Game story
In Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-09, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +7.72 total EPA, and +8.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+22.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (2:00) 8-R.Rehkow punts 13 yards to CIN 42, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 27-A.Oruwariye MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-45-M.Njongmeta at CIN 43.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 R. Dowdle · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4 C. Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 5 A. Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6 L. Schoonmaker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7 C. Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 8 T. Hudson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Chase — CIN · Receiving
J. Chase posted the highest total EPA (+8.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.59 EPA) came from Dallas Cowboys: (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (29-C.Taylor-Britt) at CIN 4. 22-G.Stone to CIN 4 for no gain (88-C.Lamb). Penalty on DAL, Illegal Formation, declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Dallas Cowboys — C. Lamb (C. Rush pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Brown (J. Burrow pass)
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Cooks (C. Rush pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass)
Field goals
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Aubrey
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. York
- Dallas Cowboys — B. Aubrey
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. York
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 53:55) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q1 47:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DAL 20 (Q1 47:45) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q2 36:26) — (6:26) 17-B.Aubrey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 19 (Q2 33:36); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 33:30) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q2 30:34) — (:34) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 3-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-28-J.Newton, Defensive Holding, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 25:32) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) 3-C.York 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 40 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 1:01) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-R.Rehkow punts 13 yards to CIN 42, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 27-A.Oruwariye MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-45-M.Njongmeta at CIN 43.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 35:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 80-A.Iosivas to DAL 38 for 23 yards (28-M.Hooker, 50-E.Kendricks).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Hooker at DAL 18. 28-M.Hooker to DAL 17 for -1 yards (1-J.Chase).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (29-C.Taylor-Britt) at CIN 4. 22-G.Stone to CIN 4 for no gain (88-C.Lamb). Penalty on DAL, Illegal Formatio
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Dallas Cowboys (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (29-C.Taylor-Britt) at CIN 4. 22-G.Stone to CIN 4 for no gain (88-C.Lamb). Penalty on DAL, Illegal Formatio
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Hooker at DAL 18. 28-M.Hooker to DAL 17 for -1 yards (1-J.Chase).
- Dallas Cowboys (Q1 47:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb to CIN 24 for 43 yards (21-M.Hilton; 59-A.Davis-Gaither).
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) · 52 dropbacks · 63.5% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
- C.Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -15.9% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.125 | +0.028 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.149 | -0.148 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.219 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.125 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 47.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +10.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +2.16 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Burrow (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Rush (DAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 53:59 · CIN 11 · Score 0-6
(8:59) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 53:55 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 47:51 · DAL 5 · Score 6-7
(2:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 47:45 · DAL 20 · Score 7-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 36:26 · CIN 17 · Score 7-10
(6:26) 17-B.Aubrey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 33:36 · DAL 19 · Score 13-10
(3:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 30-C.Brown pushed ob at DAL 3 for 16 yards (6-Do.Wilson). Cincinnati challenged the runner was out of bounds ruli - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 33:30 · DAL 15 · Score 14-10
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:34 · DAL 19 · Score 17-10
(:34) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 25:37 · CIN 3 · Score 17-16
(10:37) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 3-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-28-J.Newton, Defensive Holding, declined. - Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 25:32 · CIN 15 · Score 17-17
17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 29 · Score 17-20
(15:00) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:28 · DAL 10 · Score 20-20
(10:28) 3-C.York 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · DAL 40 · Score 26-20
(1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · DAL 15 · Score 27-20
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20 in Week 14, 2024 on 2024-12-09.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 27, Dallas Cowboys 20 (CIN 27-20 DAL) in Week 14, 2024 on 2024-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Dallas Cowboys 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?
Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (C. Rush pass) (Q1 53:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 47:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Brown (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 33:36) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Cooks (C. Rush pass) (Q3 25:37) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 1:09) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 36:26, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q2 30:34, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q4 10:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 63.5% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA. C. Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 44.4% completion, -15.9% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.31 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?
J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +8.78 on receiving plays. across 18 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.59 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (29-C.Taylor-Britt) at CIN 4. 22-G.Stone to CIN 4 for no gain (88-C.Lamb). Penalty on D. The biggest win-probability swing was +22.0%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
Dallas Cowboys
Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L
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