Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 17–13 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Washington Commanders 10–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Coles
- Top passer
- M. Brunell
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:14) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CLE 7 for 30 yards (37-A.Henry).
- Game date
- 2004-10-03
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Washington Commanders 17–13 on 2004-10-03, overcoming Washington Commanders's 10–3 halftime lead. L. Coles posted a game-high +9.13 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Washington Commanders | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
WASWashington Commanders
(2:53) 10-J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
(:21) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
(4:52) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
(12:38) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
(14:54) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
(6:55) 44-L.Suggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 13
- Score
- 3-0
(2:53) 10-J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 0:21FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 13
- Score
- 3-3
(:21) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:52TD CPC. PortisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 9-3
(4:52) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 10-3
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 12:38TD ASA. SheaPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 10-9
(12:38) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 12:30XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 10-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 14:54FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 13-10
(14:54) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:55TD LSL. SuggsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 13-16
(6:55) 44-L.Suggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:51XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 2
- Score
- 13-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +9.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 2Andre' Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 3A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
- 4W. Rasby · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 5
Tyron Smith · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 6J. Garcia · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.12 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8R. Gardner · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 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
L. Coles — WAS · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+9.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.30 EPA per play.
L. Coles's top snap (+4.93 EPA): (6:14) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CLE 7 for 30 yards (37-A.Henry).
Quarterback report card
M. Brunell led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Brunell (Washington Commanders) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.34 total EPA
- J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.101 | -0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.043 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.285 | -0.283 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.101 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders -0.10, Cleveland Browns -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Washington Commanders: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -6.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -7.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — C. Portis
- Cleveland Browns — A. Shea (J. Garcia pass)
- Cleveland Browns — L. Suggs
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Washington Commanders — Justin Hall
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) 10-J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 13 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:48) — 10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 12:38) — (12:38) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 12:30) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 8 (Q4 14:54) — (14:54) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q4 6:55) — (6:55) 44-L.Suggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to WAS 39 for 12 yards (59-K.Bentley). FUMBLES (59-K.Bentley), RECOVERED by CLE-20-E.Little at WAS 40. 20-E.Little to WAS 26 for 14 yards (80-L.Coles).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:38) — (12:38) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan pushed ob at WAS 43 for 14 yards.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CLE 7 for 30 yards (37-A.Henry).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:28) — (7:28) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-Andre' Davis to WAS 6 for 23 yards (36-S.Taylor). PENALTY on WAS-58-A.Pierce, Roughing the Passer, 3 yards, enforced at WAS 6.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:14) — (6:14) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CLE 7 for 30 yards (37-A.Henry).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 14:52) — (14:52) 26-C.Portis right guard to WAS 29 for 4 yards (93-M.Myers). FUMBLES (93-M.Myers), RECOVERED by CLE-54-Andra Davis at WAS 32. Play Challenged by WAS and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by WAS at 14:45.)
- Washington Commanders (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CLE 41 for 45 yards (24-R.Griffith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan to WAS 26 for 4 yards (21-F.Smoot). FUMBLES (21-F.Smoot), RECOVERED by WAS-58-A.Pierce at WAS 22.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 2:53 · CLE 13 · Score 3-0
(2:53) 10-J.Hall 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 0:21 · WAS 13 · Score 3-3
(:21) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 4:52 · CLE 1 · Score 9-3
(4:52) 26-C.Portis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 4:48 · CLE 2 · Score 10-3
10-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 12:38 · WAS 15 · Score 10-9
(12:38) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 12:30 · WAS 2 · Score 10-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 14:54 · CLE 8 · Score 13-10
(14:54) 10-J.Hall 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:55 · WAS 3 · Score 13-16
(6:55) 44-L.Suggs for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:51 · WAS 2 · Score 13-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
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.
- L. Coles (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns on 2004-10-03?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Washington Commanders 17-13 in Week 4, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Washington Commanders 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Washington Commanders 13, Cleveland Browns 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q2 4:52) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Shea (J. Garcia pass) (Q3 12:38) Cleveland Browns touchdown — L. Suggs (Q4 6:55) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q1 2:53, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 0:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — J. Hall (Q4 14:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Brunell (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.34 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns), 53.8% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?
L. Coles (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.93 EPA): (6:14) 8-M.Brunell pass to 80-L.Coles to CLE 7 for 30 yards (37-A.Henry)..
Was Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cleveland Browns won 17-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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