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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2011 · 11 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2011 Week 5 Recap

Bengals defeat Jaguars 30–20 in Week 5

Art Green led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 30–20 Week 5 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 30 3–2 Winner
Final 30–20
Jacksonville Jaguars 20 1–4
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
30–20
Halftime
Tied 13–13 at halftime
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Art Green
Game date
October 9, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Art Green
    Art Green 5 REC · 90 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • John Simpson
    John Simpson 4 REC · 40 YDS +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gresham 5 REC · 21 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Michael Thomas
    Michael Thomas 3 REC · 46 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Jones 1 REC · 10 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Julian Hill
    Julian Hill 5 REC · 125 YDS · 2 TD -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 30–20 in Week 5 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-09, a matchup that built a comfortable lead. The decisive swing (+34.6% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-09, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 30–20 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +2.33 total EPA, and +5.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+34.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Jacksonville Jaguars changed the game: (8:37) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 83-J.Hill for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals76170030
Jacksonville Jaguars7670020

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  2. 2 J. Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.33 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  5. 5 B. Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  6. 6 M. Thomas · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  7. 7 G. Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  8. 8 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

A. Green — CIN · Receiving

A. Green posted the highest total EPA (+3.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.95 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (:07) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 83-J.Hill to JAX 27 for 13 yards. Lateral to 80-M.Thomas to JAX 34 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by JAX-32-M.Jones-Drew at JAX 37. 32-M.Jones-Drew to JAX 36 for -1 yards

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 54:43)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 48:25)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 30:21)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Hill (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 8:37)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — B. Scott (Q4 2:00)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — J. Hill (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 0:07)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 42:05)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 37:09)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 9:46)

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. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q1 54:43) — (9:43) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 54:35) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 37 (Q1 48:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 48:17) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q2 42:05) — (12:05) 10-J.Scobee 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q2 37:09) — (7:09) 10-J.Scobee 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 3 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 29 (Q4 9:46) — (9:46) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 74 (Q4 8:37) — (8:37) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 83-J.Hill for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:24) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 28-B.Scott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:56) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 86 (Q4 0:07); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 0:00) — 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.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 8:37) — (8:37) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 83-J.Hill for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.6% · EPA +6.73]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 42, RECOVERED by CIN-22-N.Clements at JAX 19. 22-N.Clements to JAX 19 for no gain (11-B.Gabbert). Penalty on JAX-89-M.Lewis, Illegal M [WPA -31.2% · EPA -5.01]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to JAX 10 for 9 yards (26-D.Landry) [94-J.Mincey]. [WPA +19.1% · EPA +2.43]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 48:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +5.85]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 11-B.Gabbert pass incomplete short middle to 89-M.Lewis (99-M.Lawson). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -0.79]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 83-J.Hill to JAX 27 for 13 yards. Lateral to 80-M.Thomas to JAX 34 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by JAX-32-M.Jones-Drew at JAX 37. 32-M.Jones-Drew to [WPA -6.6% · EPA -6.95]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 8:37) — (8:37) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 83-J.Hill for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.6% · EPA +6.73]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 48:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +5.85]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert FUMBLES (Aborted) at JAX 42, RECOVERED by CIN-22-N.Clements at JAX 19. 22-N.Clements to JAX 19 for no gain (11-B.Gabbert). Penalty on JAX-89-M.Lewis, Illegal M [WPA -31.2% · EPA -5.01]

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) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.33 total EPA
  • B.Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -7.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatCincinnati BengalsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.092-0.235
Offensive success rate40.2%28.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.067-0.239
Rush EPA/play-0.303-0.318
Defensive EPA/play+0.235+0.092
Defensive success rate71.1%59.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -8.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 15 drives, -17.86 total EPA, 5 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.
  • A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) 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. Gabbert (JAX) 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. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 54:43 · CIN 6 · Score 0-6
    (9:43) 32-M.Jones-Drew up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 54:35 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 48:25 · JAX 37 · Score 6-7
    (3:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 48:17 · JAX 2 · Score 7-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 42:05 · CIN 1 · Score 7-10
    (12:05) 10-J.Scobee 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 37:09 · CIN 2 · Score 7-13
    (7:09) 10-J.Scobee 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:21 · JAX 3 · Score 13-13
    (:21) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 9:46 · JAX 29 · Score 16-13
    (9:46) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 8:37 · CIN 74 · Score 16-19
    (8:37) 11-B.Gabbert pass deep left to 83-J.Hill for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 8:24 · CIN 2 · Score 16-20
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Cain, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · JAX 2 · Score 22-20
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 28-B.Scott up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:56 · JAX 2 · Score 23-20
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:07 · CIN 86 · Score 29-20
    (:07) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 83-J.Hill to JAX 27 for 13 yards. Lateral to 80-M.Thomas to JAX 34 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by JAX-32-M.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · JAX 2 · Score 30-20
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 30-20 in Week 5, 2011 on 2011-10-09.

What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 (CIN 30-20 JAX) in Week 5, 2011 on 2011-10-09.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 6; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 30, Jacksonville Jaguars 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q1 54:43) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 48:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 30:21) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — J. Hill (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 8:37) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Scott (Q4 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (B. Gabbert pass) (Q4 0:07) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 42:05, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 37:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 9:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.33 total passing EPA. B. Gabbert (Jacksonville Jaguars), 45.5% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -7.89 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +3.94 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.95 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 11-B.Gabbert pass short right to 83-J.Hill to JAX 27 for 13 yards. Lateral to 80-M.Thomas to JAX 34 for 7 yards. FUMBLES, recovered by JAX-32-M.Jones-Drew at JAX 37. The biggest win-probability swing was +34.6%.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L