Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 31–28 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 7–21 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ashtyn Davis
- Top passer
- Te'Cory Couch
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 y…
- Game date
- 2002-09-22
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 31–28 on 2002-09-22, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 21–7 halftime lead. Ashtyn Davis posted a game-high +10.21 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 31 |
 Tennessee Titans | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(11:00) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(1:44) 27-E.George right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(8:59) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. PENALTY on CLE-58-B.Taylor, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:03) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at CLE 16. 22-A.Dyson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(5:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(2:41) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:18) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(10:51) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:00TD Ashtyn DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 14
- Score
- 6-0
(11:00) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 10:55XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 1:44TD EGE. GeorgePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-6
(1:44) 27-E.George right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 1:40XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 8:59TD Joshua SimonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 12
- Score
- 7-13
(8:59) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 8:55XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. PENALTY on CLE-58-B.Taylor, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 3:03TD ADA. DysonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 89
- Score
- 7-20
(3:03) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at CLE 16. 22-A.Dyson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 2:56XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 1:41TD DND. NorthcuttPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 63
- Score
- 13-21
(1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 1:25XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 14-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 5:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 14-27
(5:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 5:06XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 14-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:41TD Ashtyn DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 12
- Score
- 20-28
(2:41) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:35XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 21-28
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:18TD DND. NorthcuttPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 8
- Score
- 27-28
(:18) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:12XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 28-28
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CLECleveland Browns
OT 10:51FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 31-28
(10:51) 4-P.Dawson 33 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).
- 1Ashtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 2
Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.90 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 3D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 4Joshua Simon · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.89 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6Kenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 8Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 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
Ashtyn Davis — CLE · Receiving
Ashtyn Davis posted the highest total EPA (+10.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.46 EPA per play.
Ashtyn Davis's top snap (+2.83 EPA): (2:41) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.90 EPA): C. Hentrich — (1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 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 Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 60 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +8.90 total EPA
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +1.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.010 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | +0.117 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.460 | -0.199 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.010 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 47.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -1.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 15 drives, -5.99 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 (Te'Cory Couch pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
- Tennessee Titans — Joshua Simon (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — A. Dyson
- Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt
- Tennessee Titans — Kenny Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Ashtyn Davis (Te'Cory Couch pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (Te'Cory Couch pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 10:55) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q1 1:44) — (1:44) 27-E.George right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 1:40) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 8:55); Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 89 (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at CLE 16. 22-A.Dyson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 2:56) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 63 (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 1:25) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 5:11) — (5:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:06) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q4 2:41) — (2:41) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:35) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 0:12) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Overtime: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (OT 10:51) — (10:51) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (OT 12:10) — (12:10) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis ran ob at TEN 22 for 31 yards. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (OT 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 81-Q.Morgan to CLE 35 for 10 yards (36-M.Echols).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:35) — (Onside Kick formation) 4-P.Dawson kicks onside 28 yards from CLE 30 to TEN 42. RECOVERED by CLE-86-D.Northcutt. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #2.)
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at CLE 16. 22-A.Dyson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:53) — (6:53) 15-C.Hentrich punts 28 yards to CLE 9, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by TEN-20-M.Green at CLE 9. 20-M.Green to CLE 9 for no gain (86-D.Northcutt).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) 31-W.Green left guard to TEN 49 for no gain (53-K.Bulluck). FUMBLES (53-K.Bulluck), RECOVERED by TEN-31-L.Schulters at CLE 49. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 11:59.)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 11:00 · TEN 14 · Score 6-0
(11:00) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 10:55 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 1:44 · CLE 2 · Score 7-6
(1:44) 27-E.George right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 1:40 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 8:59 · CLE 12 · Score 7-13
(8:59) 9-S.McNair pass to 45-J.Simon for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 8:55 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. PENALTY on CLE-58-B.Taylor, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 3:03 · TEN 89 · Score 7-20
(3:03) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Dyson at CLE 16. 22-A.Dyson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 2:56 · CLE 2 · Score 7-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 1:41 · CLE 63 · Score 13-21
(1:41) 15-C.Hentrich punts 37 yards to CLE 26, Center-60-A.Graham. 86-D.Northcutt for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 1:25 · TEN 2 · Score 14-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 5:11 · CLE 7 · Score 14-27
(5:11) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 5:06 · CLE 2 · Score 14-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:41 · TEN 12 · Score 20-28
(2:41) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:35 · TEN 2 · Score 21-28
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:18 · TEN 8 · Score 27-28
(:18) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:12 · TEN 2 · Score 28-28
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — OT 10:51 · TEN 15 · Score 31-28
(10:51) 4-P.Dawson 33 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ashtyn Davis (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans on 2002-09-22?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 31-28 in Week 3, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Tennessee Titans 7; Q5: Cleveland Browns 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 31, Tennessee Titans 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Davis (T. Couch pass) (Q1 11:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q1 1:44) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Simon (S. McNair pass) (Q2 8:59) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Dyson (Q2 3:03) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (Q3 1:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q4 5:11) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Davis (T. Couch pass) (Q4 2:41) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (T. Couch pass) (Q4 0:18) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (OT 10:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 60.0% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +8.90 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 60.0% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +1.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans?
Ashtyn Davis (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.83 EPA): (2:41) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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