Game story
In Week 12 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-26, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 30–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -15.34 total EPA, and +7.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +19.36 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (6:00) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CLE at 05:54.)
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +19.36 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 3 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4 C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5 D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 7 R. Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
- 8 K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Palmer — CIN · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+19.36) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.29 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (4:58) 9-C.Frye pass deep left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at CIN 38. 20-T.James ran ob at CLE 48 for 14 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Johnson
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 51:00) — (6:00) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CLE at 05:54.); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 50:54) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q2 42:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 42:02) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q2 30:42) — (:42) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q3 25:42) — (10:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:56) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. PENALTY on CLE, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:00) — (6:00) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CLE at 05:54.)
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 43:36) — (13:36) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Johnson [95-K.Wimbley]. PENALTY on CLE-27-B.Russell, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at CLE 44 - No Play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 42:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:34) — (12:34) 9-C.Frye sacked at CLE 27 for -7 yards (59-L.Johnson). FUMBLES (59-L.Johnson), recovered by CLE-77-K.Shaffer at CLE 26.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 47:33) — (2:33) 29-J.Wright left guard to CLE 42 for -1 yards (93-R.Jeanty, 34-K.Kaesviharn).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 19:58) — (4:58) 9-C.Frye pass deep left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at CIN 38. 20-T.James ran ob at CLE 48 for 14 yards.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 17:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass deep left intended for 84-J.Jurevicius INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at CLE 25. 20-T.James to CLE 25 for no gain (84-J.Jurevicius).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 43:36) — (13:36) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Johnson [95-K.Wimbley]. PENALTY on CLE-27-B.Russell, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at CLE 44 - No Play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 42:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Frye led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Frye (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +7.1% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -15.34 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +22.5% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +19.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.132 | -0.357 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 36.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.511 | -0.426 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.518 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.357 | -0.132 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.5% | 56.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.36), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +11.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -22.48 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Frye (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Palmer (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 51:00 · CLE 1 · Score 6-0
(6:00) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CLE at 05:54.) - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 50:54 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 42:08 · CLE 7 · Score 13-0
(12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 42:02 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:42 · CLE 6 · Score 17-0
(:42) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 25:42 · CLE 6 · Score 23-0
(10:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 10 · Score 29-0
(15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · CLE 2 · Score 30-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. PENALTY on CLE, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 30-0 in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-26.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 30, Cleveland Browns 0 (CIN 30-0 CLE) in Week 12, 2006 on 2006-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 30, Cleveland Browns 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 51:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 42:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 25:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 30:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Frye (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, +7.1% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -15.34 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 69.4% completion, +22.5% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +19.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +19.36 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.29 EPA): (4:58) 9-C.Frye pass deep left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at CIN 38. 20-T.James ran ob at CLE 48 for 14 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.4%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
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