Regular Season Week 1: Broncos at Browns
September 06, 2026 65° Cleveland Stadium
Attendance: 68,285 (94%)
CLE has won the toss and elected to receive.
(15:00) 4-Thomas Cain kicks 71 yards from DEN 35 to CLE -6. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 25 (15:00) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 32-Jason Shoemaker to CLE 36 for 11 yards. Tackle by 57-Thomas Faison .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
1-10-CLE 36 (14:23) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 16-Kenny Cordero to CLE 48 for 12 yards. Tackle by 5-Loren Johnson . PENALTY - Facemask (DEN 5-Loren Johnson)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-DEN 37 (14:19) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 24 for 13 yards. Tackle by 42-William Kellogg . PENALTY - Holding (CLE 84-James Brookins)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-15-DEN 42 (14:15) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 89-Arthur Jenson to DEN 31 for 11 yards. Tackle by 44-Raul Spence .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-3-DEN 31 (13:37) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 24-Eric Martin to DEN 25 for 6 yards. Tackle by 26-Scott Carter .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-DEN 25 (12:57) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 13-Miguel Castillo to DEN 15 for 10 yards. Tackle by 52-William Winnett . Nice job by 13-Miguel Castillo on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Post Curls
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
2-1-DEN 15 (12:15) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 4 for 11 yards. Tackle by 31-Arnulfo Brennan . PENALTY - Facemask (DEN 31-Arnulfo Brennan)
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
1-2-DEN 2 (12:11) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 80-Jeremy Price for 2 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 6 DEN 0
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 3 Deep Zone Under
(12:08) Extra point by 19-Doyle Cook is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(12:08) 19-Doyle Cook kicks 74 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -9. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (12:08) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 50-Nick Reynoso .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Toss Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-8-DEN 27 (11:32) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 2-Lindsey Graham to DEN 30 for 2 yards. Tackle by 31-Steve Harrell .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-5-DEN 30 (10:49) 17-Ronald Adams pass incomplete, intended for 11-Joey Firestone . Pressure by 97-Anthony Faulkner . 41-Charles Huffman got away with a hold on that play. I think that ball started to slip out of his hand as he threw it.
Offensive Play: Shotgun 4 Wide Slot Curl
Defensive Play: Dime Normal Double WR1 WR2
Pass Key
4-5-DEN 30 (10:45) 14-Francisco Laporte punts 44 yards to CLE 26. Fair Catch by 38-Kenneth Ford .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 26 (10:38) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 31 for 5 yards. Tackle by 37-Edward Finley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-5-CLE 31 (9:56) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 33 for 2 yards. Tackle by 76-Stephan James .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
Pass Key
3-3-CLE 33 (9:12) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 26-Scott Carter . incomplete, intended for 80-Jeremy Price .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
4-3-CLE 33 (9:10) 17-Albert Lemanski punts 47 yards to DEN 20. Fair Catch by 11-Joey Firestone . DEN 55-Edward Torian was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (9:03) 17-Ronald Adams pass incomplete, dropped by 82-Michael Blosser . Pressure by 90-John Simmons . PENALTY - Defensive Holding (CLE 43-Jason Caine)
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
1-10-DEN 25 (8:59) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 36 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-Steve Harrell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-DEN 36 (8:15) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 48 for 11 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
1-10-DEN 48 (7:30) 17-Ronald Adams ran to CLE 39 for 13 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 39 (6:52) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 8-Stanley Dubuc to CLE 29 for 10 yards. Tackle by 93-Bryan Lunde .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-CLE 29 (6:06) 17-Ronald Adams pass incomplete, dropped by 2-Lindsey Graham . Excellent coverage on that play. 35-Spencer Grossman got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 29 (6:03) 17-Ronald Adams pass Pass knocked down by 93-Bryan Lunde . incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Blosser . 93-Bryan Lunde got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
3-10-CLE 29 (6:00) 17-Ronald Adams pass Pass knocked down by 36-Samuel Hodge . incomplete, intended for 16-Thomas Cody .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-10-CLE 29 (5:57) 4-Thomas Cain 47 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 6 DEN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:54) 4-Thomas Cain kicks 68 yards from DEN 35 to CLE -3. 38-Kenneth Ford to CLE 22 for 26 yards. Tackle by 24-Russell Stgermain . 43-Jason Caine completely missed his blocking assignment.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-CLE 22 (5:49) 10-William Thomas pass incomplete, intended for 80-Jeremy Price .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Cover 2
2-10-CLE 22 (5:46) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 32-Jason Shoemaker to CLE 24 for 1 yards. Tackle by 44-Raul Spence .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal WR Corner TE Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
3-9-CLE 24 (5:05) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 89-Arthur Jenson to CLE 25 for 2 yards. Tackle by 37-Edward Finley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
