Game story
In Week 12 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-29, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 16–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -12.67 total EPA, and -17.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.80 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+8.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 2 C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3 A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 J. Foschi · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 5 J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 6 B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 7 L. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 M. Furrey · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Quinn — CLE · Rushing
B. Quinn posted the highest total EPA (+4.80) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.40 EPA per play.
The signature play (+2.79 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Foschi (C. Palmer pass)
- Cleveland Browns — B. Quinn
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q1 48:11) — (3:11) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 31:10) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 17-S.Graham 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 21:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q3 15:54) — (:54) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 88-C.Stuckey to 50 for 24 yards (41-C.Ndukwe).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn sacked at CLE 46 for -7 yards (25-M.Trent).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco to CLE 24 for 11 yards (22-B.McDonald).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-B.Quinn up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (59-B.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 88-C.Stuckey to 50 for 24 yards (41-C.Ndukwe).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 24:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Cribbs pass short left to 10-B.Quinn to CIN 32 for 18 yards (59-B.Johnson). {Direct snap to Cribbs}
Quarterback report card
B.Quinn led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Quinn (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -17.8% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -12.67 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.4% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.277 | -0.035 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.147 | +0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 67.6% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -2.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -10.66 total EPA, 1 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.
- B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Quinn (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 48:11 · CLE 19 · Score 0-3
(3:11) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · CLE 4 · Score 0-9
(1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:10 · CLE 2 · Score 0-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · CLE 35 · Score 0-13
(:00) 17-S.Graham 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 21:57 · CIN 9 · Score 6-13
(6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 21:52 · CIN 2 · Score 7-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 15:54 · CLE 10 · Score 7-16
(:54) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 16-7 in Week 12, 2009 on 2009-11-29.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 16 (CLE 7-16 CIN) in Week 12, 2009 on 2009-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Foschi (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 31:18) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Quinn (Q3 21:57) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 48:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 15:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns), 41.7% completion, -17.8% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -12.67 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 41.9% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.09 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +4.80 on rushing plays. across 2 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+2.79 EPA): (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +8.3%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-9 Now 1-10 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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