Game story
In Week 17 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-29, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 34–17 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -18.90 total EPA, and +1.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Hawkins (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.05 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:26) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 2 B. Green-Ellis · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.61 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 5 M. Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6 M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7 D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 8 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Hawkins — CIN · Receiving
A. Hawkins posted the highest total EPA (+4.05) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.19 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (4:15) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick at BAL 21. 27-D.Kirkpatrick for 21 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 — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (J. Flacco pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Dalton
- Cincinnati Bengals — D. Kirkpatrick
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
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 7–6. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q1 58:53) — (13:53) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q1 47:30) — (2:30) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 53 (Q1 45:26) — (:26) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 45:17) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 21 (Q2 36:41) — (6:41) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 31:51) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 11–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q3 24:34) — (9:34) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q3 20:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 14-M.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the CIN 1 (Q3 20:13) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-R.Rice rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 13:29) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 87 (Q4 4:15); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:07) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 45:26) — (:26) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 14-M.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 15:33) — (:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard ran ob at BAL 25 for 27 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Graham at CIN 49. 24-C.Graham to CIN 21 for 28 yards (11-D.Sanzenbacher).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:08) — (8:08) 30-B.Pierce right tackle to CIN 48 for 8 yards (55-V.Burfict).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick at BAL 21. 27-D.Kirkpatrick for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith at BAL -3. Touchback.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Graham at CIN 49. 24-C.Graham to CIN 21 for 28 yards (11-D.Sanzenbacher).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 45:26) — (:26) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -18.90 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -4.4% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.32 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.350 | +0.008 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.028 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.191 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 54.4% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -17.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -1.23 total EPA, 5 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.
- A. Hawkins (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 58:53 · CIN 20 · Score 3-0
(13:53) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 47:30 · CIN 4 · Score 6-0
(2:30) 9-J.Tucker 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 45:26 · BAL 53 · Score 6-6
(:26) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 45:17 · BAL 2 · Score 6-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 36:41 · BAL 21 · Score 6-10
(6:41) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · BAL 16 · Score 6-16
(2:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:51 · BAL 2 · Score 6-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 24:34 · CIN 16 · Score 9-17
(9:34) 9-J.Tucker 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 20:19 · CIN 8 · Score 15-17
(5:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 14-M.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q3 20:13 · CIN 1 · Score 17-17
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 27-R.Rice rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:33 · BAL 1 · Score 17-23
(13:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · BAL 2 · Score 17-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 12:23 · BAL 20 · Score 17-27
(12:23) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · CIN 87 · Score 17-33
(4:15) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick at BAL 21. 27-D.Kirkpatrick for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:07 · BAL 2 · Score 17-34
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 34-17 in Week 17, 2013 on 2013-12-29.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 17, Cincinnati Bengals 34 (BAL 17-34 CIN) in Week 17, 2013 on 2013-12-29.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 11, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Final: Baltimore Ravens 17, Cincinnati Bengals 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 45:26) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 32:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 20:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q4 13:33) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — D. Kirkpatrick (Q4 4:15) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 58:53, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 47:30, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 36:41, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 24:34, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 12:23, 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. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 55.6% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -18.90 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.8% completion, -4.4% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.32 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Hawkins (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +4.05 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.19 EPA): (4:15) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick at BAL 21. 27-D.Kirkpatrick for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.2%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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