Game story
In Week 8 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-10-26, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 23–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +2.84 total EPA, and +0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Cleveland Browns | 6 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.05 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2 A. Holmes · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3 A. Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.84 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 M. Austin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 6 T. Gabriel · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 7 J. Dray · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 8 M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Hoyer — CLE · Passing
B. Hoyer posted the highest total EPA (+5.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.31 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — A. Hawkins (B. Hoyer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — B. Tate
- Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q1 54:59) — (9:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q1 47:32) — (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q2 35:51) — (5:51) 8-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 16-A.Hawkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:17) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 44-B.Tate left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 2:26) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 18-A.Holmes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:35) — (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 18:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-K.Thompkins to CLE 43 for 12 yards (39-T.Gipson).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 57:38) — (12:38) 21-M.Jones-Drew left tackle to CLE 41 for -4 yards (99-P.Kruger).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 51:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel to LV 24 for 48 yards (95-B.Mayowa).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 15:35) — (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 9 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CLE-51-B.Mingo at LV 9. 51-B.Mingo to LV 9 for no gain (61-S.Wisniewski).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 18-A.Holmes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 51:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel to LV 24 for 48 yards (95-B.Mayowa).
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 56 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.84 total EPA
- B.Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.05 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.039 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.0% | 34.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.010 | +0.163 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.511 | -0.312 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.137 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.4% | 65.0% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -3.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -14.09 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.
- B. Hoyer (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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 54:59 · LV 34 · Score 0-3
(9:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 47:32 · LV 15 · Score 0-6
(2:32) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 35:51 · LV 8 · Score 0-9
(5:51) 8-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 31:55 · CLE 27 · Score 3-9
(1:55) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · CLE 20 · Score 6-9
(:02) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · LV 4 · Score 6-15
(14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 16-A.Hawkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · LV 2 · Score 6-16
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · LV 5 · Score 6-22
(3:13) 44-B.Tate left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · LV 2 · Score 6-23
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · CLE 10 · Score 12-23
(:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 18-A.Holmes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:07 · CLE 2 · Score 13-23
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-13 in Week 8, 2014 on 2014-10-26.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 13, Cleveland Browns 23 (LV 13-23 CLE) in Week 8, 2014 on 2014-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cleveland Browns 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Cleveland Browns 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Hawkins (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 14:21) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Tate (Q4 3:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:12) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 54:59, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 47:32, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 35:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 31:55, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 30:02, 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?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.7% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.84 total passing EPA. B. Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 61.3% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.05 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +5.05 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.31 EPA): (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.2%.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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