Browns 20–23 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2011

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 38.1% completion, -12.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.58 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.5% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.99 total passing EPA.

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

A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.83 EPA): (1:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green pushed ob at CLE 2 for 51 yards (23-J.Haden) [71-A.Rubin]..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 17–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Art Green
Top passer: Colt McCoy
Biggest EPA play: (1:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green pushed ob at CLE 2 for 51 yard…
Game date: 2011-11-27

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 23–20 on 2011-11-27, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 17–7 halftime lead. Art Green posted a game-high +7.70 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	7	10	3	0	0	20
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	10	6	0	23

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

CIN 24

CLE 16

+3CIN 14

+3CIN 36

CLE 22

+3CLE 22

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 11:01TD
JNJ. Norwood
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 24
Score
6-0
(11:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 10-J.Norwood for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 10:55XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:28TD
CBC. Benson
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 16
Score
7-6
(:28) 32-C.Benson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:21XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. PENALTY on CLE-23-J.Haden, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:25FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 14
Score
10-7
(9:25) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:09TD
GLG. Little
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
16-7
(:09) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 15-G.Little for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:07XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
17-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 8:55FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
17-10
(8:55) 2-M.Nugent 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:57FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 36
Score
20-10
(3:57) 4-P.Dawson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:29TD
JGJ. Gresham
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 22
Score
20-16
(1:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 84-J.Gresham for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:22XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
20-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:01FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 22
Score
20-20
(11:01) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:41FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 8
Score
20-23
(:41) 2-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
2Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.99 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3J. Norwood · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
4J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5Ashtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
6John Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
7G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
8G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 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

Art Green — CIN · Receiving

Art Green posted the highest total EPA (+7.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.92 EPA per play.

Art Green's top snap (+4.83 EPA): (1:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green pushed ob at CLE 2 for 51 yards (23-J.Haden) [71-A.Rubin].

Quarterback report card

Colt McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 42 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · -12.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.58 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.004	+0.014
Offensive success rate	40.7%	46.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.014	+0.175
Rush EPA/play	+0.042	-0.198
Defensive EPA/play	-0.014	-0.004
Defensive success rate	53.7%	59.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.00, Cincinnati Bengals +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +1.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +0.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — J. Norwood (Colt McCoy pass) (Q1 11:01)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson (Q1 0:28)
Cleveland Browns — G. Little (Colt McCoy pass) (Q2 0:09)
Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 1:29)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 9:25)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 8:55)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 3:57)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 11:01)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 0:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 10-J.Norwood for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 10:55) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 16 (Q1 0:28) — (:28) 32-C.Benson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 0:21).

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q2 9:25) — (9:25) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 15-G.Little for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 5 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 2-M.Nugent 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 36 (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) 4-P.Dawson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q3 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 84-J.Gresham for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 1:22) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 22 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 8 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 2-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green pushed ob at CLE 2 for 51 yards (23-J.Haden) [71-A.Rubin]. [WPA +24.0% · EPA +4.83]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short middle to 15-G.Little to CIN 37 for 19 yards (42-C.Crocker; 53-T.Howard). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +2.02]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) 4-P.Dawson 55 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard. [WPA -22.0% · EPA -2.36]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 16 for -11 yards (97-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (97-J.Sheard) [97-J.Sheard], touched at CIN 16, RECOVERED by CLE-69-S.Paxson at CIN 14. 69-S.Paxson to CIN 14 for no g [WPA -17.6% · EPA -4.44]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham to CLE 28 for 15 yards (27-E.Hagg). [WPA +13.2% · EPA +2.26]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green pushed ob at CLE 2 for 51 yards (23-J.Haden) [71-A.Rubin]. [WPA +24.0% · EPA +4.83]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 16 for -11 yards (97-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (97-J.Sheard) [97-J.Sheard], touched at CIN 16, RECOVERED by CLE-69-S.Paxson at CIN 14. 69-S.Paxson to CIN 14 for no g [WPA -17.6% · EPA -4.44]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 10-J.Norwood for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.71]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) 12-C.McCoy scrambles up the middle to CIN 40 for 20 yards (23-K.Jennings). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +3.22]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 11:01 · CIN 24 · Score 6-0
(11:01) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep middle to 10-J.Norwood for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 10:55 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:28 · CLE 16 · Score 7-6
(:28) 32-C.Benson left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:21 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. PENALTY on CLE-23-J.Haden, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 9:25 · CIN 14 · Score 10-7
(9:25) 4-P.Dawson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · CIN 3 · Score 16-7
(:09) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 15-G.Little for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:07 · CIN 2 · Score 17-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 8:55 · CLE 5 · Score 17-10
(8:55) 2-M.Nugent 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 3:57 · CIN 36 · Score 20-10
(3:57) 4-P.Dawson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-7-B.Maynard.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 1:29 · CLE 22 · Score 20-16
(1:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 84-J.Gresham for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 1:22 · CLE 2 · Score 20-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:01 · CLE 22 · Score 20-20
(11:01) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:41 · CLE 8 · Score 20-23
(:41) 2-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Art Green (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Colt McCoy (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2011-11-27?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 23-20 in Week 12, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 20, Cincinnati Bengals 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Norwood (C. McCoy pass) (Q1 11:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q1 0:28) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Little (C. McCoy pass) (Q2 0:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 1:29) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 9:25, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 8:55, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 3:57, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 11:01, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 0:41, 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?

Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 38.1% completion, -12.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.58 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.5% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.99 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Art Green (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.70 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.83 EPA): (1:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green pushed ob at CLE 2 for 51 yards (23-J.Haden) [71-A.Rubin]..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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