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NFL · Week 2 · September 10, 2000 · 11 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2000 Week 2 Recap

Browns defeat Bengals 24–7 in Week 2

Te'Cory Couch led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 24–7 Week 2 finish.

Cleveland Browns 24 1–1 Winner
Final 24–7
Cincinnati Bengals 7 0–1
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
24–7
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 14–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Arian Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Te'Cory Couch
Game date
September 10, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Te'Cory Couch
    Te'Cory Couch 19/35 · 261 YDS · 2 TD +14.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Patten 3 REC · 95 YDS +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Shea 1 REC · 30 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • P.Warrick 3 REC · 80 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Dillon 2 REC · 46 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Pope 1 CAR · 22 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 24–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 14–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Te'Cory Couch
Top passer
Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play
(13:18) C.Gardocki punts 56 yards to CIN 17, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast to CIN 21 for 4 yards…
Game date
2000-09-10

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–7 on 2000-09-10. Te'Cory Couch posted a game-high +13.96 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns7737024
Cincinnati Bengals070007

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 3:50TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    6-0

    (3:50) T.Prentice left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 3:43XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:36TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    7-6

    (14:36) A.Smith pass to R.Dugans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:33XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    7-7

    N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 11:30TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    13-7

    (11:30) T.Couch pass to M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 11:20XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    14-7

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

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 7:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 13
    Score
    17-7

    (7:00) (Field Goal formation) P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:53TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    23-7

    (11:53) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:47XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-7

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +13.96 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Patten · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  3. 3P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Pope · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.03 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.19 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Yeast · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Te'Cory Couch

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Te'Cory Couch — CLE · Passing

Te'Cory Couch posted the highest total EPA (+13.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Te'Cory Couch's top snap (+4.55 EPA): (14:52) T.Couch pass to D.Patten pushed ob at CIN 11 for 65 yards (A.Hawkins).

Biggest single play (+5.95 EPA): Another player — (13:18) C.Gardocki punts 56 yards to CIN 17, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast to CIN 21 for 4 yards (T.Saleh). FUMBLES (T.Saleh), RECOVERED by CLE-T.Rogers at CIN 16. T.Rogers to CIN 16 for no gain (M.Battagli

Quarterback report card

Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Arian SmithArian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 53 dropbacks · 28.3% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -8.20 total EPA
  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +0.40 EPA/play · +13.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.156-0.068
Offensive success rate40.4%34.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.399-0.155
Rush EPA/play-0.266+0.062
Defensive EPA/play+0.068-0.156
Defensive success rate65.2%59.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -6.01 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, +13.86 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q1 3:50)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q2 14:36)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q2 11:30)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 11:53)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q3 7:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 16 (Q1 3:50) — (3:50) T.Prentice left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:43) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 14:36) — (14:36) A.Smith pass to R.Dugans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 14:33) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) T.Couch pass to M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:20) — P.Dawson extra point 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 CIN 13 (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) (Field Goal formation) P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:47) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 68 yards from CIN 30 to CLE 2. D.Patten to CLE 24 for 22 yards (R.Bean). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.22]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) C.Gardocki punts 56 yards to CIN 17, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast to CIN 21 for 4 yards (T.Saleh). FUMBLES (T.Saleh), RECOVERED by CLE-T.Rogers at CIN 16. T.Rogers to CIN 16 for no gain (M.Battagli [WPA +20.9% · EPA +5.95]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:23) — (12:23) E.Rhett right tackle to CIN 2 for 1 yard (A.Ross). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -2.47]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:49) — (2:49) A.Smith scrambles up the middle to CLE 12 for 21 yards (E.Little). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +3.94]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) T.Couch pass to D.Patten pushed ob at CIN 11 for 65 yards (A.Hawkins). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.55]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:18) — (13:18) C.Gardocki punts 56 yards to CIN 17, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast to CIN 21 for 4 yards (T.Saleh). FUMBLES (T.Saleh), RECOVERED by CLE-T.Rogers at CIN 16. T.Rogers to CIN 16 for no gain (M.Battagli [WPA +20.9% · EPA +5.95]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:15) — (2:15) A.Smith pass intended for R.Dugans INTERCEPTED by L.Sanders at CLE -6. Touchback. [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.63]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) A.Smith pass to P.Warrick to CLE 49 for 46 yards (C.Fuller). [WPA +1.2% · EPA +4.60]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:52) — (14:52) T.Couch pass to D.Patten pushed ob at CIN 11 for 65 yards (A.Hawkins). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 3:50 · CIN 16 · Score 6-0
    (3:50) T.Prentice left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 3:43 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 14:36 · CLE 4 · Score 7-6
    (14:36) A.Smith pass to R.Dugans for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:33 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
    N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 11:30 · CIN 5 · Score 13-7
    (11:30) T.Couch pass to M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 11:20 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 7:00 · CIN 13 · Score 17-7
    (7:00) (Field Goal formation) P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:53 · CIN 5 · Score 23-7
    (11:53) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:47 · CIN 2 · Score 24-7
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

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.
  • Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2000-09-10?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-7 in Week 2, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 24, Cincinnati Bengals 7.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 11:30) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:53) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q3 7:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 28.3% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -8.20 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 54.3% completion, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +13.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.55 EPA): (14:52) T.Couch pass to D.Patten pushed ob at CIN 11 for 65 yards (A.Hawkins)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Now 0-1 L