Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 17–16 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 10–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake Jackson
- Top passer
- M. Vick
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:10) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at P…
- Game date
- 2012-09-09
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 17–16 on 2012-09-09. Drake Jackson posted a game-high +2.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 2
T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.67 EPA/play - 3
J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 4
J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 5

Dyontae Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 6

Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +0.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 7
B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · -0.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · -0.01 EPA/play - 8

Brennan Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · -0.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.01 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
Drake Jackson — PHI · Receiving
Drake Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+2.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
Drake Jackson's top snap (-6.68 EPA): (14:10) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at PHI 27. 52-D.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 65 dropbacks · 44.6% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -9.42 total EPA
B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 40 dropbacks · 30.0% completion · -27.1% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -17.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.175 | -0.271 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.447 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.183 | -0.271 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.271 | +0.175 |
| Defensive success rate | 67.9% | 59.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.17 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: -0.17 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.27 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 16 drives, -21.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 16 drives, -19.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Philadelphia Eagles — Ja'Mori Maclin (M. Vick pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Drake Jackson
Philadelphia Eagles — C. Harbor (M. Vick pass)
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery
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 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PHI 25 (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 6-A.Henery 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 18 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:17) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PHI 24 (Q3 5:01) — (5:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PHI 4 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 87 (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at PHI 27. 52-D.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 13:59) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:18) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep right intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 42-K.Coleman at CLE 47. 42-K.Coleman to CLE 40 for 7 yards.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at PHI 27. 52-D.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 28. 23-J.Haden to PHI 22 for 50 yards (7-M.Vick). Penalty on PHI-63-D.Watkins, Offensive Holding, de
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 82-C.Harbor INTERCEPTED by 58-L.Fort (52-D.Jackson) at CLE 47. 58-L.Fort to PHI 43 for 10 yards (82-C.Harbor).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson to CLE 38 for 18 yards (23-J.Haden) [53-C.Robertson]. Penalty on CLE-23-J.Haden, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 14:10) — (14:10) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at PHI 27. 52-D.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 28. 23-J.Haden to PHI 22 for 50 yards (7-M.Vick). Penalty on PHI-63-D.Watkins, Offensive Holding, de
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 11:18) — (11:18) 25-L.McCoy left end to CLE 48 for -5 yards (43-T.Ward). FUMBLES (43-T.Ward), RECOVERED by CLE-52-D.Jackson at CLE 49. 52-D.Jackson to CLE 49 for no gain (7-M.Vick).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:30) — (7:30) 7-M.Vick pass short middle intended for 82-C.Harbor INTERCEPTED by 58-L.Fort (52-D.Jackson) at CLE 47. 58-L.Fort to PHI 43 for 10 yards (82-C.Harbor).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:16 · PHI 25 · Score 0-3
(9:16) 4-P.Dawson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 23 · Score 3-3
(15:00) 6-A.Henery 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · CLE 18 · Score 9-3
(:23) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep middle to 18-J.Maclin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · CLE 2 · Score 10-3
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 5:01 · PHI 24 · Score 10-6
(5:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 14:17 · PHI 4 · Score 10-9
(14:17) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 14:10 · CLE 87 · Score 10-15
(14:10) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at PHI 27. 52-D.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 13:59 · PHI 2 · Score 10-16
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · CLE 4 · Score 16-16
(1:23) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 82-C.Harbor for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 1:18 · CLE 2 · Score 17-16
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-C.Henry.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Drake Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Vick (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns on 2012-09-09?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 17-16 in Week 1, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 17, Cleveland Browns 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Maclin (M. Vick pass) (Q2 0:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Jackson (Q4 14:10) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Harbor (M. Vick pass) (Q4 1:23) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:16, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 5:01, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 14:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 44.6% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -9.42 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 30.0% completion, -27.1% CPOE, -0.45 EPA per dropback, -17.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns?
Drake Jackson (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-6.68 EPA): (14:10) 7-M.Vick pass short left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 52-D.Jackson at PHI 27. 52-D.Jackson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 17-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L