Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 38–31 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 10–11 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Jeffery
- Top passer
- Jihaad Campbell
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 18-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 3…
- Game date
- 2013-12-15
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 38–31 on 2013-12-15, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 11–10 halftime lead. A. Jeffery posted a game-high +7.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 38 | |
| 3 | 8 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
A. Jeffery · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 2
E. Baker · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 3
M. Bush · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +3.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 4
J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +3.06 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 5
E. Bennett · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 6
M. Gray · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play - 7
J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 8
M. Forte · Chicago Bears · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.06 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
A. Jeffery — CHI · Receiving
A. Jeffery posted the highest total EPA (+7.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Chicago Bears. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.
A. Jeffery's top snap (+5.68 EPA): (11:08) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Sheard]. PENALTY on CLE-97-J.Sheard, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (-8.35 EPA): Jihaad Campbell — (13:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 18-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 38-Z.Bowman at CLE 43. 38-Z.Bowman for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jihaad Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jihaad Campbell (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.21 total EPA
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.132 | -0.041 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | -0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Chicago Bears generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: +0.06 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.06 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 13 drives, +5.20 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -5.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Trevis Gipson
Chicago Bears — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Chicago Bears — Z. Bowman
Cleveland Browns — E. Baker
Cleveland Browns — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
Chicago Bears — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass)
Chicago Bears — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass)
Chicago Bears — M. Bush
Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (Jihaad Campbell pass)
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
Chicago Bears — R. Gould
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 CHI 17 (Q1 7:26) — (7:26) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–8. Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 83 (Q2 8:14); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 8:01) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CLE 51 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett to CLE 48 for 3 yards (43-T.Ward).; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:24) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CHI 70 (Q3 13:58); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 13:48) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 8:24) — (8:24) 27-E.Baker left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-66-S.Lauvao was injured during the play. His return is Probable.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 8:20) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 54 (Q3 3:54); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 3:40) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 21–7. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 45 (Q4 11:08); Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 10:59) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:41) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CLE 40 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 29-M.Bush right guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 2:17) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CHI 43 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 0:59) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 11:08) — (11:08) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Sheard]. PENALTY on CLE-97-J.Sheard, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 18-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 38-Z.Bowman at CLE 43. 38-Z.Bowman for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett to CLE 48 for 6 yards (90-B.Winn). FUMBLES (90-B.Winn), RECOVERED by CLE-43-T.Ward at CLE 49. 43-T.Ward for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson (43-T.Ward) at CLE -8. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 27 for 35 yards (83-M.Bennett).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson at CHI 44. 39-T.Gipson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:58) — (13:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 18-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 38-Z.Bowman at CLE 43. 38-Z.Bowman for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett to CLE 48 for 6 yards (90-B.Winn). FUMBLES (90-B.Winn), RECOVERED by CLE-43-T.Ward at CLE 49. 43-T.Ward for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson at CHI 44. 39-T.Gipson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson (43-T.Ward) at CLE -8. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 27 for 35 yards (83-M.Bennett).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 7:26 · CHI 17 · Score 0-3
(7:26) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 12:58 · CLE 5 · Score 3-3
(12:58) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Gould 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 8:14 · CLE 83 · Score 3-9
(8:14) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson at CHI 44. 39-T.Gipson for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 8:01 · CHI 2 · Score 3-10
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 7:51 · CLE 51 · Score 3-10
(7:51) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett to CLE 48 for 3 yards (43-T.Ward).
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · CLE 5 · Score 9-10
(:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 15-B.Marshall for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · CLE 2 · Score 10-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q3 13:58 · CHI 70 · Score 16-10
(13:58) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short right intended for 18-G.Little INTERCEPTED by 38-Z.Bowman at CLE 43. 38-Z.Bowman for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q3 13:48 · CLE 2 · Score 17-10
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 8:24 · CHI 2 · Score 17-16
(8:24) 27-E.Baker left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE-66-S.Lauvao was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 8:20 · CHI 2 · Score 17-17
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:54 · CLE 54 · Score 17-23
(3:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 83-M.Bennett to CLE 48 for 6 yards (90-B.Winn). FUMBLES (90-B.Winn), RECOVERED by CLE-43-T.Ward at CLE 49. 43-T.Ward for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:40 · CHI 2 · Score 17-24
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 11:08 · CLE 45 · Score 23-24
(11:08) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Sheard]. PENALTY on CLE-97-J.Sheard, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 10:59 · CLE 2 · Score 24-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 5:45 · CLE 4 · Score 30-24
(5:45) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 80-E.Bennett for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 5:41 · CLE 2 · Score 31-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · CLE 40 · Score 37-24
(3:13) 29-M.Bush right guard for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 2:17 · CLE 2 · Score 38-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-8-A.Podlesh.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · CHI 43 · Score 38-30
(1:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:59 · CHI 2 · Score 38-31
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Jeffery (Chicago Bears) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns on 2013-12-15?
The Chicago Bears beat the Cleveland Browns 38-31 in Week 15, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Chicago Bears 10, Cleveland Browns 8; Q3: Chicago Bears 7, Cleveland Browns 14; Q4: Chicago Bears 21, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Chicago Bears 38, Cleveland Browns 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Gipson (Q2 8:14) Chicago Bears touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:29) Chicago Bears touchdown — Z. Bowman (Q3 13:58) Cleveland Browns touchdown — E. Baker (Q3 8:24) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 3:54) Chicago Bears touchdown — A. Jeffery (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 11:08) Chicago Bears touchdown — E. Bennett (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 5:45) Chicago Bears touchdown — M. Bush (Q4 3:13) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Gordon (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 1:02) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 7:26, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 12:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
Jihaad Campbell (Cleveland Browns), 56.1% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.21 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 61.1% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns?
A. Jeffery (Chicago Bears) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+5.68 EPA): (11:08) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 17-A.Jeffery for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Sheard]. PENALTY on CLE-97-J.Sheard, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Was Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Chicago Bears won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L