Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 26–24 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 10–16 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jimmy Graham
- Top passer
- Brian Hoyer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.G…
- Game date
- 2014-09-14
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 26–24 on 2014-09-14. Jimmy Graham posted a game-high +5.01 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Cleveland Browns | 10 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NONew Orleans Saints(6:02) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson [99-P.Kruger] at CLE 38. 39-T.Gipson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(9:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(3:23) 28-T.West left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(12:15) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:02TD MAM. AustinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 0-6
(6:02) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 5:59XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 0-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 0:05FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 14
- Score
- 0-10
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 5:20FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 9
- Score
- 3-10
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 3:37TD Trevis GipsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 56
- Score
- 3-16
(3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson [99-P.Kruger] at CLE 38. 39-T.Gipson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 9
- Score
- 9-16
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:03XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 10-16
(Kick formation) 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 16-16
(9:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:32XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 17-16
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:23TD TWTyre WestPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 17-22
(3:23) 28-T.West left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:19XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-23
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 23-23
(12:15) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 12:12XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 24-23
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:06FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 11
- Score
- 24-26
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 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).
- 1Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3Melvin Ingram · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.27 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4R. Meachem · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 5Brian Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.07 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 6Tyre West · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7Tyre West · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 8
Brandin Cooks · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 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
Jimmy Graham — NO · Receiving
Jimmy Graham posted the highest total EPA (+5.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
Jimmy Graham's top snap (-8.63 EPA): (3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson [99-P.Kruger] at CLE 38. 39-T.Gipson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -1.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.07 total EPA
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +4.6% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.294 | +0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.039 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints +0.04, Cleveland Browns +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +3.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +3.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — M. Austin (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Trevis Gipson
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Tyre West
- New Orleans Saints — Melvin Ingram
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- New Orleans Saints — S. Graham
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 5:59) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NO 14 (Q1 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–6. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 56 (Q2 3:37); New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:03) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 9:36) — (9:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 9:32) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) 28-T.West left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 3:19) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 12:12) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the NO 11 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 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 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 16-A.Hawkins to NO 11 for 28 yards (28-K.Lewis). Penalty on NO-21-P.Robinson, Defensive Holding, declined.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson [99-P.Kruger] at CLE 38. 39-T.Gipson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:03) — 8-B.Cundiff kicks 53 yards from CLE 35 to NO 12. 29-K.Robinson to NO 42 for 30 yards (33-J.Poyer). FUMBLES (33-J.Poyer), RECOVERED by CLE-15-M.Moore at NO 40. 15-M.Moore to NO 40 for no gain (39-T.Cad
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge to CLE 48 for 10 yards (31-J.Byrd).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer sacked at CLE 32 for -2 yards (93-J.Galette).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson [99-P.Kruger] at CLE 38. 39-T.Gipson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:06) — (8:06) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge to CLE 41 for 13 yards (25-R.Bush). #6 Hoyer in at QB
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 44 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. PENALTY on NO-21-P.Robinson, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforc
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 6:02 · NO 3 · Score 0-6
(6:02) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 19-M.Austin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 5:59 · NO 2 · Score 0-7
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 0:05 · NO 14 · Score 0-10
(:05) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 5:20 · CLE 9 · Score 3-10
(5:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 3:37 · CLE 56 · Score 3-16
(3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson [99-P.Kruger] at CLE 38. 39-T.Gipson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · CLE 9 · Score 9-16
(:08) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · CLE 2 · Score 10-16
(Kick formation) 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:36 · CLE 1 · Score 16-16
(9:36) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 80-J.Graham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:32 · CLE 2 · Score 17-16
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · NO 9 · Score 17-22
(3:23) 28-T.West left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:19 · NO 2 · Score 17-23
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 12:15 · CLE 1 · Score 23-23
(12:15) 22-M.Ingram right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · CLE 2 · Score 24-23
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · NO 11 · Score 24-26
(:06) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 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.
- Jimmy Graham (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns on 2014-09-14?
The Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 26-24 in Week 2, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Cleveland Browns 6; Q3: New Orleans Saints 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: New Orleans Saints 24, Cleveland Browns 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Austin (B. Hoyer pass) (Q1 6:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Gipson (Q2 3:37) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:08) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q3 9:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. West (Q3 3:23) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Ingram (Q4 12:15) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — S. Graham (Q2 5:20, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns?
Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 55.8% completion, -1.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.07 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 64.3% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns?
Jimmy Graham (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.01 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (-8.63 EPA): (3:37) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle intended for 80-J.Graham INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson [99-P.Kruger] at CLE 38. 39-T.Gipson for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns 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
New Orleans Saints
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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