4-7-CLE 25 (4:25) 17-Albert Lemanski punts 41 yards to DEN 33. Fair Catch by 11-Joey Firestone .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 33 (4:19) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 45 for 12 yards. Tackle by 31-Steve Harrell .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 45 (3:38) 17-Ronald Adams sacked at DEN 42 for -3 yards ( 22-Robert Kern )
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-13-DEN 42 (2:54) 8-Stanley Dubuc ran to DEN 47 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
3-8-DEN 47 (2:11) 8-Stanley Dubuc ran to DEN 49 for 1 yards. Tackle by 75-Zachary Reynolds .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
4-6-DEN 49 (1:28) 14-Francisco Laporte punts 45 yards to CLE 6.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 6 (1:21) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 57-Thomas Faison . incomplete, intended for 89-Arthur Jenson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-10-CLE 6 (1:19) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 84-James Brookins to CLE 15 for 9 yards. Tackle by 42-William Kellogg .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
3-1-CLE 15 (0:34) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 16-Kenny Cordero to CLE 20 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Russell Stgermain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong CB3 Blitz Man
End of first quarter.
1-10-CLE 20 (15:00) PENALTY - False Start (CLE 16-Kenny Cordero)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
1-15-CLE 15 (15:00) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 15 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-William Winnett .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
Pass Key
2-16-CLE 15 (14:28) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 84-James Brookins to CLE 22 for 7 yards. Tackle by 57-Thomas Faison . Pressure by 56-Leon Howard .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
3-9-CLE 22 (13:44) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 25 for 3 yards. Tackle by 44-Raul Spence . DEN 52-William Winnett was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
4-5-CLE 25 (13:10) 17-Albert Lemanski punts 50 yards to DEN 25. Fair Catch by 11-Joey Firestone .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 25 (13:03) 17-Ronald Adams pass Pass knocked down by 90-John Simmons . incomplete, intended for 87-Joshua Ross .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-10-DEN 25 (13:01) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
3-8-DEN 27 (12:24) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 2-Lindsey Graham to DEN 33 for 6 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman . 2-Lindsey Graham did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-3-DEN 33 (11:41) 14-Francisco Laporte punts 53 yards to CLE 14. 38-Kenneth Ford to CLE 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Russell Stgermain .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 18 (11:34) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 29 for 11 yards. Tackle by 42-William Kellogg .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
1-10-CLE 29 (10:55) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 52-William Winnett .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
1-10-CLE 40 (10:20) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 56-Leon Howard . incomplete, intended for 24-Eric Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
2-10-CLE 40 (10:18) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 24-Eric Martin to CLE 40 for a short loss. Tackle by 24-Russell Stgermain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
3-10-CLE 40 (9:40) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 80-Jeremy Price to CLE 48 for 8 yards. Tackle by 52-William Winnett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
4-2-CLE 48 (9:05) 17-Albert Lemanski punts 39 yards to DEN 13. Fair Catch by 11-Joey Firestone .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 13 (8:58) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 16-Thomas Cody to DEN 27 for 13 yards. Tackle by 36-Samuel Hodge . DEN 67-Wallace Ballard was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-DEN 27 (8:21) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 16-Thomas Cody to DEN 46 for 19 yards. Tackle by 36-Samuel Hodge . 36-Samuel Hodge got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 46 (7:45) 17-Ronald Adams pass incomplete, intended for 82-Michael Blosser . 90-John Simmons got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
2-10-DEN 46 (7:41) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 81-William Kramer to CLE 49 for 4 yards. Pushed out of bounds by 35-Spencer Grossman . 81-William Kramer made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-6-CLE 49 (6:56) 8-Stanley Dubuc ran to CLE 46 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
4-3-CLE 46 (6:16) 14-Francisco Laporte punts 33 yards to CLE 13.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 13 (6:07) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 37-Edward Finley . incomplete, intended for 80-Jeremy Price .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal FL Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
2-10-CLE 13 (6:03) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 89-Arthur Jenson to CLE 28 for 15 yards. Tackle by 42-William Kellogg .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
1-10-CLE 28 (5:30) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 14-Freeman Hubbard to CLE 43 for 15 yards. Tackle by 5-Loren Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
1-10-CLE 43 (4:53) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 48 for 10 yards. Tackle by 26-Scott Carter . DEN 9-Jerry Sheley was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-1-DEN 48 (4:07) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 37 for 11 yards. Tackle by 5-Loren Johnson . CLE 16-Kenny Cordero was injured on the play. He looks like he should be able to return.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-10-DEN 37 (3:23) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 29 for 8 yards. Tackle by 34-Thomas Witt .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
2-2-DEN 29 (2:39) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 76-Stephan James .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Timeout for two minute warning.
