Commanders 38–21 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 61.9% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +12.85 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 53.8% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.44 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.30 EPA): (1:20) 12-K.Cousins kneels to CLE 4 for -1 yards..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 38–21 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–14 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (10:11) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 80-T.Benjamin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2012-12-16

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 38–21 on 2012-12-16, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 14–10 halftime lead. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +12.85 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	3	14	14	0	38
Cleveland Browns	7	7	0	7	0	21

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

CLE 54

+3CLE 26

WAS 69

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:50TD
TRT. Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 6
Score
0-6
(8:50) 33-T.Richardson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Most rushing touchdowns by a Browns rookie running back
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 8:41XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:26TD
LHL. Hankerson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 54
Score
6-7
(2:26) 12-K.Cousins pass deep right to 85-L.Hankerson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 2:16XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
7-7
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 5:50FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 26
Score
10-7
(5:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:14TD
TRT. Richardson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
10-13
(1:14) 33-T.Richardson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:11XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
10-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:20TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
16-14
(13:20) 46-A.Morris left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 13:14XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
17-14
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:45TD
LHL. Hankerson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
23-14
(7:45) 12-K.Cousins pass short right to 85-L.Hankerson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 7:40XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
24-14
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:23TD
ERE. Royster
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
30-14
(11:23) 22-E.Royster left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 11:19XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
31-14
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:11TD
TBT. Benjamin
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 69
Score
31-20
(10:11) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 80-T.Benjamin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:11XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
31-21
(Kick formation) 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:05TD
AMA. Morris
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 8
Score
37-21
(5:05) 46-A.Morris left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 5:00XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
38-21
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +12.85 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.57 EPA/play
3L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
4S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
5Jordan Morgan · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
6L. Paulsen · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
7Dareke Young · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
8Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 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

Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+12.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (-5.30 EPA): (1:20) 12-K.Cousins kneels to CLE 4 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (+6.57 EPA): B. Weeden — (10:11) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 80-T.Benjamin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +6.0% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +12.85 total EPA
B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.122	-0.141
Offensive success rate	47.9%	41.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.306	-0.319
Rush EPA/play	+0.091	+0.090
Defensive EPA/play	+0.141	-0.122
Defensive success rate	58.9%	52.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.12 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.14 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -10.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +11.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — T. Richardson (Q1 8:50)
Washington Commanders — L. Hankerson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q1 2:26)
Cleveland Browns — T. Richardson (Q2 1:14)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q3 13:20)
Washington Commanders — L. Hankerson (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 7:45)
Washington Commanders — E. Royster (Q4 11:23)
Cleveland Browns — T. Benjamin (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 10:11)
Washington Commanders — A. Morris (Q4 5:05)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q2 5:50)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 33-T.Richardson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Most rushing touchdowns by a Browns rookie running back; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 8:41) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 54 (Q1 2:26); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 2:16) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q2 5:50) — (5:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) 33-T.Richardson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 1:11) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 13:20) — (13:20) 46-A.Morris left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 13:14) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q3 7:45) — (7:45) 12-K.Cousins pass short right to 85-L.Hankerson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 7:40) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) 22-E.Royster left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 11:19) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the WAS 69 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 80-T.Benjamin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:11) — (Kick formation) 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q4 5:05) — (5:05) 46-A.Morris left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:00) — (Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 14:21) — (14:21) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle intended for 15-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Jackson at CLE 32. 50-R.Jackson to CLE 15 for 17 yards (66-S.Lauvao). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.62]
Washington Commanders (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass short right to 22-E.Royster to CLE 28 for 25 yards (43-T.Ward). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +2.67]
Washington Commanders (Q1 2:26) — (2:26) 12-K.Cousins pass deep right to 85-L.Hankerson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +5.07]
Washington Commanders (Q1 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 12-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 88-P.Garcon INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Ward at WAS 43. 43-T.Ward to WAS 6 for 37 yards (12-K.Cousins). Tipped ball by 24 S.Brown [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.60]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left intended for 15-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 59-L.Fletcher at WAS 25. 59-L.Fletcher to WAS 33 for 8 yards (15-G.Little). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -4.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 80-T.Benjamin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.0% · EPA +6.57]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 14:21) — (14:21) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle intended for 15-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Jackson at CLE 32. 50-R.Jackson to CLE 15 for 17 yards (66-S.Lauvao). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.62]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) 12-K.Cousins kneels to CLE 4 for -1 yards. [EPA -5.30]
Washington Commanders (Q1 2:26) — (2:26) 12-K.Cousins pass deep right to 85-L.Hankerson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +5.07]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 8:50 · WAS 6 · Score 0-6
(8:50) 33-T.Richardson left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Most rushing touchdowns by a Browns rookie running back
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 8:41 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 2:26 · CLE 54 · Score 6-7
(2:26) 12-K.Cousins pass deep right to 85-L.Hankerson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 2:16 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 5:50 · CLE 26 · Score 10-7
(5:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · WAS 1 · Score 10-13
(1:14) 33-T.Richardson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 1:11 · WAS 2 · Score 10-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 13:20 · CLE 3 · Score 16-14
(13:20) 46-A.Morris left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 13:14 · CLE 2 · Score 17-14
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 7:45 · CLE 2 · Score 23-14
(7:45) 12-K.Cousins pass short right to 85-L.Hankerson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 7:40 · CLE 2 · Score 24-14
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 11:23 · CLE 4 · Score 30-14
(11:23) 22-E.Royster left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 11:19 · CLE 2 · Score 31-14
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · WAS 69 · Score 31-20
(10:11) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 80-T.Benjamin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · WAS 2 · Score 31-21
(Kick formation) 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 5:05 · CLE 8 · Score 37-21
(5:05) 46-A.Morris left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 5:00 · CLE 2 · Score 38-21
(Kick formation) 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Key takeaways

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

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
B. Weeden (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns on 2012-12-16?

The Washington Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 38-21 in Week 15, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Washington Commanders 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 14, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Washington Commanders 38, Cleveland Browns 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Richardson (Q1 8:50) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Hankerson (K. Cousins pass) (Q1 2:26) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Richardson (Q2 1:14) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q3 13:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Hankerson (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 7:45) Washington Commanders touchdown — E. Royster (Q4 11:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Benjamin (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 10:11) Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Morris (Q4 5:05) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 5:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 61.9% completion, +6.0% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +12.85 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 53.8% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.85 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.30 EPA): (1:20) 12-K.Cousins kneels to CLE 4 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L

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