Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 30–10 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 3–17 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. McNabb
- Top passer
- D. McNabb
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2008-12-15
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 30–10 on 2008-12-15. D. McNabb posted a game-high +15.34 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(10:50) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 80-K.Curtis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(6:51) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(:52) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(4:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [91-C.Clemons] at 50. 22-A.Samuel for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(3:35) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(14:56) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(11:20) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 83-G.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
(9:23) 4-K.Kolb pass short left intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at PHI 24. 22-B.McDonald for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 10:50TD KCK. CurtisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 14
- Score
- 0-6
(10:50) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 80-K.Curtis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 10:45XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:51FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 9
- Score
- 3-7
(6:51) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 0:52FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 3-10
(:52) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 4:56TD Asante Samuel Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 53
- Score
- 3-16
(4:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [91-C.Clemons] at 50. 22-A.Samuel for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 4:45XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 3-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 3:35FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 16
- Score
- 3-20
(3:35) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 14:56FG DAD. AkersPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 16
- Score
- 3-23
(14:56) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 11:20TD GLG. LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 10
- Score
- 3-29
(11:20) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 83-G.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 11:14XP DAD. AkersPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 3-30
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:23TD BMB. McDonaldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 81
- Score
- 9-30
(9:23) 4-K.Kolb pass short left intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at PHI 24. 22-B.McDonald for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:11XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 10-30
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. McNabb · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +15.34 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 2J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +10.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 3
Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play - 4
Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 5K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 6C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
- 8D. Stallworth · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 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
D. McNabb — PHI · Passing
D. McNabb posted the highest total EPA (+15.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.
D. McNabb's top snap (-4.15 EPA): (:09) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 84-H.Baskett INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at CLE -5. 22-B.McDonald to PHI 7 for 98 yards (84-H.Baskett). Penalty on PHI, Illegal Formation, declined.
Biggest single play (-8.00 EPA): Khalil Dorsey — (4:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [91-C.Clemons] at 50. 22-A.Samuel for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 70.3% completion · +18.1% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +15.34 total EPA
Khalil Dorsey (Cleveland Browns) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -20.0% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -15.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.295 | -0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.4% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.506 | +0.039 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.242 | -0.124 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.025 | +0.295 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 68.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.29 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -20.67 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -2.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — K. Curtis (D. McNabb pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Asante Samuel Jr.
- Philadelphia Eagles — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass)
- Cleveland Browns — B. McDonald
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 14 (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 80-K.Curtis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 10:45) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PHI 9 (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q1 0:52) — (:52) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PHI 53 (Q2 4:56); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:45) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–7. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 83-G.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 11:14) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 81 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) 4-K.Kolb pass short left intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at PHI 24. 22-B.McDonald for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 9:11) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [91-C.Clemons] at 50. 22-A.Samuel for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) Direct Snap to #10 D.Jackson (Shotgun) 10-D.Jackson pass short middle intended for 84-H.Baskett INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Jones at CLE -4. Touchback.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 81-J.Avant ran ob at CLE 39 for 20 yards.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:05) — (8:05) 11-K.Dorsey pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at PHI 13 for 28 yards (24-S.Brown) [20-B.Dawkins].
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short left to 17-B.Edwards pushed ob at CLE 43 for 20 yards (24-S.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [91-C.Clemons] at 50. 22-A.Samuel for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) 4-K.Kolb pass short left intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at PHI 24. 22-B.McDonald for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 86-M.Rucker INTERCEPTED by 55-S.Bradley at PHI 46. 55-S.Bradley to CLE 37 for 17 yards (41-C.Ali).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) Direct Snap to #10 D.Jackson (Shotgun) 10-D.Jackson pass short middle intended for 84-H.Baskett INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Jones at CLE -4. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 10:50 · CLE 14 · Score 0-6
(10:50) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 80-K.Curtis for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 10:45 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 6:51 · PHI 9 · Score 3-7
(6:51) 4-P.Dawson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 0:52 · CLE 6 · Score 3-10
(:52) 2-D.Akers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 4:56 · PHI 53 · Score 3-16
(4:56) (Shotgun) 11-K.Dorsey pass short right intended for 18-D.Stallworth INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel [91-C.Clemons] at 50. 22-A.Samuel for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 4:45 · CLE 2 · Score 3-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 3:35 · CLE 16 · Score 3-20
(3:35) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 14:56 · CLE 16 · Score 3-23
(14:56) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · CLE 10 · Score 3-29
(11:20) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 83-G.Lewis for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:14 · CLE 2 · Score 3-30
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · CLE 81 · Score 9-30
(9:23) 4-K.Kolb pass short left intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at PHI 24. 22-B.McDonald for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:11 · PHI 2 · Score 10-30
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. McNabb (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Khalil Dorsey (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2008-12-15?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 30-10 in Week 15, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Philadelphia Eagles 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — K. Curtis (D. McNabb pass) (Q1 10:50) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — A. Samuel (Q2 4:56) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Lewis (D. McNabb pass) (Q4 11:20) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. McDonald (Q4 9:23) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 6:51, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q1 0:52, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q3 3:35, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 14:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 70.3% completion, +18.1% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +15.34 total passing EPA. Khalil Dorsey (Cleveland Browns), 36.7% completion, -20.0% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -15.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Philadelphia Eagles?
D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-4.15 EPA): (:09) 5-D.McNabb pass short left intended for 84-H.Baskett INTERCEPTED by 22-B.McDonald at CLE -5. 22-B.McDonald to PHI 7 for 98 yards (84-H.Baskett). Penalty on PHI, Illegal Forma.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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