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NFL · Week 3 · September 22, 2013 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2013 Week 3 Recap

Browns defeat Vikings 31–27 in Week 3

Josh Cameron led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 31–27 Week 3 finish.

Cleveland Browns 31 1–2 Winner
Final 31–27
Minnesota Vikings 27 0–3
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
31–27
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 24–17 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
Brian Hoyer
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Cameron
Game date
September 22, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Josh Cameron 6 REC · 66 YDS · 3 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Aubrey 1 CAR · 34 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Lanning 1/1 · 11 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Jacardia Wright
    Jacardia Wright 3 REC · 35 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Cordarrelle Patterson
    Cordarrelle Patterson 2 REC · 49 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Ponder 1 CAR · 6 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 31–27 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 24–17 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Cameron
Top passer
Brian Hoyer
Biggest EPA play
(11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-…
Game date
2013-09-22

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings 31–27 on 2013-09-22. Josh Cameron posted a game-high +4.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns71707031
Minnesota Vikings71073027

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:19TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-6

    (9:19) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 9:13XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 4:50TD
    JGJ. Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 47
    Score
    6-7

    (4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 4:42XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-7

    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 15:00TD
    JCJosh Cameron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 19
    Score
    13-7

    (15:00) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 14:55XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    14-7

    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 10:15TD
    CPC. Ponder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    14-13

    (10:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 10:12XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    14-14

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:12FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 20
    Score
    17-14

    (6:12) 8-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 3:39TD
    JCJosh Cameron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 11
    Score
    23-14

    (3:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Lanning pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 3:39XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    24-14

    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 1:12FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 25
    Score
    24-17

    (1:12) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 2:42TD
    CPC. Ponder

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    24-23

    (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 2:36XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    24-24

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 10:50FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    24-27

    (10:50) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  16. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:55TD
    JCJosh Cameron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 7
    Score
    30-27

    (:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:51XP
    SLS. Lanning

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    31-27

    5-S.Lanning extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-6-B.Hoyer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Aubrey · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.27 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Lanning · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +4.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.25 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Bess · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  5. 5Jacardia WrightJacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  6. 6Cordarrelle PattersonCordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Ponder · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 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

Josh Cameron — CLE · Receiving

Josh Cameron posted the highest total EPA (+4.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Josh Cameron's top snap (-6.32 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 49 for 23 yards (75-O.Cousins).

Quarterback report card

Brian Hoyer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 57 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -9.81 total EPA
  • C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings) · 52 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -1.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play-0.007-0.072
Offensive success rate42.1%41.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.096-0.131
Rush EPA/play+0.128-0.174
Defensive EPA/play+0.072+0.007
Defensive success rate58.6%57.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.07 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -0.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Minnesota Vikings: 16 drives, -7.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q1 9:19)
  • Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q1 4:50)
  • Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder (Q2 10:15)
  • Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (S. Lanning pass) (Q2 3:39)
  • Minnesota Vikings — C. Ponder (Q3 2:42)
  • Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 0:55)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q2 6:12)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 1:12)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q4 10:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 9:13) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 47 (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:42) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 17–10. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 19 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 14:55) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 10:12) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIN 20 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) 8-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Lanning pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 3:39) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 7–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 2:36) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q4 10:50) — (10:50) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 0:51) — 5-S.Lanning extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-6-B.Hoyer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +24.0% · EPA +3.15]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder sacked at CLE 42 for -8 yards (92-D.Bryant). [WPA -22.5% · EPA -1.22]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 12-J.Gordon to MIN 44 for 11 yards (29-X.Rhodes). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +1.47]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +2.92]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 12-J.Locke punts 55 yards to CLE 27, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 80-T.Benjamin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-51-L.Dean at CLE 26. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +4.70]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 49 for 23 yards (75-O.Cousins). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -6.32]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) 12-J.Locke punts 55 yards to CLE 27, Center-46-C.Loeffler. 80-T.Benjamin MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-51-L.Dean at CLE 26. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +4.70]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) 7-C.Ponder pass deep right intended for 81-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Ward (53-C.Robertson) at CLE 49. 43-T.Ward to MIN 38 for 13 yards (81-J.Simpson). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.47]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.42]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 9:19 · CLE 2 · Score 0-6
    (9:19) 28-A.Peterson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 9:13 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:50 · MIN 47 · Score 6-7
    (4:50) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:42 · MIN 2 · Score 7-7
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · MIN 19 · Score 13-7
    (15:00) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · MIN 2 · Score 14-7
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 10:15 · CLE 6 · Score 14-13
    (10:15) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 10:12 · CLE 2 · Score 14-14
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  9. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 6:12 · MIN 20 · Score 17-14
    (6:12) 8-B.Cundiff 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:39 · MIN 11 · Score 23-14
    (3:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Lanning pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 3:39 · MIN 2 · Score 24-14
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  12. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · CLE 25 · Score 24-17
    (1:12) 3-B.Walsh 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  13. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 2:42 · CLE 8 · Score 24-23
    (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Ponder scrambles up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 2:36 · CLE 2 · Score 24-24
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  15. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 10:50 · CLE 12 · Score 24-27
    (10:50) 3-B.Walsh 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  16. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:55 · MIN 7 · Score 30-27
    (:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:51 · MIN 2 · Score 31-27
    5-S.Lanning extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-6-B.Hoyer.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Josh Cameron (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Brian Hoyer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-09-22?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Minnesota Vikings 31-27 in Week 3, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 17, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Minnesota Vikings 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Minnesota Vikings 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 31, Minnesota Vikings 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q1 9:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Gordon (B. Hoyer pass) (Q1 4:50) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Hoyer pass) (Q2 15:00) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q2 10:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (S. Lanning pass) (Q2 3:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ponder (Q3 2:42) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 0:55) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 6:12, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q4 10:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?

Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 52.6% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -9.81 total passing EPA. C. Ponder (Minnesota Vikings), 48.1% completion, -1.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings?

Josh Cameron (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-6.32 EPA): (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 52-C.Greenway at MIN 26. 52-C.Greenway to MIN 49 for 23 yards (75-O.Cousins)..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cleveland Browns won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L