Game story
In Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-11, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 27–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -23.51 total EPA, and -0.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (10:05) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins pushed ob at BAL 44 for 26 yards (24-M.Peters).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2 M. Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3 M. Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4 D. Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.74 EPA/play
- 5 J. Dobbins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 6 A. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 7 D. Duvernay · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 8 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Higgins — CIN · Receiving
T. Higgins posted the highest total EPA (+4.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.33 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (8:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-M.Thomas to BAL 44 for 9 yards (44-M.Humphrey). FUMBLES (44-M.Humphrey), RECOVERED by BAL-48-P.Queen at BAL 47. 48-P.Queen for 53 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 — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Thomas (J. Burrow pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
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 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q1 55:44) — (10:44) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q1 45:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 45:40) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 44:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q3 17:40) — (2:40) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 53 (Q4 8:35); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 8:21) — 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 0:37) — (:37) 4-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:05) — (10:05) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins pushed ob at BAL 44 for 26 yards (24-M.Peters).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 57:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 13-D.Duvernay left end pushed ob at CIN 31 for 42 yards (30-J.Bates III). End around play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 53:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass incomplete deep right to 83-T.Boyd.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 45:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 58:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 43 for -1 yards (22-J.Smith).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-M.Thomas to BAL 44 for 9 yards (44-M.Humphrey). FUMBLES (44-M.Humphrey), RECOVERED by BAL-48-P.Queen at BAL 47. 48-P.Queen for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 39:40) — (9:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at 50 for -6 yards (48-P.Queen). FUMBLES (48-P.Queen) [48-P.Queen], RECOVERED by BAL-48-P.Queen at 50.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 31:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 83-W.Snead INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Wilson at CIN 24. 55-L.Wilson to CIN 24 for no gain (78-O.Brown).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 45:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-M.Peters [36-C.Clark] at CIN 43. 24-M.Peters to CIN 31 for 12 yards (85-T.Higgins).
Quarterback report card
J.Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -0.8% CPOE · -0.57 EPA/play · -23.51 total EPA
- L.Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -11.3% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.369 | -0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 28.6% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.574 | -0.106 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.264 | +0.037 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.043 | +0.369 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 71.4% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -3.37 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -31.03 total EPA, 2 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.
- T. Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- L. Jackson (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.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 55:44 · CIN 28 · Score 0-3
(10:44) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 45:44 · CIN 5 · Score 0-9
(:44) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 89-M.Andrews for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 45:40 · CIN 15 · Score 0-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · CIN 2 · Score 0-16
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 15-M.Brown for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 44:56 · CIN 15 · Score 0-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 17:40 · CIN 21 · Score 0-20
(2:40) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 8:35 · BAL 53 · Score 0-26
(8:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-M.Thomas to BAL 44 for 9 yards (44-M.Humphrey). FUMBLES (44-M.Humphrey), RECOVERED by BAL-48-P.Queen at BAL 47 - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 8:21 · CIN 15 · Score 0-27
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:37 · BAL 20 · Score 3-27
(:37) 4-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3 in Week 5, 2020 on 2020-10-11.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 27 (CIN 3-27 BAL) in Week 5, 2020 on 2020-10-11.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (L. Jackson pass) (Q1 45:44) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Brown (L. Jackson pass) (Q2 45:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Thomas (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 8:35) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 55:44, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 17:40, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 0:37, 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. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.3% completion, -0.8% CPOE, -0.57 EPA per dropback, -23.51 total passing EPA. L. Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 48.7% completion, -11.3% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
T. Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +4.16 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.33 EPA): (8:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-M.Thomas to BAL 44 for 9 yards (44-M.Humphrey). FUMBLES (44-M.Humphrey), RECOVERED by BAL-48-P.Queen at BAL 47. 48-P.Queen for 53 . The biggest win-probability swing was +9.3%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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