Game story
In Week 12 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-11-25, the New York Jets took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 26–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -5.99 total EPA, and -12.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Keller (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+19.7% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (14:24) 16-B.Smith left end for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 2 B. Smith · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3 S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4 B. Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5 J. Shipley · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 6 C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 7 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
- 8 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · -0.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Keller — NYJ · Receiving
D. Keller posted the highest total EPA (+3.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.14 EPA) came from New York Jets: (5:09) 9-S.Weatherford punts 39 yards to CIN 36, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-A.Caldwell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-44-J.Ihedigbo at CIN 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Shipley (C. Palmer pass)
- New York Jets — B. Smith
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — B. Smith
Field goals
- New York Jets — N. Folk
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Pettrey
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 2-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 30:54) — (:54) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-J.Shipley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:43) — 4-A.Pettrey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 53 (Q3 29:24) — (14:24) 16-B.Smith left end for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 29:13) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 19:09) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 9–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q4 12:37) — (12:37) 4-A.Pettrey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q4 12:33) — 4-A.Pettrey kicks 59 yards from CIN 30 to NYJ 11. 16-B.Smith for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:18) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 94 (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (93-T.Pryce)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q3 29:24) — (14:24) 16-B.Smith left end for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 23-S.Greene INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualuga at NYJ 48. 58-R.Maualuga to NYJ 37 for 11 yards (23-S.Greene).
- New York Jets (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 2-N.Folk 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- New York Jets (Q3 20:09) — (5:09) 9-S.Weatherford punts 39 yards to CIN 36, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-A.Caldwell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-44-J.Ihedigbo at CIN 14.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) 4-A.Pettrey 27 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 20:09) — (5:09) 9-S.Weatherford punts 39 yards to CIN 36, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-A.Caldwell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-44-J.Ihedigbo at CIN 14.
- New York Jets (Q4 12:33) — 4-A.Pettrey kicks 59 yards from CIN 30 to NYJ 11. 16-B.Smith for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 25:05) — (10:05) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right intended for 23-S.Greene INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualuga at NYJ 48. 58-R.Maualuga to NYJ 37 for 11 yards (23-S.Greene).
- New York Jets (Q3 29:24) — (14:24) 16-B.Smith left end for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 45 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -12.6% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.99 total EPA
- M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -6.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.127 | +0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.6% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.220 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.363 | -0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.127 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 63.4% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -10.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 15 drives, +3.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Keller (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 39:04 · CIN 8 · Score 0-3
(9:04) 2-N.Folk 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:54 · NYJ 5 · Score 6-3
(:54) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-J.Shipley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:43 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-3
4-A.Pettrey extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 29:24 · CIN 53 · Score 7-9
(14:24) 16-B.Smith left end for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 29:13 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 19:14 · CIN 13 · Score 7-16
(4:14) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 19:09 · CIN 2 · Score 7-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 12:37 · NYJ 9 · Score 10-17
(12:37) 4-A.Pettrey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:33 · CIN 30 · Score 10-23
4-A.Pettrey kicks 59 yards from CIN 30 to NYJ 11. 16-B.Smith for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:18 · CIN 2 · Score 10-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 6:57 · NYJ 94 · Score 10-26
(6:57) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (93-T.Pryce).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-10 in Week 12, 2010 on 2010-11-25.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 10, New York Jets 26 (CIN 10-26 NYJ) in Week 12, 2010 on 2010-11-25.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New York Jets 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, New York Jets 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, New York Jets 9; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, New York Jets 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Shipley (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 30:54) New York Jets touchdown — B. Smith (Q3 29:24) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 19:14) New York Jets touchdown — B. Smith (Q4 12:33) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 39:04, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — A. Pettrey (Q4 12:37, 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?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 37.8% completion, -12.6% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.99 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 53.3% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -6.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
D. Keller (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +3.32 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.14 EPA): (5:09) 9-S.Weatherford punts 39 yards to CIN 36, Center-46-T.Purdum. 87-A.Caldwell MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-44-J.Ihedigbo at CIN 14.. The biggest win-probability swing was +19.7%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L
New York Jets
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
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