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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2022 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Jets: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Bengals defeat Jets 27–12 in Week 3

Joe Burrow led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 27–12 Week 3 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 27 1–2 Winner
Final 27–12
New York Jets 12 1–2
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
27–12
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 20–9 New York Jets
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Burrow
Game date
September 25, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 23/41 · 266 YDS · 4 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Boyd
    Tyler Boyd 4 REC · 105 YDS · 1 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 5 REC · 93 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Tyler Conklin
    Tyler Conklin 8 REC · 84 YDS +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Br.Hall 8 CAR · 39 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Mi.Carter 11 CAR · 39 YDS -0.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 27–12 New York Jets
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 20–9 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Burrow
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Jo…
Game date
2022-09-25

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New York Jets 27–12 on 2022-09-25. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +13.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3T
Cincinnati Bengals146140027
New York Jets6330012

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:45TD
    Samaje Perine

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    6-0

    (9:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 34-S.Perine for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:35XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 5:08FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 32
    Score
    7-3

    (5:08) 6-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q1 1:52FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 22
    Score
    7-6

    (1:52) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 0:05TD
    Tyler Boyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 56
    Score
    13-6

    (:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Joyner].

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 0:00XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    14-6

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 7:50FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 4
    Score
    17-6

    (7:50) 2-E.McPherson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 5:31FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 25
    Score
    20-6

    (5:31) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:03FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 34
    Score
    20-9

    (:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. Penalty on CIN-22-C.Awuzie, Defensive Offside, declined.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 12:05TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 5
    Score
    26-9

    (12:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 12:02XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    27-9

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 11:02TD

    Points+7

    Yard line
    Score
    27-9

    Timeout #1 by NYJ at 11:02.

  13. NYJNew York Jets
    Q3 0:45FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    27-12

    (:45) 6-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +13.04 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
  3. 3Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  4. 4Tyler ConklinTyler Conklin · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  5. 5Samaje PerineSamaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
  6. 6Samaje PerineSamaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  8. 8Mitchell WilcoxMitchell Wilcox · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Joe Burrow

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Burrow — CIN · Passing

Joe Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+13.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Joe Burrow's top snap (+6.43 EPA): (:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Joyner].

Quarterback report card

Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (New York Jets) · 58 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -23.65 total EPA
  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +4.0% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +13.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play-0.001-0.231
Offensive success rate41.7%37.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.318-0.408
Rush EPA/play-0.335-0.048
Defensive EPA/play+0.231+0.001
Defensive success rate63.0%58.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 12 drives, -21.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Samaje PerineCincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Joe Burrow pass) (Q1 9:45)
  • Tyler BoydCincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) (Q1 0:05)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 12:05)

Field goals

  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 5:08)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q1 1:52)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 7:50)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 5:31)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 0:03)
  • Greg ZuerleinNew York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q3 0:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 34-S.Perine for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 9:35) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q1 5:08) — (5:08) 6-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q1 1:52) — (1:52) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 56 (Q1 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Joyner].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 0:00) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 7:50) — (7:50) 2-E.McPherson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q2 5:31) — (5:31) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 34 (Q2 0:03).

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 12:02) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone (Q3 11:02) — Timeout #1 by NYJ at 11:02.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q3 0:45) — (:45) 6-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Joyner]. [WPA +21.9% · EPA +6.43]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase to CIN 41 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYJ-57-C.Mosley at CIN 43. 57-C.Mosley to CIN 43 for no gain (1-J.Chase). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.77]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 34-S.Perine for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.63]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins to NYJ 30 for 45 yards (1-A.Gardner; 29-L.Joyner). CIN-85-T.Higgins was injured during the play. PENALTY on NYJ-29-L.Joyner, Unnecessary Roughness, 1 [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.79]
  • New York Jets (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco sacked at NYJ 23 for -8 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], touched at NYJ 23, RECOVERED by CIN-92-B.Hill at NYJ 24. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.32]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Joyner]. [WPA +21.9% · EPA +6.43]
  • New York Jets (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco sacked at NYJ 23 for -8 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], touched at NYJ 23, RECOVERED by CIN-92-B.Hill at NYJ 24. [WPA -8.5% · EPA -5.32]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase to CIN 41 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by NYJ-57-C.Mosley at CIN 43. 57-C.Mosley to CIN 43 for no gain (1-J.Chase). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -4.77]
  • New York Jets (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 10-B.Berrios INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Wilson at CIN 34. 55-L.Wilson to NYJ 19 for 47 yards (76-G.Fant). FUMBLES (76-G.Fant), recovered by CIN-33-T [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.37]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:45 · NYJ 12 · Score 6-0
    (9:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 34-S.Perine for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:35 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 5:08 · CIN 32 · Score 7-3
    (5:08) 6-G.Zuerlein 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  4. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 1:52 · CIN 22 · Score 7-6
    (1:52) 6-G.Zuerlein 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:05 · NYJ 56 · Score 13-6
    (:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Joyner].
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-6
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 7:50 · NYJ 4 · Score 17-6
    (7:50) 2-E.McPherson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 5:31 · NYJ 25 · Score 20-6
    (5:31) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CIN 34 · Score 20-9
    (:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. Penalty on CIN-22-C.Awuzie, Defensive Offside, declined.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 12:05 · NYJ 5 · Score 26-9
    (12:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].
  11. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 12:02 · NYJ 15 · Score 27-9
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q3 11:02 · Score 27-9
    Timeout #1 by NYJ at 11:02.
  13. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 0:45 · CIN 25 · Score 27-12
    (:45) 6-G.Zuerlein 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Flacco (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Burrow (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets on 2022-09-25?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New York Jets 27-12 in Week 3, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 14, New York Jets 6; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 6, New York Jets 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 14, New York Jets 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, New York Jets 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 9:45) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 0:05) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 12:05) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 5:08, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q1 1:52, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 7:50, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 5:31, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q3 0:45, 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?

Joe Flacco (New York Jets), 48.3% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -23.65 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.1% completion, +4.0% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +13.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+6.43 EPA): (:05) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN [29-L.Joyner]..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

New York Jets

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L