Game story
In Week 17 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-29, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 33–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +3.84 total EPA, and -0.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.88 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 O.Beckham Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 3 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4 D. Ratley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 5 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 6 B. Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.84 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7 J. Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8 K. Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Dalton — CIN · Passing
A. Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+10.88) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.35 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — D. Ratley (B. Mayfield pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Uzomah (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Mixon
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Dalton
- Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Mixon
- Cleveland Browns — O. Beckham (B. Mayfield pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — A. Seibert
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
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 13–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 46 (Q1 58:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 58:32) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 54:53) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 40:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 40:06) — 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 24 (Q2 36:58) — (6:58) 4-A.Seibert 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 56 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 29 (Q3 24:09) — (9:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 14:16) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 7:16) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 4-R.Bullock 46 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.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 27:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert to CLE 19 for 25 yards (94-B.Cox; 29-S.Redwine).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 54:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 31.6% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.84 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.134 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.101 | +0.340 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.004 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.134 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 58.6% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +11.51 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +2.31 total EPA, 4 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. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 58:39 · CIN 46 · Score 6-0
(13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 58:32 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 54:56 · CLE 15 · Score 7-6
(9:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 54:53 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 49:48 · CLE 3 · Score 7-13
(4:48) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 40:15 · CLE 5 · Score 7-19
(10:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 40:06 · CLE 15 · Score 7-20
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 36:58 · CIN 24 · Score 10-20
(6:58) 4-A.Seibert 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · CIN 56 · Score 16-20
(2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 24:09 · CLE 29 · Score 16-23
(9:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · CLE 2 · Score 16-29
(14:19) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · CLE 15 · Score 16-30
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · CIN 20 · Score 22-30
(7:23) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 7:16 · CIN 15 · Score 23-30
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CLE 28 · Score 23-33
(2:00) 4-R.Bullock 46 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 33-23 in Week 17, 2019 on 2019-12-29.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 23, Cincinnati Bengals 33 (CLE 23-33 CIN) in Week 17, 2019 on 2019-12-29.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q2: Cleveland Browns 9, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 23, Cincinnati Bengals 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Ratley (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 58:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 54:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 49:48) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q2 40:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 32:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 14:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — O. Beckham (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 7:23) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 36:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 24:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 2:00, 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. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 31.6% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.84 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -9.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.88 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +10.88 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.35 EPA): (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller).. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.0%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-14 Now 2-14 W
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