Game story
In Week 11 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-11-21, the New York Jets took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 10–7 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
Q. Carter (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -9.07 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. McCareins (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+15.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (6:39) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-J.McCareins to CLE 24 for 11 yards (37-A.Henry).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 2 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 3 A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4 A. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 5 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 6 C. Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7 S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 L. Jordan · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. McCareins — NYJ · Receiving
J. McCareins posted the highest total EPA (+7.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.44 EPA) came from New York Jets: (5:56) 4-T.Gowin punts 30 yards to CLE 47, Center-85-J.Dearth. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-B.Askew at CLE 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — A. Shea (J. Garcia pass)
- New York Jets — J. McCareins (Q. Carter pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 41:04) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q3 24:11) — (9:11) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-J.McCareins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:32) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-J.McCareins to CLE 24 for 11 yards (37-A.Henry).
- New York Jets (Q3 20:56) — (5:56) 4-T.Gowin punts 30 yards to CLE 47, Center-85-J.Dearth. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-B.Askew at CLE 47.
- New York Jets (Q1 56:55) — (11:55) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-O.Roye), Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb sacked at CLE 41 for -3 yards (26-E.Coleman).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 20:56) — (5:56) 4-T.Gowin punts 30 yards to CLE 47, Center-85-J.Dearth. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-B.Askew at CLE 47.
- New York Jets (Q1 56:55) — (11:55) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-O.Roye), Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:08) — (2:08) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Quarterback report card
Q.Carter led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Q.Carter (New York Jets) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -9.07 total EPA
- J.Garcia (Cleveland Browns) · 18 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.179 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.336 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.249 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.104 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -13.98 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -8.82 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets 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. McCareins (New York Jets) 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 TD (+6) — Q2 41:09 · NYJ 3 · Score 0-6
(11:09) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 41:04 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 24:11 · CLE 23 · Score 3-7
(9:11) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:38 · CLE 11 · Score 9-7
(5:38) 17-Q.Carter pass to 81-J.McCareins for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:32 · CLE 2 · Score 10-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
The New York Jets beat the Cleveland Browns 10-7 in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was New York Jets 10, Cleveland Browns 7 (NYJ 10-7 CLE) in Week 11, 2004 on 2004-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: New York Jets 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: New York Jets 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: New York Jets 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: New York Jets 10, Cleveland Browns 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Shea (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 41:09) New York Jets touchdown — J. McCareins (Q. Carter pass) (Q4 5:38) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 24:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
Q. Carter (New York Jets), 40.7% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -9.07 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns), 55.6% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.48 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns?
J. McCareins (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +7.77 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.44 EPA): (5:56) 4-T.Gowin punts 30 yards to CLE 47, Center-85-J.Dearth. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-35-B.Askew at CLE 47.. The biggest win-probability swing was +15.9%.
Was New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 10-7 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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