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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2014 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns: 2014 Week 8 Recap

Browns defeat Raiders 23–13 in Week 8

Brian Hoyer led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 13–23 Week 8 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 13 0–7
Final 13–23
Cleveland Browns 23 4–3 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
13–23
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–9 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Brian Hoyer
Game date
October 26, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • A.Holmes 5 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 34/56 · 311 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Rivera 7 REC · 83 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Brian Hoyer
    Brian Hoyer 19/31 · 269 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Hawkins
    Ashtyn Hawkins 7 REC · 88 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Austin 2 REC · 34 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 23–13 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 6–9 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Brian Hoyer
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitne…
Game date
2014-10-26

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23–13 on 2014-10-26. Brian Hoyer posted a game-high +5.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders0670013
Cleveland Browns63140023

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 9:59FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 34
    Score
    0-3

    (9:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:32FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    0-6

    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 5:51FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 8
    Score
    0-9

    (5:51) 8-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 1:55FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 27
    Score
    3-9

    (1:55) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  5. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:02FG
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 20
    Score
    6-9

    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 14:21TD
    Ashtyn Hawkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 4
    Score
    6-15

    (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 16-A.Hawkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 14:17XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    6-16

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

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 3:13TD
    BTB. Tate

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 5
    Score
    6-22

    (3:13) 44-B.Tate left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 2:26XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    6-23

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

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:12TD
    AHA. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    12-23

    (:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 18-A.Holmes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:07XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    13-23

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.05 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Holmes · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  3. 3Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  4. 4Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +2.84 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Austin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Gabriel · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Dray · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Rivera · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.17 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 (+5.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

Brian Hoyer's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (6:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel to LV 24 for 48 yards (95-B.Mayowa).

Biggest single play (-6.31 EPA): D. McFadden — (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale).

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 56 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.84 total EPA
  • Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.137-0.039
Offensive success rate35.0%34.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.010+0.163
Rush EPA/play-0.511-0.312
Defensive EPA/play+0.039+0.137
Defensive success rate65.4%65.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.14 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -3.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -14.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ashtyn HawkinsCleveland Browns — Ashtyn Hawkins (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 14:21)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Tate (Q4 3:13)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — A. Holmes (Derek Carr pass) (Q4 0:12)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q1 9:59)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q1 2:32)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff (Q2 5:51)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:55)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 34 (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 15 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the LV 8 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) 8-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 4 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 16-A.Hawkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 14:17) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the LV 5 (Q4 3:13) — (3:13) 44-B.Tate left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q4 2:26) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 18-A.Holmes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:07) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale). [WPA -23.2% · EPA -6.31]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 85-K.Thompkins to CLE 43 for 12 yards (39-T.Gipson). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +2.17]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 12:38) — (12:38) 21-M.Jones-Drew left tackle to CLE 41 for -4 yards (99-P.Kruger). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -1.75]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +0.37]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel to LV 24 for 48 yards (95-B.Mayowa). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.69]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 0:35) — (:35) 20-D.McFadden right guard to CLE 20 for 9 yards (31-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-D.Whitner), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at CLE 13. 23-J.Haden to CLE 47 for 34 yards (49-J.Olawale). [WPA -23.2% · EPA -6.31]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 9 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CLE-51-B.Mingo at LV 9. 51-B.Mingo to LV 9 for no gain (61-S.Wisniewski). [WPA -2.3% · EPA -4.89]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 18-A.Holmes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.12]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel to LV 24 for 48 yards (95-B.Mayowa). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:59 · LV 34 · Score 0-3
    (9:59) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  2. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 2:32 · LV 15 · Score 0-6
    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 5:51 · LV 8 · Score 0-9
    (5:51) 8-B.Cundiff 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 1:55 · CLE 27 · Score 3-9
    (1:55) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  5. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CLE 20 · Score 6-9
    (:02) (Field Goal formation) 11-S.Janikowski 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · LV 4 · Score 6-15
    (14:21) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left to 16-A.Hawkins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · LV 2 · Score 6-16
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:13 · LV 5 · Score 6-22
    (3:13) 44-B.Tate left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · LV 2 · Score 6-23
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:12 · CLE 10 · Score 12-23
    (:12) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 18-A.Holmes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:07 · CLE 2 · Score 13-23
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-8-M.Schaub.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns on 2014-10-26?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-13 in Week 8, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cleveland Browns 14; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 13, Cleveland Browns 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Hawkins (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 14:21) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Tate (Q4 3:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — A. Holmes (D. Carr pass) (Q4 0:12) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 9:59, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 2:32, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 5:51, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:55, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 60.7% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.84 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 61.3% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns?

Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (6:12) (Shotgun) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 18-T.Gabriel to LV 24 for 48 yards (95-B.Mayowa)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W