Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 24–14 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kisean Johnson
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:26) 2-T.Couch FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 31, RECOVERED by CIN-70-G.Steele at CLE 31. 70-G…
- Game date
- 2001-10-14
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24–14 on 2001-10-14. Kisean Johnson posted a game-high +11.05 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 3 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +11.05 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play - 2
J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.39 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 3

Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.24 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 4

Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5
R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 6
M. Sellers · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play - 7
Jordan White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8
B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 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
Kisean Johnson — CLE · Receiving
Kisean Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+11.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.00 EPA per play.
Kisean Johnson's top snap (+3.54 EPA): (3:18) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.59 EPA): Te'Cory Couch — (9:26) 2-T.Couch FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 31, RECOVERED by CIN-70-G.Steele at CLE 31. 70-G.Steele to CLE 31 for no gain (77-R.Verba).
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.39 total EPA
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.150 | +0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.459 | -0.014 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.08 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +7.98 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -1.65 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Delontae Scott (J. Kitna pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
Cleveland Browns — M. Sellers (Te'Cory Couch pass)
Field goals
Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 5-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:10) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q3 9:39) — (9:39) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 9:35) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 5-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 11–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:17) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Kitna pass to 81-R.Dugans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 5-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 2-T.Couch pass to 44-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:36) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) 2-T.Couch FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 31, RECOVERED by CIN-70-G.Steele at CLE 31. 70-G.Steele to CLE 31 for no gain (77-R.Verba).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 81-R.Dugans to CLE 26 for 5 yards (33-D.McCutcheon). PENALTY on CLE-43-P.Ellsworth, Roughing the Passer, 13 yards, enforced at CLE 26. Penalty was levied for a blow
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to CLE 39 for 15 yards (24-C.Fuller).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 5-N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) 8-N.Harris punts 18 yards to CIN 30, Center-48-B.St. Louis, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:26) — (9:26) 2-T.Couch FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 31, RECOVERED by CIN-70-G.Steele at CLE 31. 70-G.Steele to CLE 31 for no gain (77-R.Verba).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 81-R.Dugans to CLE 26 for 5 yards (33-D.McCutcheon). PENALTY on CLE-43-P.Ellsworth, Roughing the Passer, 13 yards, enforced at CLE 26. Penalty was levied for a blow
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 30-J.White to CIN 33 for 10 yards (27-A.Hawkins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 9:35 · CLE 9 · Score 0-3
(9:35) 5-N.Rackers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 3:18 · CIN 30 · Score 6-3
(3:18) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 3:10 · CIN 2 · Score 7-3
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 9:39 · CLE 5 · Score 7-9
(9:39) 3-J.Kitna pass to 86-D.Scott for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 9:35 · CLE 2 · Score 7-10
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 6:32 · CLE 25 · Score 7-13
(6:32) 5-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · CLE 5 · Score 7-19
(14:22) 28-C.Dillon left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 14:17 · CLE 2 · Score 7-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-J.Kitna pass to 81-R.Dugans is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CLE 4 · Score 7-24
(2:00) 5-N.Rackers 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · CIN 3 · Score 13-24
(:41) 2-T.Couch pass to 44-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:36 · CIN 2 · Score 14-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2001-10-14?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24-14 in Week 5, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 11; Final: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q1 3:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — D. Scott (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 9:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q4 14:22) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Sellers (T. Couch pass) (Q4 0:41) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 9:35, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 6:32, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 2:00, 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?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.5% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.39 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 40.0% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.54 EPA): (3:18) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W