Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 35–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 7–10 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:11) 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 25-G.Bernard left guard to NE 1 for no gain (96-…
- Game date
- 2016-10-16
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35–17 on 2016-10-16. T. Brady posted a game-high +21.53 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(12:11) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(7:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Hightower).
(5:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(3:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(12:37) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(6:08) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(1:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-29-L.Blount, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:11FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 28
- Score
- 0-3
(12:11) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:15TD Andy DaltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-3
(3:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:10XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-9
(1:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 1:01XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:19TD BLB. LaFellPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 13-10
(11:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:14XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:11Safety Andy DaltonPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 92
- Score
- 14-12
(7:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Hightower).
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:04TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 14-18
(5:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:00XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 14-19
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 14-25
(3:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 12:37FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 17-25
(12:37) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:08FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 17-28
(6:08) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:05TD LBL. BlountPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 17-34
(1:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-29-L.Blount, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 0:57XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 17-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +21.53 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +12.27 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +10.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 4
Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 5
Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 6J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 7C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 8Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+21.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.87 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at CIN 4 for 38 yards (26-J.Shaw) [97-G.Atkins].
Biggest single play (-3.92 EPA): D. Peko — (9:11) 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 25-G.Bernard left guard to NE 1 for no gain (96-A.Johnson; 97-A.Branch).
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 70.7% completion · +18.1% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +21.53 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.239 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 47.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.332 | +0.525 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.124 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.239 | -0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.5% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +2.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +19.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton
- New England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. LaFell (Andy Dalton pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — L. Blount
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q1 12:11) — (12:11) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 3:10) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 15–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 11:14) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the NE 92 (Q3 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Hightower).; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 5:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 7 (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-29-L.Blount, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at CIN 4 for 38 yards (26-J.Shaw) [97-G.Atkins].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 25-G.Bernard left guard to NE 1 for no gain (96-A.Johnson; 97-A.Branch).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:20) — (13:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green pushed ob at NE 37 for 23 yards (30-D.Harmon).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green pushed ob at NE 34 for 22 yards (26-L.Ryan).
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski to CIN 32 for 32 yards (56-K.Dansby; 36-S.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) 94-D.Peko reported in as eligible. 25-G.Bernard left guard to NE 1 for no gain (96-A.Johnson; 97-A.Branch).
- New England Patriots (Q3 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at CIN 4 for 38 yards (26-J.Shaw) [97-G.Atkins].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 25-G.Bernard to NE 6 for 32 yards (51-B.Mingo) [54-D.Hightower].
- New England Patriots (Q4 1:05) — (1:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-29-L.Blount, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 12:11 · CIN 28 · Score 0-3
(12:11) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:15 · NE 2 · Score 6-3
(3:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 3:10 · NE 15 · Score 7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 1:06 · CIN 15 · Score 7-9
(1:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 1:01 · CIN 15 · Score 7-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:19 · NE 5 · Score 13-10
(11:19) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 11-B.LaFell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:14 · NE 15 · Score 14-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q3 7:11 · NE 92 · Score 14-12
(7:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (54-D.Hightower). - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 5:04 · CIN 4 · Score 14-18
(5:04) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 5:00 · CIN 15 · Score 14-19
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:02 · CIN 4 · Score 14-25
(3:02) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 28-J.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 12:37 · NE 7 · Score 17-25
(12:37) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:08 · CIN 13 · Score 17-28
(6:08) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 1:05 · CIN 1 · Score 17-34
(1:05) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE-29-L.Blount, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 0:57 · CIN 15 · Score 17-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots on 2016-10-16?
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-17 in Week 6, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New England Patriots 15; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, New England Patriots 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, New England Patriots 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q2 3:15) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q2 1:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. LaFell (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 11:19) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 5:04) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q3 3:02) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 1:05) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 12:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 12:37, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:08, 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?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 70.7% completion, +18.1% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +21.53 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.8% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.27 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.87 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at CIN 4 for 38 yards (26-J.Shaw) [97-G.Atkins]..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
New England Patriots
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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