Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 30–17 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 20–3 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Louis Moore
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 96-D.B…
- Game date
- 2010-10-24
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 30–17 on 2010-10-24. Louis Moore posted a game-high +7.42 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(10:29) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(6:52) 40-P.Hillis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(5:37) 5-G.Hartley 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(2:21) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at NO 30. 96-D.Bowens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
(6:00) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(3:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens [58-M.Benard] at CLE 36. 96-D.Bowens for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(1:43) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 10:29FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 3-0
(10:29) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:52TD PHP. HillisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 9-0
(6:52) 40-P.Hillis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:48XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:37FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 14
- Score
- 10-3
(5:37) 5-G.Hartley 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:21FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 13-3
(2:21) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:00TD DBD. BowensPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 68
- Score
- 19-3
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at NO 30. 96-D.Bowens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:49XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-3
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:36TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 20-9
(13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 10
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 13:29XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 20-10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:00FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 31
- Score
- 23-10
(6:00) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:49TD DBD. BowensPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 34
- Score
- 29-10
(3:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens [58-M.Benard] at CLE 36. 96-D.Bowens for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:33XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 30-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:43TD MCM. ColstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 30-16
(1:43) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:38XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 30-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Louis Moore · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2R. Hodges · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +6.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.48 EPA/play
- 3M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4Drake Thomas · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 6P. Hillis · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 7Colt McCoy · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 8P. Hillis · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.12 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
Louis Moore — NO · Receiving
Louis Moore posted the highest total EPA (+7.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
Louis Moore's top snap (+2.48 EPA): (4:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore to CLE 34 for 4 yards (26-A.Elam). Pass 4, YAC 1
Biggest single play (-9.98 EPA): D. Brees — (3:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens [58-M.Benard] at CLE 36. 96-D.Bowens for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 61 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -6.65 total EPA
- Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 19 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -2.5% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -3.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.178 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.9% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.311 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.178 | -0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 63.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: -0.18 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +0.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -17.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis
- Cleveland Browns — D. Bowens
- New Orleans Saints — Drake Thomas (D. Brees pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Bowens
- New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NO 5 (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) 40-P.Hillis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 6:48) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q2 5:37) — (5:37) 5-G.Hartley 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 68 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at NO 30. 96-D.Bowens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 1:49) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–10. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 10; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:29) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NO 31 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 34 (Q4 3:49); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 3:33) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:38) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) (Punt formation) 2-R.Hodges up the middle to NO 9 for 68 yards (27-M.Jenkins). Hodges faked the punt and run up the middle for 68 yards.
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 13:26) — (13:26) 6-T.Morstead punts 55 yards to CLE 12, Center-57-J.Kyle. 16-J.Cribbs to CLE 19 for 7 yards. Lateral to 21-E.Wright to NO 19 for 62 yards (50-M.Mitchell).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at NO 30. 96-D.Bowens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 99-S.Fujita at CLE 3. 99-S.Fujita to CLE 19 for 16 yards (77-C.Nicks).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 10
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens [58-M.Benard] at CLE 36. 96-D.Bowens for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at NO 30. 96-D.Bowens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:30) — (4:30) (Punt formation) 2-R.Hodges up the middle to NO 9 for 68 yards (27-M.Jenkins). Hodges faked the punt and run up the middle for 68 yards.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 99-S.Fujita at CLE 3. 99-S.Fujita to CLE 19 for 16 yards (77-C.Nicks).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 10:29 · NO 5 · Score 3-0
(10:29) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 6:52 · NO 4 · Score 9-0
(6:52) 40-P.Hillis left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · NO 2 · Score 10-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 5:37 · CLE 14 · Score 10-3
(5:37) 5-G.Hartley 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 2:21 · NO 4 · Score 13-3
(2:21) 4-P.Dawson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 68 · Score 19-3
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens at NO 30. 96-D.Bowens for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:49 · NO 2 · Score 20-3
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 13:36 · CLE 11 · Score 20-9
(13:36) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 85-D.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 1, YAC 10 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · CLE 2 · Score 20-10
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 6:00 · NO 31 · Score 23-10
(6:00) 4-P.Dawson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · CLE 34 · Score 29-10
(3:49) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle intended for 46-L.Betts INTERCEPTED by 96-D.Bowens [58-M.Benard] at CLE 36. 96-D.Bowens for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · NO 2 · Score 30-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:43 · CLE 8 · Score 30-16
(1:43) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 12-M.Colston for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 1:38 · CLE 2 · Score 30-17
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-57-J.Kyle, Holder-10-C.Daniel.
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.
- Louis Moore (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints on 2010-10-24?
The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 30-17 in Week 7, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 10, New Orleans Saints 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 30, New Orleans Saints 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (Q1 6:52) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Bowens (Q2 2:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Thomas (D. Brees pass) (Q4 13:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Bowens (Q4 3:49) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 1:43) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 10:29, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q2 5:37, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 2:21, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 6:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 60.7% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -6.65 total passing EPA. Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 47.4% completion, -2.5% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -3.32 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints?
Louis Moore (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.42 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.48 EPA): (4:15) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 16-L.Moore to CLE 34 for 4 yards (26-A.Elam). Pass 4, YAC 1.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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