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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2011 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. San Francisco 49ers: 2011 Week 8 Recap

49ers defeat Browns 20–10 in Week 8

Arian Smith led Fantasy Impact as 49ers prevailed in a 10–20 Week 8 finish.

Cleveland Browns 10 3–4
Final 10–20
San Francisco 49ers 20 6–1 Winner
Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
10–20
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–17 San Francisco 49ers
Top passer
Colt McCoy
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Game date
October 30, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Cribbs 2 REC · 56 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Blake Watson
    Blake Watson 3 REC · 64 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 1 REC · 20 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 15/28 · 178 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • V.Davis 3 REC · 27 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Sopoaga 1 REC · 18 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
San Francisco 49ers
Final score
San Francisco 49ers 20–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–17 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Arian Smith
Top passer
Colt McCoy
Biggest EPA play
(6:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 16-J.Cribbs for 45 yards, TOUCHDO…
Game date
2011-10-30

Game summary

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns 20–10 on 2011-10-30. Arian Smith posted a game-high +6.41 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cleveland Browns0370010
San Francisco 49ers10730020

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
SFSan Francisco 49ers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 12:49TD
    Frank Gore Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    0-6

    (12:49) 75-A.Boone and 90-I.Sopoaga reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.

  2. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 12:44XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-7

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  3. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 2:59FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 11
    Score
    0-10

    (2:59) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  4. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:34TD
    MCM. Crabtree

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-16

    (1:34) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q2 1:31XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-17

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:02FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SF 33
    Score
    3-17

    (:02) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 6:23TD
    JCJ. Cribbs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 45
    Score
    9-17

    (6:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 16-J.Cribbs for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 20 20 yds YAC. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 6:17XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 2
    Score
    10-17

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

  9. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q4 2:00FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    10-20

    (2:00) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Arian SmithArian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.41 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
  3. 3Blake WatsonBlake Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  4. 4Arian SmithArian Smith · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Norwood · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  6. 6Arian SmithArian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  7. 7V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  8. 8Colt McCoyColt McCoy · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Arian Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Arian Smith — SF · Passing

Arian Smith posted the highest total EPA (+6.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Arian Smith's top snap (+2.53 EPA): (6:22) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 81-A.Smith to CLE 34 for 20 yards (29-C.Culliver). Caught at CLE 15. 19-yds YAC.

Biggest single play (+4.37 EPA): Colt McCoy — (6:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 16-J.Cribbs for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 20 20 yds YAC. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play

Quarterback report card

Colt McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Colt McCoyColt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +3.6% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.76 total EPA
  • Arian SmithArian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +6.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsSan Francisco 49ers
Offensive EPA/play-0.046+0.081
Offensive success rate48.1%48.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.064+0.229
Rush EPA/play-0.182-0.052
Defensive EPA/play-0.081+0.046
Defensive success rate51.9%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • San Francisco 49ers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -3.58 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, +6.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Frank Gore Jr.San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr. (Q1 12:49)
  • San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree (Q2 1:34)
  • Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs (Colt McCoy pass) (Q4 6:23)

Field goals

  • San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers (Q1 2:59)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 0:02)
  • San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 10–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q1 12:49); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 12:44) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q1 2:59) — (2:59) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 1:34) — (1:34) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 1:31) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the SF 33 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the SF 45 (Q4 6:23); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 6:17) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CLE 8 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) 12-C.McCoy sacked at CLE 16 for -5 yards (55-A.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-A.Brooks), RECOVERED by SF-90-I.Sopoaga at CLE 20. 90-I.Sopoaga to CLE 20 for no gain (55-A.Mack). C.McCoy charged with sack [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.20]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass short middle to 85-V.Davis to SF 37 for 19 yards (20-M.Adams). Caught at SF 28. 9-yds YAC. [WPA +5.0% · EPA +2.46]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 16-J.Cribbs for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 20 20 yds YAC. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play [WPA +4.9% · EPA +4.37]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 21-F.Gore left tackle to SF 32 for 6 yards (71-A.Rubin). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +0.25]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left intended for 15-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Goldson at SF -7. Touchback. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.72]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:23) — (6:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 16-J.Cribbs for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 20 20 yds YAC. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play [WPA +4.9% · EPA +4.37]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) 12-C.McCoy sacked at CLE 16 for -5 yards (55-A.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-A.Brooks), RECOVERED by SF-90-I.Sopoaga at CLE 20. 90-I.Sopoaga to CLE 20 for no gain (55-A.Mack). C.McCoy charged with sack [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.20]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 11-Alex Smith pass deep left to 15-M.Crabtree ran ob at CLE 44 for 41 yards. Caught at SF 45. 11-yds YAC. [WPA +3.5% · EPA +3.97]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left intended for 15-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 38-D.Goldson at SF -7. Touchback. [WPA -4.5% · EPA -3.72]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 12:49 · CLE 4 · Score 0-6
    (12:49) 75-A.Boone and 90-I.Sopoaga reported in as eligible. 21-F.Gore right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
  2. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 12:44 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  3. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 2:59 · CLE 11 · Score 0-10
    (2:59) 2-D.Akers 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  4. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 1:34 · CLE 2 · Score 0-16
    (1:34) 11-Alex Smith pass short right to 15-M.Crabtree for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 1:31 · CLE 2 · Score 0-17
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
  6. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · SF 33 · Score 3-17
    (:02) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:23 · SF 45 · Score 9-17
    (6:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 16-J.Cribbs for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 20 20 yds YAC. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:17 · SF 2 · Score 10-17
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
  9. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CLE 8 · Score 10-20
    (2:00) 2-D.Akers 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.

Key takeaways

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

  • San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Colt McCoy (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers on 2011-10-30?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cleveland Browns 20-10 in Week 8, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, San Francisco 49ers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, San Francisco 49ers 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Gore (Q1 12:49) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — M. Crabtree (Q2 1:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cribbs (C. McCoy pass) (Q4 6:23) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q1 2:59, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — D. Akers (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 51.2% completion, +3.6% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.76 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 53.6% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +6.41 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers?

Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+2.53 EPA): (6:22) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 81-A.Smith to CLE 34 for 20 yards (29-C.Culliver). Caught at CLE 15. 19-yds YAC..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W