Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 29–27 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 13–10 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Bryan Edwards
- Top passer
- B. Quinn
- Biggest EPA play
- 4-P.Dawson kicks 68 yards from CLE 30 to BUF 2. 28-L.McKelvin for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-11-17
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Buffalo Bills 29–27 on 2008-11-17. Bryan Edwards posted a game-high +8.07 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 6 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 29 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(9:32) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(2:31) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(9:56) 16-J.Cribbs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(6:32) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 23-M.Lynch for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass, caught at CLE 17.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:32) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(:26) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(15:00) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Ali.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
4-P.Dawson kicks 68 yards from CLE 30 to BUF 2. 28-L.McKelvin for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(11:35) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(2:35) 5-T.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. QB sneak.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:44) 4-P.Dawson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:32FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 3-0
(9:32) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:31FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 16
- Score
- 6-0
(2:31) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:56TD JCJ. CribbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 12-0
(9:56) 16-J.Cribbs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:52XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 13-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:32TD MLM. LynchPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 18
- Score
- 13-6
(6:32) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 23-M.Lynch for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass, caught at CLE 17.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:20XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 13-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:03FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 13-10
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 6:32FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 26
- Score
- 16-10
(6:32) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:26FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 13
- Score
- 16-13
(:26) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 72
- Score
- 22-13
(15:00) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Ali.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 14:47XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 23-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:47TD LML. McKelvinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 30
- Score
- 23-19
4-P.Dawson kicks 68 yards from CLE 30 to BUF 2. 28-L.McKelvin for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:33XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 23-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 11:35FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 26-20
(11:35) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:35TD Tru EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 26-26
(2:35) 5-T.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. QB sneak.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 2:25XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 26-27
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 1:44FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 39
- Score
- 29-27
(1:44) 4-P.Dawson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.07 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 2Jonotthan Harrison · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +7.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 3K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 4St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6Jonotthan Harrison · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 7R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 8B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 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 (+8.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
Bryan Edwards's top snap (+2.91 EPA): (8:52) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at BUF 27 for 23 yards (30-K.Simpson). Caught along sideline at BUF 29.
Biggest single play (+6.41 EPA): P. Dawson — 4-P.Dawson kicks 68 yards from CLE 30 to BUF 2. 28-L.McKelvin for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Quinn led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 35.9% completion · -14.2% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.98 total EPA
- Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -6.8% CPOE · -0.30 EPA/play · -8.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.122 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.9% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.296 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.236 | -0.007 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.122 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 59.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.12 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +4.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, +10.70 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. Cribbs
- Buffalo Bills — M. Lynch (Tru Edwards pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Jonotthan Harrison
- Buffalo Bills — L. McKelvin
- Buffalo Bills — Tru Edwards
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- 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 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BUF 16 (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:56) — (9:56) 16-J.Cribbs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 9:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q2 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 23-M.Lynch for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass, caught at CLE 17.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 6:20) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 8 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BUF 26 (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q3 0:26) — (:26) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–13. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BUF 72 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Ali.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:47) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 30 (Q4 14:47) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 68 yards from CLE 30 to BUF 2. 28-L.McKelvin for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:33) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 5-T.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. QB sneak.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 2:25) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the BUF 39 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 4-P.Dawson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 9-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 23-M.Lynch right guard to CLE 1 for 28 yards (24-E.Wright).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Ali.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 4-P.Dawson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:47) — 4-P.Dawson kicks 68 yards from CLE 30 to BUF 2. 28-L.McKelvin for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Ali.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 22-F.Jackson left tackle to CLE 25 for 3 yards (22-B.McDonald). FUMBLES (22-B.McDonald), RECOVERED by CLE-71-A.Rubin at CLE 37.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle intended for 84-R.Royal INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald [99-C.Williams] at BUF 15. 22-B.McDonald to BUF 12 for 3 yards (13-St.Johnson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:32 · BUF 23 · Score 3-0
(9:32) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 2:31 · BUF 16 · Score 6-0
(2:31) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:56 · BUF 2 · Score 12-0
(9:56) 16-J.Cribbs left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 9:52 · BUF 2 · Score 13-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 6:32 · CLE 18 · Score 13-6
(6:32) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 23-M.Lynch for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dump pass, caught at CLE 17. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:20 · CLE 2 · Score 13-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CLE 8 · Score 13-10
(:03) 9-R.Lindell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 6:32 · BUF 26 · Score 16-10
(6:32) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 0:26 · CLE 13 · Score 16-13
(:26) 9-R.Lindell 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 72 · Score 22-13
(15:00) 35-J.Harrison left tackle for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Ali. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:47 · BUF 2 · Score 23-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:47 · CLE 30 · Score 23-19
4-P.Dawson kicks 68 yards from CLE 30 to BUF 2. 28-L.McKelvin for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:33 · CLE 2 · Score 23-20
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 11:35 · BUF 5 · Score 26-20
(11:35) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 2:35 · CLE 1 · Score 26-26
(2:35) 5-T.Edwards up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. QB sneak. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 2:25 · CLE 2 · Score 26-27
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 1:44 · BUF 39 · Score 29-27
(1:44) 4-P.Dawson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
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.
- Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Quinn (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills on 2008-11-17?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Buffalo Bills 29-27 in Week 11, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 13, Buffalo Bills 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 29, Buffalo Bills 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cribbs (Q2 9:56) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Lynch (T. Edwards pass) (Q2 6:32) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McKelvin (Q4 14:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Edwards (Q4 2:35) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:32, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 2:31, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 6:32, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 0:26, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 11:35, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 1:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns), 35.9% completion, -14.2% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.98 total passing EPA. Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 53.3% completion, -6.8% CPOE, -0.30 EPA per dropback, -8.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills?
Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.07 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.91 EPA): (8:52) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at BUF 27 for 23 yards (30-K.Simpson). Caught along sideline at BUF 29..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cleveland Browns won 29-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
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