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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2002 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints: 2002 Week 12 Recap

Browns defeat Saints 24–15 in Week 12

Marcedes Lewis led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 24–15 Week 12 finish.

Cleveland Browns 24 6–5 Winner
Final 24–15
New Orleans Saints 15 7–4
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
24–15
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 21–9 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcedes Lewis
Game date
November 24, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • D.Northcutt 3 CAR · 35 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Te'Cory Couch
    Te'Cory Couch 12/23 · 176 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.Morgan 2 REC · 57 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 3 REC · 114 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • F.McAfee 1 CAR · 11 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Sloan 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 24–15 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 21–9 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcedes Lewis
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(3:58) 86-D.Northcutt left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-11-24

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 24–15 on 2002-11-24. Marcedes Lewis posted a game-high +7.20 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns71473024
New Orleans Saints3663015

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 11:14FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-3

    (11:14) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 3:30TD
    WGW. Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 1
    Score
    6-3

    (3:30) 31-W.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 3:30XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 14:11FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    7-6

    (14:11) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 13:16TD
    Te'Cory Couch

    Points+7

    Yard line
    NO 56
    Score
    7-6

    (13:16) 2-T.Couch left end to CLE 47 for 3 yards.

  6. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q2 13:16FG
    Te'Cory Couch

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 56
    Score
    7-6

    (13:16) 2-T.Couch left end to CLE 47 for 3 yards.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 3:58TD
    DND. Northcutt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 36
    Score
    13-6

    (3:58) 86-D.Northcutt left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 3:50XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    14-6

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

  9. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 8:24TD
    JFJ. Fenderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 17
    Score
    14-12

    (8:24) 48-J.Fenderson right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 4:53TD
    Kisean Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 24
    Score
    20-12

    (4:53) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 21

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 4:44XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    21-12

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

  12. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q4 10:18FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 31
    Score
    21-15

    (10:18) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 3:28FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 11
    Score
    24-15

    (3:28) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  3. 3Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.28 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  4. 4F. McAfee · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.13 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  6. 6Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Sloan · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  8. 8Josh JacksonJosh Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Marcedes Lewis

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Marcedes Lewis — NO · Receiving

Marcedes Lewis posted the highest total EPA (+7.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.80 EPA per play.

Marcedes Lewis's top snap (+3.63 EPA): (4:12) 17-C.Gardocki punts 36 yards to NO 36, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 84-M.Lewis MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-54-Andra Davis at NO 36. 54-Andra Davis to NO 36 for no gain (84-M.Lewis).

Biggest single play (+4.67 EPA): D. Northcutt — (3:58) 86-D.Northcutt left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 45 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -9.79 total EPA
  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 23 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.123-0.038
Offensive success rate40.0%43.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.095-0.217
Rush EPA/play+0.107-0.084
Defensive EPA/play+0.038-0.123
Defensive success rate56.6%60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.12 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +9.83 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -2.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — W. Green (Q1 3:30)
  • Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (Q2 3:58)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Fenderson (Q3 8:24)
  • Kisean JohnsonCleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q3 4:53)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q1 11:14)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q2 14:11)
  • Te'Cory CouchNew Orleans Saints — Te'Cory Couch (Q2 13:16)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q4 10:18)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 3:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 31-W.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 3:30) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 8 (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 56 (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) 2-T.Couch left end to CLE 47 for 3 yards.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 56 (Q2 13:16) — (13:16) 2-T.Couch left end to CLE 47 for 3 yards.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 36 (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 86-D.Northcutt left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:50) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q3 8:24) — (8:24) 48-J.Fenderson right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 24 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 21; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 4:44) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 2-A.Brooks sacked at CLE 23 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CLE 15. Play Challenged by NO and Upheld. (Timeout #2.) [WPA -18.1% · EPA -4.64]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:12) — (4:12) 17-C.Gardocki punts 36 yards to NO 36, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 84-M.Lewis MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-54-Andra Davis at NO 36. 54-Andra Davis to NO 36 for no gain (84-M.Lewis). [WPA +17.1% · EPA +3.63]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 86-D.Northcutt left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.67]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 8:24) — (8:24) 48-J.Fenderson right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +2.11]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to NO 28 for 46 yards (20-J.Bellamy). Pass 31, Run 15 [WPA +11.6% · EPA +3.35]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 86-D.Northcutt left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.3% · EPA +4.67]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) 2-A.Brooks sacked at CLE 23 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at CLE 15. Play Challenged by NO and Upheld. (Timeout #2.) [WPA -18.1% · EPA -4.64]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 87-J.Horn INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 1. 37-A.Henry ran ob at CLE 1 for no gain. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -4.20]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 83-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at CLE 0. Touchback. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.01]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 11:14 · CLE 15 · Score 0-3
    (11:14) 3-J.Carney 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  2. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 3:30 · NO 1 · Score 6-3
    (3:30) 31-W.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 3:30 · NO 2 · Score 7-3
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  4. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 14:11 · CLE 8 · Score 7-6
    (14:11) 3-J.Carney 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q2 13:16 · NO 56 · Score 7-6
    (13:16) 2-T.Couch left end to CLE 47 for 3 yards.
  6. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 13:16 · NO 56 · Score 7-6
    (13:16) 2-T.Couch left end to CLE 47 for 3 yards.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:58 · NO 36 · Score 13-6
    (3:58) 86-D.Northcutt left tackle for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 3:50 · NO 2 · Score 14-6
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  9. New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:24 · CLE 17 · Score 14-12
    (8:24) 48-J.Fenderson right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 4:53 · NO 24 · Score 20-12
    (4:53) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 3, Run 21
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 4:44 · NO 2 · Score 21-12
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  12. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 10:18 · CLE 31 · Score 21-15
    (10:18) 3-J.Carney 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
  13. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · NO 11 · Score 24-15
    (3:28) 4-P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-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.
  • Marcedes Lewis (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints on 2002-11-24?

The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 24-15 in Week 12, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 14, New Orleans Saints 6; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, New Orleans Saints 6; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 24, New Orleans Saints 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q1 3:30) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (Q2 3:58) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Fenderson (Q3 8:24) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q3 4:53) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 11:14, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q2 14:11, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — T. Couch (Q2 13:16, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q4 10:18, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 51.1% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -9.79 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 52.2% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.28 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?

Marcedes Lewis (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.20 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.63 EPA): (4:12) 17-C.Gardocki punts 36 yards to NO 36, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 84-M.Lewis MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-54-Andra Davis at NO 36. 54-Andra Davis to NO 36 for no gain (84-M.Lewis)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L

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