Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 27–24 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 6–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Taliaferro
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:49) 14-A.Dalton sacked at BAL 45 for -13 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECO…
- Game date
- 2014-10-26
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27–24 on 2014-10-26. L. Taliaferro posted a game-high +4.90 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 24 | |
| 7 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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L. Taliaferro · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 2
M. Campanaro · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 3

Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 4
G. Little · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 5
B. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 6
C. Gillmore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 7
M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play - 8

Julian Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 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
L. Taliaferro — BAL · Rushing
L. Taliaferro posted the highest total EPA (+4.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
L. Taliaferro's top snap (+2.40 EPA): (3:35) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 34-L.Taliaferro to CIN 23 for 29 yards (20-R.Nelson).
Biggest single play (-8.72 EPA): Andy Dalton — (6:49) 14-A.Dalton sacked at BAL 45 for -13 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECOVERED by BAL-51-D.Smith at CIN 47. 51-D.Smith to CIN 8 for 39 yards (32-J.Hill). {21 sack yards due to where t
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 43.6% completion · -11.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -8.10 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +11.2% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.208 | -0.076 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.238 | +0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.01, Cincinnati Bengals -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -0.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -0.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton
Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard
Baltimore Ravens — L. Taliaferro
Baltimore Ravens — L. Taliaferro 
Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 10:08) — (10:08) 14-A.Dalton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 10:01) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 9-J.Tucker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–8. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) 25-G.Bernard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 9:56) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 14 (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) 34-L.Taliaferro left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-J.Forsett rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) 2-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q4 6:36); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 6:31) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:57) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 14-A.Dalton sacked at BAL 45 for -13 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECOVERED by BAL-51-D.Smith at CIN 47. 51-D.Smith to CIN 8 for 39 yards (32-J.Hill). {21 sack yards due to where t
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-M.Sanu INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley (26-M.Elam) at CIN 48. 57-C.Mosley to CIN 43 for 5 yards (65-C.Boling).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 12-M.Sanu to BAL 27 for 53 yards (31-T.Brooks).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:54) — (13:54) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-E.Lamur at CIN 44. 59-E.Lamur to CIN 49 for 5 yards (29-J.Forsett).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 14-A.Dalton sacked at BAL 45 for -13 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECOVERED by BAL-51-D.Smith at CIN 47. 51-D.Smith to CIN 8 for 39 yards (32-J.Hill). {21 sack yards due to where t
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Jones at BAL 30. 24-A.Jones to BAL 18 for 12 yards (14-M.Brown). BAL-82-T.Smith was injured during the play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 12-M.Sanu INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley (26-M.Elam) at CIN 48. 57-C.Mosley to CIN 43 for 5 yards (65-C.Boling).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:54) — (13:54) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 82-T.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-E.Lamur at CIN 44. 59-E.Lamur to CIN 49 for 5 yards (29-J.Forsett).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:08 · BAL 1 · Score 0-6
(10:08) 14-A.Dalton right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:01 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 9:20 · CIN 27 · Score 3-7
(9:20) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:07 · CIN 32 · Score 6-7
(1:07) 9-J.Tucker 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:00 · BAL 1 · Score 6-13
(10:00) 25-G.Bernard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 9:56 · BAL 2 · Score 6-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 6:34 · BAL 14 · Score 6-17
(6:34) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 2:04 · CIN 10 · Score 12-17
(2:04) 34-L.Taliaferro left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q3 1:58 · CIN 2 · Score 14-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 29-J.Forsett rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:29 · BAL 15 · Score 14-20
(11:29) 2-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:36 · CIN 8 · Score 20-20
(6:36) 34-L.Taliaferro left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-60-E.Monroe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:31 · CIN 2 · Score 21-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · CIN 35 · Score 24-20
(4:05) 9-J.Tucker 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:01 · BAL 1 · Score 24-26
(1:01) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:57 · BAL 2 · Score 24-27
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- L. Taliaferro (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2014-10-26?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-24 in Week 8, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 8, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Baltimore Ravens 24, Cincinnati Bengals 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q1 10:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q3 10:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Taliaferro (Q3 2:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. Taliaferro (Q4 6:36) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q4 1:01) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 9:20, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 1:07, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 6:34, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 11:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 4:05, 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?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 43.6% completion, -11.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -8.10 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.8% completion, +11.2% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
L. Taliaferro (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.90 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.40 EPA): (3:35) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 34-L.Taliaferro to CIN 23 for 29 yards (20-R.Nelson)..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W