Bengals 7–16 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2000

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

C. Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.80 EPA): (4:05) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake to Autry freezes FS Darryl T.Thomass and McNabb completes 39 yd TD pass to Johnson..

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 16–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 0–13 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cornelius Johnson
Top passer: D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play: (7:24) C.Warren right guard to CIN 5 for -1 yards (C.Curtis). FUMBLES (C.Curtis), touched …
Game date: 2000-12-24

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16–7 on 2000-12-24. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +5.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	0	0	8	0	0	7
Philadelphia Eagles	10	3	6	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 15

CIN 39

+1CIN 2

+3CIN 27

PHI 34

+3PHI 34

+1PHI 2

+3CIN 15

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 5:12FG
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
0-3
(5:12) D.Akers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 4:05TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 39
Score
0-9
(4:05) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake to Autry freezes FS Darryl T.Thomass and McNabb completes 39 yd TD pass to Johnson.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 3:57XP
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-10
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 1:11FG
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 27
Score
0-13
(1:11) D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. Akers with this kick, is the all-time Eagles record holder for a season with 118 points surpassing McFadden.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:49TD
Points+7
Yard line
PHI 34
Score
7-16
(:49) B.Bennett left tackle to PHI 17 for 17 yards (U.Hamiter). Akili Smith replaced Scott Mitchell.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:49FG
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 34
Score
7-16
(:49) B.Bennett left tackle to PHI 17 for 17 yards (U.Hamiter). Akili Smith replaced Scott Mitchell.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:12XP
Points+1
Yard line
PHI 2
Score
7-13
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 1:51FG
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-16
(1:51) D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cornelius Johnson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
2Clarence Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
3P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
4Chandler Martin · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
5S. Bush · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
6S. Pritchett · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7Noah Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
8B. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 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

Cornelius Johnson — PHI · Receiving

Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+3.80 EPA): (4:05) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake to Autry freezes FS Darryl T.Thomass and McNabb completes 39 yd TD pass to Johnson.

Biggest single play (-5.54 EPA): Another player — (7:24) C.Warren right guard to CIN 5 for -1 yards (C.Curtis). FUMBLES (C.Curtis), touched at CIN 5, RECOVERED by CIN-A.Hawkins at CIN 5. A.Hawkins to CIN 17 for 12 yards (J.Welbourn).

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.86 total EPA
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	-0.208	-0.096
Offensive success rate	35.7%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.158	+0.018
Rush EPA/play	-0.346	-0.433
Defensive EPA/play	+0.096	+0.208
Defensive success rate	57.7%	64.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -17.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, -9.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 4:05)

Field goals

Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q1 5:12)
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q2 1:11)
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 0:49)
Philadelphia Eagles — unlisted player (Q4 1:51)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) D.Akers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 39 (Q1 4:05); Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:57) — D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q2 1:11).

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 8–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 34 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) B.Bennett left tackle to PHI 17 for 17 yards (U.Hamiter). Akili Smith replaced Scott Mitchell.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PHI 34 (Q4 0:49) — (:49) B.Bennett left tackle to PHI 17 for 17 yards (U.Hamiter). Akili Smith replaced Scott Mitchell.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 3:12) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — D.Akers kicks 64 yards from PHI 30 to CIN 6. T.Mack pushed ob at CIN 27 for 21 yards (J.Bostic). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.55]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) C.Warren right tackle to PHI 15 for 2 yards (C.Curtis). FUMBLES (C.Curtis), touched at PHI 18, RECOVERED by CIN-T.Spikes at PHI 18. T.Spikes to PHI 18 for no gain (B.Miller). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.32]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) S.Mitchell sacked at PHI 26 for -9 yards (H.Thomas). FUMBLES (H.Thomas), RECOVERED by PHI-H.Thomas at PHI 26. H.Thomas to PHI 26 for no gain (J.Stephens). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.88]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell pass to D.Farmer to CIN 34 for 7 yards (T.Vincent). FUMBLES (T.Vincent), RECOVERED by PHI-B.Taylor at CIN 39. B.Taylor to CIN 39 for no gain (C.Yeast). Play Challenged by C [WPA -7.5% · EPA -2.34]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 12:41) — (12:41) D.McNabb pass to C.Lewis to PHI 36 for 10 yards (D.Williams). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.83]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 7:24) — (7:24) C.Warren right guard to CIN 5 for -1 yards (C.Curtis). FUMBLES (C.Curtis), touched at CIN 5, RECOVERED by CIN-A.Hawkins at CIN 5. A.Hawkins to CIN 17 for 12 yards (J.Welbourn). [WPA -3.0% · EPA -5.54]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 13:26) — (13:26) D.McNabb FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 36, RECOVERED by CIN-T.Spikes at PHI 36. T.Spikes to PHI 36 for no gain (J.Runyan). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -5.18]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) S.Mitchell sacked at PHI 26 for -9 yards (H.Thomas). FUMBLES (H.Thomas), RECOVERED by PHI-H.Thomas at PHI 26. H.Thomas to PHI 26 for no gain (J.Stephens). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -4.88]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) C.Warren right tackle to PHI 15 for 2 yards (C.Curtis). FUMBLES (C.Curtis), touched at PHI 18, RECOVERED by CIN-T.Spikes at PHI 18. T.Spikes to PHI 18 for no gain (B.Miller). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -4.32]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 5:12 · CIN 15 · Score 0-3
(5:12) D.Akers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · CIN 39 · Score 0-9
(4:05) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake to Autry freezes FS Darryl T.Thomass and McNabb completes 39 yd TD pass to Johnson.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 3:57 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 1:11 · CIN 27 · Score 0-13
(1:11) D.Akers 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer. Akers with this kick, is the all-time Eagles record holder for a season with 118 points surpassing McFadden.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q4 0:49 · PHI 34 · Score 7-16
(:49) B.Bennett left tackle to PHI 17 for 17 yards (U.Hamiter). Akili Smith replaced Scott Mitchell.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:49 · PHI 34 · Score 7-16
(:49) B.Bennett left tackle to PHI 17 for 17 yards (U.Hamiter). Akili Smith replaced Scott Mitchell.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:12 · PHI 2 · Score 7-13
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · CIN 15 · Score 7-16
(1:51) D.Akers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-K.Detmer.

Key takeaways

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

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Cornelius Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2000-12-24?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-7 in Week 17, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 8, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Philadelphia Eagles 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:05) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:12, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:11, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:49, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 46.9% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.86 total passing EPA. S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals), 47.4% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.16 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Cornelius Johnson (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.80 EPA): (4:05) D.McNabb pass to C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Fake to Autry freezes FS Darryl T.Thomass and McNabb completes 39 yd TD pass to Johnson..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

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