Game story
In Week 6 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-12, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 13–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -3.65 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. White (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-20.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:28) 12-R.Gannon pass incomplete to 80-J.Rice. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 2 T. Johnson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3 P. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play
- 4 T. Wheatley · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5 A. Whitted · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 6 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. White — CLE · Receiving
J. White posted the highest total EPA (+4.17) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.69 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (13:46) 31-W.Green left guard to CLE 31 for 2 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-33-A.Dorsett at CLE 31. 33-A.Dorsett to CLE 24 for 7 yards (79-B.Stokes).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — T. Johnson (R. Gannon pass)
- Cleveland Browns — W. Green
Field goals
- 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: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) 12-R.Gannon pass to 82-T.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 54:48) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. oakland player middleton(73) injured on the play.
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q3 15:18) — (:18) 31-W.Green left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 15:14) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q4 2:32) — (2:32) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:28) — (:28) 12-R.Gannon pass incomplete to 80-J.Rice. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) 31-W.Green left guard to CLE 31 for 2 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-33-A.Dorsett at CLE 31. 33-A.Dorsett to CLE 24 for 7 yards (79-B.Stokes).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 15:45) — (:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson to LV 5 for 14 yards (50-E.Barton).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:53) — (:53) 12-R.Gannon pass to 25-C.Garner to CLE 24 for 9 yards (58-B.Taylor).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 12-R.Gannon pass incomplete to 87-A.Whitted (33-D.McCutcheon).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:46) — (13:46) 31-W.Green left guard to CLE 31 for 2 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-33-A.Dorsett at CLE 31. 33-A.Dorsett to CLE 24 for 7 yards (79-B.Stokes).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 15:45) — (:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson to LV 5 for 14 yards (50-E.Barton).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) 12-R.Gannon pass to 82-T.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 23:43) — (8:43) 12-R.Gannon pass to 87-A.Whitted to LV 48 for 32 yards (33-D.McCutcheon).
Quarterback report card
R.Gannon led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.65 total EPA
- T.Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.023 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.8% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.106 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.020 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 59.2% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +3.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, -1.72 total EPA, 1 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.
- J. White (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.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 54:56 · CLE 10 · Score 6-0
(9:56) 12-R.Gannon pass to 82-T.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 54:48 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler. oakland player middleton(73) injured on the play - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · LV 34 · Score 7-3
(15:00) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 15:18 · LV 5 · Score 7-9
(:18) 31-W.Green left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 15:14 · LV 2 · Score 7-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:32 · LV 14 · Score 7-13
(2:32) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders 13-7 in Week 6, 2003 on 2003-10-12.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cleveland Browns 13 (LV 7-13 CLE) in Week 6, 2003 on 2003-10-12.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cleveland Browns 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Johnson (R. Gannon pass) (Q1 54:56) Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q3 15:18) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 2:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
R. Gannon (Las Vegas Raiders), 58.3% completion, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.65 total passing EPA. T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 48.5% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
J. White (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +4.17 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.69 EPA): (13:46) 31-W.Green left guard to CLE 31 for 2 yards (24-C.Woodson). FUMBLES (24-C.Woodson), RECOVERED by LV-33-A.Dorsett at CLE 31. 33-A.Dorsett to CLE 24 for 7 yards (79-B.Stokes). The biggest win-probability swing was -20.4%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cleveland Browns won 13-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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