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NFL · Week 2 · September 18, 2011 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2011 Week 2 Recap

Browns defeat Colts 27–19 in Week 2

Colt McCoy led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 27–19 Week 2 finish.

Cleveland Browns 27 1–1 Winner
Final 27–19
Indianapolis Colts 19 0–2
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
27–19
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 14–9 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
K. Collins
FantasyHQ MVP
Colt McCoy
Game date
September 18, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Colt McCoy
    Colt McCoy 22/37 · 206 YDS · 1 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cribbs 3 REC · 41 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Elijah Moore
    Elijah Moore 1 REC · 16 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Dean Clark
    Dean Clark 4 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Addai 4 REC · 37 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Garcon 3 REC · 28 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 27–19 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 14–9 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Colt McCoy
Top passer
K. Collins
Biggest EPA play
(3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-K.Collins sacked at IND 19 for -8 yards (97-J.Sheard). FUMBL…
Game date
2011-09-18

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Indianapolis Colts 27–19 on 2011-09-18. Colt McCoy posted a game-high +8.18 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns014013027
Indianapolis Colts3637019

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 10:36FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 21
    Score
    0-3

    (10:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 14:20FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 9
    Score
    0-6

    (14:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 8:01TD
    Elijah Moore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 16
    Score
    6-6

    (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:53XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-6

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 3:58FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 34
    Score
    7-9

    (3:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:19TD
    PHP. Hillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    13-9

    (:19) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:15XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-9

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 6:57FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 18
    Score
    14-12

    (6:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 11:01FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    17-12

    (11:01) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 4:01TD
    PHP. Hillis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 24
    Score
    23-12

    (4:01) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 3:55XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    24-12

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 3:02FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    27-12

    (3:02) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

  13. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 0:28TD
    Dean Clark

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    27-18

    (:28) (No Huddle) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 0:24XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    27-19

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Colt McCoyColt McCoy · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +8.18 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  3. 3Elijah MooreElijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.66 EPA/play
  4. 4Dean ClarkDean Clark · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  6. 6Colt McCoyColt McCoy · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 5 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.

Colt McCoy

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Colt McCoy — CLE · Passing

Colt McCoy posted the highest total EPA (+8.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

Colt McCoy's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.11 EPA): K. Collins — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-K.Collins sacked at IND 19 for -8 yards (97-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (97-J.Sheard), RECOVERED by CLE-97-J.Sheard at IND 19. 97-J.Sheard to IND 14 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, ball out

Quarterback report card

K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -11.6% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.59 total EPA
  • Colt McCoyColt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.024-0.098
Offensive success rate44.8%43.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.221-0.118
Rush EPA/play-0.229-0.142
Defensive EPA/play+0.098-0.024
Defensive success rate56.3%55.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.10 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +2.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -8.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Elijah MooreCleveland Browns — Elijah Moore (Colt McCoy pass) (Q2 8:01)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q2 0:19)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Hillis (Q4 4:01)
  • Dean ClarkIndianapolis Colts — Dean Clark (K. Collins pass) (Q4 0:28)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 10:36)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 14:20)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 3:58)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 6:57)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 11:01)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 3:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q1 10:36) — (10:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–6. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 16 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 7:53) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 34 (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 0:15) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–7. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 2 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the IND 24 (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 3:55) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the IND 5 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (No Huddle) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:24) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1) — *** play under review *** [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at IND 49. 28-U.Young to IND 21 for 28 yards (44-D.Clark). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to IND 42 for 2 yards (50-P.Wheeler). FUMBLES (50-P.Wheeler), RECOVERED by IND-41-A.Bethea at IND 39. 41-A.Bethea to IND 39 for no gain (73-J.Thomas; 80 [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.97]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 16-J.Cribbs to IND 36 for 25 yards (20-J.Tryon). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +2.38]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.9% · EPA +3.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-K.Collins sacked at IND 19 for -8 yards (97-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (97-J.Sheard), RECOVERED by CLE-97-J.Sheard at IND 19. 97-J.Sheard to IND 14 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, ball out [WPA -3.7% · EPA -5.11]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle to IND 42 for 2 yards (50-P.Wheeler). FUMBLES (50-P.Wheeler), RECOVERED by IND-41-A.Bethea at IND 39. 41-A.Bethea to IND 39 for no gain (73-J.Thomas; 80 [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.97]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass deep left intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 28-U.Young at IND 49. 28-U.Young to IND 21 for 28 yards (44-D.Clark). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 10:36 · CLE 21 · Score 0-3
    (10:36) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  2. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 14:20 · CLE 9 · Score 0-6
    (14:20) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 8:01 · IND 16 · Score 6-6
    (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 7:53 · IND 2 · Score 7-6
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 3:58 · CLE 34 · Score 7-9
    (3:58) 4-A.Vinatieri 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · IND 1 · Score 13-9
    (:19) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · IND 2 · Score 14-9
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  8. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 6:57 · CLE 18 · Score 14-12
    (6:57) 4-A.Vinatieri 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  9. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 11:01 · IND 2 · Score 17-12
    (11:01) 4-P.Dawson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:01 · IND 24 · Score 23-12
    (4:01) (Run formation) 40-P.Hillis left tackle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · IND 2 · Score 24-12
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  12. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · IND 5 · Score 27-12
    (3:02) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:28 · CLE 6 · Score 27-18
    (:28) (No Huddle) 5-K.Collins pass short left to 44-D.Clark for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:24 · CLE 2 · Score 27-19
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

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.
  • Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • K. Collins (IND) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts on 2011-09-18?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-19 in Week 2, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 14, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 13, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 27, Indianapolis Colts 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — E. Moore (C. McCoy pass) (Q2 8:01) Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (Q2 0:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — P. Hillis (Q4 4:01) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Clark (K. Collins pass) (Q4 0:28) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 10:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 14:20, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 3:58, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 6:57, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 11:01, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 3:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts), 48.7% completion, -11.6% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.59 total passing EPA. Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 59.5% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Indianapolis Colts?

Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (8:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L