Game story
In Week 12 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-11-19, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +7.73 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+55.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: N.Rackers kicks 66 yards from CIN 30 to NE 4. K.Faulk to NE 28 for 24 yards (B.Bennett, T.Mack).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Mitchell · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.73 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.68 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3 T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 4 C. Yeast · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5 T. Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6 P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 7 M. Battaglia · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 D. Farmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Mitchell — CIN · Passing
S. Mitchell posted the highest total EPA (+7.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.91 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (4:36) B.Bennett right tackle to CIN 41 for 3 yards (L.Milloy). FUMBLES (L.Milloy), RECOVERED by NE-O.Smith at CIN 41. O.Smith to CIN 29 for 12 yards (M.O'Dwyer).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Field goals
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 47:00) — (2:00) T.Carter left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 46:57) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 13 (Q2 36:05) — (6:05) S.Mitchell pass to P.Warrick for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-T.Law, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 36:00) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q2 32:03) — (2:03) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 10 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) N.Rackers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 28 (Q3 21:48) — (6:48) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q1 60:00) — N.Rackers kicks 66 yards from CIN 30 to NE 4. K.Faulk to NE 28 for 24 yards (B.Bennett, T.Mack).
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Brown to CIN 35 for 23 yards (A.Hawkins, T.Mack).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:49) — (2:49) S.Mitchell pass intended for T.McGee INTERCEPTED by L.Milloy at CIN 28. L.Milloy to CIN 26 for 2 yards (W.Anderson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:36) — (4:36) B.Bennett right tackle to CIN 41 for 3 yards (L.Milloy). FUMBLES (L.Milloy), RECOVERED by NE-O.Smith at CIN 41. O.Smith to CIN 29 for 12 yards (M.O'Dwyer).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell pass incomplete to P.Warrick. PENALTY on NE-T.Law, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at CIN 32 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:36) — (4:36) B.Bennett right tackle to CIN 41 for 3 yards (L.Milloy). FUMBLES (L.Milloy), RECOVERED by NE-O.Smith at CIN 41. O.Smith to CIN 29 for 12 yards (M.O'Dwyer).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:49) — (2:49) S.Mitchell pass intended for T.McGee INTERCEPTED by L.Milloy at CIN 28. L.Milloy to CIN 26 for 2 yards (W.Anderson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 24:40) — (9:40) N.Rackers 30 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:39) — (:39) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to T.Glenn. PENALTY on CIN-R.Heath, Defensive Pass Interference, 20 yards, enforced at CIN 21 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
S.Mitchell led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.73 total EPA
- D.Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 41.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.137 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.362 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.035 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.6% | 51.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.01, New England Patriots +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +1.06 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +3.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots 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.
- S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 47:00 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
(2:00) T.Carter left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 46:57 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 36:05 · NE 13 · Score 6-7
(6:05) S.Mitchell pass to P.Warrick for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-T.Law, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 36:00 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 32:03 · CIN 20 · Score 7-10
(2:03) A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · NE 10 · Score 10-10
(:04) N.Rackers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 21:48 · NE 28 · Score 13-10
(6:48) N.Rackers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 3 · Score 13-13
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · CIN 4 · Score 13-16
(:06) A.Vinatieri 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-13 in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 13, New England Patriots 16 (CIN 13-16 NE) in Week 12, 2000 on 2000-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, New England Patriots 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, New England Patriots 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 13, New England Patriots 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 47:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 36:05) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 32:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q3 21:48, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.5% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.73 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 56.4% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.68 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +7.73 on passing plays. across 43 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.91 EPA): (4:36) B.Bennett right tackle to CIN 41 for 3 yards (L.Milloy). FUMBLES (L.Milloy), RECOVERED by NE-O.Smith at CIN 41. O.Smith to CIN 29 for 12 yards (M.O'Dwyer).. The biggest win-probability swing was +55.3%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New England Patriots won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
New England Patriots
Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W
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