Quick answer
- Winner
- Arizona Cardinals
- Final score
- Arizona Cardinals 34–20 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 10–20 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:49) 23-C.Johnson left tackle to ARI 43 for 13 yards (56-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (56-K.Dansby…
- Game date
- 2015-11-01
Game summary
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns 34–20 on 2015-11-01, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 20–10 halftime lead. C. Palmer posted a game-high +25.18 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(8:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 87-T.Niklas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(2:45) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-B.Hartline for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-F.Rucker].
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(14:53) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(5:01) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-B.Hartline for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-D.Bucannon]. Penalty on ARI-32-T.Mathieu, Defensive Holding, declined.
(:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(11:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(7:39) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 87-T.Niklas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI # 53 (Shipley) reports as an eligible receiver
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(9:35) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Bryant].
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(2:20) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:07TD TNT. NiklasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 6-0
(8:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 87-T.Niklas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 7:59XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:45TD BHB. HartlinePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 7-6
(2:45) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-B.Hartline for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-F.Rucker].
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:41XP TCT. CoonsPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:53TD GBG. BarnidgePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 3
- Score
- 7-13
(14:53) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 14:48XP TCT. CoonsPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 7-14
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 5:01TD BHB. HartlinePoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 7-20
(5:01) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-B.Hartline for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-D.Bucannon]. Penalty on ARI-32-T.Mathieu, Defensive Holding, declined.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:02FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 19
- Score
- 10-20
(:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:56TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 60
- Score
- 16-20
(11:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 11:46XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 17-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:39TD TNT. NiklasPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 23-20
(7:39) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 87-T.Niklas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI # 53 (Shipley) reports as an eligible receiver
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 7:35XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 24-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:35TD LFL. FitzgeraldPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 6
- Score
- 30-20
(9:35) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Bryant].
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 9:32XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 31-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 2:20FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 34-20
(2:20) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +25.18 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2J. McCown · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.93 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 3M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4Jack Nelson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 5
Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play - 6Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 7T. Niklas · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 8B. Hartline · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.22 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
C. Palmer — ARI · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+25.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (-6.00 EPA): (3:49) 23-C.Johnson left tackle to ARI 43 for 13 yards (56-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (56-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by CLE-95-A.Bryant at ARI 43. 95-A.Bryant to ARI 9 for 34 yards (3-C.Palmer). Penalty on ARI-68-J.Veldheer, Offensive
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.59 EPA/play · +25.18 total EPA
- J. McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -5.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.094 | -0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.0% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.586 | +0.104 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.421 | -0.662 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 49.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Arizona Cardinals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.09 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 13 drives, +9.04 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -9.08 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Niklas (C. Palmer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — B. Hartline (J. McCown pass)
- Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass)
- Cleveland Browns — B. Hartline (J. McCown pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Niklas (C. Palmer pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 87-T.Niklas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 7:59) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 10 (Q1 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-B.Hartline for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-F.Rucker].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 2:41) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 3 (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q2 14:48) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q2 5:01); Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 14–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 60 (Q3 11:56) — (11:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 11:46) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 7:39) — (7:39) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 87-T.Niklas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI # 53 (Shipley) reports as an eligible receiver; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:35) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Bryant].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 9:32) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q4 2:20) — (2:20) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 0:24) — (:24) 23-C.Johnson right tackle to ARI 23 for -2 yards (95-A.Bryant). FUMBLES (95-A.Bryant), RECOVERED by CLE-24-J.Bademosi at ARI 28. 24-J.Bademosi to ARI 28 for no gain (84-J.Gresham).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 13-J.McCown pass deep left intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Johnson at ARI -3. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 14-J.Nelson to CLE 30 for 38 yards (22-T.Williams).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:49) — (3:49) 23-C.Johnson left tackle to ARI 43 for 13 yards (56-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (56-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by CLE-95-A.Bryant at ARI 43. 95-A.Bryant to ARI 9 for 34 yards (3-C.Palmer). Penalty on ARI-68-J
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:56) — (11:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:49) — (3:49) 23-C.Johnson left tackle to ARI 43 for 13 yards (56-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (56-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by CLE-95-A.Bryant at ARI 43. 95-A.Bryant to ARI 9 for 34 yards (3-C.Palmer). Penalty on ARI-68-J
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown FUMBLES (Aborted) at ARI 40, RECOVERED by ARI-90-C.Redding at ARI 40. 90-C.Redding to ARI 40 for no gain (27-R.Turbin).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 11:56) — (11:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 0:24) — (:24) 23-C.Johnson right tackle to ARI 23 for -2 yards (95-A.Bryant). FUMBLES (95-A.Bryant), RECOVERED by CLE-24-J.Bademosi at ARI 28. 24-J.Bademosi to ARI 28 for no gain (84-J.Gresham).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 8:07 · CLE 11 · Score 6-0
(8:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 87-T.Niklas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 7:59 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:45 · ARI 10 · Score 7-6
(2:45) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-B.Hartline for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-F.Rucker]. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 2:41 · ARI 15 · Score 7-7
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 14:53 · ARI 3 · Score 7-13
(14:53) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short left to 82-G.Barnidge for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-M.Golden]. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:48 · ARI 15 · Score 7-14
6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 5:01 · ARI 2 · Score 7-20
(5:01) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 83-B.Hartline for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [20-D.Bucannon]. Penalty on ARI-32-T.Mathieu, Defensive Holding, declined. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CLE 19 · Score 10-20
(:02) 7-C.Catanzaro 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 11:56 · CLE 60 · Score 16-20
(11:56) 3-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-M.Floyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 11:46 · CLE 15 · Score 17-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 7:39 · CLE 1 · Score 23-20
(7:39) 3-C.Palmer pass short right to 87-T.Niklas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. ARI # 53 (Shipley) reports as an eligible receiver - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 7:35 · CLE 15 · Score 24-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 9:35 · CLE 6 · Score 30-20
(9:35) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-D.Bryant]. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 9:32 · CLE 15 · Score 31-20
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 2:20 · CLE 17 · Score 34-20
(2:20) 7-C.Catanzaro 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Arizona Cardinals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- J. McCown (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns on 2015-11-01?
The Arizona Cardinals beat the Cleveland Browns 34-20 in Week 8, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Cleveland Browns 13; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 34, Cleveland Browns 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Niklas (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 8:07) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Hartline (J. McCown pass) (Q1 2:45) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass) (Q2 14:53) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Hartline (J. McCown pass) (Q2 5:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 11:56) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — T. Niklas (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 7:39) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 9:35) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 2:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 53.5% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +25.18 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 46.2% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-6.00 EPA): (3:49) 23-C.Johnson left tackle to ARI 43 for 13 yards (56-K.Dansby). FUMBLES (56-K.Dansby), RECOVERED by CLE-95-A.Bryant at ARI 43. 95-A.Bryant to ARI 9 for 34 yards (3-C.Palmer)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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