3-1-DEN 27 (2:00) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 14-Freeman Hubbard to DEN 24 for 3 yards. Tackle by 57-Thomas Faison . 5-Loren Johnson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 24 (1:34) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 26-Scott Carter . incomplete, intended for 84-James Brookins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-10-DEN 24 (1:31) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 16-Kenny Cordero to DEN 9 for 15 yards. Tackle by 24-Russell Stgermain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Timeout CLE
1-9-DEN 9 (1:26) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 57-Thomas Faison . incomplete, intended for 89-Arthur Jenson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-9-DEN 9 (1:23) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 32-Jason Shoemaker to DEN 9 for a short loss. Tackle by 26-Scott Carter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout CLE
3-9-DEN 9 (1:19) 10-William Thomas pass incomplete, dropped by 80-Jeremy Price .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
4-9-DEN 9 (1:16) 19-Doyle Cook 27 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 9 DEN 3
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:14) 19-Doyle Cook kicks 68 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -3. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:14) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 37 for 12 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Timeout DEN
1-10-DEN 37 (1:08) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 2-Lindsey Graham to CLE 35 for 28 yards. Nice job by 2-Lindsey Graham on that route to lose his coverage. If the defense doesn't start mixing up their plays a bit more we might see more big gains like that one.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
1-10-CLE 35 (1:02) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 80-John Bowen to CLE 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 43-Jason Caine . PENALTY - Holding (DEN 75-Ronald Martinez)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Slot Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
1-20-CLE 45 (0:57) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 8-Stanley Dubuc to CLE 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 93-Bryan Lunde . 8-Stanley Dubuc made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
2-13-CLE 38 (0:50) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 11-Joey Firestone to CLE 36 for 2 yards. Tackle by 41-Charles Huffman . 11-Joey Firestone did some fancy footwork there. PENALTY - Facemask (CLE 35-Spencer Grossman)
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 21 (0:47) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 80-John Bowen to CLE 9 for 12 yards. Tackle by 43-Jason Caine .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Timeout DEN
1-9-CLE 9 (0:40) 17-Ronald Adams sacked at CLE 17 for -8 yards ( 50-Nick Reynoso ). Sack allowed by 86-John Trivette .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
2-17-CLE 17 (0:04) 4-Thomas Cain 35 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 9 DEN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
End of half.
(15:00) 19-Doyle Cook kicks 72 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -7. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (15:00) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 27 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-8-DEN 27 (14:26) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 40 for 12 yards. Tackle by 90-John Simmons .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
1-10-DEN 40 (13:46) 17-Ronald Adams pass Pass knocked down by 43-Jason Caine . incomplete, intended for 2-Lindsey Graham . Pressure by 50-Nick Reynoso .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 40 (13:43) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 8-Stanley Dubuc to DEN 42 for 3 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
3-7-DEN 42 (13:09) 8-Stanley Dubuc ran to DEN 41 for -2 yards. Tackle by 98-Keith Anderson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
4-9-DEN 41 (12:28) 14-Francisco Laporte punts 48 yards to CLE 11. Fair Catch by 38-Kenneth Ford .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-CLE 11 (12:21) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 19 for 8 yards. Tackle by 24-Russell Stgermain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR2
2-2-CLE 19 (11:38) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 37-Edward Finley . incomplete, intended for 80-Jeremy Price .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Pass Key
3-2-CLE 19 (11:35) 10-William Thomas pass incomplete, the ball was thrown away. Pressure by 44-Raul Spence .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Pass Key
4-2-CLE 19 (11:31) 17-Albert Lemanski punts 44 yards to DEN 37. Fair Catch by 11-Joey Firestone .
