Game story
In Week 1 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-08, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 23–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -13.14 total EPA, and -8.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson (52-D.Jackson) at CLE 15. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 44 for 29 yards (18-R.Matthews). tipped by D'Qwell Jac
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.70 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 3 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 4 B. Gibson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6 D. Bess · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8 L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Tannehill — MIA · Passing
R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+7.70) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.77 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson (52-D.Jackson) at CLE 15. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 44 for 29 yards (18-R.Matthews). tipped by D'Qwell Jackson
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — J. Cameron (B. Weeden pass)
- Miami Dolphins — B. Hartline (R. Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — D. Thomas
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 43:42) — (13:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q2 30:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 30:28) — (Kick formation) 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 34 (Q3 21:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 21:46) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q3 18:05) — (3:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 33-D.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:48) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 34:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson (52-D.Jackson) at CLE 15. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 44 for 29 yards (18-R.Matthews). tipped by D'Qwell Jac
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:18) — (8:18) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Patterson at MIA 20. 24-D.Patterson to MIA 22 for 2 yards (80-T.Benjamin). tipped off of Jordan Cameron
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 23:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 10-B.Gibson to CLE 38 for 12 yards (39-T.Gipson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 45:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass incomplete short left to 18-G.Little (24-D.Patterson). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short left inte
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 34:23) — (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson (52-D.Jackson) at CLE 15. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 44 for 29 yards (18-R.Matthews). tipped by D'Qwell Jac
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 45:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass incomplete short left to 18-G.Little (24-D.Patterson). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short left inte
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 38:18) — (8:18) 3-B.Weeden pass short left intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Patterson at MIA 20. 24-D.Patterson to MIA 22 for 2 yards (80-T.Benjamin). tipped off of Jordan Cameron
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:52) — (6:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Weeden led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 64 dropbacks · 40.6% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -13.14 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.051 | -0.136 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.171 | -0.205 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.489 | -0.168 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.136 | -0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.5% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -13.07 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +4.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Weeden (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- R. Tannehill (MIA) 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.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 46:33 · CLE 27 · Score 3-0
(1:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 43:42 · CLE 31 · Score 6-0
(13:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 30:33 · MIA 7 · Score 6-6
(:33) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 30:28 · MIA 2 · Score 6-7
(Kick formation) 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 21:52 · CLE 34 · Score 12-7
(6:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 21:46 · CLE 2 · Score 13-7
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 18:05 · MIA 21 · Score 13-10
(3:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:51 · CLE 1 · Score 19-10
(6:51) 33-D.Thomas right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:48 · CLE 2 · Score 20-10
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 4:02 · CLE 18 · Score 23-10
(4:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland Browns 23-10 in Week 1, 2013 on 2013-09-08.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 23, Cleveland Browns 10 (MIA 23-10 CLE) in Week 1, 2013 on 2013-09-08.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 23, Cleveland Browns 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Weeden pass) (Q2 30:33) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Hartline (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 21:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (Q4 6:51) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 46:33, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 43:42, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 18:05, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 4:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 40.6% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -13.14 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 53.3% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.70 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +7.70 on passing plays. across 45 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.77 EPA): (4:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Gibson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson (52-D.Jackson) at CLE 15. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 44 for 29 yards (18-R.Matthews). t. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.0%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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