Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 15–14 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 7–3 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Testaverde
- Top passer
- V. Testaverde
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:42) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Robinson at NYJ 32. 22…
- Game date
- 2001-12-16
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals 15–14 on 2001-12-16, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 7–3 halftime lead. V. Testaverde posted a game-high +10.34 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 15 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(2:00) #65Jackson reports in as eligible receiver. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.
(1:00) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
(2:03) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.
(12:53) #67McKenzie reports as eligible receiver. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 85-J.Dearth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:00TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 6-0
(2:00) #65Jackson reports in as eligible receiver. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:56XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 7-3
(1:00) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:03TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 13-3
(2:03) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:57XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 14-3
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:53TD JDJ. DearthPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 14-9
(12:53) #67McKenzie reports as eligible receiver. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 85-J.Dearth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:04TD ABA. BechtPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-15
(7:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +10.34 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2K. Swayne · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.98 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4
Arian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 5W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7
Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 8J. Dearth · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 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
V. Testaverde — NYJ · Passing
V. Testaverde posted the highest total EPA (+10.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
V. Testaverde's top snap (+2.79 EPA): (14:18) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet to NYJ 44 for 20 yards (20-M.Roman).
Biggest single play (-4.60 EPA): J. Kitna — (4:42) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Robinson at NYJ 32. 22-D.Robinson to CIN 38 for 30 yards (3-J.Kitna).
Quarterback report card
V. Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +10.34 total EPA
- J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 18 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.055 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.2% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.107 | +0.313 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.049 | -0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 47.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.06, New York Jets +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +3.80 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +3.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
- New York Jets — J. Dearth (V. Testaverde pass)
- New York Jets — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Justin Hall
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 NYJ 1 (Q1 2:00) — (2:00) #65Jackson reports in as eligible receiver. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 1:56) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q3 2:03) — (2:03) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 1:57) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 12–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 12:53) — (12:53) #67McKenzie reports as eligible receiver. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 85-J.Dearth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 58-J.Farrior at NYJ 48. 58-J.Farrior to CIN 15 for 37 yards (73-R.Webb). Penalty on CIN-72-M.O'Dwyer, Personal Foul, offsetting.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Robinson at NYJ 32. 22-D.Robinson to CIN 38 for 30 yards (3-J.Kitna).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 9-J.Hall 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:12) — (9:12) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 80-W.Chrebet. PENALTY on CIN-20-M.Roman, Defensive Pass Interference, 18 yards, enforced at CIN 39 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:42) — (4:42) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Robinson at NYJ 32. 22-D.Robinson to CIN 38 for 30 yards (3-J.Kitna).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 9-J.Hall 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- New York Jets (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet to NYJ 44 for 20 yards (20-M.Roman).
- New York Jets (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 82-K.Swayne to CIN 10 for 27 yards (42-C.Carter).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:00 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-0
(2:00) #65Jackson reports in as eligible receiver. 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 1:56 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:00 · CIN 6 · Score 7-3
(1:00) 9-J.Hall 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 2:03 · NYJ 3 · Score 13-3
(2:03) 28-C.Dillon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 1:57 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-3
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-91-R.Chevrier, Holder-8-N.Harris. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:53 · CIN 1 · Score 14-9
(12:53) #67McKenzie reports as eligible receiver. 16-V.Testaverde pass to 85-J.Dearth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:04 · CIN 2 · Score 14-15
(7:04) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 88-A.Becht for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- V. Testaverde (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets on 2001-12-16?
The New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals 15-14 in Week 14, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, New York Jets 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New York Jets 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, New York Jets 12; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 14, New York Jets 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q1 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q3 2:03) New York Jets touchdown — J. Dearth (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 12:53) New York Jets touchdown — A. Becht (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 7:04) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 1:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 51.5% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +10.34 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.6% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+2.79 EPA): (14:18) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet to NYJ 44 for 20 yards (20-M.Roman)..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. New York Jets won 15-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-8 Now 4-9 L
New York Jets
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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