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NFL · Week 12 · November 26, 2006 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: 2006 Week 12 Recap

Bengals defeat Browns 30–0 in Week 12

C.Palmer led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 30–0 Week 12 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 30 6–5 Winner
Final 30–0
Cleveland Browns 0 3–8
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
30–0
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–0 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
C. Frye
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Palmer
Game date
November 26, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • C.Palmer 25/36 · 273 YDS · 3 TD +19.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 7 REC · 123 YDS +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Houshmandzadeh 7 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +7.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • D.Northcutt 3 REC · 61 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 2 REC · 29 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Winslow 6 REC · 52 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 30–0 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Palmer
Top passer
C. Frye
Biggest EPA play
(4:58) 9-C.Frye pass deep left intended for 17-B.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 20-T.James at CIN …
Game date
2006-11-26

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 30–0 on 2006-11-26. C. Palmer posted a game-high +19.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals71067030
Cleveland Browns000000

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 6:00TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.)

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:54XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    7-0

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:08TD
    CHC. Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 7
    Score
    13-0

    (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:02XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    14-0

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:42FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    17-0

    (:42) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:42TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    23-0

    (10:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 15:00TD
    CHC. Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    29-0

    (15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 14:56XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    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.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +19.36 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  6. 6Bryan EdwardsBryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan KellyRyan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 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 — CIN · Passing

C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+19.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

C. Palmer's top snap (+3.43 EPA): (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.

Biggest single play (-4.29 EPA): C. Frye — (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.

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.

StatCincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.132-0.357
Offensive success rate43.3%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 rate63.5%56.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.36 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +11.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -22.48 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q1 6:00)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 12:08)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 10:42)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 0:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 6:00) — (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 5:54) — 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 12:08) — (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 12:02) — 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 0:42) — (: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 10:42) — (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.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CLE at 05:54.) [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.02]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:36) — (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. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.43]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.13]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:34) — (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. [WPA -7.0% · EPA -2.14]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) 29-J.Wright left guard to CLE 42 for -1 yards (93-R.Jeanty, 34-K.Kaesviharn). [WPA -5.8% · EPA -2.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:58) — (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. [WPA -0.6% · EPA -4.29]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 2:19) — (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). [WPA -0.3% · EPA -3.43]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:36) — (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. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.43]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 6:00 · 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.)
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:54 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:08 · CLE 7 · Score 13-0
    (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:02 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · CLE 6 · Score 17-0
    (:42) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:42 · CLE 6 · Score 23-0
    (10:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Frye (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2006-11-26?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 30-0 in Week 12, 2006.

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 6:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 12:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 10:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:42, 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 FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.43 EPA): (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..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L