Final2021 Week 7
Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH|
Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns, Week 7 2021
Denver Broncos
Away
14
Cleveland Browns
HomeWon
17
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Browns | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
DEN 14 · CLE 17 Final
Passing leader
CLE · QB
12.7PPR pts
21/33, 199 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
D'Ernest Johnson
CLE · RB
24.8PPR pts
22 ATT, 146 YDS, 1 TD, 2 REC, 22 REC YDS
Broncos leader
DEN · RB
17.2PPR pts
4 ATT, 20 YDS, 6 REC, 32 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Defensive playmaker
John Johnson III
CLE
1 INT, 3 TKL
Browns 17, Broncos 14: Cleveland holds off Denver
Cleveland led 10–0 at halftime and won 17–14, though Denver took the second half 14–7. The Browns finished with a 376–223 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play.
Denver didn't get on the board until the third quarter.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Broncos went 5-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Browns kept the ball for 36:51 and finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +1.0 yards/play CLE 5.6 · DEN 4.6
- +1 turnover margin CLE 0 turnovers
- +153 total yards CLE 376 · DEN 223
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Browns Won
Cleveland won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Broncos | Stat | Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Yards per play | 5.6 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 223 | Total yards | 376 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 49 | Plays | 67 |
| 45% | Third-down conversion | 60% |
| 23:09 | Time of possession | 36:51 |
Scoring Summary
The Browns scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Broncos scored two touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | DEN | CLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 12:20 | CLE | Browns TD Takes lead | 0 | 6 |
| 3:14 | CLE | Browns FG Extends lead | 0 | 9 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:52 | DEN | Broncos TD | 6 | 9 |
| 0:30 | CLE | Browns TD Extends lead | 6 | 15 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 5:23 | DEN | Broncos TD | 12 | 15 |
Fantasy Points: Broncos vs Browns, Week 7 2021
Fantasy leaders
- D'Ernest JohnsonCLE · RB24.8 PTSRB4
- Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB17.2 PTSRB8
- Teddy BridgewaterDEN · QB14.8 PTSQB17
- Case KeenumCLE · QB12.7 PTSQB19
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.7 | QB19 | 21/33 | 199 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 90.3 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.8 | QB17 | 23/33 | 187 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 91.4 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.8 | RB4 | RB | 22 | 146 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 0 | ||
| 17.2 | RB8 | RB | 4 | 20 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 32 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 11.8 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 68 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 11.2 | RB25 | RB | 8 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 1 | ||
| 8.9 | TE17 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 39 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 8.7 | WR40 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 37 | 0 | ||
| 6.4 | RB36 | RB | 2 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 | ||
| 6.2 | TE23 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.3 | WR61 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 23 | 0 | ||
| 4.0 | WR62 | WR | 1 | -2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 | ||
| 3.8 | TE30 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 0 | ||
| 3.6 | WR68 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 16 | 0 | ||
| 3.5 | WR71 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 2.5 | TE37 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 1.3 | RB60 | RB | 2 | 13 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 1.3 | TE46 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.8 | WR93 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | -2 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Denver Broncos
Snap Share
Tim PatrickWR47 snaps94%
Courtland SuttonWR47 snaps94%
Noah FantTE45 snaps90%
Melvin GordonRB29 snaps58%
Kendall HintonWR24 snaps48%
Target Share32 targets
- Noah Fant22%, 7 targets
- Javonte Williams22%, 7 targets
- Tim Patrick16%, 5 targets
- Courtland Sutton16%, 5 targets
- Melvin Gordon9%, 3 targets
- Other16%, 5 targets
Carry Share14 carries
- Melvin Gordon57%, 8 carries
- Javonte Williams29%, 4 carries
- Teddy Bridgewater14%, 2 carries
Cleveland Browns
Snap Share
D'Ernest JohnsonRB49 snaps69%
Austin HooperTE46 snaps65%
Odell BeckhamWR43 snaps61%
Rashard HigginsWR42 snaps59%
David NjokuTE42 snaps59%
Target Share31 targets
