Chargers 30–23 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2009

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.42 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+5.96 EPA): (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 30–23 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 13–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Philip Rivers
Top passer: B. Quinn
Biggest EPA play: (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2009-12-06

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30–23 on 2009-12-06. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +30.42 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	10	3	14	3	0	30
Cleveland Browns	7	0	0	16	0	23

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 11

+3CLE 14

CLE 66

+3CLE 24

CLE 31

+3LAC 31

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:43TD
MMM. Massaquoi
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
0-6
(8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:37XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 3:03FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 14
Score
3-7
(3:03) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:58TD
MTM. Tolbert
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 66
Score
9-7
(:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 0:45XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
10-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:02FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 24
Score
13-7
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:41TD
DSD. Sproles
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 31
Score
19-7
(10:41) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-98-R.Smith was injured during the play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 10:30XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
20-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 6:02TD
Laken Tomlinson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
26-7
(6:02) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 5:58XP
NKN. Kaeding
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
27-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:23TD
Jonotthan Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
27-13
(9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:15XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 2
Score
27-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 4:16FG
NKN. Kaeding
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
30-14
(4:16) (Field Goal formation) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:00TD
Jonotthan Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 8
Score
30-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:43FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 31
Score
30-23
(:43) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +30.42 total EPA · 28 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
2A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +15.85 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
3B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.06 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4B. Robiskie · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
5M. Tolbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.96 EPA/play
6D. Sproles · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
7Elijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
8Jonotthan Harrison · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 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

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+30.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+5.96 EPA): (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 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) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +11.06 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +16.2% CPOE · +1.09 EPA/play · +30.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.327	+0.149
Offensive success rate	49.3%	46.6%
Pass EPA/play	+1.087	+0.221
Rush EPA/play	-0.253	-0.069
Defensive EPA/play	-0.149	-0.327
Defensive success rate	53.4%	50.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.33 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.33 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, +13.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +23.84 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — M. Massaquoi (B. Quinn pass) (Q1 8:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Tolbert (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 0:58)
Los Angeles Chargers — D. Sproles (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 10:41)
Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson (Q3 6:02)
Cleveland Browns — Jonotthan Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 9:23)
Cleveland Browns — Jonotthan Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q1 3:03)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:02)
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:16)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 0:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 8:37) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q1 3:03) — (3:03) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 66 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 0:45) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 31 (Q3 10:41) — (10:41) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-98-R.Smith was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 10:30) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q3 6:02) — (6:02) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 5:58) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 16–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 9:15) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q4 4:16) — (4:16) (Field Goal formation) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LAC 8 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) (No Huddle) 10-B.Quinn sacked at LAC 8 for -5 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-74-J.Cesaire at LAC 13. 74-J.Cesaire to LAC 13 for no gain (78-J.St. Clair). Cleve [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.56]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.96]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie to LAC 31 for 43 yards (41-C.Spillman). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.86]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 14:07) — (14:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates to CLE 46 for 36 yards (87-M.Furrey). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +3.82]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +5.96]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 85-A.Gates to CLE 28 for 56 yards (26-A.Elam). [WPA +3.7% · EPA +4.71]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 6:38) — (6:38) (No Huddle) 10-B.Quinn sacked at LAC 8 for -5 yards (95-S.Phillips). FUMBLES (95-S.Phillips), RECOVERED by LAC-74-J.Cesaire at LAC 13. 74-J.Cesaire to LAC 13 for no gain (78-J.St. Clair). Cleve [WPA -19.9% · EPA -4.56]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie to LAC 31 for 43 yards (41-C.Spillman). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.86]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 8:43 · LAC 11 · Score 0-6
(8:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 11-M.Massaquoi for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 8:37 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:03 · CLE 14 · Score 3-7
(3:03) 10-N.Kaeding 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 0:58 · CLE 66 · Score 9-7
(:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 0:45 · CLE 2 · Score 10-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CLE 24 · Score 13-7
(:02) 10-N.Kaeding 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 10:41 · CLE 31 · Score 19-7
(10:41) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-98-R.Smith was injured during the play.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 10:30 · CLE 2 · Score 20-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 6:02 · CLE 4 · Score 26-7
(6:02) 21-L.Tomlinson left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:58 · CLE 2 · Score 27-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · LAC 8 · Score 27-13
(9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:15 · LAC 2 · Score 27-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:16 · CLE 4 · Score 30-14
(4:16) (Field Goal formation) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · LAC 8 · Score 30-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 35-J.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shuffle pass
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:43 · LAC 31 · Score 30-23
(:43) 4-P.Dawson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns on 2009-12-06?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Cleveland Browns 30-23 in Week 13, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Cleveland Browns 16; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 30, Cleveland Browns 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Massaquoi (B. Quinn pass) (Q1 8:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Tolbert (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 0:58) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Sproles (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 10:41) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q3 6:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 9:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Harrison (B. Quinn pass) (Q4 2:00) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q1 3:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 4:16, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +11.06 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 64.3% completion, +16.2% CPOE, +1.09 EPA per dropback, +30.42 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +30.42 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+5.96 EPA): (:58) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 35-M.Tolbert for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L

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