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NFL · Week 4 · September 28, 2008 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2008 Week 4 Recap

Browns defeat Bengals 20–12 in Week 4

K.Winslow led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 20–12 Week 4 finish.

Cleveland Browns 20 1–3 Winner
Final 20–12
Cincinnati Bengals 12 0–4
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
20–12
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–9 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Winslow
Game date
September 28, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • K.Winslow 5 REC · 54 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Steptoe 2 REC · 24 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 3 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 6 REC · 50 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 3 REC · 28 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Chatman 2 REC · 32 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 20–12 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–9 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Winslow
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
Biggest EPA play
(13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbl…
Game date
2008-09-28

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–12 on 2008-09-28, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 9–3 halftime lead. K. Winslow posted a game-high +4.95 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cleveland Browns30170020
Cincinnati Bengals0960012

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 9:32FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    3-0

    (9:32) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:26FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 25
    Score
    3-3

    (10:26) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:13FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 28
    Score
    3-6

    (:13) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:08FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 30
    Score
    3-6

    17-S.Graham kicks 32 yards from CIN 30 to CLE 38, impetus ends at CLE 28. 61-I.Sowells (didn't try to advance) to CLE 38 for no gain (34-K.Hebert). PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Dorsey, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 38.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 13:10TD
    Bryan Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 4
    Score
    9-6

    (13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 13:05XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-6

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:06TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    16-6

    (11:06) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:06XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    17-6

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:53TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    17-12

    (7:53) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:37FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    20-12

    (:37) 4-P.Dawson 29 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. 1K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Chatman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Steptoe · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  6. 6Bryan EdwardsBryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Vickers · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
  8. 8Darius AndersonDarius Anderson · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +1.55 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.06 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

K. Winslow — CLE · Receiving

K. Winslow posted the highest total EPA (+4.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.

K. Winslow's top snap (-3.17 EPA): (13:15) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 12. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 24 for 12 yards (80-K.Winslow).

Biggest single play (-4.75 EPA): C. Perry — (13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbley), RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at CIN 24. 20-M.Adams to CIN 24 for no gain (82-R.Kelly).

Quarterback report card

R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.22 total EPA
  • Darius AndersonDarius Anderson (Cleveland Browns) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.025-0.110
Offensive success rate44.6%45.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.057-0.094
Rush EPA/play-0.094-0.569
Defensive EPA/play+0.110-0.025
Defensive success rate54.8%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -8.04 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Bryan EdwardsCleveland Browns — Bryan Edwards (Darius Anderson pass) (Q4 13:10)
  • Jourdan LewisCleveland Browns — Jourdan Lewis (Q4 11:06)
  • Cornelius JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 7:53)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 9:32)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 10:26)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 0:13)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 0:08)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 0:37)
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 CIN 7 (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q2 10:26) — (10:26) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q2 0:08).

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 13:05) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 11:06) — (11:06) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:06) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 4-P.Dawson 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at CIN 17 for -9 yards (96-A.Hall). FUMBLES (96-A.Hall), RECOVERED by CLE-99-C.Williams at CIN 19. 99-C.Williams to CIN 19 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -3.56]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbley), RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at CIN 24. 20-M.Adams to CIN 24 for no gain (82-R.Kelly). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.75]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.9% · EPA +1.53]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete deep left to 17-B.Edwards (29-L.Hall). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -0.32]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles up the middle to CLE 38 for 13 yards (25-T.Cousin). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.01]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) 23-C.Perry up the middle to CIN 23 for 3 yards (95-K.Wimbley). FUMBLES (95-K.Wimbley), RECOVERED by CLE-20-M.Adams at CIN 24. 20-M.Adams to CIN 24 for no gain (82-R.Kelly). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.75]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle intended for 82-R.Kelly INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Adams at CLE 7. 20-M.Adams to CLE 30 for 23 yards (77-A.Whitworth). PENALTY on CLE-54-A.Davis, Illegal Block Above [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at CIN 17 for -9 yards (96-A.Hall). FUMBLES (96-A.Hall), RECOVERED by CLE-99-C.Williams at CIN 19. 99-C.Williams to CIN 19 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth). [WPA -14.0% · EPA -3.56]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:15) — (13:15) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 12. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 24 for 12 yards (80-K.Winslow). [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.17]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:32 · CIN 7 · Score 3-0
    (9:32) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 10:26 · CLE 25 · Score 3-3
    (10:26) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · CLE 28 · Score 3-6
    (:13) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · CIN 30 · Score 3-6
    17-S.Graham kicks 32 yards from CIN 30 to CLE 38, impetus ends at CLE 28. 61-I.Sowells (didn't try to advance) to CLE 38 for no gain (34-K.Hebert). PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Dorsey, Personal Foul, 15 yards,
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 13:10 · CIN 4 · Score 9-6
    (13:10) 3-D.Anderson pass short left to 17-B.Edwards for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 13:05 · CIN 2 · Score 10-6
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:06 · CIN 1 · Score 16-6
    (11:06) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · CIN 2 · Score 17-6
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:53 · CLE 4 · Score 17-12
    (7:53) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:37 · CIN 12 · Score 20-12
    (:37) 4-P.Dawson 29 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.
  • K. Winslow (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Darius Anderson (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2008-09-28?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-12 in Week 4, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 9; Q4: Cleveland Browns 17, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Cincinnati Bengals 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Edwards (D. Anderson pass) (Q4 13:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Lewis (Q4 11:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 7:53) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:32, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 10:26, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.7% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.22 total passing EPA. Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 55.6% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

K. Winslow (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-3.17 EPA): (13:15) 3-D.Anderson pass deep right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 12. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 24 for 12 yards (80-K.Winslow)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L