Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 30–16 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 6–16 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- D. Kizer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:25) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 19-C.Coleman to CIN 33 for 44 yards (27-D.Ki…
- Game date
- 2017-11-26
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 30–16 on 2017-11-26. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +11.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(9:21) 5-Z.Gonzalez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(5:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(9:17) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(6:17) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:10) 4-R.Bullock 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:05) 5-Z.Gonzalez 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(10:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 81-T.Kroft for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(4:37) 5-Z.Gonzalez 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(7:01) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(3:02) 28-J.Mixon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:21FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 9
- Score
- 3-0
(9:21) 5-Z.Gonzalez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:12TD Tyler BoydPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 3-6
(5:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 3-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 13
- Score
- 3-10
(9:17) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 31
- Score
- 3-13
(6:17) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 3-16
(2:10) 4-R.Bullock 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:05FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 6-16
(:05) 5-Z.Gonzalez 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 6-22
(10:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 81-T.Kroft for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 6-23
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 4:37FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 21
- Score
- 9-23
(4:37) 5-Z.Gonzalez 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 7:01TD DKD. KizerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 15-23
(7:01) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 6:57XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 16-23
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:02TD Joe MixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 16-29
(3:02) 28-J.Mixon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 16-30
4-R.Bullock 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
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.91 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2
K.J. Britt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play - 3D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 4Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 5Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 6D. Kizer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7
Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 8
David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 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 (+11.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+2.77 EPA): (4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 28-J.Mixon to CLE 8 for 36 yards (22-J.Peppers).
Biggest single play (+4.48 EPA): D. Kizer — (3:25) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 19-C.Coleman to CIN 33 for 44 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick) [55-V.Burfict].
Quarterback report card
D. Kizer led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +11.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.160 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 52.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.361 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.224 | +0.034 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.160 | +0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.4% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.02 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +12.47 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 9 drives, -1.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Kroft (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cleveland Browns — D. Kizer
- Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — Zane Gonzalez
- Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
- Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
- Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
- Cleveland Browns — Zane Gonzalez
- Cleveland Browns — Zane Gonzalez
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) 5-Z.Gonzalez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 5:08) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q2 9:17) — (9:17) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q2 2:10) — (2:10) 4-R.Bullock 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 5-Z.Gonzalez 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 10:26) — (10:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 81-T.Kroft for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 10:21) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) 5-Z.Gonzalez 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 6:57) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 28-J.Mixon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 2:57) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 19-C.Coleman to CIN 33 for 44 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick) [55-V.Burfict].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at CLE 41 for 9 yards (30-J.McCourty).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer scrambles right end to 50 for 8 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick). PENALTY on CIN-55-V.Burfict, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at 50.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:11) — (2:11) 34-I.Crowell right tackle to CIN 21 for -1 yards (90-M.Johnson). PENALTY on CLE-11-B.Treggs, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 21.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 0:14) — (:14) 5-Z.Gonzalez 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep right to 19-C.Coleman to CIN 33 for 44 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick) [55-V.Burfict].
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 0:14) — (:14) 5-Z.Gonzalez 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer pass deep middle to 18-K.Britt to CIN 34 for 38 yards (50-J.Evans).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:21 · CIN 9 · Score 3-0
(9:21) 5-Z.Gonzalez 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 5:12 · CLE 8 · Score 3-6
(5:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:08 · CLE 15 · Score 3-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 9:17 · CLE 13 · Score 3-10
(9:17) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 6:17 · CLE 31 · Score 3-13
(6:17) 4-R.Bullock 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 2:10 · CLE 3 · Score 3-16
(2:10) 4-R.Bullock 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CIN 3 · Score 6-16
(:05) 5-Z.Gonzalez 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:26 · CLE 1 · Score 6-22
(10:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 81-T.Kroft for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:21 · CLE 15 · Score 6-23
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 4:37 · CIN 21 · Score 9-23
(4:37) 5-Z.Gonzalez 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · CIN 3 · Score 15-23
(7:01) (Shotgun) 7-D.Kizer up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:57 · CIN 15 · Score 16-23
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · CLE 11 · Score 16-29
(3:02) 28-J.Mixon left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:57 · CLE 15 · Score 16-30
4-R.Bullock 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.
- D. Kizer (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2017-11-26?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 30-16 in Week 12, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 9; Q3: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 16, Cincinnati Bengals 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 5:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Kroft (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 10:26) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Kizer (Q4 7:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 3:02) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q1 9:21, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 9:17, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 6:17, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 2:10, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q3 4:37, 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?
D. Kizer (Cleveland Browns), 43.9% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.5% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +11.91 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 +11.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+2.77 EPA): (4:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 28-J.Mixon to CLE 8 for 36 yards (22-J.Peppers)..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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