Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 34–27 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 10–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- B. Weeden
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2012-09-16
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 34–27 on 2012-09-16. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +19.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(13:35) 2-R.Hodges punts 53 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-C.Yount. 24-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(9:06) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(10:33) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(8:15) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(4:49) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-B.Tate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:20) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 33-T.Richardson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(7:18) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 15-G.Little for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
(2:14) 2-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:24) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 13:35TD Andre Jones Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 72
- Score
- 0-6
(13:35) 2-R.Hodges punts 53 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-C.Yount. 24-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 13:13XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:06FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 32
- Score
- 3-7
(9:06) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:33TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 10
- Score
- 3-13
(10:33) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:27XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 3-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 8:15TD TRT. RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 32
- Score
- 9-14
(8:15) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 8:05XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 4:49FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 21
- Score
- 10-17
(4:49) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 12:05TD BTB. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 44
- Score
- 10-23
(12:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-B.Tate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:58XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 10-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:20TD TRT. RichardsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 23
- Score
- 16-24
(:20) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 33-T.Richardson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 0:07XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:01TD Ashtyn HawkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 50
- Score
- 17-30
(11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:44XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 17-31
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 7:18TD GLG. LittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 23-31
(7:18) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 15-G.Little for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 7:11XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 24-31
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:14FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 19
- Score
- 24-34
(2:14) 2-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:24FG PDP. DawsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 27-34
(:24) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +19.44 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 2B. Weeden · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +10.94 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3B. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 4M. Massaquoi · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5A. Binns · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 6Ashtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 7G. Little · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8C. Ogbonnaya · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 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
Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing
Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+19.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+5.65 EPA): (11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Weeden led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.94 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +15.0% CPOE · +0.49 EPA/play · +19.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.123 | +0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.267 | +0.486 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.097 | -0.202 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.123 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.12 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.19 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +15.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +10.46 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Andre Jones Jr.
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — T. Richardson
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Tate (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — T. Richardson (B. Weeden pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ashtyn Hawkins (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — G. Little (B. Weeden pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 72 (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 2-R.Hodges punts 53 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-C.Yount. 24-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 13:13) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 10:27) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 32 (Q2 8:15) — (8:15) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:05) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 44 (Q3 12:05); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 11:58) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 33-T.Richardson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 0:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 50 (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 10:44) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 15-G.Little for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:11) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) 2-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 2-R.Hodges punts 53 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-C.Yount. 24-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-B.Tate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:15) — (8:15) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:06) — (9:06) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-B.Tate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:35) — (13:35) 2-R.Hodges punts 53 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-C.Yount. 24-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:15) — (8:15) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 13:35 · CIN 72 · Score 0-6
(13:35) 2-R.Hodges punts 53 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-C.Yount. 24-A.Jones for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 13:13 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:06 · CIN 32 · Score 3-7
(9:06) 4-P.Dawson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:33 · CLE 10 · Score 3-13
(10:33) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:27 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 8:15 · CIN 32 · Score 9-14
(8:15) 33-T.Richardson right guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 8:05 · CIN 2 · Score 10-14
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 4:49 · CLE 21 · Score 10-17
(4:49) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 12:05 · CLE 44 · Score 10-23
(12:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-B.Tate for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:58 · CLE 2 · Score 10-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 0:20 · CIN 23 · Score 16-24
(:20) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 33-T.Richardson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · CIN 2 · Score 17-24
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 11:01 · CLE 50 · Score 17-30
(11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:44 · CLE 2 · Score 17-31
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:18 · CIN 24 · Score 23-31
(7:18) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep middle to 15-G.Little for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 7:11 · CIN 2 · Score 24-31
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:14 · CLE 19 · Score 24-34
(2:14) 2-M.Nugent 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:24 · CIN 7 · Score 27-34
(:24) 4-P.Dawson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
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.
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Weeden (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2012-09-16?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 34-27 in Week 2, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 27, Cincinnati Bengals 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Jones (Q1 13:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 10:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Richardson (Q2 8:15) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Tate (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 12:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Richardson (B. Weeden pass) (Q3 0:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Hawkins (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 11:01) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Little (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 7:18) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 9:06, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 4:49, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 2:14, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 0:24, 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. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 63.4% completion, +11.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.94 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +15.0% CPOE, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +19.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+5.65 EPA): (11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 16-A.Hawkins for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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