Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 22–17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10–9 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Gabriel
- Top passer
- M. Glennon
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:38) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks at CL…
- Game date
- 2014-11-02
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22–17 on 2014-11-02, overcoming Tampa Bay Buccaneers's 10–9 halftime lead. T. Gabriel posted a game-high +5.85 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TBTampa Bay Buccaneers(6:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(13:38) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(8:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(2:29) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(9:14) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 28-T.West for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
(2:56) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
(9:35) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-54-L.David was injured during the play. Penalty on TB-31-M.Wright, Illegal Contact, declined.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:03FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 31
- Score
- 0-3
(6:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:38FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 0-6
(13:38) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:49TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 24
- Score
- 6-6
(8:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 8:44XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-6
(Kick formation) 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q2 2:29FG PMP. MurrayPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 22
- Score
- 10-6
(2:29) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:03FG BCB. CundiffPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 25
- Score
- 10-9
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:14TD TWTyre WestPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-15
(9:14) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 28-T.West for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:10XP BCB. CundiffPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 10-16
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:56TD Mitchell EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 24
- Score
- 16-16
(2:56) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 2:49XP PMP. MurrayPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 17-16
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:35TD TGT. GabrielPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 34
- Score
- 17-22
(9:35) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-54-L.David was injured during the play. Penalty on TB-31-M.Wright, Illegal Contact, declined.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Gabriel · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2M. Austin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 4V. Jackson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5B. Rainey · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6J. Dray · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 7B. Rainey · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8Tyre West · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.06 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
T. Gabriel — CLE · Receiving
T. Gabriel posted the highest total EPA (+5.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
T. Gabriel's top snap (+3.69 EPA): (9:35) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-54-L.David was injured during the play. Penalty on TB-31-M.Wright, Illegal Contact, declined.
Biggest single play (-5.83 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (8:38) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks at CLE 28. 27-J.Banks to CLE 10 for 18 yards (28-T.West).
Quarterback report card
M. Glennon led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -2.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.86 total EPA
- Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.128 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.183 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.223 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.128 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 57.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.17, Cleveland Browns -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.17 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.13 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -10.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 12 drives, -13.73 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (M. Glennon pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Tyre West (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Mitchell Evans (M. Glennon pass)
- Cleveland Browns — T. Gabriel (Brian Hoyer pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — P. Murray
- Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–6. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TB 11 (Q2 13:38) — (13:38) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q2 8:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 8:44) — (Kick formation) 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CLE 22 (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the TB 25 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 2 (Q3 9:14) — (9:14) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 28-T.West for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 9:10) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CLE 24 (Q3 2:56); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 2:49) — 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TB 34 (Q4 9:35).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 82-G.Barnidge INTERCEPTED by 98-C.McDonald (30-B.McDougald) at TB 36. 98-C.McDonald to TB 39 for 3 yards (77-J.Greco). CLE-77-J.Greco was injured during
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks at CLE 28. 27-J.Banks to CLE 10 for 18 yards (28-T.West).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-54-L.David was injured during the play. Penalty on TB-31-M.Wright, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:43) — (7:43) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson at CLE -4. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 8 for 12 yards (83-V.Jackson).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass incomplete deep right to 87-A.Seferian-Jenkins.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 6-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Banks at CLE 28. 27-J.Banks to CLE 10 for 18 yards (28-T.West).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 0:38) — (:38) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Whitner (23-J.Haden) at CLE 25. 31-D.Whitner to TB 21 for 54 yards (8-M.Glennon). #23 Joe Haden Tipped the ball
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 82-G.Barnidge INTERCEPTED by 98-C.McDonald (30-B.McDougald) at TB 36. 98-C.McDonald to TB 39 for 3 yards (77-J.Greco). CLE-77-J.Greco was injured during
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 7:43) — (7:43) 8-M.Glennon pass deep middle intended for 13-M.Evans INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Gipson at CLE -4. 39-T.Gipson to CLE 8 for 12 yards (83-V.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 6:03 · TB 31 · Score 0-3
(6:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:38 · TB 11 · Score 0-6
(13:38) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 8:49 · CLE 24 · Score 6-6
(8:49) (Shotgun) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 8:44 · CLE 2 · Score 7-6
(Kick formation) 7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 2:29 · CLE 22 · Score 10-6
(2:29) (Field Goal formation) 7-P.Murray 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · TB 25 · Score 10-9
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:14 · TB 2 · Score 10-15
(9:14) 6-B.Hoyer pass short right to 28-T.West for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 9:10 · TB 2 · Score 10-16
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 2:56 · CLE 24 · Score 16-16
(2:56) 8-M.Glennon pass deep right to 13-M.Evans for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 2:49 · CLE 2 · Score 17-16
7-P.Murray extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.DePaola, Holder-9-M.Koenen. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:35 · TB 34 · Score 17-22
(9:35) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-54-L.David was injured during the play. Penalty on TB-31-M.Wright, Illegal Contact, declined.
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.
- T. Gabriel (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns on 2014-11-02?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22-17 in Week 9, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Cleveland Browns 6; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Cleveland Browns 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (M. Glennon pass) (Q2 8:49) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. West (B. Hoyer pass) (Q3 9:14) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Evans (M. Glennon pass) (Q3 2:56) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Gabriel (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 9:35) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 6:03, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 13:38, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — P. Murray (Q2 2:29, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Glennon (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 40.5% completion, -2.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.86 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 51.2% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Gabriel (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.69 EPA): (9:35) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 18-T.Gabriel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. TB-54-L.David was injured during the play. Penalty on TB-31-M.Wright, Illegal Contact, declined..
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cleveland Browns won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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