Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns: 2000 Week 15 Recap

Game story

In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 35–24 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Pederson (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +0.96 total EPA.

On the individual side, D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+55.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: D.Akers kicks 68 yards from PHI 30 to CLE 2. J.White to CLE 28 for 26 yards (T.Hauck).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +18.01 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +9.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Small · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.58 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Prentice · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.52 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Pinkston · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7. 7 K. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Prentice · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 48:57)
• Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 44:26)
• Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 40:17)
• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 38:13)
• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 31:12)
• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q3 27:17)
• Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q3 19:11)
• Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 8:57)

Field goals

• Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 12:07)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 48:57) — (3:57) D.Autry right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 48:02) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PHI 9 (Q2 44:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) D.Pederson pass to D.Patten for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 44:20) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 40:17) — (10:17) T.Prentice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 40:13) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q2 38:13) — (8:13) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 38:06) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 31:04) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 14–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 27:13) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 38 (Q3 19:11) — (4:11) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 19:03) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q4 12:07) — (12:07) P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q4 8:57) — (8:57) T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 8:54) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Cleveland Browns (Q1 60:00) — D.Akers kicks 68 yards from PHI 30 to CLE 2. J.White to CLE 28 for 26 yards (T.Hauck). [WPA +55.3% · EPA +0.60]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 48:57) — (3:57) D.McNabb pass to C.Lewis to CLE 3 for 52 yards. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.75]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 44:20) — P.Dawson kicks 65 yards from CLE 30 to PHI 5. B.Mitchell to PHI 37 for 32 yards (L.Chapman). FUMBLES (L.Chapman), touched at PHI 37, RECOVERED by CLE-E.Little at PHI 37. Play Challenged by PHI and Uph [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.25]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 38:13) — (8:13) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.76]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +2.75]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) D.McNabb sacked at PHI 30 for -18 yards (M.Spriggs). FUMBLES (M.Spriggs), RECOVERED by CLE-K.McKenzie at PHI 30. K.McKenzie to PHI 1 for 29 yards. [WPA -4.7% · EPA -7.26]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 48:57) — (3:57) D.McNabb pass to C.Lewis to CLE 3 for 52 yards. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.75]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 19:11) — (4:11) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.3% · EPA +4.16]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 26:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) K.Johnson pass INTERCEPTED by B.Dawkins at PHI 20. B.Dawkins to CLE 48 for 32 yards (S.O'Hara). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -3.77]

Quarterback report card

D.Pederson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Pederson (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.96 total EPA
• D.McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +18.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +4.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +18.99 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) 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.

1. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 48:57 · CLE 3 · Score 6-0
   (3:57) D.Autry right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 48:02 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
   D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 44:26 · PHI 9 · Score 7-6
   (14:26) (Shotgun) D.Pederson pass to D.Patten for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 44:20 · PHI 2 · Score 7-7
   P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 40:17 · PHI 1 · Score 7-13
   (10:17) T.Prentice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 40:13 · PHI 2 · Score 7-14
   P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 38:13 · CLE 24 · Score 13-14
   (8:13) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 38:06 · CLE 2 · Score 14-14
   D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 31:12 · CLE 8 · Score 20-14
   (1:12) D.McNabb pass to T.Small for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 31:04 · CLE 2 · Score 21-14
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 27:17 · CLE 11 · Score 27-14
    (12:17) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 27:13 · CLE 2 · Score 28-14
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 19:11 · CLE 38 · Score 34-14
    (4:11) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 19:03 · CLE 2 · Score 35-14
    D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
15. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 12:07 · PHI 12 · Score 35-17
    (12:07) P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
16. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:57 · PHI 1 · Score 35-23
    (8:57) T.Prentice up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:54 · PHI 2 · Score 35-24
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.