Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 44–6 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 3–20 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Holcomb
- Top passer
- K. Holcomb
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:06) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-16
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Arizona Cardinals 44–6 on 2003-11-16. K. Holcomb posted a game-high +26.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 10 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 44 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +26.07 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 2
D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play - 3
Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 4
An. Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.29 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 5
A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play - 6
K. Heinrich · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 7
M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play - 8
C. Mustard · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 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 (+26.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.
K. Holcomb's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (3:06) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K. Holcomb led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 80.6% completion · +0.72 EPA/play · +26.07 total EPA
J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) · 23 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.187 | +0.286 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.3% | 57.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.302 | +0.724 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.599 | -0.112 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.286 | +0.187 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.7% | 59.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, -12.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +25.41 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — K. Holcomb
Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Josh Jackson
Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (K. Holcomb pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Josh Jackson
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 16 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-An. Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 2:57) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 4:18); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 4:14) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 7:04) — (7:04) 29-J.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:59) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 68 (Q3 3:06) — (3:06) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 2:56) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 29-J.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q4 14:20) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q4 9:01) — (9:01) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 83-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at CLE 30. 20-E.Little to CLE 40 for 10 yards (87-S.Bush).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 7:42) — (7:42) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin to ARI 45 for 14 yards (37-A.Henry).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) 29-J.Jackson right guard to ARI 16 for -1 yards (57-R.McKinnon, 34-D.Jackson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt to ARI 34 for 7 yards (41-J.Lucas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan to ARI 19 for 17 yards (34-D.Jackson, 36-D.Barrett).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:06) — (3:06) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:08) — (1:08) 31-M.Shipp up the middle to ARI 45 for 5 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-94-G.Warren at ARI 45. 94-G.Warren to ARI 45 for no gain (31-M.Shipp).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 12-J.McCown pass intended for 83-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 52-B.Boyer at CLE 40. 52-B.Boyer to CLE 44 for 4 yards (20-D.Anderson).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 83-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Little at CLE 30. 20-E.Little to CLE 40 for 10 yards (87-S.Bush).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:11 · ARI 16 · Score 0-3
(9:11) 4-P.Dawson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 3:02 · ARI 4 · Score 0-9
(3:02) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-An. Davis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 2:57 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 11:19 · ARI 6 · Score 0-13
(11:19) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 4:18 · ARI 1 · Score 0-19
(4:18) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-79-B.Stokes, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 4:14 · ARI 2 · Score 0-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 1:00 · CLE 24 · Score 3-20
(1:00) 1-N.Rackers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q3 9:58 · CLE 9 · Score 6-20
(9:58) 1-N.Rackers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 7:04 · ARI 4 · Score 6-26
(7:04) 29-J.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 6:59 · ARI 2 · Score 6-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:06 · ARI 68 · Score 6-33
(3:06) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 2:56 · ARI 2 · Score 6-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · ARI 4 · Score 6-40
(14:24) 29-J.Jackson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:20 · ARI 2 · Score 6-41
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 9:01 · ARI 12 · Score 6-44
(9:01) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, 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.
- K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns on 2003-11-16?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Arizona Cardinals 44-6 in Week 11, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 3, Cleveland Browns 14; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 6, Cleveland Browns 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Holcomb (Q1 3:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 4:18) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Jackson (Q3 7:04) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 3:06) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Jackson (Q4 14:24) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:11, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 11:19, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 1:00, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q3 9:58, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 9:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 80.6% completion, +0.72 EPA per dropback, +26.07 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals), 39.1% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (3:06) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W