Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 24–14 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 14–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- B. Weeden
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 43-B…
- Game date
- 2012-09-23
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Cleveland Browns 24–14 on 2012-09-23. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +8.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 14 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(9:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 11-T.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 28-C.Spiller for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:17) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(10:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:33) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 80-T.Benjamin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(9:12) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:08TD Thomas Graham Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 9
- Score
- 6-0
(9:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 11-T.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:04XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:15TD CSC. SpillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 32
- Score
- 13-0
(5:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 28-C.Spiller for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:06XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 14-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:17TD TRT. RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 14-6
(2:17) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:12XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:42FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 19
- Score
- 17-7
(10:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 2:33TD TBT. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 17-13
(2:33) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 80-T.Benjamin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 2:27XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:12TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 9
- Score
- 23-14
(9:12) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:08XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 24-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +8.19 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 4T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5
Dre'Mont Jones · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 6Thomas Graham Jr. · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 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
R. Fitzpatrick — BUF · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+8.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (-4.54 EPA): (12:20) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St.Johnson. Cleveland challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at CLE 25 for -7 yards. FUMBL
Biggest single play (-6.51 EPA): B. Weeden — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 43-B.Scott at CLE 33. 43-B.Scott to CLE 1 for 32 yards (15-G.Little).
Quarterback report card
B. Weeden led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -2.9% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.95 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.166 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.0% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.205 | -0.199 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.001 | -0.220 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.166 | +0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 58.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.00 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.17 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -0.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -13.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Thomas Graham Jr. (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — C. Spiller (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Cleveland Browns — T. Richardson
- Cleveland Browns — T. Benjamin (B. Weeden pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 11-T.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 9:04) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 32 (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 28-C.Spiller for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 5:06) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q2 2:17) — (2:17) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 2:12) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the BUF 22 (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 80-T.Benjamin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:27) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:08) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 80-T.Benjamin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:35) — (14:35) (Shotgun) 20-T.Choice left guard to CLE 46 for 22 yards (28-U.Young).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 11-T.Graham pushed ob at BUF 26 for 6 yards (43-T.Ward). PENALTY on CLE-52-D.Jackson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 26.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St.Johnson to CLE 20 for 18 yards (24-S.Brown).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass short middle intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 43-B.Scott at CLE 33. 43-B.Scott to CLE 1 for 32 yards (15-G.Little).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St.Johnson. Cleveland challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at CLE 25
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:32) — (:32) 14-R.Fitzpatrick kneels to CLE 3 for -1 yards.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 28-C.Spiller for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:08 · CLE 9 · Score 6-0
(9:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 11-T.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:04 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:15 · CLE 32 · Score 13-0
(5:15) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 28-C.Spiller for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:06 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:17 · BUF 6 · Score 14-6
(2:17) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 2:12 · BUF 2 · Score 14-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 10:42 · CLE 19 · Score 17-7
(10:42) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 2:33 · BUF 22 · Score 17-13
(2:33) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 80-T.Benjamin for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 2:27 · BUF 2 · Score 17-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 9:12 · CLE 9 · Score 23-14
(9:12) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 13-St.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 9:08 · CLE 2 · Score 24-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns on 2012-09-23?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Cleveland Browns 24-14 in Week 3, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 24, Cleveland Browns 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Graham (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 9:08) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Spiller (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 5:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Richardson (Q2 2:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Benjamin (B. Weeden pass) (Q3 2:33) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q4 9:12) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 10:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 54.0% completion, -2.9% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.95 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 55.0% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Cleveland Browns?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (-4.54 EPA): (12:20) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St.Johnson. Cleveland challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatr.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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