Browns 9–26 Titans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Tennessee Titans
Final score: Tennessee Titans 26–9 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 3–16 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: N. O'Donnell
Top passer: N. O'Donnell
Biggest EPA play: (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 1999-09-19

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 26–9 on 1999-09-19. N. O'Donnell posted a game-high +12.86 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	0	3	6	0	0	9
Tennessee Titans	2	14	3	7	0	26

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

+3TEN 24

+3CLE 17

TEN 39

CLE 14

TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

TENTennessee Titans
Q1 5:37Safety
Points+2
Yard line
TEN 95
Score
0-2
(5:37) (Shotgun) T.Couch sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by E.Robinson and S.Rolle).
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
0-8
(15:00) E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:59XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
0-9
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 8:49FG
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 24
Score
3-9
(8:49) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 6:50TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
3-15
(6:50) E.George right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 2:21XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
3-16
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 12:58FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 17
Score
3-19
(12:58) A.Del Greco 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 6:39TD
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 39
Score
9-19
(6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 13:16TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 14
Score
9-25
(13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.)
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:52XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
9-26
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +12.86 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2Y. Thigpen · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.92 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
3Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
4Caleb Sanders · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
5Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
8Kenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

N. O'Donnell — TEN · Passing

N. O'Donnell posted the highest total EPA (+12.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

N. O'Donnell's top snap (+3.73 EPA): (13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.)

Biggest single play (+4.13 EPA): Another player — (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

N. O'Donnell led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 43 dropbacks · 72.1% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +12.86 total EPA
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Tennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.006	+0.149
Offensive success rate	45.3%	50.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.119	+0.299
Rush EPA/play	-0.036	-0.017
Defensive EPA/play	-0.149	+0.006
Defensive success rate	49.5%	54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Tennessee Titans: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -0.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, +14.75 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q2 6:50)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q3 6:39)
Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q4 13:16)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 8:49)
Tennessee Titans — unlisted player (Q3 12:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 2–0. Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 95 (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) T.Couch sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by E.Robinson and S.Rolle)..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 12:59) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 24 (Q2 8:49) — (8:49) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 6:50) — (6:50) E.George right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 2:21) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q3 12:58) — (12:58) A.Del Greco 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 39 (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 14 (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:52) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tennessee Titans (Q1 15:00) — C.Gardocki kicks 60 yards from CLE 30 to TEN 10. R.Preston to TEN 37 for 27 yards (R.Powell). [WPA +57.2% · EPA +1.19]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:49) — (8:49) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +1.18]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) T.Couch sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by E.Robinson and S.Rolle). [WPA -6.2% · EPA +0.01]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen to CLE 23 for 9 yards (A.Langham). PENALTY on TEN-B.Hopkins, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 32 - No Play. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -1.60]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +4.13]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +4.13]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.) [WPA +5.3% · EPA +3.73]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) A.Del Greco 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. [WPA -0.0% · EPA -2.79]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:14) — (:14) T.Couch sacked at TEN 18 for -7 yards (sack split by J.Thornton and M.Frederick). FUMBLES (J.Thornton), RECOVERED by TEN-M.Jones at TEN 19. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -2.60]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q1 5:37 · TEN 95 · Score 0-2
(5:37) (Shotgun) T.Couch sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (sack split by E.Robinson and S.Rolle).
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 1 · Score 0-8
(15:00) E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 12:59 · CLE 2 · Score 0-9
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 8:49 · TEN 24 · Score 3-9
(8:49) P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 6:50 · CLE 1 · Score 3-15
(6:50) E.George right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 2:21 · CLE 2 · Score 3-16
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 12:58 · CLE 17 · Score 3-19
(12:58) A.Del Greco 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 6:39 · TEN 39 · Score 9-19
(6:39) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 13:16 · CLE 14 · Score 9-25
(13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.)
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 9:52 · CLE 2 · Score 9-26
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.

Key takeaways

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

Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans on 1999-09-19?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 26-9 in Week 2, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 2; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 9, Tennessee Titans 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:16) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q2 8:49, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q3 12:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 72.1% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +12.86 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 37.5% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.95 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?

N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.73 EPA): (13:16) N.O'Donnell pass to Y.Thigpen for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 09:52.).

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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