Game story
In Week 9 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-10-31, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 22–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -9.85 total EPA, and -2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, G. Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.74 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-25.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Miami Dolphins | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +8.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 3 M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 4 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +1.44 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 7 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 8 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
G. Bernard — CIN · Rushing
G. Bernard posted the highest total EPA (+8.74) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.02 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Tannehill
- Miami Dolphins — B. Grimes
- Cincinnati Bengals — G. Bernard
- Cincinnati Bengals — G. Bernard
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q2 42:01) — (12:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 32:40) — (2:40) (No Huddle) 17-R.Tannehill right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 32:39) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q2 30:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q3 22:52); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 22:37) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 17:14) — (2:14) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 17:10) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 35 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:37) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 36 (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Overtime: Miami Dolphins won the period 2–0. Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 92 (OT 6:42).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 7:01) — (7:01) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields punts 32 yards to CIN 8, Center-92-J.Denney, downed by MIA-25-R.Stanford.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 9:05) — (9:05) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep right to 11-M.Wallace. PENALTY on CIN-23-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at MIA 14 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 7:44) — (7:44) 33-D.Thomas left guard to CIN 40 for -1 yards (92-J.Harrison).
- Cincinnati Bengals (OT 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 22:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 26 for -9 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake), RECOVERED by MIA-91-C.Wake at CIN 25. 91-C.Wake to CIN 25 for no gain (71-An.Smith).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) 26-L.Miller right end to CIN 11 for 41 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-24-A.Jones at CIN -2. 24-A.Jones to CIN 41 for 43 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 60 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -9.85 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.012 | -0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.9% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.164 | +0.044 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.228 | -0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 56.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.01, Miami Dolphins -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -1.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -3.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins 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.
- G. Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Tannehill (MIA) 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 42:01 · MIA 13 · Score 3-0
(12:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 32:40 · CIN 1 · Score 3-6
(2:40) (No Huddle) 17-R.Tannehill right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 32:39 · CIN 2 · Score 3-7
(Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:11 · CIN 17 · Score 3-10
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 22:52 · MIA 10 · Score 3-16
(7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 22:37 · CIN 2 · Score 3-17
(Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 17:14 · MIA 3 · Score 9-17
(2:14) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 17:10 · MIA 2 · Score 10-17
(Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · MIA 35 · Score 16-17
(12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:37 · MIA 2 · Score 17-17
(Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 1:29 · MIA 36 · Score 20-17
(1:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · CIN 26 · Score 20-20
(:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — OT 6:42 · MIA 92 · Score 20-22
(6:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 22-20 in Week 9, 2013 on 2013-10-31.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 20, Miami Dolphins 22 (CIN 20-22 MIA) in Week 9, 2013 on 2013-10-31.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Q5: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Miami Dolphins 2; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Miami Dolphins 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 32:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Grimes (Q3 22:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q3 17:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q4 12:54) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 42:01, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 30:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 1:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 0:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.3% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -9.85 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 60.6% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?
G. Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +8.74 on rushing plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.02 EPA): (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.7%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 22-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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