Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 17–6 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 3–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brian Hoyer
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 44 for -5 yards (21-C.Owens). FUMBLES (21-C.Ow…
- Game date
- 2013-09-29
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17–6 on 2013-09-29. Brian Hoyer posted a game-high +7.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Brian Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.77 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 2
Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 3
J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 4
J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 5
T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play - 6
Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 7
C. Ogbonnaya · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 8
B. Rainey · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 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
Brian Hoyer — CLE · Passing
Brian Hoyer posted the highest total EPA (+7.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
Brian Hoyer's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (10:01) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon to CIN 36 for 33 yards (24-A.Jones).
Biggest single play (-3.91 EPA): Andy Dalton — (11:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 44 for -5 yards (21-C.Owens). FUMBLES (21-C.Owens), RECOVERED by CLE-21-C.Owens at CIN 47. 21-C.Owens to CIN 47 for no gain (71-An.Smith). The Replay Assist
Quarterback report card
Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.23 total EPA
Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.121 | -0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.105 | +0.181 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.376 | -0.145 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.121 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 64.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.12 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.00 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -9.57 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -0.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (Brian Hoyer pass)
Cleveland Browns — C. Ogbonnaya (Brian Hoyer pass)
Field goals
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
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 CIN 2 (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:13) — (Kick formation) 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q2 10:50) — (10:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 33 (Q3 5:14) — (5:14) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 25-C.Ogbonnaya for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 4:54) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 84-J.Gresham to CLE 41 for 24 yards (43-T.Ward).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:19) — (6:19) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep middle to 12-M.Sanu. PENALTY on CLE-22-B.Skrine, Defensive Pass Interference, 40 yards, enforced at CIN 44 - No Play. flea flicker
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 80-T.Benjamin to CIN 22 for 39 yards (23-T.Newman).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 44 for -5 yards (21-C.Owens). FUMBLES (21-C.Owens), RECOVERED by CLE-21-C.Owens at CIN 47. 21-C.Owens to CIN 47 for no gain (71-An.Smith). The Replay Assist
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) 14-A.Dalton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 41, recovered by CIN-25-G.Bernard at CIN 45. 25-G.Bernard to CIN 45 for no gain (51-B.Mingo).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 44 for -5 yards (21-C.Owens). FUMBLES (21-C.Owens), RECOVERED by CLE-21-C.Owens at CIN 47. 21-C.Owens to CIN 47 for no gain (71-An.Smith). The Replay Assist
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 85-T.Eifert INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Skrine (52-D.Jackson) at CIN 40. 22-B.Skrine to CIN 35 for 5 yards (85-T.Eifert). ball tipped by 52 Jackson
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 7:32) — (7:32) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 4:39) — (4:39) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard to CLE 9 for -2 yards (92-D.Bryant; 52-D.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:17 · CIN 2 · Score 0-6
(2:17) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 2:13 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 10:50 · CLE 7 · Score 3-7
(10:50) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 5:14 · CIN 33 · Score 3-10
(5:14) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 0:41 · CLE 25 · Score 6-10
(:41) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:59 · CIN 1 · Score 6-16
(4:59) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 25-C.Ogbonnaya for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 4:54 · CIN 2 · Score 6-17
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.
- Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Brian Hoyer (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2013-09-29?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17-6 in Week 4, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Cleveland Browns 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Hoyer pass) (Q1 2:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Ogbonnaya (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 4:59) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 10:50, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 5:14, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.0% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -5.23 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 58.1% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (10:01) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep left to 12-J.Gordon to CIN 36 for 33 yards (24-A.Jones)..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W