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NFL · Week 6 · October 14, 2012 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: 2012 Week 6 Recap

Browns defeat Bengals 34–24 in Week 6

J.Gordon led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 24–34 Week 6 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 24 3–3
Final 24–34
Cleveland Browns 34 1–5 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
24–34
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 21–7 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Gordon
Game date
October 14, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Art Green
    Art Green 7 REC · 135 YDS · 2 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gresham 3 REC · 68 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Peerman 8 REC · 76 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Gordon 3 REC · 99 YDS · 1 TD +8.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jonathon Cooper
    Jonathon Cooper 2 REC · 39 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Cameron 2 REC · 38 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Cleveland Browns defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34–24 in Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-14, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+21.5% win probability) came in the second quarter when Cleveland Browns swung the momentum.

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals714016024
Cleveland Browns07690034

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
  2. 2 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  6. 6 C. Peerman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  7. 7 M. Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  8. 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) (Q1 52:17)
  • Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (B. Weeden pass) (Q2 45:00)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 32:00)
  • Cleveland Browns — M. Hardesty (Q4 15:00)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Watson (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 8:05)
  • Cleveland Browns — S. Brown (Q4 7:55)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 5:29)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 23:29)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 21:28)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 11:15)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — B. Weeden (Q4 8:53)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — P. Dawson (Q4 7:50)

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. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.72]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 52:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +5.89]
  • 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). [WPA -16.7% · EPA -5.49]
  • 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 [WPA -14.5% · EPA -3.37]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 14-A.Dalton spiked the ball to stop the clock. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -1.64]

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. [WPA -5.0% · EPA -7.16]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.5% · EPA +6.72]
  • 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 [WPA -7.1% · EPA -6.51]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.1% · EPA +6.49]

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.

StatCincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.133-0.035
Offensive success rate48.9%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 rate56.8%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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 1 · Score 14-19
    (15:00) 20-M.Hardesty right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. 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.
  12. 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).
  13. 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).
  14. 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).
  15. 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
  16. 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).
  17. 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).
  18. 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.
  19. 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).
  20. 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).
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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