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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +6.41 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2
J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play - 3

Blake Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play - 4

Arian Smith · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play - 5
J. Norwood · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 6

Arian Smith · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 7
V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 8
Colt 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.

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 McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +3.6% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.76 total EPA
Arian 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 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 rate | 51.9% | 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

San Francisco 49ers — Frank Gore Jr.
San Francisco 49ers — M. Crabtree
Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs (Colt McCoy pass)
Field goals
San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
San Francisco 49ers — D. Akers
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
- 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.
- 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
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 5:30) — (5:30) 21-F.Gore left tackle to SF 32 for 6 yards (71-A.Rubin).
- 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.
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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