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NFL · Week 11 · November 18, 2012 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2012 Week 11 Recap

Cowboys defeat Browns 23–20 in Week 11

Blake Watson led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 20–23 Week 11 finish.

Cleveland Browns 20 2–8
Final 20–23
Dallas Cowboys 23 5–5 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 13–0 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
T. Romo
FantasyHQ MVP
Blake Watson
Game date
November 18, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Blake Watson
    Blake Watson 4 REC · 47 YDS · 2 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Richardson 6 REC · 49 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Little 3 REC · 53 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • D.Bryant 12 REC · 145 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Romo 35/69 · 267 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 7 REC · 51 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 23–20 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 13–0 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Blake Watson
Top passer
T. Romo
Biggest EPA play
(5:52) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden sacked at CLE 18 for -11 yards (93-A.Spencer). FUMBLES (93-A.S…
Game date
2012-11-18

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 23–20 on 2012-11-18, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 13–0 halftime lead. Blake Watson posted a game-high +8.14 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Cleveland Browns7607020
Dallas Cowboys00317323

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 4:07TD
    Blake Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 10
    Score
    6-0

    (4:07) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 82-B.Watson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 4:01XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. PENALTY on DAL-43-G.Sensabaugh, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 12:13FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 33
    Score
    10-0

    (12:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 5:18FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 18
    Score
    13-0

    (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 4:22FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 26
    Score
    13-3

    (4:22) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.

  6. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 13:54TD
    FJF. Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    13-9

    (13:54) 28-F.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 13:49XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    13-10

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. Injury update: Charlie Peprah has been taken to the locker room for further evaluation. His return is questionable.

  8. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:54TD
    DBD. Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 28
    Score
    13-16

    (6:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Parker].

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 6:46XP
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    13-17

    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:10TD
    Blake Watson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 17
    Score
    19-17

    (1:10) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 82-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on skinny post.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:07XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    20-17

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 0:06FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 14
    Score
    20-20

    (:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.

  13. DALDallas Cowboys
    OT 6:13FG
    Dominic Bailey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 20
    Score
    20-23

    (6:13) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Blake WatsonBlake Watson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Bryant · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +5.28 total EPA · 69 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Richardson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Weeden · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.46 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Vickers · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Blake Watson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Blake Watson — CLE · Receiving

Blake Watson posted the highest total EPA (+8.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.02 EPA per play.

Blake Watson's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (4:07) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 82-B.Watson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Biggest single play (-5.38 EPA): B. Weeden — (5:52) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden sacked at CLE 18 for -11 yards (93-A.Spencer). FUMBLES (93-A.Spencer) [93-A.Spencer], RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at CLE 18.

Quarterback report card

T. Romo led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 69 dropbacks · 50.7% completion · +5.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +5.28 total EPA
  • B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -6.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.034-0.030
Offensive success rate44.7%48.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.067+0.077
Rush EPA/play-0.143-0.282
Defensive EPA/play+0.030+0.034
Defensive success rate51.8%55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.03, Dallas Cowboys -0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.03 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: -0.03 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -2.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, -3.29 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Blake WatsonCleveland Browns — Blake Watson (B. Weeden pass) (Q1 4:07)
  • Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones (Q4 13:54)
  • Dallas Cowboys — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 6:54)
  • Blake WatsonCleveland Browns — Blake Watson (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 1:10)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 12:13)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 5:18)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q3 4:22)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (Q4 0:06)
  • Dominic BaileyDallas Cowboys — Dominic Bailey (OT 6:13)
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 DAL 10 (Q1 4:07); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q1 4:01).

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DAL 33 (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DAL 18 (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 17–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) 28-F.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:49); Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Parker].; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:46) — 5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DAL 17 (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 82-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on skinny post.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q4 1:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..

Overtime: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (OT 6:13) — (6:13) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Punt formation) 2-B.Moorman punts 49 yards to CLE 47, Center-91-L.Ladouceur. 16-J.Cribbs to DAL 32 for 21 yards (89-J.Phillips). PENALTY on DAL-89-J.Phillips, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, en [WPA -40.5% · EPA -2.77]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 3-B.Weeden pass incomplete short left to 84-J.Cameron. Pass incomplete left corner of the end zone; Sensabaugh closest defender. [WPA -38.2% · EPA -4.06]
  • Dallas Cowboys (OT 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 19-M.Austin to CLE 49 for 13 yards (37-J.Bademosi). Pass complete on a slant. [WPA +22.9% · EPA +2.37]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass incomplete deep left to 17-D.Harris. DAL-17-D.Harris was injured during the play. His return is Probable. PENALTY on CLE-24-S.Brown, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards [WPA +22.8% · EPA +2.24]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 13-J.Gordon to DAL 23 for 23 yards (43-G.Sensabaugh). Pass complete on post pattern. [WPA +19.6% · EPA +1.96]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden sacked at CLE 18 for -11 yards (93-A.Spencer). FUMBLES (93-A.Spencer) [93-A.Spencer], RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at CLE 18. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -5.38]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo sacked at CLE 38 for -10 yards (92-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (92-F.Rucker) [92-F.Rucker], RECOVERED by CLE-53-C.Robertson at CLE 35. 53-C.Robertson to CLE 35 for no gain (78-J.Parne [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.96]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 3-B.Weeden pass incomplete short left to 84-J.Cameron. Pass incomplete left corner of the end zone; Sensabaugh closest defender. [WPA -38.2% · EPA -4.06]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Parker]. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +3.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:07 · DAL 10 · Score 6-0
    (4:07) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 82-B.Watson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:01 · DAL 2 · Score 7-0
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. PENALTY on DAL-43-G.Sensabaugh, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 12:13 · DAL 33 · Score 10-0
    (12:13) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
  4. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 5:18 · DAL 18 · Score 13-0
    (5:18) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
  5. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 4:22 · CLE 26 · Score 13-3
    (4:22) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
  6. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 13:54 · CLE 2 · Score 13-9
    (13:54) 28-F.Jones right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 13:49 · CLE 2 · Score 13-10
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman. Injury update: Charlie Peprah has been taken to the locker room for further evaluation. His return is questionable.
  8. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · CLE 28 · Score 13-16
    (6:54) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass deep left to 88-D.Bryant for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Parker].
  9. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 6:46 · CLE 2 · Score 13-17
    5-D.Bailey extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:10 · DAL 17 · Score 19-17
    (1:10) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 82-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass complete on skinny post.
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 1:07 · DAL 2 · Score 20-17
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
  12. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · CLE 14 · Score 20-20
    (:06) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.
  13. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — OT 6:13 · CLE 20 · Score 20-23
    (6:13) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Bailey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-2-B.Moorman.

Key takeaways

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

  • Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Blake Watson (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Romo (DAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys on 2012-11-18?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 23-20 in Week 11, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 6, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Dallas Cowboys 17; Q5: Cleveland Browns 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Dallas Cowboys 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Watson (B. Weeden pass) (Q1 4:07) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q4 13:54) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — D. Bryant (T. Romo pass) (Q4 6:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Watson (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 1:10) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 12:13, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 5:18, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q3 4:22, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — D. Bailey (OT 6:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 50.7% completion, +5.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +5.28 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 54.1% completion, -6.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys?

Blake Watson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.14 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (4:07) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle to 82-B.Watson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Dallas Cowboys won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W

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