Game story
In Week 7 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-10-23, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 31–17 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +12.43 total EPA, and +11.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.66 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 2 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +12.43 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3 J. Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +11.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 4 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5 B. LaFell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 6 K. Hogan · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +5.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 7 C. Kessler · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +5.36 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Green — CIN · Receiving
A. Green posted the highest total EPA (+14.66) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.83 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.51 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 48 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 — G. Bernard
- Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. LaFell (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — K. Hogan
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Hill
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
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 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 57:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 57:14) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–10. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) 3-C.Parkey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 36:23) — (6:23) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 36:20) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 44 (Q2 34:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-J.Taylor, Illegal Contact, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 34:09) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 48 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 30:00) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 28 (Q3 25:54) — (10:54) 8-K.Hogan scrambles left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 25:43) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 74 (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 24:47) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q3 19:24) — (4:24) 2-M.Nugent 36 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 58:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 32-J.Hill right tackle to CLE 5 for 40 yards (21-J.Taylor).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 34:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-J.Taylor, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:54) — (10:54) 8-K.Hogan scrambles left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Hogan pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey (96-C.Dunlap) at CIN 14. 57-V.Rey to CIN 20 for 6 yards (77-J.Greco). {tipped at the line of scrimmmage}
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 34:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-J.Taylor, Illegal Contact, declined.
Quarterback report card
A.Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +12.43 total EPA
- K.Hogan (Cleveland Browns) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -4.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.238 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.021 | +0.401 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.086 | +0.419 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.238 | -0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 57.8% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +17.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +5.39 total EPA, 3 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.
- A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- K. Hogan (CLE) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 57:19 · CLE 5 · Score 0-6
(12:19) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 57:14 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 43:30 · CIN 10 · Score 3-7
(13:30) 3-C.Parkey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 36:23 · CIN 1 · Score 9-7
(6:23) 34-I.Crowell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 36:20 · CIN 15 · Score 10-7
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 34:17 · CLE 44 · Score 10-13
(4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 11-B.LaFell for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-J.Taylor, Illegal Contact, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 34:09 · CLE 15 · Score 10-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:07 · CLE 48 · Score 10-20
(:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:00 · CLE 15 · Score 10-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 25:54 · CIN 28 · Score 16-21
(10:54) 8-K.Hogan scrambles left tackle for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 25:43 · CIN 15 · Score 17-21
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 24:59 · CLE 74 · Score 17-27
(9:59) 32-J.Hill right tackle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 24:47 · CLE 15 · Score 17-28
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 19:24 · CLE 18 · Score 17-31
(4:24) 2-M.Nugent 36 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 31-17 in Week 7, 2016 on 2016-10-23.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 17, Cincinnati Bengals 31 (CLE 17-31 CIN) in Week 7, 2016 on 2016-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 17, Cincinnati Bengals 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q1 57:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q2 36:23) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. LaFell (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 34:17) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 30:07) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hogan (Q3 25:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q3 24:59) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 43:30, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 19:24, 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?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.3% completion, +11.4% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +12.43 total passing EPA. K. Hogan (Cleveland Browns), 42.9% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -4.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +14.66 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.51 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.4%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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