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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2015 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2015 Week 9 Recap

Bengals defeat Browns 31–10 in Week 9

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 10–31 Week 9 finish.

Cleveland Browns 10 2–7
Final 10–31
Cincinnati Bengals 31 8–0 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
10–31
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–14 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
J. Manziel
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
November 5, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 2 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bowe 3 REC · 31 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Dray 1 REC · 13 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 21/33 · 231 YDS · 3 TD +18.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Eifert 5 REC · 53 YDS · 3 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 4 REC · 53 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 31–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 10–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
J. Manziel
Biggest EPA play
(3:34) 10-K.Huber punt is BLOCKED by 15-M.Moore, Center-46-C.Harris, RECOVERED by CLE-15-M…
Game date
2015-11-05

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 31–10 on 2015-11-05. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +18.91 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns3700010
Cincinnati Bengals77314031

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:12TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 9
    Score
    0-6

    (7:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:08XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 0:10FG
    TCT. Coons

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    3-7

    (:10) 6-T.Coons 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:42TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    3-13

    (4:42) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:34XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-14

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:27TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    9-14

    (:27) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:19XP
    TCT. Coons

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-14

    6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:09FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    10-17

    (4:09) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:35TD
    MSM. Sanu

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 25
    Score
    10-23

    (13:35) (Shotgun) 12-M.Sanu left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse from Dalton to Benard to Sanu

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:26XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-24

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:48TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    10-30

    (7:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 85-T.Eifert for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:43XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-31

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +18.91 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  3. 3Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  4. 4Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Bowe · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Andy Dalton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+18.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.23 EPA): (10:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 82-M.Jones to CLE 22 for 29 yards (95-A.Bryant).

Biggest single play (-3.31 EPA): K. Huber — (3:34) 10-K.Huber punt is BLOCKED by 15-M.Moore, Center-46-C.Harris, RECOVERED by CLE-15-M.Moore at CIN 38. 15-M.Moore to CIN 37 for 1 yard (10-K.Huber).

Quarterback report card

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

  • J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) · 40 dropbacks · 37.5% completion · -12.7% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.48 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +19.1% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +18.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.108+0.182
Offensive success rate34.8%46.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.087+0.573
Rush EPA/play-0.176-0.033
Defensive EPA/play-0.182+0.108
Defensive success rate53.8%65.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.18 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +14.58 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, -7.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 7:12)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 4:42)
  • Dyontae JohnsonCleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (J. Manziel pass) (Q2 0:27)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Sanu (Q4 13:35)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 7:48)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q1 0:10)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 4:09)
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 CLE 9 (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 7:08) — 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 9 (Q1 0:10) — (:10) 6-T.Coons 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 4:34) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:19) — 6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 25 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 12-M.Sanu left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse from Dalton to Benard to Sanu; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 13:26) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 19 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 85-T.Eifert for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 7:43) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 82-M.Jones to CLE 22 for 29 yards (95-A.Bryant). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.22]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:42) — (12:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 41 for -8 yards (99-P.Kruger). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -1.81]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 15 for -7 yards (92-D.Bryant). [WPA -5.2% · EPA -2.08]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short left to 18-A.Green. PENALTY on CLE-94-R.Starks, Defensive Offside, 3 yards, enforced at CLE 6 - No Play. [WPA +5.0% · EPA +2.92]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) 10-K.Huber punt is BLOCKED by 15-M.Moore, Center-46-C.Harris, RECOVERED by CLE-15-M.Moore at CIN 38. 15-M.Moore to CIN 37 for 1 yard (10-K.Huber). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -3.31]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 82-M.Jones to CLE 22 for 29 yards (95-A.Bryant). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.22]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short left to 18-A.Green. PENALTY on CLE-94-R.Starks, Defensive Offside, 3 yards, enforced at CLE 6 - No Play. [WPA +5.0% · EPA +2.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:12 · CLE 9 · Score 0-6
    (7:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:08 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 0:10 · CIN 9 · Score 3-7
    (:10) 6-T.Coons 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 4:42 · CLE 2 · Score 3-13
    (4:42) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 4:34 · CLE 15 · Score 3-14
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · CIN 12 · Score 9-14
    (:27) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · CIN 15 · Score 10-14
    6-T.Coons extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 4:09 · CLE 10 · Score 10-17
    (4:09) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:35 · CLE 25 · Score 10-23
    (13:35) (Shotgun) 12-M.Sanu left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse from Dalton to Benard to Sanu
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:26 · CLE 15 · Score 10-24
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · CLE 19 · Score 10-30
    (7:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 85-T.Eifert for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 7:43 · CLE 15 · Score 10-31
    2-M.Nugent extra point 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.
  • Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Manziel (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2015-11-05?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 31-10 in Week 9, 2015.

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 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 31.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 7:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 4:42) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (J. Manziel pass) (Q2 0:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Sanu (Q4 13:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 7:48) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q1 0:10, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 4:09, 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?

J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 37.5% completion, -12.7% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.48 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 63.6% completion, +19.1% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +18.91 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 +18.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.23 EPA): (10:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 82-M.Jones to CLE 22 for 29 yards (95-A.Bryant)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-0 Now 8-0 W