Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 34–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 17–21 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Garcia
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:29) 44-L.Suggs left guard to CLE 23 for 1 yard (22-K.Herring). FUMBLES (22-K.Herring),…
- Game date
- 2004-10-17
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–17 on 2004-10-17. J. Garcia posted a game-high +16.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 7 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Garcia · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +16.13 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 2
L. Suggs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play - 3
Andre' Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.46 EPA/play - 4
A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play - 5
D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play - 6

Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 7
K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 8
Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 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
J. Garcia — CLE · Passing
J. Garcia posted the highest total EPA (+16.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
J. Garcia's top snap (+7.46 EPA): (7:52) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest play from scrimmage in Browns history.
Biggest single play (-7.71 EPA): L. Suggs — (13:29) 44-L.Suggs left guard to CLE 23 for 1 yard (22-K.Herring). FUMBLES (22-K.Herring), touched at CLE 15, RECOVERED by CIN-34-K.Kaesviharn at CLE 3. 34-K.Kaesviharn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.72 total EPA
J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +0.65 EPA/play · +16.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.170 | +0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.2% | 48.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.218 | +0.647 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.173 | -0.389 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.170 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.7% | 63.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.17 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -13.57 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 15 drives, +1.12 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — J. Garcia
Cleveland Browns — Q. Morgan (J. Garcia pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — L. Suggs
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Schobel (C. Palmer pass)
Cleveland Browns — A. Shea (J. Garcia pass)
Cleveland Browns — L. Suggs (J. Garcia pass)
Field goals
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 99 (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest play from scrimmage in Browns history.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 7:39) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–14. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 14:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 78 (Q2 13:29); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 13:19) — 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 6 (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 9:28) — 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 14 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:00) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q3 1:02) — (1:02) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 59 (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) 5-J.Garcia pass to 44-L.Suggs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 10:15) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest play from scrimmage in Browns history.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 5-J.Garcia to CLE 19 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at CLE 20.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) 44-L.Suggs left guard to CLE 23 for 1 yard (22-K.Herring). FUMBLES (22-K.Herring), touched at CLE 15, RECOVERED by CIN-34-K.Kaesviharn at CLE 3. 34-K.Kaesviharn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:16) — (10:16) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 87-Andre' Davis INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at CIN 41. 20-T.James to CIN 41 for no gain (87-Andre' Davis).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) 44-L.Suggs left guard to CLE 23 for 1 yard (22-K.Herring). FUMBLES (22-K.Herring), touched at CLE 15, RECOVERED by CIN-34-K.Kaesviharn at CLE 3. 34-K.Kaesviharn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:52) — (7:52) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest play from scrimmage in Browns history.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) 5-J.Garcia pass to 44-L.Suggs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:56) — (8:56) 5-J.Garcia to CLE 19 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at CLE 20.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 7:52 · CIN 99 · Score 0-6
(7:52) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest play from scrimmage in Browns history.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 7:39 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 10 · Score 0-13
(15:00) 5-J.Garcia pass to 81-Q.Morgan for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:51 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 13:29 · CIN 78 · Score 6-14
(13:29) 44-L.Suggs left guard to CLE 23 for 1 yard (22-K.Herring). FUMBLES (22-K.Herring), touched at CLE 15, RECOVERED by CIN-34-K.Kaesviharn at CLE 3. 34-K.Kaesviharn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Ch
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 13:19 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:33 · CLE 6 · Score 13-14
(9:33) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 9:28 · CLE 2 · Score 14-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 6:13 · CLE 14 · Score 17-14
(6:13) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:07 · CIN 5 · Score 17-20
(:07) 5-J.Garcia pass to 83-A.Shea for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · CIN 2 · Score 17-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 1:02 · CIN 6 · Score 17-24
(1:02) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:25 · CIN 59 · Score 17-30
(10:25) 5-J.Garcia pass to 44-L.Suggs for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · CIN 2 · Score 17-31
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:53 · CIN 15 · Score 17-34
(2:53) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal 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.
- J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2004-10-17?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-17 in Week 6, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Cleveland Browns 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Cleveland Browns 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Garcia (Q1 7:52) Cleveland Browns touchdown — Q. Morgan (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Suggs (Q2 13:29) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Schobel (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 9:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Shea (J. Garcia pass) (Q2 0:07) Cleveland Browns touchdown — L. Suggs (J. Garcia pass) (Q4 10:25) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 6:13, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 1:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 2:53, 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?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.72 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns), 64.0% completion, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +16.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+7.46 EPA): (7:52) 5-J.Garcia pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Longest play from scrimmage in Browns history..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W