Quick answer
- Winner
- Washington Commanders
- Final score
- Washington Commanders 14–11 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Moss
- Top passer
- Darius Anderson
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:47) 26-C.Portis right end to WAS 27 for 24 yards (24-E.Wright). FUMBLES (24-E.Wright), …
- Game date
- 2008-10-19
Game summary
The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 14–11 on 2008-10-19. S. Moss posted a game-high +6.64 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q3 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 2

Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 3
A.Randle El · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 4

Jihaad Campbell · Washington Commanders · Passing · +3.50 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 5
J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.18 EPA/play - 6

Jourdan Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play - 7
C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 8
K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 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
S. Moss — WAS · Receiving
S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+6.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
S. Moss's top snap (+2.38 EPA): (12:36) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-3.26 EPA): C. Portis — (5:47) 26-C.Portis right end to WAS 27 for 24 yards (24-E.Wright). FUMBLES (24-E.Wright), RECOVERED by CLE-21-B.Pool at WAS 29. 21-B.Pool pushed ob at WAS 29 for no gain (82-A.Randle El). Washington c
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) · 41 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · -22.5% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.29 total EPA
Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +3.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.095 | -0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 43.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.153 | +0.146 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.177 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.095 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.4% | 58.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.10, Washington Commanders -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -7.79 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -6.69 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Washington Commanders — C. Portis
Washington Commanders — S. Moss (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs (Darius Anderson pass)
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 7:30); Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q3 2:48) — (2:48) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 8–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q4 12:36) — (12:36) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 12:28) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 16-J.Cribbs for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the WAS 2 (Q4 2:44) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-D.Anderson pass to 17-B.Edwards is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 4-P.Dawson 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 6-S.Suisham 36 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 16-J.Cribbs for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass incomplete deep middle to 17-B.Edwards.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 1-R.Plackemeier punts 39 yards to CLE 18, Center-67-E.Albright. 16-J.Cribbs to CLE 29 for 11 yards (50-K.Campbell, 87-T.Yoder).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) 26-C.Portis right end to WAS 27 for 24 yards (24-E.Wright). FUMBLES (24-E.Wright), RECOVERED by CLE-21-B.Pool at WAS 29. 21-B.Pool pushed ob at WAS 29 for no gain (82-A.Randle El). Washington c
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 16-J.Cribbs for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 6-S.Suisham 36 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 3-D.Anderson pass deep middle to 17-B.Edwards to WAS 41 for 19 yards (30-L.Landry).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · CLE 3 · Score 0-6
(7:38) 26-C.Portis right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:30 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. PENALTY on CLE-24-E.Wright, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 2:48 · WAS 19 · Score 3-7
(2:48) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 12:36 · CLE 18 · Score 3-13
(12:36) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 12:28 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · WAS 1 · Score 9-14
(2:49) 3-D.Anderson pass short middle to 16-J.Cribbs for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 2:44 · WAS 2 · Score 11-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 3-D.Anderson pass to 17-B.Edwards is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- S. Moss (Washington Commanders) 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 Washington Commanders on 2008-10-19?
The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 14-11 in Week 7, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 8, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 11, Washington Commanders 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Portis (Q3 7:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 12:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cribbs (D. Anderson pass) (Q4 2:49) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 2:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
Darius Anderson (Cleveland Browns), 34.1% completion, -22.5% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.29 total passing EPA. Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 58.3% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +3.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders?
S. Moss (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.64 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.38 EPA): (12:36) 17-J.Campbell pass short right to 89-S.Moss for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Washington Commanders won 14-11 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W