Game story
In Week 13 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-12-01, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 27–23 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -4.30 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.19 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-40.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:34) 3-J.Kitna pass incomplete to 28-C.Dillon (96-A.Thomas).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 27 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2 R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3 J. Blake · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7 J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 8 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Johnson — CIN · Receiving
C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.19) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.27 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Taylor (J. Blake pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Williams
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Johnson
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (J. Blake pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–10. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q2 41:47) — (11:47) 28-C.Dillon right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 41:41) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 39 (Q2 38:33) — (8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 38:26) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 30:19) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 30:00).
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 24:51) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 62 (Q4 15:00); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:51) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 3-J.Kitna pass incomplete to 28-C.Dillon (96-A.Thomas).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 81-R.Dugans to BAL 24 for 15 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) 3-J.Kitna ran ob at BAL 42 for 9 yards (21-C.McAlister).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 3-J.Kitna sacked at BAL 31 for -5 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by BAL-96-A.Thomas at BAL 31. 96-A.Thomas to BAL 31 for no gain (62-B.Gutierrez). {NOTE: J.Kitna (CIN #3) lost the bal
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 49-C.Williams, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by BAL-83-R.Johnson at CIN 22. 83-R.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:33) — (8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 3-J.Kitna sacked at BAL 31 for -5 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by BAL-96-A.Thomas at BAL 31. 96-A.Thomas to BAL 31 for no gain (62-B.Gutierrez). {NOTE: J.Kitna (CIN #3) lost the bal
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 48 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.30 total EPA
- J.Blake (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.000 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.038 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.117 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.000 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 54.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -0.01 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -7.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 49:35 · BAL 4 · Score 0-6
(4:35) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 41:47 · BAL 5 · Score 0-12
(11:47) 28-C.Dillon right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 41:41 · BAL 2 · Score 0-13
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 38:33 · CIN 39 · Score 6-13
(8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 38:26 · CIN 2 · Score 7-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 30:35 · BAL 8 · Score 13-13
(:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · CIN 2 · Score 14-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · BAL 22 · Score 14-16
(:00) 5-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. Penalty on BAL, Defensive Offside, declined. {NOTE: penalty announced as - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 24:59 · BAL 35 · Score 14-22
(9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 24:51 · BAL 2 · Score 14-23
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 62 · Score 20-23
(15:00) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 49-C.Williams, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by BAL-83-R.Johnson at CIN 22. 83-R.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · CIN 2 · Score 21-23
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · CIN 22 · Score 27-23
(5:22) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-23 in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-01.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 27, Cincinnati Bengals 23 (BAL 27-23 CIN) in Week 13, 2002 on 2002-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 14, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 13, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 27, Cincinnati Bengals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 49:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 41:47) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (J. Blake pass) (Q2 38:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Williams (Q2 30:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 24:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 15:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Blake pass) (Q4 5:22) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 62.5% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.30 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens), 38.5% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +7.19 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.27 EPA): (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -40.7%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Baltimore Ravens won 27-23 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L
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