Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 17–7 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 10–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Johnny Walker Jr.
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:06) 3-P.Ernster punts 39 yards to CLE 41, Center-83-M.Leach. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, …
- Game date
- 2006-10-22
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 17–7 on 2006-10-22. Johnny Walker Jr. posted a game-high +9.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1

Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 2

Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 3
J. Jurevicius · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play - 4
B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play - 5
K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 6
J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 7
R. Droughns · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 8

Travis Bell · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.48 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.02 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
Johnny Walker Jr. — DEN · Receiving
Johnny Walker Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+9.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
Johnny Walker Jr.'s top snap (+2.60 EPA): (1:12) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 84-J.Walker to CLE 34 for 38 yards (26-S.Jones).
Biggest single play (+5.38 EPA): P. Ernster — (12:06) 3-P.Ernster punts 39 yards to CLE 41, Center-83-M.Leach. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-37-C.Sapp at CLE 40.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.39 total EPA
C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -14.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.081 | -0.304 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.1% | 36.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.393 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.022 | -0.555 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.304 | +0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.1% | 64.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.30 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -19.79 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -7.58 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Travis Bell
Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (Jack Plummer pass)
Cleveland Browns — J. Jurevicius (C. Frye pass)
Field goals
Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q2 13:12) — (13:12) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q2 1:59) — (1:59) 26-T.Bell right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 1:54) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 9:13) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 6 (Q4 11:49) — (11:49) 9-C.Frye pass short right to 84-J.Jurevicius for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 11:43) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) 3-P.Ernster punts 39 yards to CLE 41, Center-83-M.Leach. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-37-C.Sapp at CLE 40.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left intended for 87-D.Kircus INTERCEPTED by 24-G.Baxter (31-J.Perry) [94-L.Williams] at CLE 15. 24-G.Baxter pushed ob at CLE 25 for 10 yards (80-R.Smith).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 1:12) — (1:12) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 84-J.Walker to CLE 34 for 38 yards (26-S.Jones).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 9-C.Frye sacked at DEN 47 for -1 yards (96-M.Myers).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 1:59) — (1:59) 26-T.Bell right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) 3-P.Ernster punts 39 yards to CLE 41, Center-83-M.Leach. 16-J.Cribbs MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by DEN-37-C.Sapp at CLE 40.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 16-J.Plummer pass short middle intended for 80-R.Smith INTERCEPTED by 54-A.Davis at DEN 37. 54-A.Davis to DEN 18 for 19 yards (64-E.Pears).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 3:09) — (3:09) 1-J.Elam 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left intended for 87-D.Kircus INTERCEPTED by 24-G.Baxter (31-J.Perry) [94-L.Williams] at CLE 15. 24-G.Baxter pushed ob at CLE 25 for 10 yards (80-R.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 13:12 · CLE 13 · Score 3-0
(13:12) (Field Goal formation) 1-J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 1:59 · CLE 9 · Score 9-0
(1:59) 26-T.Bell right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CLE 2 · Score 10-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 9:18 · CLE 9 · Score 16-0
(9:18) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 9:13 · CLE 2 · Score 17-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 11:49 · DEN 6 · Score 17-6
(11:49) 9-C.Frye pass short right to 84-J.Jurevicius for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 11:43 · DEN 2 · Score 17-7
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.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Johnny Walker Jr. (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jack Plummer (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- C. Frye (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns on 2006-10-22?
The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 17-7 in Week 7, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Denver Broncos 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Denver Broncos 17, Cleveland Browns 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?
Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Bell (Q2 1:59) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Plummer pass) (Q3 9:18) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Jurevicius (C. Frye pass) (Q4 11:49) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 13:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 46.5% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.39 total passing EPA. C. Frye (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -14.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?
Johnny Walker Jr. (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.60 EPA): (1:12) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 84-J.Walker to CLE 34 for 38 yards (26-S.Jones)..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L