Game story
In Week 14 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-12-13, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers) paced the passing game, with -12.37 total EPA, and +2.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (1:51) 28-G.Winston right tackle to SF 32 for 1 yard (93-I.Williams). FUMBLES (93-I.Williams), RECOVERED by SF-55-A.Brooks at SF 41. 55-A.Brooks to SF 49 for 8 yards (82-G.Barnidge).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Manziel · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.30 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3 B. Bell · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4 I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5 B. Hartline · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6 T. Cadet · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 7 D. Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8 M. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Manziel — CLE · Passing
J. Manziel posted the highest total EPA (+11.30) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.96 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (1:51) 28-G.Winston right tackle to SF 32 for 1 yard (93-I.Williams). FUMBLES (93-I.Williams), RECOVERED by SF-55-A.Brooks at SF 41. 55-A.Brooks to SF 49 for 8 yards (82-G.Barnidge).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass)
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Simpson (B. Gabbert pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- San Francisco 49ers — P. Dawson
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 SF 1 (Q1 50:40) — (5:40) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 50:38) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 8 (Q2 39:06) — (9:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q2 34:16) — (4:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q3 15:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 15:14) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SF 3 (Q4 8:53); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 8:48) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 14-J.Simpson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 1:42) — 9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 28-G.Winston right tackle to SF 32 for 1 yard (93-I.Williams). FUMBLES (93-I.Williams), RECOVERED by SF-55-A.Brooks at SF 41. 55-A.Brooks to SF 49 for 8 yards (82-G.Barnidge).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right intended for 83-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Tartt [96-C.Lemonier] at SF 31. 29-J.Tartt to CLE 44 for 25 yards (2-J.Manziel).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) 34-I.Crowell right guard to SF 34 for 50 yards (29-J.Tartt).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:55) — (9:55) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-Q.Dial), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee, recovered by CLE-95-A.Bryant at SF 40. 95-A.Bryant to SF 42 for -2 yards (35-E.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 2-B.Gabbert sacked at CLE 36 for -6 yards (44-N.Orchard).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 46:51) — (1:51) 28-G.Winston right tackle to SF 32 for 1 yard (93-I.Williams). FUMBLES (93-I.Williams), RECOVERED by SF-55-A.Brooks at SF 41. 55-A.Brooks to SF 49 for 8 yards (82-G.Barnidge).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right intended for 83-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Tartt [96-C.Lemonier] at SF 31. 29-J.Tartt to CLE 44 for 25 yards (2-J.Manziel).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 2-B.Gabbert sacked at CLE 36 for -6 yards (44-N.Orchard).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:55) — (9:55) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (92-Q.Dial), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee, recovered by CLE-95-A.Bryant at SF 40. 95-A.Bryant to SF 42 for -2 yards (35-E.
Quarterback report card
B.Gabbert led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +2.0% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -12.37 total EPA
- J.Manziel (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.170 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.295 | +0.290 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.016 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.170 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 62.5% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.04 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -12.23 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.
- J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Manziel (CLE) 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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 50:40 · SF 1 · Score 0-6
(5:40) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 50:38 · SF 15 · Score 0-7
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 39:06 · SF 8 · Score 0-10
(9:06) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 34:16 · CLE 26 · Score 3-10
(4:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 15:17 · SF 2 · Score 3-16
(:17) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 15:14 · SF 15 · Score 3-17
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:53 · SF 3 · Score 3-23
(8:53) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on SF-55-A.Brooks, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · SF 15 · Score 3-24
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 1:48 · CLE 6 · Score 9-24
(1:48) (Shotgun) 2-B.Gabbert pass short left to 14-J.Simpson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 1:42 · CLE 15 · Score 10-24
9-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-K.Nelson, Holder-5-B.Pinion.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the San Francisco 49ers 24-10 in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
What was the final score of San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was San Francisco 49ers 10, Cleveland Browns 24 (SF 10-24 CLE) in Week 14, 2015 on 2015-12-13.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 10, Cleveland Browns 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q1 50:40) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass) (Q3 15:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q4 8:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Simpson (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 1:48) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 39:06, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 34:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Gabbert (San Francisco 49ers), 42.9% completion, +2.0% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -12.37 total passing EPA. J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 53.8% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.30 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in San Francisco 49ers vs Cleveland Browns?
J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +11.30 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.96 EPA): (1:51) 28-G.Winston right tackle to SF 32 for 1 yard (93-I.Williams). FUMBLES (93-I.Williams), RECOVERED by SF-55-A.Brooks at SF 41. 55-A.Brooks to SF 49 for 8 yards (82-G.Barnidge. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.0%.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-10 Now 3-10 W
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