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 37 (11:24) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 20-Martin Blansett to CLE 42 for 21 yards. Tackle by 31-Steve Harrell . Nice job by 20-Martin Blansett on that route to lose his coverage. The defense seems to be calling that same play a lot.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 42 (10:38) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 8-Stanley Dubuc to CLE 5 for 38 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern . 8-Stanley Dubuc made a great move on the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-5-CLE 5 (9:56) 27-Ray Williams ran to CLE 8 for -3 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman . 16-Thomas Cody was caught flat-footed on this play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Toss Weak
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Man QB Spy
2-8-CLE 8 (9:19) 27-Ray Williams ran to CLE 7 for 2 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-7-CLE 7 (8:38) 17-Ronald Adams pass INTERCEPTED by 22-Robert Kern at CLE -1. 22-Robert Kern to CLE 1 for 2 yards. Tackle by 2-Lindsey Graham .
Offensive Play: Singleback Big PA Curls
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Left
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 1 (8:34) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 89-Arthur Jenson to CLE 13 for 12 yards. Tackle by 37-Edward Finley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep Zone
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 13 (7:56) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 16-Kenny Cordero to CLE 18 for 5 yards. Tackle by 24-Russell Stgermain .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-5-CLE 18 (7:14) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 24-Russell Stgermain . incomplete, intended for 14-Freeman Hubbard . 5-Loren Johnson got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
3-5-CLE 18 (7:12) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to CLE 32 for 14 yards. Tackle by 42-William Kellogg .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 32 (6:27) 24-Eric Martin ran to CLE 44 for 13 yards. Tackle by 9-Jerry Sheley .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Double WR1
1-10-CLE 44 (5:42) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 57-Thomas Faison . incomplete, intended for 89-Arthur Jenson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong Skinny Posts
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-CLE 44 (5:40) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 14-Freeman Hubbard to DEN 47 for 9 yards. Tackle by 57-Thomas Faison . Great move by 14-Freeman Hubbard to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
3-1-DEN 47 (4:55) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 80-Jeremy Price to DEN 45 for 2 yards. Tackle by 26-Scott Carter . PENALTY - Facemask (DEN 26-Scott Carter)
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Quick Hooks
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 30 (4:52) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 20 for 10 yards. Tackle by 37-Edward Finley . CLE 63-Steven Thomas was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
2-1-DEN 20 (4:14) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 21 for -1 yards. Tackle by 52-William Winnett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crash Right
3-1-DEN 21 (3:40) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 80-Jeremy Price to DEN 17 for 4 yards. Tackle by 26-Scott Carter .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 17 (3:06) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 9 for 8 yards. Tackle by 9-Jerry Sheley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
2-2-DEN 9 (2:28) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 8 for 1 yards. Tackle by 56-Leon Howard . 89-Arthur Jenson was completely beat on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Slot Strong HB Strong Inside
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Man Zone
Run Key
3-1-DEN 8 (1:50) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 4 for 4 yards. Tackle by 57-Thomas Faison .
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
1-4-DEN 4 (1:16) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 57-Thomas Faison . incomplete, intended for 84-James Brookins .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FL Hitch
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
2-4-DEN 4 (1:13) 10-William Thomas pass incomplete, dropped by 24-Eric Martin .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 2 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
3-4-DEN 4 (1:10) 10-William Thomas pass incomplete, dropped by 13-Miguel Castillo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-4-DEN 4 (1:07) 19-Doyle Cook 22 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 12 DEN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(1:05) 19-Doyle Cook kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (1:05) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 16-Thomas Cody to DEN 31 for 6 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman . Great move by 16-Thomas Cody to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-4-DEN 31 (0:21) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 36 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
End of third quarter.
1-10-DEN 36 (15:00) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 2-Lindsey Graham to CLE 46 for 19 yards. Tackle by 31-Steve Harrell . Great move by 2-Lindsey Graham to get free of his coverage. It looks like the offense is starting to get familiar with that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 46 (14:20) 20-Martin Blansett ran to CLE 39 for 6 yards. Tackle by 36-Samuel Hodge .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
2-4-CLE 39 (13:45) 20-Martin Blansett ran to CLE 43 for -4 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
3-7-CLE 43 (13:01) 8-Stanley Dubuc ran to CLE 38 for 5 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
4-2-CLE 38 (12:20) 4-Thomas Cain 56 yard field goal is NO GOOD. (Wide Right)
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
1-10-CLE 45 (12:16) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 89-Arthur Jenson to DEN 43 for 12 yards. Tackle by 57-Thomas Faison . 89-Arthur Jenson breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Hard Slants
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 43 (11:31) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 24-Russell Stgermain . incomplete, intended for 32-Jason Shoemaker . Pressure by 7-Terry Keys .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 43 (11:27) 10-William Thomas pass Pass knocked down by 37-Edward Finley . incomplete, intended for 16-Kenny Cordero .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Hitch Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Pass Key
3-10-DEN 43 (11:24) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 80-Jeremy Price to DEN 29 for 14 yards. Tackle by 37-Edward Finley . PENALTY - Unnecessary Roughness (DEN 37-Edward Finley)
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR Quick Outs
Defensive Play: 46 Normal 3 Deep LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 14 (11:21) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 6 for 8 yards. Tackle by 57-Thomas Faison .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
2-2-DEN 6 (10:41) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 3 for 3 yards. Tackle by 52-William Winnett .
