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NFL · Week 2 · September 17, 2006 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2006 Week 2 Recap

Bengals defeat Browns 34–17 in Week 2

Bryan Edwards led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 17–34 Week 2 finish.

Cleveland Browns 17 0–2
Final 17–34
Cincinnati Bengals 34 2–0 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
17–34
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–17 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
Bryan Edwards
Game date
September 17, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 4 REC · 110 YDS +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Winslow 4 REC · 42 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Northcutt 1 CAR · 16 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • C.Henry 5 REC · 113 YDS +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 6 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Washington 5 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +7.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 34–17 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Bryan Edwards
Top passer
C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play
(14:05) 9-C.Frye pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards to CIN 1 for 75 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn).
Game date
2006-09-17

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 34–17 on 2006-09-17. Bryan Edwards posted a game-high +10.40 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Cleveland Browns30140017
Cincinnati Bengals143170034

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 12:33TD
    KWK. Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 22
    Score
    0-6

    (12:33) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 87-K.Washington for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 12:27XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 8:54FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 13
    Score
    3-7

    (8:54) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:18TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 8
    Score
    3-13

    (3:18) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:09XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    3-14

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

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:03FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    3-17

    (:03) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 14:16FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    3-20

    (14:16) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 13:10TD
    RDR. Droughns

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    9-20

    (13:10) 34-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 13:06XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-20

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 9:54TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    10-26

    (9:54) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 9:50XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-27

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

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:14TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 9
    Score
    10-33

    (7:14) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:08XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-34

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

  14. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:03TD
    CFC. Frye

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    16-34

    (1:03) 9-C.Frye right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:58XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    17-34

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Bryan EdwardsBryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  4. 4K. Washington · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.46 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  6. 6Roschon JohnsonRoschon Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Bryan Edwards

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Bryan Edwards — CLE · Receiving

Bryan Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+10.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.60 EPA per play.

Bryan Edwards's top snap (+5.90 EPA): (14:05) 9-C.Frye pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards to CIN 1 for 75 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn).

Quarterback report card

C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +1.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.46 total EPA
  • C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -2.7% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.93 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.139+0.056
Offensive success rate50.7%49.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.081+0.144
Rush EPA/play-0.420+0.131
Defensive EPA/play-0.056+0.139
Defensive success rate50.5%49.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.14 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.06 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, +5.50 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -9.59 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 12:33)
  • Cornelius JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 3:18)
  • Cleveland Browns — R. Droughns (Q4 13:10)
  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q4 9:54)
  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q4 7:14)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. Frye (Q4 1:03)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 8:54)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 0:03)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 14:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 87-K.Washington for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 12:27) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q1 8:54) — (8:54) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q1 3:18) — (3:18) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 3:09) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–14. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 13:10) — (13:10) 34-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 13:06) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:50) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 7:08) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:03) — (1:03) 9-C.Frye right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:58) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 82-R.Kelly INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Davis at CIN 17. 54-A.Davis to CIN 17 for no gain (82-R.Kelly). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.02]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass short middle intended for 80-K.Winslow INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (97-J.Thornton) at CIN 40. 56-B.Simmons to CIN 45 for 5 yards (80-K.Winslow). {Tipped at the line of s [WPA -9.1% · EPA -4.25]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 88-T.Perry pushed ob at CLE 33 for 26 yards (27-B.Russell) [95-K.Wimbley]. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.47]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) (Punt formation) PENALTY on CIN-43-E.Kilmer, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 10 - No Play. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -0.34]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry to CIN 26 for 17 yards (26-S.Jones). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 9-C.Frye pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards to CIN 1 for 75 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn). [WPA +2.7% · EPA +5.90]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:43) — (7:43) 9-C.Frye to CIN 43 for -6 yards (56-B.Simmons). FUMBLES (56-B.Simmons), RECOVERED by CIN-97-J.Thornton at CIN 44. 97-J.Thornton to CIN 44 for no gain (34-R.Droughns). {C.Frye (CLE#9) was going [WPA -5.2% · EPA -5.65]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:23) — (10:23) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 82-R.Kelly INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Davis at CIN 17. 54-A.Davis to CIN 17 for no gain (82-R.Kelly). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.02]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 28-L.Bodden at CLE 43. 28-L.Bodden to CIN 22 for 35 yards (79-S.Andrews). {C.Johnson (CIN#85) injured on the play, came off [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.73]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 12:33 · CLE 22 · Score 0-6
    (12:33) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 87-K.Washington for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 12:27 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 8:54 · CIN 13 · Score 3-7
    (8:54) 4-P.Dawson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:18 · CLE 8 · Score 3-13
    (3:18) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:09 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CLE 19 · Score 3-17
    (:03) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · CLE 19 · Score 3-20
    (14:16) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 13:10 · CIN 1 · Score 9-20
    (13:10) 34-R.Droughns right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 13:06 · CIN 2 · Score 10-20
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:54 · CLE 1 · Score 10-26
    (9:54) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 9:50 · CLE 2 · Score 10-27
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:14 · CLE 9 · Score 10-33
    (7:14) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 7:08 · CLE 2 · Score 10-34
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  14. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:03 · CIN 2 · Score 16-34
    (1:03) 9-C.Frye right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:58 · CIN 2 · Score 17-34
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

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.
  • Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2006-09-17?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 34-17 in Week 2, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 14, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Final: Cleveland Browns 17, Cincinnati Bengals 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 12:33) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 3:18) Cleveland Browns touchdown — R. Droughns (Q4 13:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 9:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 7:14) Cleveland Browns touchdown — C. Frye (Q4 1:03) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 8:54, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 14:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.3% completion, +1.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.46 total passing EPA. C. Frye (Cleveland Browns), 55.6% completion, -2.7% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.93 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+5.90 EPA): (14:05) 9-C.Frye pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards to CIN 1 for 75 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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