- Jarvis Landry26%, 8 targets
- Odell Beckham19%, 6 targets
- Austin Hooper10%, 3 targets
- Anthony Schwartz10%, 3 targets
- Demetric Felton10%, 3 targets
- Other26%, 8 targets
Carry Share31 carries
- D'Ernest Johnson71%, 22 carries
- Case Keenum13%, 4 carries
- John Kelly6%, 2 carries
- Demetric Felton6%, 2 carries
- Anthony Schwartz3%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 94% | 5 | 16% | 0 | |
| 47 | 94% | 5 | 16% | 0 | |
| 45 | 90% | 7 | 22% | 0 | |
| 49 | 69% | 2 | 6% | 22 | |
| 46 | 65% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 43 | 61% | 6 | 19% | 0 | |
| 42 | 59% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 42 | 59% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 29 | 58% | 3 | 9% | 8 | |
| 38 | 54% | 8 | 26% | 0 | |
| 24 | 48% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 30 | 42% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 21 | 42% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 21 | 42% | 7 | 22% | 4 | |
| 29 | 41% | 3 | 10% | 1 | |
| 22 | 31% | 3 | 10% | 2 | |
| 6 | 12% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 4 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 4 | 8% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 2 | |
| 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+7.3D'Ernest Johnson24.8 PTS vs 17.5 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.8Odell Beckham Jr.4.3 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume17.5 xFPD'Ernest Johnson24.8 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Ernest JohnsonCLE · RB | 24.8 | 17.5 | +7.3 | 69% | 67% car | — | 0 | 22 | 67% | 2 | 6% |
| Case KeenumCLE · QB | 12.7 | 17.1 | −4.4 | 100% | 33 att | — | 33 | 4 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Teddy BridgewaterDEN · QB | 14.8 | 15.8 | −1.0 | 100% | 33 att | — | 33 | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB | 17.2 | 14.4 | +2.8 | 42% | 29% car | — | 0 | 4 | 29% | 7 | 22% |
| Jarvis LandryCLE · WR | 8.7 | 13.5 | −4.8 | 54% | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 25% |
| Noah FantDEN · TE | 8.9 | 11.8 | −2.9 | 90% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 22% |
| Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB | 11.2 | 10.2 | +1.0 | 58% | 57% car | — | 0 | 8 | 57% | 3 | 9% |
| Odell Beckham Jr.CLE · WR | 4.3 | 10.1 | −5.8 | 61% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Courtland SuttonDEN · WR | 11.8 | 8.4 | +3.4 | 94% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Tim PatrickDEN · WR | 3.6 | 8.4 | −4.8 | 94% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Demetric FeltonCLE · RB | 6.4 | 6.3 | +0.1 | 31% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 3 | 9% |
| Anthony SchwartzCLE · WR | 4.0 | 5.7 | −1.7 | 41% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 3 | 9% |
| Austin HooperCLE · TE | 6.2 | 5.1 | +1.1 | 65% | 9% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 9% |
| David NjokuCLE · TE | 3.8 | 3.4 | +0.4 | 59% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Harrison BryantCLE · TE | 2.5 | 3.4 | −0.9 | 42% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Kendall HintonDEN · WR | 3.5 | 3.4 | +0.1 | 48% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Rashard HigginsCLE · WR | 0.8 | 3.4 | −2.6 | 59% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Johnny Stanton IVCLE · RB | 7.6 | 3.0 | +4.6 | — | 6% car | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 1 | 3% |
| Eric SaubertDEN · TE | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | 42% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| John BrownDEN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 12% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Tyrie ClevelandDEN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 8% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| John Kelly Jr.CLE · RB | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 4% | 6% car | — | 0 | 2 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Broncos 32 targets and 14 carries; Browns 32 targets and 33 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Teddy Bridgewater
DEN · QB · 14.8 pts on 15.8 expected
23 of 33 passing for 187 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for 3 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.8 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 21.2, 11.8, 6.8, 19.6, 20.3, 14.8
W2W3W4W5W6W7
Case Keenum
CLE · QB · 12.7 pts on 17.1 expected
21 of 33 passing for 199 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 7 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.
Start/Sit: Case Keenum →Javonte Williams
DEN · RB · 17.2 pts on 14.4 expected
7 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 32 yards and 1 touchdown; 4 carries (29% of the team's) for 20 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.4 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 8.4, 12.2, 8.9, 11.6, 9.8, 17.2
W2W3W4W5W6W7
Season high in targets (7). Best fantasy game of the season.
