Game story
In Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-12-18, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 34–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +3.43 total EPA, and +5.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Tampa Bay Buccaneers changed the game: (1:31) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 33, RECOVERED by CIN-98-D.Reader at TB 39.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 17 | 20 | 0 | 34 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Godwin · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2 R. Gage · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.06 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.27 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 M. Wilcox · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 5 M. Evans · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 6 T. Brady · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +3.43 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8 L. Fournette · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Godwin — TB · Receiving
C. Godwin posted the highest total EPA (+6.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.47 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (1:31) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 33, RECOVERED by CIN-98-D.Reader at TB 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gage (T. Brady pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Wilcox (J. Burrow pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Gage (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — R. Succop
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 3–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q1 51:10) — (6:10) 3-R.Succop 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 20–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 17-R.Gage for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 44:11) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 31:43) — (1:43) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 14-C.Godwin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 31:39) — 3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 23 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 2-E.McPherson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 3 (Q3 27:08) — (12:08) 2-E.McPherson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q3 20:47) — (5:47) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 85-T.Higgins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q3 17:44) — (2:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the TB 2 (Q3 17:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 85-T.Higgins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 20–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TB 15 (Q4 12:45) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 12 (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 84-M.Wilcox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 15 (Q4 2:21) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 17-R.Gage for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 16:31) — (1:31) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 33, RECOVERED by CIN-98-D.Reader at TB 39.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at TB 12 for -9 yards (55-L.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-L.Wilson) [55-L.Wilson], RECOVERED by CIN-58-J.Ossai at TB 13. Fumble Forced by CIN-98-D.Reader.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 57:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Davis (22-K.Neal) at TB 30. 24-C.Davis to TB 30 for no gain (1-J.Chase).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 84-C.Brate INTERCEPTED by 57-G.Pratt (58-J.Ossai) [58-J.Ossai] at CIN 47. 57-G.Pratt to CIN 47 for no gain (13-M.Evans).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 84-M.Wilcox to TB 10 for 19 yards (26-L.Ryan).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 16:31) — (1:31) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 33, RECOVERED by CIN-98-D.Reader at TB 39.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 57:32) — (12:32) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Davis (22-K.Neal) at TB 30. 24-C.Davis to TB 30 for no gain (1-J.Chase).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 20:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at TB 12 for -9 yards (55-L.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-L.Wilson) [55-L.Wilson], RECOVERED by CIN-58-J.Ossai at TB 13. Fumble Forced by CIN-98-D.Reader.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left intended for 84-C.Brate INTERCEPTED by 57-G.Pratt (58-J.Ossai) [58-J.Ossai] at CIN 47. 57-G.Pratt to CIN 47 for no gain (13-M.Evans).
Quarterback report card
T.Brady led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 48 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.43 total EPA
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.024 | -0.159 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.120 | +0.071 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.251 | -0.434 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.159 | -0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 51.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +2.01 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -14.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Brady (TB) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- J. Burrow (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 51:10 · CIN 3 · Score 0-3
(6:10) 3-R.Succop 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 44:17 · CIN 1 · Score 0-9
(14:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 17-R.Gage for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 44:11 · CIN 15 · Score 0-10
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 31:43 · CIN 5 · Score 0-16
(1:43) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 14-C.Godwin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+7) — Q2 31:39 · CIN 15 · Score 0-17
3-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-97-Z.Triner, Holder-5-J.Camarda. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · TB 23 · Score 3-17
(:03) 2-E.McPherson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 27:08 · TB 3 · Score 6-17
(12:08) 2-E.McPherson 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 20:47 · TB 5 · Score 12-17
(5:47) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 85-T.Higgins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 17:44 · TB 3 · Score 18-17
(2:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q3 17:40 · TB 2 · Score 20-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 85-T.Higgins is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:49 · TB 8 · Score 26-17
(12:49) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:45 · TB 15 · Score 27-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:27 · TB 12 · Score 33-17
(2:27) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 84-M.Wilcox for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q4 2:21 · TB 15 · Score 34-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:52 · CIN 5 · Score 34-23
(:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 17-R.Gage for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-23 in Week 15, 2022 on 2022-12-18.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23 (CIN 34-23 TB) in Week 15, 2022 on 2022-12-18.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 34, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gage (T. Brady pass) (Q2 44:17) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Godwin (T. Brady pass) (Q2 31:43) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 20:47) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 17:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 12:49) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Wilcox (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 2:27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — R. Gage (T. Brady pass) (Q4 0:52) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — R. Succop (Q1 51:10, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 27:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
T. Brady (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 62.5% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.43 total passing EPA. J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.4% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +6.29 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.47 EPA): (1:31) 12-T.Brady FUMBLES (Aborted) at TB 33, RECOVERED by CIN-98-D.Reader at TB 39.. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.0%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
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