Game story
In Week 1 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-09-07, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 23–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
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 -1.43 total EPA, and -11.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.21 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+42.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 23 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.21 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 S. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5 K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6 J. Forsett · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7 D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Dalton — CIN · Passing
A. Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+9.21) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.81 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Forsett
- Baltimore Ravens — S. Smith (J. Flacco pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- 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: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 31 (Q1 55:30) — (10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q1 46:28) — (1:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q2 40:16) — (10:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q2 34:42) — (4:42) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 32:11) — (2:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q3 17:27) — (2:27) 29-J.Forsett right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 99 -Hunt (CIN) injured on play.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 17:20) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–8. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 80 (Q4 6:01); Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 77 (Q4 5:10); Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 29-J.Forsett to CIN 26 for -4 yards (20-R.Nelson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CIN 21 for -5 yards (95-W.Gilberry).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CIN 28 for -7 yards (sack split by 95-W.Gilberry and 20-R.Nelson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (36-J.Miles), Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. 41-A.Levine at BAL 26 to CIN 40 for 34 yards.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 23:45) — (8:45) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 59-E.Lamur at CIN 38. 59-E.Lamur to CIN 39 for 1 yard (81-O.Daniels).
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) · 68 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.43 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.219 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.197 | -0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.092 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 59.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -9.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +1.19 total EPA, 6 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.
- A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 55:30 · BAL 31 · Score 3-0
(10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 46:28 · BAL 4 · Score 6-0
(1:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 40:16 · BAL 10 · Score 9-0
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 34:42 · BAL 28 · Score 12-0
(4:42) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 32:11 · BAL 20 · Score 15-0
(2:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 17:27 · CIN 13 · Score 15-6
(2:27) 29-J.Forsett right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 99 -Hunt (CIN) injured on play. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 17:20 · CIN 2 · Score 15-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:32 · CIN 20 · Score 15-10
(10:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:01 · CIN 80 · Score 15-16
(6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into e - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:10 · BAL 77 · Score 21-16
(5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and score - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 4:58 · BAL 2 · Score 23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-16 in Week 1, 2014 on 2014-09-07.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 23, Baltimore Ravens 16 (CIN 23-16 BAL) in Week 1, 2014 on 2014-09-07.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 8, Baltimore Ravens 9; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Baltimore Ravens 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Forsett (Q3 17:27) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 6:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 5:10) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 55:30, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 46:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 40:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 34:42, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 32:11, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 10:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.5% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.43 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +9.21 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.81 EPA): (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.. The biggest win-probability swing was +42.2%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 23-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 1-0 W
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
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