Bengals 7–20 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2002

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 20–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 0–17 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: K. Holcomb
Top passer: G. Frerotte
Biggest EPA play: (:45) 12-G.Frerotte pass INTERCEPTED by 96-K.Lang at CLE 21. 96-K.Lang to CIN 8 for 71 yar…
Game date: 2002-09-15

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–7 on 2002-09-15. K. Holcomb posted a game-high +6.26 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	0	0	7	0	0	7
Cleveland Browns	3	14	3	0	0	20

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 35

CIN 15

+3CIN 28

CLE 22

+1CLE 2

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 10:09FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 35
Score
0-3
(10:09) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:26TD
Ashtyn Davis
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
0-9
(3:26) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-A.Davis for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:19XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:25TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 8
Score
0-16
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:21XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:11FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 28
Score
0-20
(10:11) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:34TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 22
Score
6-20
(6:34) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 85-C.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:27XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
7-20
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +6.26 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
3C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.29 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4Jordan White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
5Ashtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
6Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7Ru. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.34 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
8P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 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

K. Holcomb — CLE · Passing

K. Holcomb posted the highest total EPA (+6.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

K. Holcomb's top snap (+3.38 EPA): (:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.22 EPA): G. Frerotte — (:45) 12-G.Frerotte pass INTERCEPTED by 96-K.Lang at CLE 21. 96-K.Lang to CIN 8 for 71 yards (12-G.Frerotte).

Quarterback report card

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

G. Frerotte (Cincinnati Bengals) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -12.92 total EPA
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.079	+0.061
Offensive success rate	49.0%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.221	+0.196
Rush EPA/play	+0.246	-0.224
Defensive EPA/play	-0.061	+0.079
Defensive success rate	53.8%	51.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -7.70 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +4.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Ashtyn Davis (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 3:26)
Cleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 0:25)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 6:34)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 10:09)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 10:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q1 10:09) — (10:09) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-A.Davis for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 3:19) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:21) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 85-C.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:27) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 12-G.Frerotte pass INTERCEPTED by 96-K.Lang at CLE 21. 96-K.Lang to CIN 8 for 71 yards (12-G.Frerotte). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.22]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:11) — (7:11) 28-C.Dillon left guard to CIN 47 for 7 yards (43-K.Pearson). PENALTY on CLE-56-D.Hambrick, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 47. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.71]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) (Field Goal formation) 5-N.Rackers punts -2 yards to CLE 35, Center-48-B.St. Louis, out of bounds. Fake field goal attempt [WPA -9.8% · EPA -2.54]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:36) — (8:36) 12-G.Frerotte sacked at CLE 44 for -9 yards (90-M.Word). FUMBLES (90-M.Word), recovered by CIN-73-R.Webb at CLE 45. [WPA -7.7% · EPA -1.55]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 10-K.Holcomb pass incomplete to 83-M.Campbell. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -2.00]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 12-G.Frerotte pass INTERCEPTED by 96-K.Lang at CLE 21. 96-K.Lang to CIN 8 for 71 yards (12-G.Frerotte). [WPA -14.5% · EPA -7.22]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 12-G.Frerotte pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-B.Boyer at CIN 30. 52-B.Boyer to CIN 29 for 1 yard (89-M.Schobel). [WPA -1.7% · EPA -4.03]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.6% · EPA +3.38]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 85-C.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.3% · EPA +2.87]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 10:09 · CIN 35 · Score 0-3
(10:09) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:26 · CIN 15 · Score 0-9
(3:26) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-A.Davis for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 3:19 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · CIN 8 · Score 0-16
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · CIN 2 · Score 0-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 10:11 · CIN 28 · Score 0-20
(10:11) 4-P.Dawson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · CLE 22 · Score 6-20
(6:34) 12-G.Frerotte pass to 85-C.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:27 · CLE 2 · Score 7-20
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

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.
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2002-09-15?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-7 in Week 2, 2002.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 20.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Davis (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 3:26) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 0:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 6:34) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 10:09, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 10:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

G. Frerotte (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.1% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -12.92 total passing EPA. K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 53.1% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.26 total passing EPA.

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

K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+3.38 EPA): (:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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