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NFL · Week 13 · December 5, 1999 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 1999 Week 13 Recap

Chargers defeat Browns 23–10 in Week 13

Jimmy Graham led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 10–23 Week 13 finish.

Cleveland Browns 10 2–11
Final 10–23
Los Angeles Chargers 23 5–7 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
10–23
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–13 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Graham
Game date
December 5, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • D.Chiaverini 4 REC · 46 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Campbell 1 REC · 12 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.al-Jabbar 1 REC · 21 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Jimmy Graham
    Jimmy Graham 5 REC · 82 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Bynum 18 CAR · 60 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Fletcher 9 CAR · 28 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 23–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Graham
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play
(7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD …
Game date
1999-12-05

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 23–10 on 1999-12-05. Jimmy Graham posted a game-high +5.96 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns3700010
Los Angeles Chargers31037023

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 16
    Score
    3-0

    (15:00) P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 3:12FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 26
    Score
    3-3

    (3:12) J.Carney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 12:49FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    3-6

    (12:49) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 2:14TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    3-12

    (2:14) K.Bynum right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 2:11XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    3-13

    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:10TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 19
    Score
    9-13

    (:10) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:06XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    10-13

    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 7:46FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    10-16

    (7:46) J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 13:43TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-22

    (13:43) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 6:28XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-23

    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jimmy GrahamJimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Chiaverini · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Bynum · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  5. 5A. al-Jabbar · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Fletcher · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  7. 7Irv Smith Jr.Irv Smith Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  8. 8F. Jones · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jimmy Graham

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jimmy Graham — LAC · Receiving

Jimmy Graham posted the highest total EPA (+5.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.19 EPA per play.

Jimmy Graham's top snap (+2.25 EPA): (13:43) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham pushed ob at CLE 12 for 20 yards (A.Langham). Penalty on CLE-A.Langham, Illegal Contact, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.86 EPA): Another player — (7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Wohlabaugh).

Quarterback report card

Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.61 total EPA
  • J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play-0.131+0.025
Offensive success rate38.0%38.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.185-0.107
Rush EPA/play-0.222+0.059
Defensive EPA/play-0.025+0.131
Defensive success rate61.7%62.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.03 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -10.39 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +2.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 2:14)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 0:10)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q4 13:43)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q1 3:12)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q2 12:49)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player (Q3 7:46)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 16 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) J.Carney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q2 12:49) — (12:49) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) K.Bynum right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 12 (Q2 2:11) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:06) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:28) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 64 yards from SD 30 to CLE 6. R.Powell to CLE 24 for 18 yards (K.Bynum). PENALTY on SD-J.Perry, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at CLE 24. [WPA +45.5% · EPA +2.52]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Wohlabaugh). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.86]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to R.Reed to SD 40 for 1 yard (J.Thierry). FUMBLES (J.Thierry), RECOVERED by CLE-R.McNeil at SD 40. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:01.) [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.48]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.07]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to F.Jones to CLE 34 for 20 yards (C.Fuller). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +1.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:33) — (7:33) T.Couch pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by D.Lewis at SD 40. D.Lewis to SD 45 for 5 yards (D.Wohlabaugh). [WPA -15.6% · EPA -4.86]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +4.77]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) J.Harbaugh pass to R.Reed to SD 40 for 1 yard (J.Thierry). FUMBLES (J.Thierry), RECOVERED by CLE-R.McNeil at SD 40. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 03:01.) [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.48]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. [WPA -9.0% · EPA -3.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · LAC 16 · Score 3-0
    (15:00) P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:12 · CLE 26 · Score 3-3
    (3:12) J.Carney 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 12:49 · CLE 1 · Score 3-6
    (12:49) J.Carney 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 2:14 · CLE 1 · Score 3-12
    (2:14) K.Bynum right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · CLE 12 · Score 3-13
    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · LAC 19 · Score 9-13
    (:10) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · LAC 2 · Score 10-13
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 7:46 · CLE 12 · Score 10-16
    (7:46) J.Carney 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · CLE 2 · Score 10-22
    (13:43) J.Fazande up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · CLE 2 · Score 10-23
    J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jimmy Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers on 1999-12-05?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 23-10 in Week 13, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Chargers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Los Angeles Chargers 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:43) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 3:12, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:49, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 7:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 42.9% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.61 total passing EPA. J. Harbaugh (Los Angeles Chargers), 55.2% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Jimmy Graham (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.25 EPA): (13:43) J.Harbaugh pass to J.Graham pushed ob at CLE 12 for 20 yards (A.Langham). Penalty on CLE-A.Langham, Illegal Contact, declined..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W