Offensive Play: I Formation Twin WR HB Counter Middle
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
1-3-DEN 3 (10:06) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 0 for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 18 DEN 6
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Draw
Defensive Play: 46 Normal Outside Blitz
(10:04) 10-William Thomas sacked at DEN 9 for -7 yards ( 44-Raul Spence ) CLE 32-Jason Shoemaker was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Strong Blitz Outside
Pass Key
(10:04) 19-Doyle Cook kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (10:04) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 26 for 1 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
2-9-DEN 26 (9:25) 20-Martin Blansett ran to DEN 36 for 10 yards. Tackle by 31-Steve Harrell . I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Counter Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Run Key
1-10-DEN 36 (8:42) 8-Stanley Dubuc ran to DEN 38 for 2 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
2-8-DEN 38 (8:06) 17-Ronald Adams pass Pass knocked down by 93-Bryan Lunde . incomplete, intended for 2-Lindsey Graham . 93-Bryan Lunde got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-DEN 38 (8:02) 17-Ronald Adams pass incomplete, intended for 87-Joshua Ross . 93-Bryan Lunde got away with a hold on that play.
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Flare
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-8-DEN 38 (7:59) 17-Ronald Adams sacked at DEN 30 for -8 yards ( 75-Zachary Reynolds ). Sack allowed by 75-Ronald Martinez . Turnover on downs.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 30 (7:56) 10-William Thomas sacked at DEN 38 for -8 yards ( 7-Terry Keys ). Sack allowed by 72-Mark Wilson .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal Curl & Post
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Shallow Right Zone
Pass Key
2-18-DEN 38 (7:17) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 29 for 9 yards. Tackle by 37-Edward Finley .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal HB Blast
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Zone Blitz
Run Key
3-9-DEN 29 (6:37) 38-Kenneth Ford ran to DEN 19 for 11 yards. Tackle by 26-Scott Carter .
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal Counter Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
1-10-DEN 19 (6:01) 10-William Thomas pass incomplete, dropped by 13-Miguel Castillo .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal SE Quick Hit
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 19 (5:58) 10-William Thomas pass complete to 80-Jeremy Price to DEN 16 for 2 yards. Tackle by 5-Loren Johnson .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Looks
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Zone Rotate Weak
Pass Key
3-8-DEN 16 (5:18) 10-William Thomas pass incomplete, dropped by 14-Freeman Hubbard . The coverage on that play was extremely tight.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal Shallow Zone Deep
Pass Key
4-8-DEN 16 (5:14) 19-Doyle Cook 34 yard field goal is GOOD. CLE 21 DEN 6
Offensive Play: Field Goal
Defensive Play: FG Block
(5:11) 19-Doyle Cook kicks 75 yards from CLE 35 to DEN -10. Touchback.
Offensive Play: Kickoff
Defensive Play: Kick Return
1-10-DEN 25 (5:11) PENALTY - False Start (DEN 87-Joshua Ross)
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 3-4 Normal Double WR2
Pass Key
1-15-DEN 20 (5:11) 17-Ronald Adams sacked at DEN 12 for -8 yards ( 99-Jacinto Young ). Sack allowed by 75-Ronald Martinez .
