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NFL · Week 1 · September 13, 2015 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Las Vegas Raiders: 2015 Week 1 Recap

Bengals defeat Raiders 33–13 in Week 1

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 33–13 Week 1 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 33 1–0 Winner
Final 33–13
Las Vegas Raiders 13 0–1
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
33–13
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 44–0 Las Vegas Raiders
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
September 13, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 25/38 · 272 YDS · 2 TD +14.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Eifert 9 REC · 104 YDS · 2 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Burkhead 1 REC · 24 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • M.Crabtree 5 REC · 37 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Reece 3 REC · 26 YDS · 2 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Amari Cooper
    Amari Cooper 5 REC · 47 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 33–13 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 44–0 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin sacked at LV 18 for -13 yards (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.A…
Game date
2015-09-13

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 33–13 on 2015-09-13. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +14.92 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 37 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals73790033
Las Vegas Raiders00013013

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
LVLas Vegas Raiders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:21TD
    Julian Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    6-0

    (7:21) 32-J.Hill left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:15XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 9:33FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 14
    Score
    10-0

    (9:33) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 5:16TD
    GBGermie Bernard

    Points+10

    Yard line
    LV 44
    Score
    10-0

    (5:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 25-G.Bernard to LV 41 for 3 yards (52-K.Mack).

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:31TD
    Art Green

    Points+10

    Yard line
    LV 41
    Score
    10-0

    (4:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to LV 11 for 30 yards (42-L.Asante).

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:26TD
    Julian Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    16-0

    (2:26) 32-J.Hill up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:21XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    17-0

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:12TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 13
    Score
    23-0

    (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:07XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    24-0

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 3:45TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 8
    Score
    30-0

    (3:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 1:30FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 17
    Score
    33-0

    (1:30) 2-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 8:00TD
    MRM. Reece

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    33-6

    (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 45-M.Reece for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 7:55XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    33-7

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 2:19TD
    MRM. Reece

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    33-13

    (2:19) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.92 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.17 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Crabtree · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Reece · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  5. 5Amari CooperAmari Cooper · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Burkhead · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
  7. 7Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Andy Dalton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+14.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.95 EPA): (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.33 EPA): M. McGloin — (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin sacked at LV 18 for -13 yards (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins) [97-G.Atkins], RECOVERED by CIN-90-M.Johnson at LV 17. 90-M.Johnson to LV 17 for no gain (72-D.Penn).

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 65.8% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +14.92 total EPA
  • M. McGloin (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +3.0% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.33 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsLas Vegas Raiders
Offensive EPA/play+0.137-0.157
Offensive success rate44.6%36.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.393-0.088
Rush EPA/play+0.014-0.425
Defensive EPA/play+0.157-0.137
Defensive success rate63.1%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.14 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +11.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 12 drives, -13.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Julian HillCincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Q1 7:21)
  • Julian HillCincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Q2 2:26)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 0:12)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 3:45)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Reece (M. McGloin pass) (Q4 8:00)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — M. Reece (M. McGloin pass) (Q4 2:19)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 9:33)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 1:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 32-J.Hill left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 7:15) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 37–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 14 (Q2 9:33) — (9:33) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 44 (Q2 5:16) — (5:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 25-G.Bernard to LV 41 for 3 yards (52-K.Mack).; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 41 (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to LV 11 for 30 yards (42-L.Asante).; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 2 (Q2 2:26) — (2:26) 32-J.Hill up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 2:21) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 13 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 0:07) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 8 (Q3 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 17 (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) 2-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 13–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 45-M.Reece for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 7:55) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 32-J.Hill left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.06]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) #14 M.McGloin in at QB. 28-L.Murray up the middle to LV 45 for no gain (58-R.Maualuga). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.36]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 12-M.Sanu to CIN 49 for 28 yards (42-L.Asante). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.31]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:29) — (12:29) 32-J.Hill left end to LV 40 for 10 yards (38-T.Carrie). [WPA +5.3% · EPA +1.11]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to LV 11 for 30 yards (42-L.Asante). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin sacked at LV 18 for -13 yards (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins) [97-G.Atkins], RECOVERED by CIN-90-M.Johnson at LV 17. 90-M.Johnson to LV 17 for no gain (72-D.Penn). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -6.33]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.4% · EPA +3.95]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 9:32) — (9:32) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 89-A.Cooper to CIN 25 for 14 yards (21-D.Dennard). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.63]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) #14 M.McGloin in at QB. 28-L.Murray up the middle to LV 45 for no gain (58-R.Maualuga). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:21 · LV 3 · Score 6-0
    (7:21) 32-J.Hill left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:15 · LV 15 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 9:33 · LV 14 · Score 10-0
    (9:33) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+10) — Q2 5:16 · LV 44 · Score 10-0
    (5:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 25-G.Bernard to LV 41 for 3 yards (52-K.Mack).
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+10) — Q2 4:31 · LV 41 · Score 10-0
    (4:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to LV 11 for 30 yards (42-L.Asante).
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:26 · LV 2 · Score 16-0
    (2:26) 32-J.Hill up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:21 · LV 15 · Score 17-0
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:12 · LV 13 · Score 23-0
    (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · LV 15 · Score 24-0
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:45 · LV 8 · Score 30-0
    (3:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 1:30 · LV 17 · Score 33-0
    (1:30) 2-M.Nugent 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 8:00 · CIN 11 · Score 33-6
    (8:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short middle to 45-M.Reece for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · CIN 15 · Score 33-7
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-7-M.King.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 2:19 · CIN 9 · Score 33-13
    (2:19) (Shotgun) 14-M.McGloin pass short right to 45-M.Reece for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2015-09-13?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 33-13 in Week 1, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 37, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Las Vegas Raiders 13; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 33, Las Vegas Raiders 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q1 7:21) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q2 2:26) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 0:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 3:45) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Reece (M. McGloin pass) (Q4 8:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — M. Reece (M. McGloin pass) (Q4 2:19) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 9:33, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 1:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 65.8% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.92 total passing EPA. M. McGloin (Las Vegas Raiders), 67.6% completion, +3.0% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.33 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.92 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+3.95 EPA): (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Now 1-0 W

Las Vegas Raiders

Now 0-1 L