Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 20–10 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 3–6 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Austin Bryant
- Top passer
- T. Dilfer
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:48) 8-T.Dilfer pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown at CHI 19. 30-M.B…
- Game date
- 2005-10-09
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Chicago Bears 20–10 on 2005-10-09. Austin Bryant posted a game-high +8.58 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Austin Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 2
A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 3
Malik Muhammad · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 4

Mike Edwards · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.03 EPA/play - 5
S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 6
A. Peterson · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 7

Truman Jones · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 8
G. Reid · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 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
Austin Bryant — CLE · Receiving
Austin Bryant posted the highest total EPA (+8.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.43 EPA per play.
Austin Bryant's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:30) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.48 EPA): T. Dilfer — (10:48) 8-T.Dilfer pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown at CHI 19. 30-M.Brown to CLE 9 for 72 yards (86-D.Northcutt).
Quarterback report card
T. Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
T. Dilfer (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.25 total EPA
K. Orton (Chicago Bears) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -12.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.236 | -0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.398 | -0.228 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.200 | -0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.137 | +0.236 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, -19.09 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -10.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Chicago Bears — Mike Edwards (K. Orton pass)
Cleveland Browns — Austin Bryant (T. Dilfer pass)
Cleveland Browns — Austin Bryant (T. Dilfer pass)
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CHI 2 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q2 9:06) — (9:06) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CHI 26 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 5:36) — (5:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 49-M.Edwards for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 5:29) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CHI 33 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 3:02) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CHI 28 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 2:24) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) 8-T.Dilfer pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown at CHI 19. 30-M.Brown to CLE 9 for 72 yards (86-D.Northcutt).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 18-K.Orton sacked at CHI 38 for -4 yards (25-C.Crocker). FUMBLES (25-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CLE-25-C.Crocker at CHI 29.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 18-K.Orton pass to 16-M.Bradley to CHI 31 for 4 yards (24-G.Baxter). FUMBLES (24-G.Baxter), RECOVERED by CLE-23-R.Mickens at CHI 31. 23-R.Mickens to CHI 18 for 13 yards (84-B.Wade).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 32-C.Benson left guard to CHI 49 for 3 yards (25-C.Crocker). FUMBLES (25-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CLE-51-C.Thompson at CHI 44. 51-C.Thompson to CHI 44 for no gain (88-D.Clark).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) 8-T.Dilfer pass intended for 83-A.Shea INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Brown at CHI 19. 30-M.Brown to CLE 9 for 72 yards (86-D.Northcutt).
- Chicago Bears (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 18-K.Orton pass to 16-M.Bradley to CHI 31 for 4 yards (24-G.Baxter). FUMBLES (24-G.Baxter), RECOVERED by CLE-23-R.Mickens at CHI 31. 23-R.Mickens to CHI 18 for 13 yards (84-B.Wade).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 18-K.Orton sacked at CHI 38 for -4 yards (25-C.Crocker). FUMBLES (25-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CLE-25-C.Crocker at CHI 29.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 32-C.Benson left guard to CHI 49 for 3 yards (25-C.Crocker). FUMBLES (25-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CLE-51-C.Thompson at CHI 44. 51-C.Thompson to CHI 44 for no gain (88-D.Clark).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 4:20 · CHI 2 · Score 0-3
(4:20) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 9:06 · CLE 26 · Score 3-3
(9:06) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · CHI 26 · Score 3-6
(:41) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 5:36 · CLE 8 · Score 9-6
(5:36) 18-K.Orton pass to 49-M.Edwards for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 5:29 · CLE 2 · Score 10-6
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · CHI 33 · Score 10-12
(3:10) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:02 · CHI 2 · Score 10-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · CHI 28 · Score 10-19
(2:30) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:24 · CHI 2 · Score 10-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
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.
- Austin Bryant (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns on 2005-10-09?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Chicago Bears 20-10 in Week 5, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Chicago Bears 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Cleveland Browns 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Edwards (K. Orton pass) (Q3 5:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Bryant (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 3:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Bryant (T. Dilfer pass) (Q4 2:30) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 4:20, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 9:06, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Dilfer (Cleveland Browns), 59.0% completion, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.25 total passing EPA. K. Orton (Chicago Bears), 50.0% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -12.73 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
Austin Bryant (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.58 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (2:30) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W