Game story
In Week 16 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-27, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 23–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Frye (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with -18.13 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Massaquoi (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.25 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (14:22) 3-C.Frye pass short left intended for 20-D.McFadden INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at LV 32. 96-D.Bowens to LV 17 for 15 yards (74-C.Green).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Cleveland Browns | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Massaquoi · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 2 D. Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.56 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4 M. Gaines · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 5 G. Russell · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 T. Watkins · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 7 M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +0.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8 M. Bush · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +0.66 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Massaquoi — CLE · Receiving
M. Massaquoi posted the highest total EPA (+7.25) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.81 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.03 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (11:43) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye pass short left intended for 15-J.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald [54-B.Costanzo] at CLE 14. 22-B.McDonald to LV 47 for 39 yards (15-J.Higgins).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — J. Harrison
- Cleveland Browns — M. Massaquoi (D. Anderson pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- 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: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 17 (Q1 58:38) — (13:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 35-J.Harrison left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 58:32) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 24 (Q1 53:22) — (8:22) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q1 47:53) — (2:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q2 41:16) — (11:16) 11-S.Janikowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 19 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right to 11-M.Massaquoi for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 30:18) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 43 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 11-S.Janikowski 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q3 26:11) — (11:11) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 34 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.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:22) — (14:22) 3-C.Frye pass short left intended for 20-D.McFadden INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at LV 32. 96-D.Bowens to LV 17 for 15 yards (74-C.Green).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye pass short left intended for 15-J.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald [54-B.Costanzo] at CLE 14. 22-B.McDonald to LV 47 for 39 yards (15-J.Higgins).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 41:45) — (11:45) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye sacked at CLE 16 for -6 yards (20-M.Adams).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 56:56) — (11:56) (No Huddle) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 89-E.Moore to CLE 42 for 19 yards (24-M.Huff).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:43) — (12:43) 9-S.Lechler punts 53 yards to CLE 17, Center-59-J.Condo. 16-J.Cribbs to CLE 31 for 14 yards (58-S.Norris, 50-I.Ekejiuba).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye pass short left intended for 15-J.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald [54-B.Costanzo] at CLE 14. 22-B.McDonald to LV 47 for 39 yards (15-J.Higgins).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) 3-C.Frye pass short right intended for 81-C.Schilens INTERCEPTED by 24-E.Wright at CLE 4. 24-E.Wright to CLE 12 for 8 yards (19-T.Watkins).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 59:22) — (14:22) 3-C.Frye pass short left intended for 20-D.McFadden INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at LV 32. 96-D.Bowens to LV 17 for 15 yards (74-C.Green).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 20:00) — (5:00) (No Huddle) 35-J.Harrison left guard to LV 4 for 1 yard (52-K.Morrison). FUMBLES (52-K.Morrison), RECOVERED by LV-99-G.Ellis at LV 6. 99-G.Ellis to LV 6 for no gain (47-L.Vickers).
Quarterback report card
C.Frye led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Frye (Las Vegas Raiders) · 53 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -18.13 total EPA
- D.Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -12.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +5.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.153 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.0% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.342 | +0.284 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.231 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | +0.153 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 54.0% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -0.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -13.28 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.
- M. Massaquoi (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 58:38 · LV 17 · Score 0-6
(13:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 35-J.Harrison left guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 58:32 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 53:22 · LV 24 · Score 0-10
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 47:53 · CLE 26 · Score 3-10
(2:53) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 41:16 · CLE 16 · Score 6-10
(11:16) 11-S.Janikowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:21 · LV 19 · Score 6-16
(:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right to 11-M.Massaquoi for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · LV 2 · Score 6-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · CLE 43 · Score 9-17
(:01) 11-S.Janikowski 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 26:11 · LV 15 · Score 9-20
(11:11) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 8:35 · LV 16 · Score 9-23
(8:35) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-9 in Week 16, 2009 on 2009-12-27.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 9, Cleveland Browns 23 (LV 9-23 CLE) in Week 16, 2009 on 2009-12-27.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Cleveland Browns 10; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 9, Cleveland Browns 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (Q1 58:38) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Massaquoi (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 30:21) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 53:22, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q1 47:53, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 41:16, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 26:11, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 8:35, 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?
C. Frye (Las Vegas Raiders), 49.1% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -18.13 total passing EPA. D. Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 40.0% completion, -12.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +5.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Massaquoi (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +7.25 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.03 EPA): (11:43) (Shotgun) 3-C.Frye pass short left intended for 15-J.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald [54-B.Costanzo] at CLE 14. 22-B.McDonald to LV 47 for 39 yards (15-J.Higgins).. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.1%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-11 Now 4-11 W
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