Noah Fant
DEN · TE · 8.9 pts on 11.8 expected
7 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 39 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 13.3, 3.5, 16.6, 5.0, 24.7, 8.9
W2W3W4W5W6W7
D'Ernest Johnson Ran hot
CLE · RB · 24.8 pts on 17.5 expected
2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 22 yards; 22 carries (67% of the team's) for 146 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 3 games + this one (PPR): 0.0, 0.9, 1.9, 24.8
W2W3W6W7
Season high in carries (22). Best fantasy game of the season.
Jarvis Landry
CLE · WR · 8.7 pts on 13.5 expected
8 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 37 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Trend: Season high in targets (8).
Odell Beckham Jr. Unlucky
CLE · WR · 4.3 pts on 10.1 expected
6 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 23 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 13.7, 5.1, 4.0, 12.9, 4.3
W3W4W5W6W7
Demetric Felton
CLE · RB · 6.4 pts on 6.3 expected
3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 21 yards; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 13 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.3 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 12.1, 3.3, 3.2, 0.0, 3.4, 6.4
W2W3W4W5W6W7
Best score since Week 2.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Cleveland Browns
- ▲Stock up: D'Ernest Johnson played 69% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Demetric Felton played 31% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Broncos D | Browns D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| RBs | 21.4 | 21.5 |
| WRs | 29.8 | 28.6 |
| TEs | 8.5 | 12.6 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Cleveland opened at 54% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Browns win probability
Key Swings
- +17Browns TD54% → 71%Q1 12:20
- +8Browns FG72% → 80%Q1 3:14
- −21Broncos TD87% → 67%Q3 7:52
- +23Browns TD69% → 91%Q3 0:30
- −21Broncos TD99% → 78%Q4 5:23
Swing in Browns win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Denver Broncos | Measure | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Plays | 67 |
| 71% | Pass rate | 51% |
| 5.2 | Yds / dropback | 5.7 |
| 2.9 | Yds / carry | 5.5 |
| 5/11 | Third downs | 9/15 |
Efficiency edge Cleveland ran 18 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- DEN Williams 22% · Fant 22% · Sutton 16%
- CLE Landry 25% · Beckham 19% · Schwartz 9%
Possession Results
| Result | DEN | CLE |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 2 |
| Field goals | 0 | 1 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
CLE turnover edge: +1
- The Browns opened the scoring on their first possession, a 5-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- Denver's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out or an interception.
- The Browns drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to eight minutes.
All 16 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | Q1 15:00 | 5 | 75 | 2:40 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q1 12:20 | 3 | 9 | 2:07 | Punt |
| CLE | Q1 10:13 | 12 | 43 | 7:04 | Field goal |
| DEN | Q1 3:09 | 6 | 51 | 3:16 | Interception |
| CLE | Q2 14:53 | 7 | 27 | 4:01 | Punt |
| DEN | Q2 10:52 | 3 | 7 | 2:15 | Punt |
| CLE | Q2 8:37 | 13 | 46 | 6:47 | Missed FG |
| DEN | Q2 1:50 | 3 | 2 | 0:48 | Punt |
| CLE | Q2 1:02 | 3 | -2 | 0:39 | Punt |
| DEN | Q2 0:23 | 1 | -3 | 0:23 | End of half |
| DEN | Q3 15:00 | 13 | 79 | 7:12 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q3 7:48 | 13 | 75 | 7:21 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q3 0:27 | 3 | 3 | 1:00 | Punt |
| CLE | Q4 14:27 | 6 | 16 | 3:02 | Punt |
| DEN | Q4 11:25 | 17 | 80 | 6:08 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q4 5:17 | 10 | 61 | 5:17 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Broncos vs Browns Head-to-Head
The Broncos and Browns first met in 1970 and have played 33 times since.
