San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2007 Week 17 Recap

Game story

In Week 17 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-30, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Weinke (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with -9.96 total EPA, and +0.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Edwards (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-14.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (12:24) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at SF 2. 27-W.Harris to SF 21 for 19 yards (66-H.Fraley).

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 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
2. 2 K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
3. 3 D. Jackson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
4. 4 J. Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Wright · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
6. 6 D. Walker · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Hicks · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
8. 8 F. Gore · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 2 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

• Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs (Q1 46:55)
• Cleveland Browns — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 41:53)
• San Francisco 49ers — D. Jackson (C. Weinke pass) (Q2 33:25)

Field goals

• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 31:07)
• Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 10:23)

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 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 69 (Q1 46:55) — (1:55) 4-A.Lee punts 45 yards to CLE 24, Center-86-B.Jennings. 16-J.Cribbs for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 46:37) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SF 45 (Q2 41:53); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 41:44) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 33:25) — (3:25) 17-C.Weinke pass short left to 82-D.Jackson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 33:20) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 6 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 32 (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

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

• Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:24) — (12:24) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at SF 2. 27-W.Harris to SF 21 for 19 yards (66-H.Fraley). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.78]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 46:55) — (1:55) 4-A.Lee punts 45 yards to CLE 24, Center-86-B.Jennings. 16-J.Cribbs for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -5.47]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 47:10) — (2:10) 17-C.Weinke sacked at SF 31 for -7 yards (58-D.Jackson). [WPA -6.8% · EPA -1.98]
• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 54:59) — (9:59) 17-C.Weinke pass short right to 21-F.Gore to CLE 42 for 21 yards (21-B.Pool, 58-D.Jackson). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.62]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 41:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Young]. PENALTY on CLE, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +5.28]

Impact plays

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

• San Francisco 49ers (Q1 46:55) — (1:55) 4-A.Lee punts 45 yards to CLE 24, Center-86-B.Jennings. 16-J.Cribbs for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.5% · EPA -5.47]
• Cleveland Browns (Q2 41:53) — (11:53) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Young]. PENALTY on CLE, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +5.28]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:26) — (:26) 3-D.Anderson kneels to SF 5 for no gain. [EPA -4.83]
• Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:24) — (12:24) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at SF 2. 27-W.Harris to SF 21 for 19 yards (66-H.Fraley). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -4.78]

Quarterback report card

C.Weinke led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Weinke (San Francisco 49ers) · 27 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · +0.6% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -9.96 total EPA
• D.Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -2.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -5.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• San Francisco 49ers: 12 drives, -17.88 total EPA, 2 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. Edwards (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.

1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 46:55 · CLE 69 · Score 0-6
   (1:55) 4-A.Lee punts 45 yards to CLE 24, Center-86-B.Jennings. 16-J.Cribbs for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 46:37 · SF 2 · Score 0-7
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 41:53 · SF 45 · Score 0-13
   (11:53) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-B.Young]. PENALTY on CLE, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 41:44 · SF 2 · Score 0-14
   4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
5. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 33:25 · CLE 7 · Score 6-14
   (3:25) 17-C.Weinke pass short left to 82-D.Jackson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 33:20 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
   6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 31:07 · SF 6 · Score 7-17
   (1:07) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
8. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 10:23 · SF 32 · Score 7-20
   (10:23) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.