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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2013 · 11 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: 2013 Week 4 Recap

Browns defeat Bengals 17–6 in Week 4

Brian Hoyer led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 6–17 Week 4 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 6 2–2
Final 6–17
Cleveland Browns 17 2–2 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
6–17
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 3–7 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Brian Hoyer
Game date
September 29, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • J.Gresham 3 REC · 53 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Germie Bernard 6 REC · 38 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Sanzenbacher 1 REC · 6 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Brian Hoyer
    Brian Hoyer 25/43 · 255 YDS · 2 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Cameron 10 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gordon 4 REC · 71 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals033006
Cleveland Browns7037017

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:17TD
    JCJosh Cameron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-6

    (2:17) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:13XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:50FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 5:14FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 0:41FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 4:59TD
    COC. Ogbonnaya

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    6-16

    (4:59) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 25-C.Ogbonnaya for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 4:54XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    6-17

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.77 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  2. 2Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
  6. 6Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Ogbonnaya · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  8. 8B. 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.

Brian Hoyer

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 DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 50 dropbacks · 46.0% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -5.23 total EPA
  • Brian HoyerBrian 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.

StatCincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.121-0.004
Offensive success rate35.4%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 rate56.8%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) (Q1 2:17)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. Ogbonnaya (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 4:59)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 10:50)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q3 5:14)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 0:41)
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). [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.35]
  • 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 [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.63]
  • 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). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.83]
  • 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 [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.91]
  • 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). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -1.88]
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 [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.91]
  • 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 [WPA -3.3% · EPA -3.67]
  • 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. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.41]
  • 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). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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