Broncos 14–17 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Keenum (Cleveland Browns), 58.3% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.02 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 63.9% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.07 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?

C. Keenum (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-3.56 EPA): (:23) 5-C.Keenum kneels to DEN 13 for -1 yards..

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 17–14 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: Case Keenum
Top passer: Case Keenum
Biggest EPA play: (:23) 5-C.Keenum kneels to DEN 13 for -1 yards.
Game date: 2021-10-21

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Denver Broncos 17–14 on 2021-10-21. Case Keenum posted a game-high +7.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Denver Broncos	0	7	7	0	0	14
Cleveland Browns	10	7	0	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

DEN 4

+1DEN 15

+3DEN 34

CLE 8

+1CLE 15

DEN 1

+1DEN 15

CLE 10

+1CLE 15

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 12:29TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 4
Score
0-6
(12:29) 30-D.Johnson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 12:20XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
0-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:14FG
Chase McLaughlin
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 34
Score
0-10
(3:14) 3-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:53TD
Melvin Gordon
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 8
Score
6-10
(7:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 25-M.Gordon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:48XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:31TD
JSJ. Stanton
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
7-16
(:31) 5-C.Keenum pass short left to 40-J.Stanton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:27XP
Chase McLaughlin
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
7-17
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:23TD
Joshua Williams
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 10
Score
13-17
(5:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 5:17XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
14-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Case Keenum · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.02 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
2Teddy Bridgewater · Denver Broncos · Passing · +6.07 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.09 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
5Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
6Melvin Gordon · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
7Austin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
8David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.18 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

Case Keenum — CLE · Passing

Case Keenum posted the highest total EPA (+7.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

Case Keenum's top snap (-3.56 EPA): (:23) 5-C.Keenum kneels to DEN 13 for -1 yards.

Quarterback report card

Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Case Keenum (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -1.4% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.02 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.061	+0.082
Offensive success rate	43.8%	54.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.169	+0.195
Rush EPA/play	-0.066	+0.153
Defensive EPA/play	-0.082	-0.061
Defensive success rate	45.8%	56.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.06, Cleveland Browns +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.08 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 8 drives, +6.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 8 drives, +3.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (Q1 12:29)
Denver Broncos — Melvin Gordon (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q3 7:53)
Cleveland Browns — J. Stanton (Case Keenum pass) (Q3 0:31)
Denver Broncos — Joshua Williams (Teddy Bridgewater pass) (Q4 5:23)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Chase McLaughlin (Q1 3:14)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) 30-D.Johnson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 12:20) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the DEN 34 (Q1 3:14) — (3:14) 3-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 25-M.Gordon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:48) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 0:31) — (:31) 5-C.Keenum pass short left to 40-J.Stanton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 0:27) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 5:17) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.18]
Denver Broncos (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 25-M.Gordon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +3.06]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:31) — (14:31) (Shotgun) 5-C.Keenum pass short middle to 81-A.Hooper pushed ob at DEN 34 for 34 yards (43-M.Kiser). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.07]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 5-C.Keenum scrambles up the middle to DEN 1 for 5 yards (29-B.Callahan; 40-J.Strnad). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.48]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 3-C.McLaughlin 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-S.Harris), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.41]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 5-C.Keenum kneels to DEN 13 for -1 yards. [EPA -3.56]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 5-C.Keenum scrambles up the middle to DEN 1 for 5 yards (29-B.Callahan; 40-J.Strnad). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.48]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 3-C.McLaughlin 41 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-S.Harris), Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -3.41]
Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle intended for 17-J.Brown INTERCEPTED by 43-J.Johnson at CLE -4. Touchback. [WPA -2.1% · EPA -3.40]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 12:29 · DEN 4 · Score 0-6
(12:29) 30-D.Johnson left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 12:20 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 3:14 · DEN 34 · Score 0-10
(3:14) 3-C.McLaughlin 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:53 · CLE 8 · Score 6-10
(7:53) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 25-M.Gordon for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 7:48 · CLE 15 · Score 7-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 0:31 · DEN 1 · Score 7-16
(:31) 5-C.Keenum pass short left to 40-J.Stanton for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 0:27 · DEN 15 · Score 7-17
3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:23 · CLE 10 · Score 13-17
(5:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 33-J.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 5:17 · CLE 15 · Score 14-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

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

Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Case Keenum (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns on 2021-10-21?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Denver Broncos 17-14 in Week 7, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Denver Broncos 14, Cleveland Browns 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (Q1 12:29) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Gordon (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q3 7:53) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Stanton (C. Keenum pass) (Q3 0:31) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Williams (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 5:23) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 3:14, 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?

Case Keenum (Cleveland Browns), 58.3% completion, -1.4% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.02 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 63.9% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.07 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns?

Case Keenum (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-3.56 EPA): (:23) 5-C.Keenum kneels to DEN 13 for -1 yards..

Was Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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