Quick answer
- Winner
- Minnesota Vikings
- Final score
- Minnesota Vikings 34–20 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 10–13 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Peterson
- Top passer
- B. Quinn
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 yards,…
- Game date
- 2009-09-13
Game summary
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 34–20 on 2009-09-13, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 13–10 halftime lead. A. Peterson posted a game-high +11.94 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings | 3 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MINMinnesota Vikings(11:33) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(:06) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(11:17) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:00) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(10:10) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:59) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(6:11) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
(:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:33FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 20
- Score
- 0-3
(11:33) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 0:06FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 3-3
(:06) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:17TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 9-3
(11:17) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q2 11:09XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 10-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:00FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-6
(6:00) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:46TD JCJ. CribbsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 81
- Score
- 10-12
(1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:30XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 10-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:10TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 16-13
(10:10) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 10:07XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 17-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 23-13
(1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:06XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 24-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:59FG RLR. LongwellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 20
- Score
- 27-13
(6:59) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 6:11TD APA. PetersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 64
- Score
- 33-13
(6:11) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MINMinnesota Vikings
Q4 5:58XP RLR. LongwellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 34-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:35TD RRR. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIN 26
- Score
- 34-19
(:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:28XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIN 2
- Score
- 34-20
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).
- 1A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +11.94 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 3
Jourdan Lewis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 4V. Shiancoe · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 5Pressley Harvin · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 7M. Massaquoi · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 8R. Royal · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 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
A. Peterson — MIN · Rushing
A. Peterson posted the highest total EPA (+11.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
A. Peterson's top snap (+5.46 EPA): (6:11) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): C. Kluwe — (1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 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) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.56 total EPA
- B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.072 | -0.146 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.9% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.350 | -0.208 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.146 | -0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 45.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: +0.07 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.15 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -12.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, +5.91 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Minnesota Vikings — Pressley Harvin (B. Favre pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson
- Cleveland Browns — R. Royal (B. Quinn pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q1 0:06) — (:06) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 11:17) — (11:17) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 11:09) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 2 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 81 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 1:30) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 10:10) — (10:10) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 10:07) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q3 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 1:06) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 64 (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:58) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 26 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:28) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:45) — (8:45) 10-B.Quinn pass deep left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Griffin at MIN 18. 23-C.Griffin ran ob at MIN 18 for no gain.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short right to 81-V.Shiancoe to CLE 20 for 13 yards (51-A.Hall).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn sacked at CLE 10 for -9 yards (93-K.Williams).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) 4-B.Favre sacked at MIN 9 for -6 yards (21-B.Pool).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 6:11) — (6:11) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn sacked at CLE 36 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at CLE 34.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 11:33 · MIN 20 · Score 0-3
(11:33) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 0:06 · CLE 3 · Score 3-3
(:06) 8-R.Longwell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 11:17 · CLE 1 · Score 9-3
(11:17) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 11:09 · CLE 2 · Score 10-3
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 6:00 · MIN 2 · Score 10-6
(6:00) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · CLE 81 · Score 10-12
(1:46) 5-C.Kluwe punts 48 yards to CLE 33, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 16-J.Cribbs for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:30 · MIN 2 · Score 10-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:10 · CLE 1 · Score 16-13
(10:10) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 10:07 · CLE 2 · Score 17-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:12 · CLE 6 · Score 23-13
(1:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass short left to 12-P.Harvin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:06 · CLE 2 · Score 24-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 6:59 · CLE 20 · Score 27-13
(6:59) 8-R.Longwell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 6:11 · CLE 64 · Score 33-13
(6:11) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 5:58 · CLE 2 · Score 34-13
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:35 · MIN 26 · Score 34-19
(:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:28 · MIN 2 · Score 34-20
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.
- Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Favre (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns on 2009-09-13?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Cleveland Browns 34-20 in Week 1, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Minnesota Vikings 34, Cleveland Browns 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 11:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cribbs (Q2 1:46) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 10:10) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — P. Harvin (B. Favre pass) (Q3 1:12) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q4 6:11) Cleveland Browns touchdown — R. Royal (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 0:35) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 11:33, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 0:06, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 6:00, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 6:59, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns), 47.7% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.56 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Minnesota Vikings), 53.8% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Cleveland Browns?
A. Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.94 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+5.46 EPA): (6:11) 28-A.Peterson left tackle for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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