Game story
In Week 11 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-20, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 22–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Dilfer (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +3.38 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Edwards (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (13:27) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cleveland Browns | 9 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 2 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.76 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3 A. Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4 T. Dilfer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.38 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5 W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 6 S. Heiden · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 7 B. Gilmore · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
- 8 R. Droughns · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.89 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Edwards — CLE · Receiving
B. Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+6.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.13 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.66 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (13:27) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — R. Droughns
- Cleveland Browns — T. Smith (T. Dilfer pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- 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: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIA 75 (Q1 58:27) — (13:27) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q1 52:06) — (7:06) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q3 20:31) — (5:31) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 42-T.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 20:24) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q3 16:39) — (1:39) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:27) — (13:27) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 56:03) — (11:03) 34-R.Droughns left tackle to MIA 45 for 12 yards (54-Z.Thomas).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 17-B.Edwards to CLE 33 for 25 yards (29-S.Madison, 30-L.Schulters).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 42:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 17-B.Edwards to MIA 42 for 25 yards (26-T.Tillman).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 54:00) — (9:00) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 81-A.Bryant pushed ob at MIA 8 for 28 yards (29-S.Madison).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:27) — (13:27) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:43) — (14:43) 9-C.Frye pass INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Tillman at MIA 48. 26-T.Tillman to CLE 36 for 16 yards (82-S.Heiden).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 20:17) — (5:17) 18-S.Rosenfels pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Crocker at CLE 47. 25-C.Crocker to MIA 42 for 11 yards (23-R.Brown).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 57:24) — (12:24) 18-S.Rosenfels pass intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Stewart at CLE 40. 55-M.Stewart to CLE 40 for no gain (86-M.Booker).
Quarterback report card
T.Dilfer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Dilfer (Cleveland Browns) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.15 EPA/play · +3.38 total EPA
- G.Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 21 dropbacks · 19.0% completion · -0.55 EPA/play · -11.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.266 | +0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 36.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.814 | +0.016 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.255 | -0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.266 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.1% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +1.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -19.67 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Edwards (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 58:27 · MIA 75 · Score 0-6
(13:27) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 52:06 · MIA 5 · Score 0-9
(7:06) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · MIA 23 · Score 0-12
(:01) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 20:31 · MIA 6 · Score 0-18
(5:31) 8-T.Dilfer pass to 42-T.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 20:24 · MIA 2 · Score 0-19
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 16:39 · MIA 7 · Score 0-22
(1:39) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Miami Dolphins 22-0 in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 0, Cleveland Browns 22 (MIA 0-22 CLE) in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Cleveland Browns 9; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 0, Cleveland Browns 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — R. Droughns (Q1 58:27) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Smith (T. Dilfer pass) (Q3 20:31) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 52:06, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 16:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
T. Dilfer (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +3.38 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 19.0% completion, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -11.57 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Edwards (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +6.77 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.66 EPA): (13:27) 34-R.Droughns right tackle for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.2%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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