Game story
In Week 5 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-08, the Carolina Panthers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 20–12 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -21.18 total EPA, and +3.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, K. Johnson (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.9% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (3:28) 9-C.Frye pass short right intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CLE 30. 31-R.Marshall for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 2 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3 J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +4.03 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 5 K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6 J. Jurevicius · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8 J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Johnson — CAR · Receiving
K. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+6.30) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.28 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (3:28) 9-C.Frye pass short right intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CLE 30. 31-R.Marshall for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Carolina Panthers — R. Marshall
- Carolina Panthers — K. Johnson (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 23 (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 71 (Q1 48:28) — (3:28) 9-C.Frye pass short right intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CLE 30. 31-R.Marshall for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 48:19) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q2 34:33) — (4:33) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 19-K.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 34:13) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q3 25:16) — (10:16) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 31 (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 4 (Q4 12:57) — (12:57) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CAR 15 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 48:28) — (3:28) 9-C.Frye pass short right intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CLE 30. 31-R.Marshall for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 52:45) — (7:45) 9-C.Frye pass short right to 80-K.Winslow to CAR 28 for 23 yards (28-C.Branch).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 55:00) — (10:00) 15-D.Zastudil punts 47 yards to CAR 26, Center-64-R.Pontbriand. 20-C.Gamble to CAR 40 for 14 yards. PENALTY on CAR-96-A.Wallace, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at CLE 27 - No Play.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 9-C.Frye sacked at CLE 41 for -8 yards (90-J.Peppers). FUMBLES (90-J.Peppers), touched at CLE 41, RECOVERED by CAR-90-J.Peppers at CLE 40. 90-J.Peppers to CLE 40 for no gain (72-R.Tucker).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 4-J.Kasay 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 48:28) — (3:28) 9-C.Frye pass short right intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CLE 30. 31-R.Marshall for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass deep right intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 30-M.Minter at CAR 11. 30-M.Minter pushed ob at CAR 14 for 3 yards (80-K.Winslow).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:13) — 4-J.Kasay kicks 64 yards from CAR 30 to CLE 6. 16-J.Cribbs to CAR 30 for 64 yards (31-R.Marshall).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 52:45) — (7:45) 9-C.Frye pass short right to 80-K.Winslow to CAR 28 for 23 yards (28-C.Branch).
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) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -21.18 total EPA
- J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +7.6% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.140 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.3% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.463 | +0.126 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.142 | -0.240 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.140 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 58.7% |
By the numbers
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 15 drives, -7.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -12.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- K. Johnson (Carolina Panthers) 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.
- J. Delhomme (CAR) 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.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 50:33 · CAR 23 · Score 3-0
(5:33) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 48:28 · CAR 71 · Score 3-6
(3:28) 9-C.Frye pass short right intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CLE 30. 31-R.Marshall for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 48:19 · CLE 2 · Score 3-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 34:33 · CLE 17 · Score 3-13
(4:33) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 19-K.Johnson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 34:13 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q3 25:16 · CLE 6 · Score 3-17
(10:16) 4-J.Kasay 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 23:10 · CAR 31 · Score 6-17
(8:10) 4-P.Dawson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 12:57 · CAR 4 · Score 9-17
(12:57) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · CLE 1 · Score 9-20
(4:05) 4-J.Kasay 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · CAR 15 · Score 12-20
(:11) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Cleveland Browns 20-12 in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 12, Carolina Panthers 20 (CLE 12-20 CAR) in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Carolina Panthers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Carolina Panthers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 12, Carolina Panthers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?
Carolina Panthers touchdown — R. Marshall (Q1 48:28) Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Johnson (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 34:33) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 50:33, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q3 25:16, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 23:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 12:57, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Frye (Cleveland Browns), 54.2% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -21.18 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 62.5% completion, +7.6% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers?
K. Johnson (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +6.30 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.28 EPA): (3:28) 9-C.Frye pass short right intended for 86-D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Marshall at CLE 30. 31-R.Marshall for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.9%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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