Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 20–17 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 10–7 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Little
- Top passer
- J. Skelton
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-12-18
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns 20–17 on 2011-12-18, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 10–7 halftime lead. G. Little posted a game-high +7.33 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(11:37) 40-P.Hillis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
(11:38) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
(:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
(8:42) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(5:45) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
(11:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:37TD PHP. HillisPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 1
- Score
- 6-0
(11:37) 40-P.Hillis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:33XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 11:38FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 26
- Score
- 10-0
(11:38) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:25TD ARA. RobertsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 9
- Score
- 10-6
(:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:19XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:15TD GLG. LittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 76
- Score
- 16-7
(3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:01XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 17-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 17-13
(8:42) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 8:33XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 17-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 5:45FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 17-17
(5:45) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
OT 11:01FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 4
- Score
- 17-20
(11:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 2A. Roberts · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4J. Skelton · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +1.87 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 5M. Massaquoi · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 6L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7C. Stuckey · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 8Johnny King · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 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
G. Little — CLE · Receiving
G. Little posted the highest total EPA (+7.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.
G. Little's top snap (+7.76 EPA): (3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Skelton led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals) · 54 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.87 total EPA
- S. Wallace (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.032 | +0.035 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.02, Arizona Cardinals -0.00) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -0.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -1.54 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Roberts (J. Skelton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — G. Little (S. Wallace pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Carson Wells
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
- Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) 40-P.Hillis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 11:33) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ARI 26 (Q2 11:38) — (11:38) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:19) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 76 (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 3:01) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 8:33) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Overtime: Arizona Cardinals won the period 3–0. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (OT 11:01) — (11:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) 6-S.Wallace sacked at CLE 5 for -9 yards (50-O.Schofield). Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 6-S.Wallace sacked at CLE 5 for -9 yards (50-O.Sc
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (OT 11:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass deep right to 11-L.Fitzgerald pushed ob at CLE 4 for 32 yards (27-E.Hagg).
- Cleveland Browns (OT 14:53) — (14:53) 6-S.Wallace scrambles left end ran ob at CLE 30 for 15 yards (49-R.Johnson).
- Cleveland Browns (OT 13:00) — (13:00) 7-B.Maynard punts 38 yards to ARI 28, Center-57-C.Yount. 21-P.Peterson to CLE 40 for 32 yards (90-Q.Spears).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short left intended for 85-E.Doucet INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Skrine at CLE 25. 22-B.Skrine to CLE 30 for 5 yards (85-E.Doucet).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) 6-S.Wallace sacked at CLE 5 for -9 yards (50-O.Schofield). Arizona challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 6-S.Wallace sacked at CLE 5 for -9 yards (50-O.Sc
- Arizona Cardinals (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 11:37 · ARI 1 · Score 6-0
(11:37) 40-P.Hillis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 11:33 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 11:38 · ARI 26 · Score 10-0
(11:38) 4-P.Dawson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · CLE 9 · Score 10-6
(:25) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short right to 12-A.Roberts for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · CLE 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:15 · ARI 76 · Score 16-7
(3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:01 · ARI 2 · Score 17-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-7-B.Maynard. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · CLE 1 · Score 17-13
(8:42) 26-C.Wells left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 8:33 · CLE 2 · Score 17-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 5:45 · CLE 15 · Score 17-17
(5:45) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — OT 11:01 · CLE 4 · Score 17-20
(11:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- G. Little (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- S. Wallace (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals on 2011-12-18?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns 20-17 in Week 15, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q5: Cleveland Browns 0, Arizona Cardinals 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 17, Arizona Cardinals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (Q1 11:37) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Roberts (J. Skelton pass) (Q2 0:25) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Little (S. Wallace pass) (Q3 3:15) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Wells (Q4 8:42) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 11:38, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 5:45, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (OT 11:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals), 51.9% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.87 total passing EPA. S. Wallace (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals?
G. Little (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+7.76 EPA): (3:15) 6-S.Wallace pass deep right to 15-G.Little for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Arizona Cardinals won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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