Game story
In Week 11 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-11-18, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 28–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +14.56 total EPA, and +3.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (6:51) (Punt formation) 30-C.Peerman left end to KC 39 for 32 yards (27-A.Elam).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.56 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2 C. Peerman · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +6.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 3 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
- 6 M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 7 T. Moeaki · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.07 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 (+14.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.74 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at KC 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Dalton
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Sanu (A. Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
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 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q1 53:35) — (8:35) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 47:56) — (2:56) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 47:51) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 37:54) — (7:54) 14-A.Dalton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 37:52) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 30:57) — (:57) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 30:53) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 9:39) — 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:51) — (6:51) (Punt formation) 30-C.Peerman left end to KC 39 for 32 yards (27-A.Elam).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 45:56) — (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at KC 34.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end ran ob at KC 25 for 11 yards (27-A.Elam).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:26) — (14:26) 2-M.Nugent 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 40:05) — (10:05) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to KC 17 for 40 yards (27-A.Elam). PENALTY on KC-27-A.Elam, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at KC 17.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 45:56) — (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at KC 34.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:51) — (6:51) (Punt formation) 30-C.Peerman left end to KC 39 for 32 yards (27-A.Elam).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end ran ob at KC 25 for 11 yards (27-A.Elam).
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) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.56 total EPA
- B.Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) · 18 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -2.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.171 | -0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.428 | -0.212 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.093 | -0.250 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.126 | -0.171 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 51.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +15.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -9.71 total EPA, 2 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. Dalton (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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 53:35 · CIN 16 · Score 0-3
(8:35) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 47:56 · KC 4 · Score 6-3
(2:56) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 47:51 · KC 2 · Score 7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 37:54 · KC 1 · Score 13-3
(7:54) 14-A.Dalton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 37:52 · KC 2 · Score 14-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:57 · KC 1 · Score 20-3
(:57) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:53 · KC 2 · Score 21-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · CIN 15 · Score 21-6
(:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:45 · KC 14 · Score 27-6
(9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 9:39 · KC 2 · Score 28-6
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-6 in Week 11, 2012 on 2012-11-18.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 28, Kansas City Chiefs 6 (CIN 28-6 KC) in Week 11, 2012 on 2012-11-18.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 28, Kansas City Chiefs 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 47:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q2 37:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 30:57) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Sanu (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 9:45) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 53:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.9% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.56 total passing EPA. B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -2.88 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +14.56 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.74 EPA): (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at KC 34.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.6%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L
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