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
2-23-DEN 12 (4:48) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 2-Lindsey Graham to DEN 27 for 15 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman . 2-Lindsey Graham made a great move on the CB. I think the defense might be using that play a bit too frequently.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Slot WR Cross
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
3-8-DEN 27 (4:25) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 8-Stanley Dubuc to DEN 31 for 4 yards. Tackle by 93-Bryan Lunde . 8-Stanley Dubuc breaks down the CB.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Quick Slant
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
4-4-DEN 31 (4:04) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 87-Joshua Ross to DEN 38 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-John Simmons . Great move by 87-Joshua Ross to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-DEN 38 (3:38) 17-Ronald Adams pass Pass knocked down by 53-David Bradley . incomplete, intended for 81-William Kramer . Pressure by 97-Anthony Faulkner .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Release Mid
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-10-DEN 38 (3:34) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 11-Joey Firestone to CLE 48 for 14 yards. Tackle by 22-Robert Kern . Nice job by 11-Joey Firestone on that route to lose his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 48 (3:15) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 82-Michael Blosser to CLE 42 for 6 yards. Tackle by 43-Jason Caine .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-4-CLE 42 (2:56) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 82-Michael Blosser to CLE 36 for 7 yards. Tackle by 90-John Simmons . Great move by 82-Michael Blosser to get free of his coverage.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal PA Rollout
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
1-10-CLE 36 (2:34) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 11-Joey Firestone to CLE 27 for 9 yards. Tackle by 36-Samuel Hodge . 11-Joey Firestone did some fancy footwork there.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal WR Post
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
2-1-CLE 27 (2:14) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 81-William Kramer to CLE 10 for 17 yards. Tackle by 43-Jason Caine . You can tell that the offense is starting to figure out how to beat that defensive play.
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal Post Corner
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Pass Key
Timeout for two minute warning.
1-10-CLE 10 (2:00) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 86-John Trivette to CLE 4 for 6 yards. Tackle by 31-Steve Harrell .
Offensive Play: Strong I Big WR Quick In
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
2-4-CLE 4 (1:56) 17-Ronald Adams pass complete to 2-Lindsey Graham to CLE 0 for 4 yards. Tackle by 35-Spencer Grossman .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
Timeout DEN
3-1-CLE 0 (1:50) 17-Ronald Adams pass incomplete, intended for 87-Joshua Ross .
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal TE Out
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal SS Blitz
Pass Key
4-1-CLE 0 (1:48) 20-Martin Blansett ran to CLE 0 for a short gain. TOUCHDOWN! CLE 21 DEN 12
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Strong 1 Deep Man Under
Run Key
(1:46) 17-Ronald Adams sacked at CLE 10 for -8 yards ( 90-John Simmons )
Offensive Play: Strong I Big TE Post
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3
Pass Key
(1:46) Onside kick by 4-Thomas Cain from DEN 35 recovered by CLE-16-Kenny Corde ro at DEN 41. Tackle by 2-Lindsey Graham .
Offensive Play: Onside Kick
Defensive Play: Onside Kick Return
1-10-DEN 41 (1:46) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 41 for a short gain. Tackle by 99-Willie Evans . 63-Steven Thomas missed that block completely. 63-Steven Thomas was caught flat-footed on this play. 63-Steven Thomas totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Strong I Normal HB Dive Strong
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Crowd Middle
Run Key
Timeout DEN
2-10-DEN 41 (1:43) 32-Jason Shoemaker ran to DEN 39 for 2 yards. Tackle by 99-Willie Evans . 63-Steven Thomas totally missed that block.
Offensive Play: Weak I Normal HB Inside Weak
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Wide Line
Run Key
3-8-DEN 39 (1:00) 24-Eric Martin ran to DEN 36 for 3 yards. Tackle by 76-Stephan James .
Offensive Play: Singleback Normal HB Dive Weak
Defensive Play: Nickel Normal CB3 LB Blitz
Run Key
4-5-DEN 36 (0:16) 17-Albert Lemanski punts 38 yards to DEN -2. CLE 67-James Cooper was injured on the play.4-5-DEN 36 (0:16) 17-Albert Lemanski punts 38 yards to DEN -2. Touchback. CLE 67-James Cooper was injured on the play.
Offensive Play: Punt
Defensive Play: Punt Return
1-10-DEN 20 (0:09) 17-Ronald Adams sacked at DEN 12 for -8 yards ( 58-Paul Hernandez ) 17-Ronald Adams FUMBLES ( 58-Paul Hernandez ) recovered by CLE-75-Zachary Reynol ds to DEN 9 for 2 yards.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal PA Streaks
Defensive Play: 4-3 Under Double LB Blitz
Pass Key
1-9-DEN 9 (0:04) 10-William Thomas kneeled down to DEN 9 for 0 yards.
Offensive Play: Victory Victory
Defensive Play: Quarter Normal Cover 4
End of fourth quarter.