Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 34–30 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 10–20 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-11-06
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 34–30 on 2008-11-06, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 20–10 halftime lead. J. Cutler posted a game-high +22.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | 34 |
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(7:08) 42-R.Torain right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(3:47) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 80-K.Winslow for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-E.Dumervil].
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(12:48) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(10:36) 10-B.Quinn pass short left to 80-K.Winslow for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-K.Peterson].
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(5:55) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(1:14) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(10:25) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(5:40) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(10:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
(5:00) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Denver challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:57.)
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(1:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:08TD RTR. TorainPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 6-0
(7:08) 42-R.Torain right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 7:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:47TD KWK. WinslowPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 5
- Score
- 7-6
(3:47) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 80-K.Winslow for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-E.Dumervil].
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:38XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 12:48FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 7-10
(12:48) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 10:36TD KWK. WinslowPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 7-16
(10:36) 10-B.Quinn pass short left to 80-K.Winslow for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-K.Peterson].
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 10:29XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:55FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 10-17
(5:55) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 1:14FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 10-20
(1:14) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 10:25FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 10-23
(10:25) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:40FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 12
- Score
- 13-23
(5:40) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:43TD ERE. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 93
- Score
- 19-23
(13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 13:30XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 20-23
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 10:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 28
- Score
- 26-23
(10:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 27-23
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 5:00TD Jourdan LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 27-29
(5:00) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Denver challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:57.)
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 4:57XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 27-30
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:17TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 33-30
(1:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 1:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 34-30
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +22.69 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2E. Royal · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +14.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
- 3K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.93 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 5T. Scheffler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 6Derrick Graham · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 7J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 8B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.48 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.09 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
J. Cutler — DEN · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+22.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (+7.53 EPA): (13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +22.69 total EPA
- B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.262 | +0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.2% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.516 | +0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.168 | +0.192 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.262 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 44.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.26 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.19 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +15.89 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +22.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — R. Torain
- Cleveland Browns — K. Winslow (B. Quinn pass)
- Cleveland Browns — K. Winslow (B. Quinn pass)
- Denver Broncos — E. Royal (J. Cutler pass)
- Denver Broncos — Derrick Graham (J. Cutler pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Jourdan Lewis
- Denver Broncos — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 7:08) — (7:08) 42-R.Torain right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 7:03) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 5 (Q1 3:47) — (3:47) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 80-K.Winslow for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-E.Dumervil].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q1 3:38) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 7 (Q2 12:48) — (12:48) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 16 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 10-B.Quinn pass short left to 80-K.Winslow for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-K.Peterson].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 10:29) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q2 5:55) — (5:55) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q3 10:25) — (10:25) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q3 5:40) — (5:40) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 21–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 93 (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 13:30) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:50) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 5:00); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 4:57) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:14) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass incomplete short left to 80-K.Winslow.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 19-E.Royal to CLE 40 for 22 yards (55-W.McGinest).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 80-K.Winslow pushed ob at DEN 24 for 30 yards (33-M.Manuel).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 13:43) — (13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) 5-M.Prater 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Pool at DEN 33. 21-B.Pool to DEN 20 for 13 yards (81-N.Jackson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 7:08 · CLE 1 · Score 6-0
(7:08) 42-R.Torain right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 7:03 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 3:47 · DEN 5 · Score 7-6
(3:47) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 80-K.Winslow for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-E.Dumervil]. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 3:38 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 12:48 · DEN 7 · Score 7-10
(12:48) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 10:36 · DEN 16 · Score 7-16
(10:36) 10-B.Quinn pass short left to 80-K.Winslow for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-K.Peterson]. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 10:29 · DEN 2 · Score 7-17
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 5:55 · CLE 17 · Score 10-17
(5:55) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 1:14 · DEN 35 · Score 10-20
(1:14) 4-P.Dawson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 10:25 · DEN 16 · Score 10-23
(10:25) 4-P.Dawson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 5:40 · CLE 12 · Score 13-23
(5:40) 5-M.Prater 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 13:43 · CLE 93 · Score 19-23
(13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 13:30 · CLE 2 · Score 20-23
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 10:00 · CLE 28 · Score 26-23
(10:00) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 89-D.Graham for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:50 · CLE 2 · Score 27-23
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 5:00 · DEN 1 · Score 27-29
(5:00) 31-J.Lewis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Denver challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:57.) - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 4:57 · DEN 2 · Score 27-30
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · CLE 11 · Score 33-30
(1:17) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · CLE 2 · Score 34-30
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-1-B.Kern.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns on 2008-11-06?
The Denver Broncos beat the Cleveland Browns 34-30 in Week 10, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Cleveland Browns 13; Q3: Denver Broncos 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 21, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Denver Broncos 34, Cleveland Browns 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Torain (Q1 7:08) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Winslow (B. Quinn pass) (Q1 3:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Winslow (B. Quinn pass) (Q2 10:36) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Royal (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 13:43) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Graham (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 10:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Lewis (Q4 5:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Marshall (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 1:17) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 12:48, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q2 5:55, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 1:14, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 10:25, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q3 5:40, 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?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 54.5% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +22.69 total passing EPA. B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns), 62.2% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.48 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+7.53 EPA): (13:43) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 19-E.Royal for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Denver Broncos won 34-30 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
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