Game story
In Week 15 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-18, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -2.19 total EPA, and +5.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (14:13) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 22. 38-J.Gordy to CIN 48 for 30 yards (14-A.Dalton).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 2 D. Alexander · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 4 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.29 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5 C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 6 R. Whalen · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 7 A. Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8 C. Cochart · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.22 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 (+5.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.71 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (14:13) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 22. 38-J.Gordy to CIN 48 for 30 yards (14-A.Dalton).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Scott
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Alexander (K. Clemens pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Los Angeles Rams — J. McQuaide
- Los Angeles Rams — J. McQuaide
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
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 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q1 54:02) — (9:02) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q2 34:21) — (4:21) 3-Josh.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 30:31) — (:31) 3-Josh.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q3 25:26) — (10:26) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 15:17) — (:17) 28-B.Scott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 15:12) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LA 4 (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 32-C.Benson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 9:14) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CIN 25 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson].; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:08) — 3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 22. 38-J.Gordy to CIN 48 for 30 yards (14-A.Dalton).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:36) — (10:36) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to LA 2 for 55 yards (27-Q.Mikell).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 48:49) — (3:49) 3-Josh.Brown 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 33:03) — (3:03) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green. PENALTY on LA-26-R.Hood, Defensive Pass Interference, 25 yards, enforced at CIN 24 - No Play.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 50:29) — (5:29) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 83-B.Lloyd ran ob at CIN 49 for 8 yards (22-N.Clements) [42-C.Crocker]. PENALTY on CIN-42-C.Crocker, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 49.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:13) — (14:13) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 22. 38-J.Gordy to CIN 48 for 30 yards (14-A.Dalton).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:36) — (10:36) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to LA 2 for 55 yards (27-Q.Mikell).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 10-K.Clemens pass incomplete short left to 83-B.Lloyd [20-R.Nelson]. PENALTY on LA-10-K.Clemens, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at CIN 23.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson].
Quarterback report card
K.Clemens led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +5.0% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.19 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -9.9% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.210 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.069 | -0.052 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.276 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.210 | +0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -6.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -17.45 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. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Clemens (LA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- A. Dalton (CIN) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 54:02 · LA 3 · Score 3-0
(9:02) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 34:21 · CIN 8 · Score 3-3
(4:21) 3-Josh.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:31 · CIN 25 · Score 3-6
(:31) 3-Josh.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 25:26 · LA 23 · Score 6-6
(10:26) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 15:17 · LA 1 · Score 12-6
(:17) 28-B.Scott left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 15:12 · LA 2 · Score 13-6
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:16 · LA 4 · Score 19-6
(9:16) 32-C.Benson left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 9:14 · LA 2 · Score 20-6
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · CIN 25 · Score 20-12
(1:14) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson]. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q4 1:08 · CIN 2 · Score 20-13
3-Josh.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Rams 20-13 in Week 15, 2011 on 2011-12-18.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 20, Los Angeles Rams 13 (CIN 20-13 LA) in Week 15, 2011 on 2011-12-18.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Los Angeles Rams 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Los Angeles Rams 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Los Angeles Rams 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Scott (Q3 15:17) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 9:16) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Alexander (K. Clemens pass) (Q4 1:14) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 54:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. McQuaide (Q2 34:21, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. McQuaide (Q2 30:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 25:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams), 59.5% completion, +5.0% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.19 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 45.5% completion, -9.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +5.22 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.71 EPA): (14:13) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 16-A.Hawkins INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 22. 38-J.Gordy to CIN 48 for 30 yards (14-A.Dalton).. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.0%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
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