Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 58–48 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 13–27 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Holcomb
- Top passer
- K. Holcomb
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CL…
- Game date
- 2004-11-28
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 58–48 on 2004-11-28. K. Holcomb posted a game-high +12.86 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 48 | |
| 14 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 58 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.86 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 2

Roschon Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +12.33 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 3
Austin Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +11.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 4

Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +11.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 5
S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play - 6
T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play - 7
D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 8
A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 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 (+12.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
K. Holcomb's top snap (-7.74 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 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) · 46 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.86 total EPA
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 73.3% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.154 | +0.206 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.2% | 63.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.280 | -0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.039 | +0.546 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.154 |
| Defensive success rate | 36.8% | 41.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.15 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.21 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, +17.91 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 16 drives, +13.98 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
Cleveland Browns — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
Cleveland Browns — Austin Bryant (K. Holcomb pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson
Cleveland Browns — Austin Bryant (K. Holcomb pass)
Cleveland Browns — W. Green
Cleveland Browns — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson
Cincinnati Bengals — D. O'Neal
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–10. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q1 14:35) — (14:35) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 14:27) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 12:58) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 46 (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 10:07) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q2 6:24) — (6:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 6:19) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q2 1:20) — (1:20) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 21–14. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q3 13:41) — (13:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 13:34) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 53 (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 12:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 8:41) — (8:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 8:35) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 4:34) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 55 (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 3:39) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–14. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) 31-W.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. D.Clemons (CIN#92) injured on the play, came off the field on his own power.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 10:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 10:22) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 6:34) — (6:34) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:29) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 69 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:43) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Gardner at CIN 31. 55-B.Gardner pushed ob at CIN 1 for 30 yards (76-L.Jones). Pass was tipped and kicked up by C.Johnson (CIN#85)
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 32-R.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 54-Andra Davis at CLE 42. 54-Andra Davis ran ob at CIN 28 for 30 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) 32-R.Johnson right end to CLE 7 for 28 yards (24-R.Griffith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:35) — (14:35) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 32-R.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 54-Andra Davis at CLE 42. 54-Andra Davis ran ob at CIN 28 for 30 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Gardner at CIN 31. 55-B.Gardner pushed ob at CIN 1 for 30 yards (76-L.Jones). Pass was tipped and kicked up by C.Johnson (CIN#85)
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 14:35 · CIN 7 · Score 6-0
(14:35) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 14:27 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 13:06 · CLE 18 · Score 7-6
(13:06) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 12:58 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:18 · CLE 46 · Score 7-13
(10:18) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:07 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 5:17 · CIN 5 · Score 10-14
(5:17) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 12 · Score 13-14
(15:00) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:24 · CLE 3 · Score 13-20
(6:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:19 · CLE 2 · Score 13-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:20 · CLE 3 · Score 13-24
(1:20) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · CLE 14 · Score 13-27
(:06) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 13:41 · CIN 20 · Score 19-27
(13:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 13:34 · CIN 2 · Score 20-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 12:15 · CLE 53 · Score 20-33
(12:15) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 12:05 · CLE 2 · Score 20-34
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 8:41 · CIN 9 · Score 26-34
(8:41) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:35 · CIN 2 · Score 27-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 4:39 · CLE 7 · Score 27-40
(4:39) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 4:34 · CLE 2 · Score 27-41
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:50 · CIN 55 · Score 33-41
(3:50) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 81-A.Bryant for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:39 · CIN 2 · Score 34-41
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 14:19 · CLE 18 · Score 34-44
(14:19) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:56 · CIN 1 · Score 40-44
(10:56) 31-W.Green right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. D.Clemons (CIN#92) injured on the play, came off the field on his own power.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:51 · CIN 2 · Score 41-44
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:22 · CIN 1 · Score 47-44
(10:22) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 82-S.Heiden for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:22 · CIN 2 · Score 48-44
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:34 · CLE 7 · Score 48-50
(6:34) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:29 · CLE 2 · Score 48-51
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · CIN 69 · Score 48-57
(1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:43 · CLE 2 · Score 48-58
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals 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 Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2004-11-28?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 58-48 in Week 12, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Cleveland Browns 21, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Final: Cleveland Browns 48, Cincinnati Bengals 58.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass) (Q1 14:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 13:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 10:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 6:24) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 13:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 12:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Bryant (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 8:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q3 4:39) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Bryant (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 3:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q4 10:56) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Heiden (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 10:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 6:34) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — D. O'Neal (Q4 1:52) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 5:17, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 1:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 14:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 65.2% completion, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.86 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 73.3% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-7.74 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CLE 31. 24-D.O'Neal for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W