Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 26–24 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 13–14 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ricky White III
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:59) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 12-J.Gordon INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant [99…
- Game date
- 2014-11-23
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons 26–24 on 2014-11-23, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 14–13 halftime lead. Ricky White III posted a game-high +7.63 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(5:59) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(1:40) 34-I.Crowell left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(13:22) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(9:26) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(1:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-J.Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:51) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(:59) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-27-R.McClain was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(9:36) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 39-S.Jackson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:49) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:05) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:59TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 24
- Score
- 0-6
(5:59) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 5:53XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:40TD ICI. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 6-7
(1:40) 34-I.Crowell left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:33XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 7-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:22FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-7
(13:22) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:26FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 19
- Score
- 13-7
(9:26) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:00TD JRJ. RodgersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 13-13
(1:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-J.Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:55XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 13-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:51FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 14
- Score
- 16-14
(9:51) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:59TD ICI. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 26
- Score
- 22-14
(:59) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-27-R.McClain was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:46XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 23-14
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:36TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 23-20
(9:36) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 39-S.Jackson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 9:31XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 23-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:49FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 35
- Score
- 23-24
(:49) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:05FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 19
- Score
- 26-24
(:05) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 2
Ashtyn Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 3I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.75 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 4D. Hester · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 5M. Austin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6Brian Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.37 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8J. Rodgers · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.38 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
Ricky White III — ATL · Receiving
Ricky White III posted the highest total EPA (+7.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
Ricky White III's top snap (+3.31 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White to CLE 49 for 32 yards (36-K.Williams).
Biggest single play (-6.45 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (4:59) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 12-J.Gordon INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant [99-T.Jackson] at ATL 0. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 50 dropbacks · 54.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
- Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.058 | +0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.022 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 50.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -1.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +4.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass)
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Atlanta Falcons — J. Rodgers (Matt Ryan pass)
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Atlanta Falcons — Shedrick Jackson
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 5:53) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q1 1:40) — (1:40) 34-I.Crowell left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 1:33) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–6. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ATL 15 (Q2 13:22) — (13:22) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q2 9:26) — (9:26) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-J.Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:55) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ATL 14 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ATL 26 (Q3 0:59) — (:59) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-27-R.McClain was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 0:46) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 9:36) — (9:36) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 39-S.Jackson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:31) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the ATL 19 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 12-J.Gordon INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant [99-T.Jackson] at ATL 0. Touchback.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:49) — (:49) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 12-J.Gordon INTERCEPTED by 41-D.Southward at 50. 41-D.Southward to ATL 45 for -5 yards (12-J.Gordon).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:04) — (3:04) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 81-J.Dray INTERCEPTED by 36-K.Ishmael at ATL 36. 36-K.Ishmael to 50 for 14 yards (12-J.Gordon).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 12-J.Gordon INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Trufant [99-T.Jackson] at ATL 0. Touchback.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:04) — (3:04) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 81-J.Dray INTERCEPTED by 36-K.Ishmael at ATL 36. 36-K.Ishmael to 50 for 14 yards (12-J.Gordon).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 40 for -3 yards (99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (99-P.Kruger), RECOVERED by CLE-92-D.Bryant at ATL 40.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 13:12) — (13:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 16-A.Hawkins to ATL 25 for 40 yards (36-K.Ishmael).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 5:59 · CLE 24 · Score 0-6
(5:59) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 11-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 5:53 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 1:40 · ATL 11 · Score 6-7
(1:40) 34-I.Crowell left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 1:33 · ATL 2 · Score 7-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:22 · ATL 15 · Score 10-7
(13:22) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 9:26 · ATL 19 · Score 13-7
(9:26) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 1:00 · CLE 8 · Score 13-13
(1:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 32-J.Rodgers for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · CLE 2 · Score 13-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 9:51 · ATL 14 · Score 16-14
(9:51) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 0:59 · ATL 26 · Score 22-14
(:59) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ATL-27-R.McClain was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 0:46 · ATL 2 · Score 23-14
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · CLE 1 · Score 23-20
(9:36) 68-G.Carimi reported in as eligible. 39-S.Jackson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 9:31 · CLE 2 · Score 23-21
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:49 · CLE 35 · Score 23-24
(:49) 3-M.Bryant 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · ATL 19 · Score 26-24
(:05) 8-B.Cundiff 37 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) 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 Atlanta Falcons on 2014-11-23?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Atlanta Falcons 26-24 in Week 12, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 6, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 10, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Atlanta Falcons 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 26, Atlanta Falcons 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 5:59) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q1 1:40) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Rodgers (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 1:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q3 0:59) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jackson (Q4 9:36) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 13:22, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 9:26, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 9:51, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 0:49, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 54.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.29 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 52.3% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Atlanta Falcons?
Ricky White III (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.31 EPA): (8:10) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 84-R.White to CLE 49 for 32 yards (36-K.Williams)..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cleveland Browns won 26-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
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