2 · Score 27-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:16 · CLE 4 · Score 30-14
(4:16) (Field Goal formation) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 8 · Score 30-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:43 · LAC 31 · Score 30-23
(:43) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30-23 in Week 13, 2009 on 2009-12-06.

What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 30, Cleveland Browns 23 (LAC 30-23 CLE) in Week 13, 2009 on 2009-12-06.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 16; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Cleveland Browns 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Massaquoi (B. Quinn pass) (Q1 53:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 45:58) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 25:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 21:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 9:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 48:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 30:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:16, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:43, 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?

B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +11.06 total passing EPA. P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 64.3% completion, +16.2% CPOE, +1.09 EPA per dropback, +30.42 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +30.42 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.96 EPA): (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -19.9%.

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 30-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2009 Week 13 Recap

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Game story

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Stars of the game

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