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NFL · Week 11 · November 12, 2000 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns: 2000 Week 11 Recap

Browns defeat Patriots 19–11 in Week 11

Keldric Faulk led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 11–19 Week 11 finish.

New England Patriots 11 2–8
Final 11–19
Cleveland Browns 19 3–8 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
11–19
Halftime
New England Patriots 3–13 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
FantasyHQ MVP
Keldric Faulk
Game date
November 12, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Keldric Faulk 8 REC · 96 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Glenn 6 REC · 65 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Rutledge 3 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Jordan White
    Jordan White 3 REC · 22 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Dunn 1 REC · 6 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Edwards
    Mike Edwards 4 REC · 27 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 19–11 New England Patriots
Halftime
New England Patriots 3–13 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Keldric Faulk
Top passer
D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play
(9:37) D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 6, touched at CLE 13, RECOVERED by CLE-O.Roye at…
Game date
2000-11-12

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the New England Patriots 19–11 on 2000-11-12. Keldric Faulk posted a game-high +4.13 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 11 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
New England Patriots3008011
Cleveland Browns31033019

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 5:28FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 22
    Score
    0-3

    (5:28) P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 1:10FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 20
    Score
    3-3

    (1:10) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 4:16TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 9
    Score
    3-9

    (4:16) D.Pederson pass to A.Shea for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 4:09XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    3-10

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

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:41FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 26
    Score
    3-13

    (:41) P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 1:04FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 17
    Score
    3-16

    (1:04) P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 12:29FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 18
    Score
    3-19

    (12:29) P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 5:54TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    9-19

    (5:54) D.Bledsoe pass to R.Rutledge for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 5:48Safety

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    11-19

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Faulk rushes. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Rutledge · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  4. 4Jordan WhiteJordan White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  5. 5Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Dunn · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  7. 7H. Shaw · New England Patriots · Rushing · +0.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  8. 8Mike EdwardsMike Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.07 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

Keldric Faulk — NE · Receiving

Keldric Faulk posted the highest total EPA (+4.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Keldric Faulk's top snap (-5.89 EPA): (9:37) D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 6, touched at CLE 13, RECOVERED by CLE-O.Roye at CLE 13. O.Roye to CLE 21 for 8 yards (K.Faulk).

Quarterback report card

D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.52 total EPA
  • D. Pederson (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.60 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.118-0.031
Offensive success rate46.4%38.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.124+0.007
Rush EPA/play-0.328-0.235
Defensive EPA/play+0.031+0.118
Defensive success rate61.6%53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -3.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 12 drives, -9.92 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 4:16)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q4 5:54)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q1 5:28)
  • New England Patriots — unlisted player (Q1 1:10)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 0:41)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q3 1:04)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 12:29)
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 NE 22 (Q1 5:28) — (5:28) P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q1 1:10) — (1:10) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) D.Pederson pass to A.Shea for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 4:09) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 26 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 17 (Q3 1:04) — (1:04) P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 8–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) D.Bledsoe pass to R.Rutledge for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Faulk rushes. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q1 15:00) — P.Dawson kicks 62 yards from CLE 30 to NE 8. K.Faulk to NE 25 for 17 yards (L.Jones). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.48]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 6, touched at CLE 13, RECOVERED by CLE-O.Roye at CLE 13. O.Roye to CLE 21 for 8 yards (K.Faulk). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.89]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 30, RECOVERED by CLE-S.Colinet at CLE 31. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.05]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) D.Bledsoe pass INTERCEPTED by D.Holland at NE 41. D.Holland to NE 41 for no gain. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.55]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk to CLE 47 for 18 yards (R.Jackson). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +2.56]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q3 9:37) — (9:37) D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 6, touched at CLE 13, RECOVERED by CLE-O.Roye at CLE 13. O.Roye to CLE 21 for 8 yards (K.Faulk). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -5.89]
  • New England Patriots (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) D.Bledsoe sacked at NE 32 for -4 yards (S.Colinet). FUMBLES (S.Colinet), RECOVERED by CLE-M.Spriggs at NE 32. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.82]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 30, RECOVERED by CLE-S.Colinet at CLE 31. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.05]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 9:27) — (9:27) D.Bledsoe pass INTERCEPTED by D.Holland at NE 41. D.Holland to NE 41 for no gain. [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 5:28 · NE 22 · Score 0-3
    (5:28) P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  2. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:10 · CLE 20 · Score 3-3
    (1:10) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 4:16 · NE 9 · Score 3-9
    (4:16) D.Pederson pass to A.Shea for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 4:09 · NE 2 · Score 3-10
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · NE 26 · Score 3-13
    (:41) P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  6. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 1:04 · NE 17 · Score 3-16
    (1:04) P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 12:29 · NE 18 · Score 3-19
    (12:29) P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  8. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:54 · CLE 2 · Score 9-19
    (5:54) D.Bledsoe pass to R.Rutledge for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 5:48 · CLE 2 · Score 11-19
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. K.Faulk rushes. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Keldric Faulk (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns on 2000-11-12?

The Cleveland Browns beat the New England Patriots 19-11 in Week 11, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: New England Patriots 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: New England Patriots 8, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: New England Patriots 11, Cleveland Browns 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 4:16) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:54) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:28, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q1 1:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q3 1:04, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?

D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 53.8% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.52 total passing EPA. D. Pederson (Cleveland Browns), 51.3% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.60 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Cleveland Browns?

Keldric Faulk (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-5.89 EPA): (9:37) D.Bledsoe FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 6, touched at CLE 13, RECOVERED by CLE-O.Roye at CLE 13. O.Roye to CLE 21 for 8 yards (K.Faulk)..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W