Game story
In Week 17 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-30, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 23–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -0.32 total EPA, and -1.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Jones (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3 D. Reed · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 S. Koch · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 5 M. Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 A. Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 A. Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8 B. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Jones — BAL · Receiving
J. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+3.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.78 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — A. Allen
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Taylor
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dunlap
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Brown
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 45:22) — (:22) 35-A.Allen left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 45:17) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q2 30:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 30:39) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 29 (Q3 21:20) — (6:20) 3-J.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 14 (Q3 17:29) — (2:29) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 2-T.Taylor scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 77 (Q4 6:13); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 6:06) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 31 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 19-B.Tate to BAL 21 for 44 yards (23-C.Brown).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short right to 84-E.Dickson to CIN 25 for 15 yards (59-E.Lamur).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short left to 16-D.Reed pushed ob at CIN 32 for 23 yards (26-T.Mays).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 58:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones to BAL 46 for 24 yards (33-C.Crocker).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:21) — (12:21) (Punt formation) PENALTY on CIN-34-D.Herron, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 47 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
T.Taylor led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.32 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 19 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -2.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.4% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 59.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.09, Cincinnati Bengals -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -9.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -3.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals 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.
- J. Jones (Baltimore Ravens) 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.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 45:22 · CIN 2 · Score 6-0
(:22) 35-A.Allen left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 45:17 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:45 · BAL 11 · Score 7-6
(:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:39 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 21:20 · BAL 29 · Score 7-10
(6:20) 3-J.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 17:29 · BAL 14 · Score 7-13
(2:29) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · CIN 1 · Score 13-13
(12:58) 2-T.Taylor scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 12:50 · CIN 2 · Score 14-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:20 · BAL 20 · Score 14-16
(7:20) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:13 · CIN 77 · Score 14-22
(6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:06 · BAL 2 · Score 14-23
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:26 · CIN 31 · Score 17-23
(1:26) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 in Week 17, 2012 on 2012-12-30.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 17, Cincinnati Bengals 23 (BAL 17-23 CIN) in Week 17, 2012 on 2012-12-30.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Baltimore Ravens 17, Cincinnati Bengals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Allen (Q1 45:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 30:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (Q4 12:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dunlap (Q4 6:13) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q3 21:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q3 17:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q4 7:20, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 1:26, 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?
T. Taylor (Baltimore Ravens), 44.1% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.32 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.6% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.12 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Jones (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +3.50 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.78 EPA): (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.9%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 23-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
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