Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 27–21 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Booker
- Top passer
- S. Matthews
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:13) 9-S.Matthews sacked at CHI 34 for -6 yards (58-W.Rainer). FUMBLES (58-W.Rainer), R…
- Game date
- 2001-11-04
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 27–21 on 2001-11-04. M. Booker posted a game-high +6.85 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(14:13) 9-S.Matthews sacked at CHI 34 for -6 yards (58-W.Rainer). FUMBLES (58-W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CHI 25. 92-C.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially recorded as a 15 yard sack.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:23) 35-A.Thomas right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(10:30) 2-T.Couch pass to 44-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-30-M.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(3:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by CHI-M.Brown.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:32) 9-S.Matthews pass to 86-M.Booker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass to 20-J.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass batted by CLE-P.Ellsworth and caught by Allen.
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(12:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 30-J.White INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown (98-B.Robinson) at CLE 16. 30-M.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped high in the air by B.Robinson and caught by M.Brown.
CHIChicago BearsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 14:13TD Charles BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 60
- Score
- 6-0
(14:13) 9-S.Matthews sacked at CHI 34 for -6 yards (58-W.Rainer). FUMBLES (58-W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CHI 25. 92-C.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially recorded as a 15 yard sack.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 14:05XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:23TD Azareye'h ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-6
(:23) 35-A.Thomas right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:20XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:30TD MSM. SellersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 13-7
(10:30) 2-T.Couch pass to 44-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-30-M.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:25XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 12
- Score
- 14-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:19TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 55
- Score
- 20-7
(3:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by CHI-M.Brown.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:08XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 21-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:32TD MBM. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 9
- Score
- 21-13
(:32) 9-S.Matthews pass to 86-M.Booker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:28XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 21-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:08TD Jonathan AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 34
- Score
- 21-20
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass to 20-J.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass batted by CLE-P.Ellsworth and caught by Allen.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:00XP PEP. EdingerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 21-21
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
OT 12:17TD Montaric BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 77
- Score
- 21-27
(12:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 30-J.White INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown (98-B.Robinson) at CLE 16. 30-M.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped high in the air by B.Robinson and caught by M.Brown.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Booker · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2Jonathan Allen · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 3Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 5Azareye'h Thomas · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6O. Santiago · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 7D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8Jonathan Allen · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +0.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.20 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
M. Booker — CHI · Receiving
M. Booker posted the highest total EPA (+6.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
M. Booker's top snap (-2.88 EPA): (4:57) 9-S.Matthews pass intended for 80-D.White INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Jackson (94-G.Warren) at CLE 8. 31-R.Jackson to CLE 8 for no gain (86-M.Booker).
Biggest single play (-8.55 EPA): S. Matthews — (14:13) 9-S.Matthews sacked at CHI 34 for -6 yards (58-W.Rainer). FUMBLES (58-W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CHI 25. 92-C.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially recorded as a 15 yard sac
Quarterback report card
S. Matthews led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Matthews (Chicago Bears) · 58 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -4.56 total EPA
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.4% | 44.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.032 | -0.079 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.082 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.5% | 60.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Chicago Bears held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: -0.03 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 14 drives, -3.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -7.02 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Charles Brown
- Chicago Bears — Azareye'h Thomas
- Cleveland Browns — M. Sellers (Te'Cory Couch pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass)
- Chicago Bears — M. Booker (S. Matthews pass)
- Chicago Bears — Jonathan Allen (S. Matthews pass)
- Chicago Bears — Montaric Brown
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 CLE 60 (Q1 14:13); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 14:05) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 35-A.Thomas right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:20) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) 2-T.Couch pass to 44-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-30-M.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 12 (Q3 10:25) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CHI 55 (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by CHI-M.Brown.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 3:08) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 14–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 9-S.Matthews pass to 86-M.Booker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:28) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 34 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass to 20-J.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass batted by CLE-P.Ellsworth and caught by Allen.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:00) — 2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Overtime: Chicago Bears won the period 6–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 77 (OT 12:17).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (OT 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 30-J.White INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown (98-B.Robinson) at CLE 16. 30-M.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped high in the air by B.Robinson and caught b
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass to 20-J.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass batted by CLE-P.Ellsworth and caught by Allen.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 9-S.Matthews sacked at CHI 34 for -6 yards (58-W.Rainer). FUMBLES (58-W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CHI 25. 92-C.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially recorded as a 15 yard sac
- Chicago Bears (OT 13:27) — (13:27) 4-B.Maynard punts 52 yards to CLE 8, Center-65-P.Mannelly. 86-D.Northcutt to CLE 12 for 4 yards (33-L.Whigham).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to CHI 3 for 28 yards (30-M.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 9-S.Matthews sacked at CHI 34 for -6 yards (58-W.Rainer). FUMBLES (58-W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CHI 25. 92-C.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially recorded as a 15 yard sac
- Cleveland Browns (OT 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 30-J.White INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown (98-B.Robinson) at CLE 16. 30-M.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped high in the air by B.Robinson and caught b
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass to 20-J.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass batted by CLE-P.Ellsworth and caught by Allen.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by CHI-M.Brown.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 14:13 · CLE 60 · Score 6-0
(14:13) 9-S.Matthews sacked at CHI 34 for -6 yards (58-W.Rainer). FUMBLES (58-W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CHI 25. 92-C.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Officially recorded as a 15 yard sac - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 14:05 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · CLE 2 · Score 7-6
(:23) 35-A.Thomas right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:20 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 10:30 · CHI 3 · Score 13-7
(10:30) 2-T.Couch pass to 44-M.Sellers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-30-M.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 10:25 · CHI 12 · Score 14-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:19 · CHI 55 · Score 20-7
(3:19) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped by CHI-M.Brown. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:08 · CHI 2 · Score 21-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:32 · CLE 9 · Score 21-13
(:32) 9-S.Matthews pass to 86-M.Booker for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:28 · CLE 2 · Score 21-14
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 0:08 · CLE 34 · Score 21-20
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-S.Matthews pass to 20-J.Allen for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass batted by CLE-P.Ellsworth and caught by Allen. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · CLE 2 · Score 21-21
2-P.Edinger extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — OT 12:17 · CHI 77 · Score 21-27
(12:17) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 30-J.White INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown (98-B.Robinson) at CLE 16. 30-M.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass tipped high in the air by B.Robinson and caught b
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Booker (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears on 2001-11-04?
The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 27-21 in Week 8, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 14, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Chicago Bears 14; Q5: Cleveland Browns 0, Chicago Bears 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 21, Chicago Bears 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Brown (Q1 14:13) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Thomas (Q2 0:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Sellers (T. Couch pass) (Q3 10:30) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q3 3:19) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Booker (S. Matthews pass) (Q4 0:32) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Allen (S. Matthews pass) (Q4 0:08) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Brown (OT 12:17) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?
S. Matthews (Chicago Bears), 51.7% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -4.56 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 53.8% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears?
M. Booker (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (-2.88 EPA): (4:57) 9-S.Matthews pass intended for 80-D.White INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Jackson (94-G.Warren) at CLE 8. 31-R.Jackson to CLE 8 for no gain (86-M.Booker)..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Chicago Bears won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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