Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 28–14 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 0–21 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Benjamin
- Top passer
- Marcus Mariota
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benj…
- Game date
- 2015-09-20
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 28–14 on 2015-09-20. T. Benjamin posted a game-high +9.69 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Cleveland Browns | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(12:59) 2-J.Manziel pass deep middle to 11-T.Benjamin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(6:33) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benjamin for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(1:42) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(6:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 11-T.Benjamin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE # 74 reports as an eligible receiver. QB scramble on the play
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 12:59TD TBT. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 60
- Score
- 0-6
(12:59) 2-J.Manziel pass deep middle to 11-T.Benjamin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 12:51XP TCT. CoonsPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 0-7
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:33TD ICI. CrowellPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 0-13
(6:33) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 6:26XP TCT. CoonsPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 0-14
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:12TD TBT. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 74
- Score
- 0-20
(1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benjamin for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:53XP TCT. CoonsPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 0-21
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 1:42TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 19
- Score
- 6-21
(1:42) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 1:36XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 6:48TD DGD. Green-BeckhamPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 13
- Score
- 13-21
(6:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 6:42XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:01TD TBT. BenjaminPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 50
- Score
- 14-27
(3:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 11-T.Benjamin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE # 74 reports as an eligible receiver. QB scramble on the play
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:52XP TCT. CoonsPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 14-28
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +9.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 2A. Fasano · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 3D. McCluster · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.47 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4
Ashtyn Hawkins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 5D. Green-Beckham · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 6J. Manziel · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.41 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 7I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8
Jarquez Hunter · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 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. Benjamin — CLE · Receiving
T. Benjamin posted the highest total EPA (+9.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.42 EPA per play.
T. Benjamin's top snap (-6.89 EPA): (1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benjamin for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Marcus Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 49 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.0% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.22 total EPA- J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) · 18 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +3.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.142 | +0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.190 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.187 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.009 | +0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 63.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +0.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -13.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — T. Benjamin (J. Manziel pass)
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Cleveland Browns — T. Benjamin
- Tennessee Titans — A. Fasano (Marcus Mariota pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Green-Beckham (Marcus Mariota pass)
- Cleveland Browns — T. Benjamin (J. Manziel pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 60 (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) 2-J.Manziel pass deep middle to 11-T.Benjamin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 12:51) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q1 6:33); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 6:26) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 74 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benjamin for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 0:53) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 19 (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 1:36) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CLE 13 (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 6:42) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the TEN 50 (Q4 3:01); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 2:52) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) 2-J.Manziel pass deep middle to 11-T.Benjamin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 10:35) — (10:35) 35-T.West left guard to TEN 45 for 4 yards (53-C.Robertson). FUMBLES (53-C.Robertson), RECOVERED by CLE-23-J.Haden at 50. 23-J.Haden to 50 for no gain (83-H.Douglas).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 11-T.Benjamin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE # 74 reports as an eligible receiver. QB scramble on the play
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at CLE 42 for -4 yards (sack split by 93-J.Hughes and 99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (93-J.Hughes) [93-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by CLE-58-C.Kirksey at CLE 42. 58-C.Kirksey to CLE
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benjamin for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 11-T.Benjamin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE # 74 reports as an eligible receiver. QB scramble on the play
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) 2-J.Manziel pass deep middle to 11-T.Benjamin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at CLE 42 for -4 yards (sack split by 93-J.Hughes and 99-P.Kruger). FUMBLES (93-J.Hughes) [93-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by CLE-58-C.Kirksey at CLE 42. 58-C.Kirksey to CLE
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 12:59 · TEN 60 · Score 0-6
(12:59) 2-J.Manziel pass deep middle to 11-T.Benjamin for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 12:51 · TEN 15 · Score 0-7
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 6:33 · TEN 11 · Score 0-13
(6:33) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 6:26 · TEN 15 · Score 0-14
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 1:12 · CLE 74 · Score 0-20
(1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benjamin for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:53 · TEN 15 · Score 0-21
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 1:42 · CLE 19 · Score 6-21
(1:42) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 1:36 · CLE 15 · Score 7-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:48 · CLE 13 · Score 13-21
(6:48) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 17-D.Green-Beckham for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 6:42 · CLE 15 · Score 14-21
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · TEN 50 · Score 14-27
(3:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 11-T.Benjamin for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CLE # 74 reports as an eligible receiver. QB scramble on the play - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:52 · TEN 15 · Score 14-28
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
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.
- T. Benjamin (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns on 2015-09-20?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Tennessee Titans 28-14 in Week 2, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Cleveland Browns 14; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 14, Cleveland Browns 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Benjamin (J. Manziel pass) (Q1 12:59) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q1 6:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Benjamin (Q2 1:12) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Fasano (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 1:42) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Green-Beckham (M. Mariota pass) (Q4 6:48) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Benjamin (J. Manziel pass) (Q4 3:01) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 42.9% completion, -0.0% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.22 total passing EPA. J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 44.4% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +3.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Benjamin (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (-6.89 EPA): (1:12) (Punt formation) 6-B.Kern punts 52 yards to CLE 22, Center-48-B.Brinkley. 11-T.Benjamin for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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