Browns 21–27 Cardinals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2007

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?

D. Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 47.7% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.93 total passing EPA. K. Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 60.0% completion, -5.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +5.87 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?

B. Edwards (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.21 EPA): (:07) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 00:00.).

Quick answer

Winner: Arizona Cardinals
Final score: Arizona Cardinals 27–21 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 10–14 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Bryan Edwards
Top passer: Darius Anderson
Biggest EPA play: (10:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 86-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 26…
Game date: 2007-12-02

Game summary

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns 27–21 on 2007-12-02. Bryan Edwards posted a game-high +13.50 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	3	7	8	3	0	21
Arizona Cardinals	14	0	7	9	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns

ARI 41

+3ARI 19

ARI 67

+3CLE 15

+3ARI 82

ARIArizona Cardinals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:55TD
RHR. Hood
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 41
Score
0-6
(10:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 86-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 29. 26-R.Hood for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 10:45XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 5:07TD
LPL. Pope
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
0-13
(5:07) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 82-L.Pope for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 4:59XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 7
Score
0-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:46FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 19
Score
3-14
(1:46) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:22TD
Jourdan Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 6
Score
9-14
(1:22) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 31-J.Lewis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:14XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
10-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:47TD
KWKade Warner
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
10-20
(:47) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 0:43XP
NRN. Rackers
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
10-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:07TD
Bryan Edwards
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 67
Score
16-21
(:07) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 00:00.)
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:00Safety
JCJ. Cribbs
Points+2
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Cribbs pass to 80-K.Winslow is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 12:14FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
18-24
(12:14) 1-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:21FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 4
Score
21-24
(6:21) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:52FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
21-27
(1:52) 1-N.Rackers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 1:48FG
Darius Anderson
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 82
Score
21-27
(1:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete short middle to 17-B.Edwards.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +13.50 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play
2Kade Warner · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.87 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3Bry. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
4K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
5J. Jurevicius · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
6S. Breaston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
7A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
8Jourdan Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 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

Bryan Edwards — CLE · Receiving

Bryan Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+13.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.93 EPA per play.

Bryan Edwards's top snap (+6.21 EPA): (:07) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 00:00.)

Biggest single play (-8.68 EPA): Darius Anderson — (10:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 86-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 29. 26-R.Hood for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Darius Anderson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.93 total EPA
Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · -5.7% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +5.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Arizona Cardinals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.003	+0.049
Offensive success rate	50.6%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.066	+0.196
Rush EPA/play	-0.278	-0.172
Defensive EPA/play	-0.049	-0.003
Defensive success rate	57.3%	49.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.00, Arizona Cardinals +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.00 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Arizona Cardinals: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, +4.02 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +0.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Arizona Cardinals — R. Hood (Q1 10:55)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Pope (Kade Warner pass) (Q1 5:07)
Cleveland Browns — Jourdan Lewis (Darius Anderson pass) (Q2 1:22)
Arizona Cardinals — Kade Warner (Q3 0:47)
Cleveland Browns — Bryan Edwards (Darius Anderson pass) (Q3 0:07)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 1:46)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 12:14)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 6:21)
Arizona Cardinals — N. Rackers (Q4 1:52)
Arizona Cardinals — Darius Anderson (Q4 1:48)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the ARI 41 (Q1 10:55); Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 10:45) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 82-L.Pope for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 7 (Q1 4:59) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q1 1:46) — (1:46) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 6 (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 31-J.Lewis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 1:14) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 8–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 0:47) — (:47) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 0:43) — 1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 67 (Q3 0:07); Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the ARI 2 (Q3 0:00) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Cribbs pass to 80-K.Winslow is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 9–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q4 12:14) — (12:14) 1-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 4 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 1-N.Rackers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the ARI 82 (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete short middle to 17-B.Edwards..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 86-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 29. 26-R.Hood for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -8.68]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:07) — (:07) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 00:00.) [WPA +13.5% · EPA +6.21]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 17-B.Edwards to ARI 24 for 29 yards (42-T.Holt). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +1.76]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 3:58) — (3:58) 17-M.Berger punts 32 yards to CLE 23, Center-48-N.Hodel. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by ARI-20-R.Brown at CLE 22. 20-R.Brown to CLE 22 for no gain (16-J.Cribbs). Cribbs bumped into D.Hol [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.31]
Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 13-K.Warner pass short middle intended for 28-J.Arrington INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Jones at CLE 38. 26-S.Jones to CLE 38 for no gain (28-J.Arrington). Ball was tipped at line of scrimmage by CLE 55 T [WPA -10.6% · EPA -2.39]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:55) — (10:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 86-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 29. 26-R.Hood for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.5% · EPA -8.68]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:07) — (:07) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 00:00.) [WPA +13.5% · EPA +6.21]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) 3-D.Anderson FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 44, RECOVERED by ARI-94-A.Smith at CLE 43. 94-A.Smith to CLE 43 for no gain (3-D.Anderson). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.83]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:42) — (9:42) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood [78-A.Branch] at ARI 4. 26-R.Hood to ARI 30 for 26 yards (77-K.Shaffer). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -4.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 10:55 · ARI 41 · Score 0-6
(10:55) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass short right intended for 86-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Hood at ARI 29. 26-R.Hood for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 10:45 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 5:07 · CLE 5 · Score 0-13
(5:07) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 82-L.Pope for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 4:59 · CLE 7 · Score 0-14
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 1:46 · ARI 19 · Score 3-14
(1:46) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:22 · ARI 6 · Score 9-14
(1:22) 3-D.Anderson pass short right to 31-J.Lewis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:14 · ARI 2 · Score 10-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 0:47 · CLE 1 · Score 10-20
(:47) 13-K.Warner pass short left to 80-Bry.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 0:43 · CLE 2 · Score 10-21
1-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 0:07 · ARI 67 · Score 16-21
(:07) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 00:00.)
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q3 0:00 · ARI 2 · Score 18-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 16-J.Cribbs pass to 80-K.Winslow is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 12:14 · CLE 15 · Score 18-24
(12:14) 1-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 6:21 · ARI 4 · Score 21-24
(6:21) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:52 · CLE 1 · Score 21-27
(1:52) 1-N.Rackers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 1:48 · ARI 82 · Score 21-27
(1:48) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete short middle to 17-B.Edwards.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Darius Anderson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals on 2007-12-02?

The Arizona Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns 27-21 in Week 13, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Arizona Cardinals 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q3: Cleveland Browns 8, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Arizona Cardinals 9; Final: Cleveland Browns 21, Arizona Cardinals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?

Arizona Cardinals touchdown — R. Hood (Q1 10:55) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Pope (K. Warner pass) (Q1 5:07) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Lewis (D. Anderson pass) (Q2 1:22) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — K. Warner (Q3 0:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q3 0:07) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 1:46, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 12:14, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 6:21, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 1:52, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — D. Anderson (Q4 1:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?

Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 47.7% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.93 total passing EPA. Kade Warner (Arizona Cardinals), 60.0% completion, -5.7% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +5.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?

Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.21 EPA): (:07) 3-D.Anderson pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 00:00.).

Was Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Arizona Cardinals won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

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