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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 30 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +19.36 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 2

Cornelius 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

Bryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 7

Ryan 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
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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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

Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon 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
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.)
- 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:33) — (2:33) 29-J.Wright left guard to CLE 42 for -1 yards (93-R.Jeanty, 34-K.Kaesviharn).
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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