Boro boss Neil Warnock handed starts to new signings Yannick Bolasie and Darnell Fisher after they joined the club this week.
Norwich were also reduced to ten men when Emi Buendia was sent off midway through the second half.
Our Middlesbrough writer Joe Nicholson has dished out his marks from the match– scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see them:
1. Marcus Bettinelli - 6
Didn’t have much to do. Kicking was a little aimless when the ball was at his feet. 6 Photo: Alex Pantling
2. Darnell Fisher - 8
A solid debut. Tracked Norwich winger Todd Cantwell for most of the match and made some important blocks from crosses. 8 Photo: Stephen Pond
3. Paddy McNair - 8
Kept Norwich striker Teemu Pukki quiet and marshalled the back four as Boro were put under pressure. 8 Photo: Alex Pantling
4. Dael Fry - 8
Returned to the side and looked like he hadn’t been away. Positioned himself well and swept up danger. 8 Photo: Getty Images