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NFL · Week 12 · December 2, 2001 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns: 2001 Week 12 Recap

Titans defeat Browns 31–15 in Week 12

S.McNair led Fantasy Impact as Titans prevailed in a 31–15 Week 12 finish.

Tennessee Titans 31 5–6 Winner
Final 31–15
Cleveland Browns 15 6–5
Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
31–15
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 17–7 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
S.McNair
Game date
December 2, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • S.McNair 11/19 · 244 YDS · 3 TD +20.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 3 REC · 122 YDS · 2 TD +11.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenny Dyson
    Kenny Dyson 6 REC · 110 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • K.Holcomb 7/13 · 114 YDS · 1 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 4 REC · 41 YDS · 2 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Dawson 3 REC · 28 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Tennessee Titans
Final score
Tennessee Titans 31–15 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 17–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. McNair
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play
(6:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2001-12-02

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 31–15 on 2001-12-02. S. McNair posted a game-high +20.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Tennessee Titans143140031
Cleveland Browns0708015

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 12:07TD
    EGE. George

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    6-0

    (12:07) 27-E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Browns player #92 Brown, injured on the play

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 12:01XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    7-0

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 5:34TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 43
    Score
    13-0

    (5:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-95-J.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 5:24XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    14-0

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 12:47FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 11
    Score
    17-0

    (12:47) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:02TD
    Kisean Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 10
    Score
    17-6

    (6:02) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 5:57XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    17-7

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 8:11TD
    DBD. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    23-7

    (8:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 8:06XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    24-7

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 6:03TD
    DMD. Mason

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 71
    Score
    30-7

    (6:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 5:51XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    31-7

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:27TD
    Kisean Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 20
    Score
    31-13

    (1:27) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:23Safety
    Jordan White

    Points+2

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    31-15

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.White rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +20.02 total EPA · 19 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +11.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  4. 4Kenny DysonKenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  5. 5Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  8. 8N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 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

S. McNair — TEN · Passing

S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+20.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.

S. McNair's top snap (+6.65 EPA): (6:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -9.30 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 19 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +1.05 EPA/play · +20.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTennessee TitansCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.150-0.099
Offensive success rate40.7%41.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.874-0.015
Rush EPA/play-0.223-0.357
Defensive EPA/play+0.099-0.150
Defensive success rate58.4%59.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tennessee Titans: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -7.66 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +12.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tennessee Titans — E. George (Q1 12:07)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q1 5:34)
  • Kisean JohnsonCleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q2 6:02)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q3 8:11)
  • Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q3 6:03)
  • Kisean JohnsonCleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 1:27)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q2 12:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) 27-E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Browns player #92 Brown, injured on the play; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 12:01) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 43 (Q1 5:34); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 5:24) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 5:57) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 8:06) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 71 (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 5:51) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 8–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 20 (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.White rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 67 yards from TEN 30 to CLE 3. 81-Q.Morgan to CLE 20 for 17 yards (36-D.Alexander). FUMBLES (36-D.Alexander), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CLE 20. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.81]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:34) — (5:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-95-J.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +4.85]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 14:47) — (14:47) 27-E.George left guard to CLE 16 for 3 yards (20-E.Little, 33-D.McCutcheon). [WPA +6.2% · EPA -0.06]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass incomplete to 86-D.Northcutt (21-S.Rolle). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -1.44]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson to CLE 20 for 42 yards (24-C.Fuller). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +4.38]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.5% · EPA +6.65]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:34) — (5:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-95-J.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +6.2% · EPA +4.85]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 67 yards from TEN 30 to CLE 3. 81-Q.Morgan to CLE 20 for 17 yards (36-D.Alexander). FUMBLES (36-D.Alexander), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at CLE 20. [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.81]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson to CLE 20 for 42 yards (24-C.Fuller). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +4.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 12:07 · CLE 1 · Score 6-0
    (12:07) 27-E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Browns player #92 Brown, injured on the play
  2. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 12:01 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 5:34 · CLE 43 · Score 13-0
    (5:34) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-95-J.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 5:24 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  5. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 12:47 · CLE 11 · Score 17-0
    (12:47) 6-J.Nedney 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · TEN 10 · Score 17-6
    (6:02) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 5:57 · TEN 2 · Score 17-7
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 8:11 · CLE 5 · Score 23-7
    (8:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 19-D.Bennett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 8:06 · CLE 2 · Score 24-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  10. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 6:03 · CLE 71 · Score 30-7
    (6:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 5:51 · CLE 2 · Score 31-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  12. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · TEN 20 · Score 31-13
    (1:27) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 1:23 · TEN 2 · Score 31-15
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 30-J.White rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns on 2001-12-02?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Cleveland Browns 31-15 in Week 12, 2001.

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

Q1: Tennessee Titans 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Tennessee Titans 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Cleveland Browns 8; Final: Tennessee Titans 31, Cleveland Browns 15.

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

Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q1 12:07) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q1 5:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q2 6:02) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q3 8:11) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q3 6:03) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 1:27) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q2 12:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 56.7% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -9.30 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 57.9% completion, +1.05 EPA per dropback, +20.02 total passing EPA.

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

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+6.65 EPA): (6:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L

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