Game story
In Week 11 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-19, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -7.42 total EPA, and -6.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (8:41) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 14-C.Latimer INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN -2. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to DEN 15 for 87 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DEN
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Denver Broncos | 7 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.16 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 A. Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
- 3 D. Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4 D. Booker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 5 A. Traylor · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 B. LaFell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8 T. Kroft · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Dalton — CIN · Passing
A. Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+7.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.05 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (8:41) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 14-C.Latimer INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN -2. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to DEN 15 for 87 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DEN 1. 27-D.Kirkpatrick
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Kroft (A. Dalton pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Anderson
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Erickson (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Denver Broncos — D. Thomas (B. Osweiler pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — B. McManus
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 52:11) — (7:11) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 81-T.Kroft for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q1 45:45); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 45:41) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 29 (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 12-A.Erickson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 42:55) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q3 19:58) — (4:58) 8-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 18 (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 8:56) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q4 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Atkins].; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 5:05) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 14-C.Latimer INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN -2. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to DEN 15 for 87 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DEN
- Denver Broncos (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle to DEN 43 for 2 yards (55-V.Burfict). FUMBLES (55-V.Burfict), RECOVERED by CIN-36-S.Williams at DEN 44. 36-S.Williams to DEN 44 for no gain (10
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 56:17) — (11:17) 10-K.Huber punt is BLOCKED by 48-S.Barrett, Center-46-C.Harris, RECOVERED by DEN-34-W.Parks at CIN 29. 34-W.Parks to CIN 29 for no gain (42-C.Fejedelem).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 10-E.Sanders (27-D.Kirkpatrick).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 12-A.Erickson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 14-C.Latimer INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN -2. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to DEN 15 for 87 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at DEN
- Denver Broncos (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle to DEN 43 for 2 yards (55-V.Burfict). FUMBLES (55-V.Burfict), RECOVERED by CIN-36-S.Williams at DEN 44. 36-S.Williams to DEN 44 for no gain (10
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 43:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 12-A.Erickson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Osweiler (Denver Broncos) · 51 dropbacks · 45.1% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.42 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.148 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.247 | -0.146 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.354 | -0.258 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.148 | +0.118 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.12, Denver Broncos -0.15) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -8.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Denver Broncos: 12 drives, -14.19 total EPA, 3 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.
- A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Osweiler (DEN) 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 52:11 · DEN 1 · Score 6-0
(7:11) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 81-T.Kroft for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 45:45 · CIN 3 · Score 6-6
(:45) (Shotgun) 22-C.Anderson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 45:41 · CIN 15 · Score 6-7
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 43:01 · DEN 29 · Score 12-7
(13:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 12-A.Erickson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 42:55 · DEN 15 · Score 13-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 19:58 · CIN 27 · Score 13-10
(4:58) 8-B.McManus 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:02 · DEN 18 · Score 19-10
(9:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:56 · DEN 15 · Score 20-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 5:12 · CIN 17 · Score 20-16
(5:12) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-G.Atkins]. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 5:05 · CIN 15 · Score 20-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 20-17 in Week 11, 2017 on 2017-11-19.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 20, Denver Broncos 17 (CIN 20-17 DEN) in Week 11, 2017 on 2017-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Denver Broncos 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Kroft (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 52:11) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Anderson (Q1 45:45) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Erickson (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 43:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 9:02) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 5:12) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 19:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?
B. Osweiler (Denver Broncos), 45.1% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.42 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.7% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +7.16 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.05 EPA): (8:41) (Shotgun) 17-B.Osweiler pass short right intended for 14-C.Latimer INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kirkpatrick [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN -2. 27-D.Kirkpatrick to DEN 15 for 87 yards. FUMBLES,. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.0%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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