Falcons 10–24 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2014

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.1% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.45 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +8.71 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+6.97 EPA): (11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux]..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 24–10 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 3–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Andy Dalton
Top passer: Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play: (11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J…
Game date: 2014-09-14

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Atlanta Falcons 24–10 on 2014-09-14. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +8.71 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	3	0	0	7	0	10
Cincinnati Bengals	3	7	14	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 13

+3CIN 28

ATL 76

CIN 14

+1CIN 2

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:23FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 13
Score
0-3
(5:23) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:13FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 28
Score
3-3
(1:13) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:15TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
3-9
(2:15) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-68-K.Zeitler was injured during the play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:11XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:09TD
MSM. Sanu
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 76
Score
3-16
(11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux].
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:58XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:32TD
Julian Hill
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 1
Score
3-23
(6:32) 32-J.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:28XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 2
Score
3-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:41TD
Justin Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 14
Score
9-24
(8:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:35XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.71 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
3Julian Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
4M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.12 EPA/play
5Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
6Justin Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8D. Sanzenbacher · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.49 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

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+8.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+6.97 EPA): (11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux].

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.45 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 25 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +4.8% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +8.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.111	+0.045
Offensive success rate	39.8%	42.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.205	+0.455
Rush EPA/play	+0.034	+0.023
Defensive EPA/play	-0.045	+0.111
Defensive success rate	57.1%	60.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.11 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -9.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +4.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q2 2:15)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Sanu (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 11:09)
Cincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Q3 6:32)
Atlanta Falcons — Justin Jones (Matt Ryan pass) (Q4 8:41)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 5:23)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q1 1:13)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ATL 13 (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q2 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-68-K.Zeitler was injured during the play.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 2:11) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 76 (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 10:58) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 32-J.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q3 6:28) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q4 8:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:35) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux]. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +6.97]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 12-M.Sanu pass deep right to 19-B.Tate pushed ob at ATL 24 for 50 yards (20-D.Lowery). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.12]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard to ATL 30 for 46 yards (25-W.Moore). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.27]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.74]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux]. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +6.97]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 43-G.Iloka at CIN 2. 43-G.Iloka pushed ob at CIN 16 for 14 yards (84-R.White). [WPA -1.9% · EPA -5.08]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 80-L.Toilolo INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall (55-V.Burfict) at ATL 40. 29-L.Hall to ATL 43 for -3 yards (80-L.Toilolo). [WPA -3.4% · EPA -4.34]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -8.6% · EPA -3.74]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 5:23 · ATL 13 · Score 0-3
(5:23) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:13 · CIN 28 · Score 3-3
(1:13) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:15 · ATL 4 · Score 3-9
(2:15) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-68-K.Zeitler was injured during the play.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:11 · ATL 2 · Score 3-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:09 · ATL 76 · Score 3-16
(11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux].
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:58 · ATL 2 · Score 3-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 6:32 · ATL 1 · Score 3-23
(6:32) 32-J.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 6:28 · ATL 2 · Score 3-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 8:41 · CIN 14 · Score 9-24
(8:41) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-J.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 8:35 · CIN 2 · Score 10-24
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.

Key takeaways

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

Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Matt Ryan (ATL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2014-09-14?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-10 in Week 2, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Atlanta Falcons 10, Cincinnati Bengals 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q2 2:15) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Sanu (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 11:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q3 6:32) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Jones (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 8:41) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 5:23, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 1:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 47.1% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.45 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +4.8% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +8.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.71 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+6.97 EPA): (11:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-J.Babineaux]..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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