Game story
In Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-14, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 34–24 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 106 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -9.03 total EPA, and +6.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Gordon (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+21.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 24 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 7 | 6 | 90 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
- 2 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3 J. Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 6 C. Peerman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 7 M. Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 8 A. Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.92 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. Gordon — CLE · Receiving
J. Gordon posted the highest total EPA (+8.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.16 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CIN 19. 24-S.Brown for 19 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 — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (B. Weeden pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — M. Hardesty
- Cleveland Browns — B. Watson (B. Weeden pass)
- Cleveland Browns — S. Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Weeden
- Cincinnati Bengals — P. Dawson
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 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 55 (Q1 52:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 52:07) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 71 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 44:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-28-U.Young, Defensive Holding, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 31:54) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 35 (Q2 31:54) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q3 21:28) — (6:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 90–16. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 20-M.Hardesty right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:56) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 60 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green to CLE 44 for 16 yards (23-J.Haden).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 44 (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (No Huddle) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard to CLE 38 for 6 yards (90-B.Winn; 52-D.Jackson).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 38 (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard to CLE 35 for 3 yards (22-B.Skrine).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 31 (Q4 13:13); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 41 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 19-B.Tate to CLE 30 for 11 yards (24-S.Brown).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 30 (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 30-C.Peerman to CLE 26 for 4 yards (23-J.Haden).; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:00) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 88 (Q4 7:55); Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:50) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:50) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 57 (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:21) — 2-M.Nugent extra point 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.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 52:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 53:50) — (8:50) 3-B.Weeden pass short right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 93-M.Johnson (97-G.Atkins) at CIN 34. 93-M.Johnson to CIN 37 for 3 yards (73-J.Thomas).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CIN 39. 23-J.Haden to CIN 25 for 14 yards (16-A.Hawkins). Penalty on CIN-30-C.Peerman, Offensive Holdi
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 14-A.Dalton spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CIN 19. 24-S.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CLE 23 for -14 yards (96-E.Stephens). FUMBLES (96-E.Stephens) [96-E.Stephens], RECOVERED by CLE-90-B.Winn at CLE 23. 90-B.Winn to CIN 42 for 35 yards (30-C.Peerm
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A.Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · +6.1% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.03 total EPA
- B.Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.177 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | +0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 51.1% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, -12.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 16 drives, -3.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Gordon (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- B. Weeden (CLE) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 52:17 · CLE 55 · Score 6-0
(7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 52:07 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · CIN 71 · Score 7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 44:51 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · CLE 4 · Score 13-7
(2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-28-U.Young, Defensive Holding, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:54 · CLE 2 · Score 14-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q2 31:54 · CIN 35 · Score 14-7
2-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 23:29 · CIN 23 · Score 14-10
(8:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 21:28 · CIN 20 · Score 14-13
(6:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 1 · Score 14-19
(15:00) 20-M.Hardesty right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · CIN 2 · Score 14-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 14:56 · CLE 60 · Score 14-20
(14:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green to CLE 44 for 16 yards (23-J.Haden). - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 14:32 · CLE 44 · Score 14-20
(14:32) (No Huddle) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard to CLE 38 for 6 yards (90-B.Winn; 52-D.Jackson). - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 14:01 · CLE 38 · Score 14-20
(14:01) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard to CLE 35 for 3 yards (22-B.Skrine). - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 13:13 · CLE 31 · Score 14-20
(13:13) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green to CLE 19 for 12 yards (23-J.Haden). PENALTY on CIN-18-A.Green, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 y - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 12:48 · CLE 41 · Score 14-20
(12:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 19-B.Tate to CLE 30 for 11 yards (24-S.Brown). - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 12:12 · CLE 30 · Score 14-20
(12:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 30-C.Peerman to CLE 26 for 4 yards (23-J.Haden). - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:15 · CLE 26 · Score 17-20
(11:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 8:53 · CIN 26 · Score 17-20
(8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson). - Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 8:53 · CIN 26 · Score 17-20
(8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson). - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:05 · CIN 3 · Score 17-26
(8:05) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:00 · CIN 2 · Score 17-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · CLE 88 · Score 17-33
(7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CIN 19. 24-S.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:50 · CIN 2 · Score 17-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cleveland Browns TD (+21) — Q4 7:50 · CIN 2 · Score 17-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:29 · CLE 57 · Score 23-34
(5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:21 · CLE 2 · Score 24-34
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-24 in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 24, Cleveland Browns 34 (CIN 24-34 CLE) in Week 6, 2012 on 2012-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 16, Cleveland Browns 90; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Cleveland Browns 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 52:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Gordon (B. Weeden pass) (Q2 45:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 32:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Hardesty (Q4 15:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Watson (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 8:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Brown (Q4 7:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 5:29) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 23:29, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 21:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 11:15, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — B. Weeden (Q4 8:53, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 7:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.8% completion, +6.1% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.03 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 53.1% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.59 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
J. Gordon (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +8.08 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.16 EPA): (7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CIN 19. 24-S.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +21.5%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-5 Now 1-5 W