Game story
In Week 11 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-22, the Washington Commanders took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 20–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +4.77 total EPA, and -0.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.79 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.7% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates III (70-M.Hunt) at CIN 39. 30-J.Bates III to WAS 49 for 12 yards (17-T.McLaurin).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Washington Commanders | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.77 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 3 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4 T. McLaurin · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5 J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 6 D. Sample · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7 C. Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8 A. Gibson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +1.31 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Boyd — CIN · Receiving
T. Boyd posted the highest total EPA (+4.79) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.86 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (5:47) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Washington Commanders — A. Gibson
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (J. Burrow pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Sims (A. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — D. Hopkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 46:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 46:38) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 5 (Q2 37:38) — (7:38) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 18-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [31-K.Curl].; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the WAS 35 (Q2 31:44) — (1:44) 4-R.Bullock 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 23:58) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) 3-D.Hopkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q4 9:48) — (9:48) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 30:26) — (:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 82-L.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates III (70-M.Hunt) at CIN 39. 30-J.Bates III to WAS 49 for 12 yards (17-T.McLaurin).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 50:47) — (5:47) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 50:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 17-T.McLaurin to CIN 20 for 42 yards (22-W.Jackson III).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 4-R.Bullock 58 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 31:44) — (1:44) 4-R.Bullock 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 50:47) — (5:47) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 42:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles right end to WAS 1 for 2 yards (99-C.Young). FUMBLES (99-C.Young), RECOVERED by WAS-31-K.Curl at WAS -1. 31-K.Curl to WAS 1 for 2 yards (67-Q.Spain). FUMBLES (67
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 3-D.Hopkins 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 19:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 5-R.Finley scrambles left end to CIN 36 for 19 yards (58-T.Davis).
Quarterback report card
J.Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -0.8% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.77 total EPA
- A.Smith (Washington Commanders) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · -0.2% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.176 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.079 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.212 | +0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.176 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Washington Commanders held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -14.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -3.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Washington Commanders leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 46:41 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
(1:41) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 46:38 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 37:38 · WAS 5 · Score 6-7
(7:38) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 18-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [31-K.Curl]. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 31:44 · WAS 35 · Score 9-7
(1:44) 4-R.Bullock 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 24:04 · CIN 3 · Score 9-13
(9:04) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 15-S.Sims for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson]. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 23:58 · CIN 15 · Score 9-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 19:50 · CIN 14 · Score 9-17
(4:50) 3-D.Hopkins 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 9:48 · CIN 32 · Score 9-20
(9:48) 3-D.Hopkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
The Washington Commanders beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-9 in Week 11, 2020 on 2020-11-22.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 9, Washington Commanders 20 (CIN 9-20 WAS) in Week 11, 2020 on 2020-11-22.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Washington Commanders 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Washington Commanders 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Washington Commanders 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Washington Commanders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
Washington Commanders touchdown — A. Gibson (Q1 46:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 37:38) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Sims (A. Smith pass) (Q3 24:04) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 31:44, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 19:50, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 9:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, -0.8% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.77 total passing EPA. A. Smith (Washington Commanders), 60.7% completion, -0.2% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.21 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
T. Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +4.79 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.86 EPA): (5:47) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.7%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
Washington Commanders
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W
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