- All-time series
- 26–7Broncos lead, 33 meetings since 1970
- Postseason
- 3–0Broncos won in 1986, 1987, and 1989
- Largest Broncos win
- 44–102000
- Largest Browns win
- 27–131970
Since 2021
2–1 Broncos lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- CLE
- DEN
- DEN
Oldest to newest. DEN = Broncos win, CLE = Browns win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 13 Browns at Broncos, 2024 Wk 13 recap DEN 41 CLE 32 DEN W
- 2023 Wk 12 Browns at Broncos, 2023 Wk 12 recap DEN 29 CLE 12 DEN W
- 2021 Wk 7 Broncos at Browns CLE 17 DEN 14 CLE W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Broncos | Stat | Browns |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 8-9 |
| 19.7 | Points per game | 20.5 |
| 330.5 | Yards per game | 340.6 |
| 5.4 | Yards per play | 5.5 |
| 18.9 | Points allowed per game | 21.8 |
| 326.1 | Yards allowed per game | 311.5 |
Broncos vs Browns Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CLE −1.5Browns covered by 1.5
- Total
- 40Under: 31 points scored (by 9)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 20.8 | 17 | −3.8 |
| Broncos | 19.3 | 14 | −5.3 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Denver Broncos
- Against the spread
- 3–4
- Over/under
- 2–5
- ATS as favorite
- 3–3
- ATS as underdog
- 0–1
- ATS on the road
- 2–2
Cleveland Browns
- Against the spread
- 4–3
- Over/under
- 4–3
- ATS as favorite
- 3–2
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS at home
- 2–2
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Broncos and Browns in Fantasy
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Broncos vs Browns Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Broncos vs Browns Week 7 game?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Denver Broncos 17–14 in Week 7 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH, on October 21, 2021. See the Browns' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Broncos vs Browns?
The final score was Browns 17, Broncos 14. The Browns led 10–0 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 14, Browns 7.
What happened in the Broncos vs Browns game?
Cleveland led 10–0 at halftime and won 17–14, though Denver took the second half 14–7. The Browns finished with a 376–223 edge in total offense and averaged 5.6 yards per play. D'Ernest Johnson led all players with 2 catches for 22 yards, plus 22 carries for 146 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Broncos committed 1 turnover, the Browns none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Broncos vs Browns?
D'Ernest Johnson led the game with 24.8 PPR fantasy points, the RB4 of Week 7, on 2 catches for 22 yards, plus 22 carries for 146 rushing yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams was next with 17.2 (RB8).
Who led Broncos vs Browns in passing, rushing and receiving?
Case Keenum (CLE) led all passers with 21 of 33 for 199 yards and a touchdown. D'Ernest Johnson (CLE) led in rushing with 22 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown. Courtland Sutton (DEN) led in receiving with 5 catches for 68 yards.
How many fantasy points did D'Ernest Johnson score against the Broncos?
D'Ernest Johnson scored 24.8 points in PPR leagues, 23.8 in half-PPR and 22.8 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 7 of the 2021 season, on 2 catches for 22 yards, plus 22 carries for 146 rushing yards and a touchdown. He handled 67% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Broncos vs Browns?
D'Ernest Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.8 PPR points on 17.5 xFP (+7.3). Odell Beckham Jr. fell furthest short, with 4.3 points on 10.1 xFP (−5.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Browns beat the Broncos?
The Browns beat the Broncos 17–14 because they averaged 5.6 yards per play to 4.6, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 376–223.
Which team won the turnover battle in Broncos vs Browns?
The Browns won the turnover battle 1–0: the Broncos gave the ball away 1 time and the Browns not at all. The Browns won the game.
What is the all-time Broncos vs Browns record?
The Broncos lead the all-time series 26–7 across 33 meetings since 1970, including a 3–0 record in the postseason.
When did the Broncos and Browns last play before this game?
Before Week 7 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on November 3, 2019, when the Broncos beat the Browns 24–19.
Have the Broncos and Browns met in the playoffs?
Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1989 playoffs. The Broncos are 3–0 against the Browns in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Broncos vs Browns?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Browns −1.5, making the Cleveland Browns 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 40. That implied about 20.8 points for the Browns and 19.3 for the Broncos.
Did Broncos vs Browns go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 40, and the teams combined for 31 points, 9 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Broncos vs Browns?
The Browns covered by 1.5 against the closing line of Browns −1.5. The final margin was 3 points.
