Bengals 30–0 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2014

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.7% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.69 total passing EPA. J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 35.7% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -16.65 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

J. Hill (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.95 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (13:17) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 30–0 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 20–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Julian Hill
Top passer: Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play: (6:36) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 89-R.Hewitt INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson…
Game date: 2014-12-14

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 30–0 on 2014-12-14. Julian Hill posted a game-high +8.95 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	10	10	3	7	0	30
Cleveland Browns	0	0	0	0	0	0

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CLE 27

CLE 16

+3CLE 26

+3CLE 16

CLE 10

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:56TD
Julian Hill
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
6-0
(7:56) 32-J.Hill left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Winston (73) and Peko (94) report as eligible recievers
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:53XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:01FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 27
Score
10-0
(2:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:17TD
Julian Hill
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 16
Score
16-0
(13:17) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:11XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
17-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:24FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 26
Score
20-0
(10:24) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:38FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 16
Score
23-0
(2:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:30TD
RBR. Burkhead
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 10
Score
29-0
(:30) 33-R.Burkhead right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:23XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
30-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Julian Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +8.95 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
3J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
4R. Burkhead · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
6Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.69 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
8Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.03 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

Julian Hill — CIN · Rushing

Julian Hill posted the highest total EPA (+8.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Julian Hill's top snap (+2.49 EPA): (13:17) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.65 EPA): Andy Dalton — (6:36) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 89-R.Hewitt INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at CLE 30. 53-C.Robertson to CLE 45 for 15 yards (74-M.Newhouse). Newhouse (74) reports as an eligible receiv

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.69 total EPA
J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.59 EPA/play · -16.65 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.142	-0.392
Offensive success rate	47.1%	30.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.156	-0.595
Rush EPA/play	+0.346	-0.252
Defensive EPA/play	+0.392	-0.142
Defensive success rate	70.0%	52.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.39), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.14 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.39 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +12.11 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -23.54 total EPA, 0 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Q1 7:56)
Cincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Q2 13:17)
Cincinnati Bengals — R. Burkhead (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 2:01)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 10:24)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 2:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q1 7:56) — (7:56) 32-J.Hill left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Winston (73) and Peko (94) report as eligible recievers; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 7:53) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 16 (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 13:11) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q3 2:38) — (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 33-R.Burkhead right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:23) — 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 (Q1 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green to CLE 22 for 10 yards (23-J.Haden). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.78]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep left to 18-A.Green [51-B.Mingo]. PENALTY on CLE-51-B.Mingo, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 47 - No Play. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +2.26]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CLE 27 for -9 yards (92-D.Bryant). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -1.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 25-G.Bernard to CLE 5 for 14 yards (21-J.Gilbert). PENALTY on CLE-21-J.Gilbert, Horse Collar Tackle, 3 yards, enforced at CLE 5. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.76]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:36) — (6:36) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 89-R.Hewitt INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at CLE 30. 53-C.Robertson to CLE 45 for 15 yards (74-M.Newhouse). Newhouse (74) reports as an eligible receiv [WPA -4.2% · EPA -4.65]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep middle intended for 18-T.Gabriel INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Jones at CIN -1. 24-A.Jones to CIN 1 for 2 yards (18-T.Gabriel). QB Scramble The Replay Official challenged [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.26]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick at CLE 35. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to CLE 33 for 2 yards. [WPA -1.3% · EPA -4.04]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 12-J.Gordon to 50 for 32 yards (43-G.Iloka). [WPA +0.3% · EPA +3.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:56 · CLE 2 · Score 6-0
(7:56) 32-J.Hill left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Winston (73) and Peko (94) report as eligible recievers
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:53 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 2:01 · CLE 27 · Score 10-0
(2:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 13:17 · CLE 16 · Score 16-0
(13:17) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 13:11 · CLE 2 · Score 17-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 10:24 · CLE 26 · Score 20-0
(10:24) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:38 · CLE 16 · Score 23-0
(2:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · CLE 10 · Score 29-0
(:30) 33-R.Burkhead right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · CLE 2 · Score 30-0
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.
Julian Hill (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Manziel (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2014-12-14?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 30-0 in Week 15, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 30, Cleveland Browns 0.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q1 7:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q2 13:17) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Burkhead (Q4 0:30) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 2:01, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 10:24, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 2:38, 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?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.7% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.69 total passing EPA. J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 35.7% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.59 EPA per dropback, -16.65 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Julian Hill (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.95 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+2.49 EPA): (13:17) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

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