Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 23–20 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–13 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyler Owens
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-10-03
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 on 2010-10-03. Tyler Owens posted a game-high +14.48 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(2:31) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(11:10) (Shotgun) 6-S.Wallace pass deep middle to 89-E.Moore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-82-B.Watson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(7:19) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:04) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(8:58) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(6:36) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(1:18) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(10:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 40-B.Leonard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:31FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 0-3
(2:31) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 11:10TD Elijah MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 0-9
(11:10) (Shotgun) 6-S.Wallace pass deep middle to 89-E.Moore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-82-B.Watson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 11:04XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:19FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 3-10
(7:19) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:41TD Tyler OwensPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 78
- Score
- 9-10
(3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:30XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 10-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:04FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 10-13
(:04) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:58TD PHP. HillisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 10-19
(8:58) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 8:54XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 6:36FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 10-23
(6:36) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:18FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 7
- Score
- 13-23
(1:18) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:50TD BLB. LeonardPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 19-23
(10:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 40-B.Leonard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:44XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 20-23
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Tyler Owens · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.48 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +13.23 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4S. Wallace · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.47 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6C. Stuckey · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7Elijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 8
Blake Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 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
Tyler Owens — CIN · Receiving
Tyler Owens posted the highest total EPA (+14.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
Tyler Owens's top snap (+7.04 EPA): (3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +13.23 total EPA
- S. Wallace (Cleveland Browns) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.072 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.294 | +0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.424 | +0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | -0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.07, Cleveland Browns +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +5.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +6.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Elijah Moore (S. Wallace pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Owens (C. Palmer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Leonard (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
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 13 (Q1 2:31) — (2:31) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q2 11:10); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:04) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 78 (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 3:30) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 8:58) — (8:58) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 8:54) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 40-B.Leonard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 10:44) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 40-P.Hillis right tackle to CIN 46 for 24 yards (42-C.Crocker).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 9-C.Palmer FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 47, RECOVERED by CLE-90-K.Coleman at CLE 48. 90-K.Coleman to CLE 48 for no gain (74-D.Roland).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-S.Fujita), Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 81-T.Owens to CLE 48 for 7 yards (43-T.Ward).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:53) — (5:53) 9-C.Palmer FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 47, RECOVERED by CLE-90-K.Coleman at CLE 48. 90-K.Coleman to CLE 48 for no gain (74-D.Roland).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 19 for -7 yards (99-S.Fujita). FUMBLES (99-S.Fujita), RECOVERED by CLE-90-K.Coleman at CIN 13. 90-K.Coleman to CIN 13 for no gain (71-A.Smith).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (99-S.Fujita), Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 2:31 · CIN 13 · Score 0-3
(2:31) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 11:10 · CIN 24 · Score 0-9
(11:10) (Shotgun) 6-S.Wallace pass deep middle to 89-E.Moore for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-82-B.Watson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 11:04 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 7:19 · CLE 6 · Score 3-10
(7:19) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:41 · CLE 78 · Score 9-10
(3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · CLE 2 · Score 10-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CIN 13 · Score 10-13
(:04) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 8:58 · CIN 1 · Score 10-19
(8:58) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:54 · CIN 2 · Score 10-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 6:36 · CIN 5 · Score 10-23
(6:36) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 1:18 · CLE 7 · Score 13-23
(1:18) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:50 · CLE 3 · Score 19-23
(10:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 40-B.Leonard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:44 · CLE 2 · Score 20-23
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Tyler Owens (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2010-10-03?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Week 4, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Cleveland Browns 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — E. Moore (S. Wallace pass) (Q2 11:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Owens (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 3:41) Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (Q3 8:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Leonard (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 10:50) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 2:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 7:19, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 6:36, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 1:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.6% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +13.23 total passing EPA. S. Wallace (Cleveland Browns), 52.9% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.47 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Tyler Owens (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+7.04 EPA): (3:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 81-T.Owens for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
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