Game story
In Week 8 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-27, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -0.08 total EPA, and +5.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.37 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (4:11) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kupp scores on the flea flicker play
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Goff · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +20.37 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 2 C. Kupp · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +19.98 total EPA · 10 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 3 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4 A. Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5 J. Reynolds · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7 R. Woods · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 8 T. Gurley · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Goff — LA · Passing
J. Goff posted the highest total EPA (+20.37) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.73 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (4:11) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kupp scores on the flea flicker play
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Mixon (A. Dalton pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Gurley
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — G. Zuerlein
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q1 51:44) — (6:44) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 14–10. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 10 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CIN 31 (Q2 40:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 83-J.Reynolds for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 40:43) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 35:22) — (5:22) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 28-J.Mixon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 35:18) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CIN 65 (Q2 34:11) — (4:11) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kupp scores on the flea flicker play; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 33:57) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 25:19) — (10:19) 30-T.Gurley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 25:14) — 4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 34:11) — (4:11) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kupp scores on the flea flicker play
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:38) — (2:38) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd to LA 13 for 22 yards (23-N.Robey).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 50:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert to LA 43 for 27 yards (26-M.Christian).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 18-C.Kupp to CIN 31 for 23 yards (30-J.Bates III).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 56:27) — (11:27) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short left to 18-C.Kupp to CIN 36 for 21 yards (90-A.Zettel) [96-C.Dunlap].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 34:11) — (4:11) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kupp scores on the flea flicker play
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 19-A.Tate to LA 24 for 27 yards (32-E.Weddle). Penalty on LA-31-D.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 27:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep right to 18-C.Kupp to CIN 14 for 40 yards (29-T.McRae). Penalty on CIN-22-W.Jackson III, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 12-A.Erickson to LA 18 for 52 yards (24-T.Rapp).
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) · 56 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +5.1% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.08 total EPA
- J.Goff (Los Angeles Rams) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -5.1% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +20.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.023 | +0.246 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.001 | +0.599 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.114 | -0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.246 | -0.023 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 63.9% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Rams held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +2.21 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +18.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- J. Goff (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q1 51:44 · CIN 5 · Score 0-3
(6:44) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Zuerlein 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · LA 10 · Score 3-3
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 40:49 · CIN 31 · Score 3-9
(10:49) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 83-J.Reynolds for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 40:43 · CIN 15 · Score 3-10
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 35:22 · LA 1 · Score 9-10
(5:22) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 28-J.Mixon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 35:18 · LA 15 · Score 10-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 34:11 · CIN 65 · Score 10-16
(4:11) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kupp scores on the flea flicker play - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 33:57 · CIN 15 · Score 10-17
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 25:19 · CIN 3 · Score 10-23
(10:19) 30-T.Gurley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 25:14 · CIN 15 · Score 10-24
4-G.Zuerlein extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-10 in Week 8, 2019 on 2019-10-27.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 10, Los Angeles Rams 24 (CIN 10-24 LA) in Week 8, 2019 on 2019-10-27.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Los Angeles Rams 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Los Angeles Rams 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Los Angeles Rams 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Los Angeles Rams 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — J. Reynolds (J. Goff pass) (Q2 40:49) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 35:22) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — C. Kupp (J. Goff pass) (Q2 34:11) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Gurley (Q3 25:19) Los Angeles Rams field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 51:44, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 45:00, 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?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.1% completion, +5.1% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.08 total passing EPA. J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams), 50.0% completion, -5.1% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +20.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams?
J. Goff (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +20.37 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.73 EPA): (4:11) 16-J.Goff pass short right to 18-C.Kupp for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Kupp scores on the flea flicker play. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.6%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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