Game story
In Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-22, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 24–6 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -12.25 total EPA, and -3.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.32 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (12:16) 68-M.Dunn and 59-W.Reid reported in as eligible. 27-D.Foreman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 68-M
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.32 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 2 A. Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 3 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.38 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 4 J. Ford · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5 J. Ford · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6 C. Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7 C. Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 8 J. Jeudy · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Chase — CIN · Receiving
J. Chase posted the highest total EPA (+8.32) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.04 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.45 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (4:33) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CLE 15 for -14 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire) [57-I.McGuire], RECOVERED by CLE-97-J.Briggs at CLE 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Iosivas (J. Burrow pass)
- Cleveland Browns — J. Ford
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. York
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
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 2 (Q1 52:18) — (7:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 5-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Tomlinson].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 52:14) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q2 37:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 37:32) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 41 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 3-C.York 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 20:53) — (5:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 32 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q4 1:44) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:16) — (12:16) 68-M.Dunn and 59-W.Reid reported in as eligible. 27-D.Foreman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 68-M
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right tackle to CIN 11 for 66 yards (29-C.Taylor-Britt).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Battle (22-G.Stone) [22-G.Stone] at CIN -3. Touchback.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 53:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 5-T.Higgins pushed ob at CLE 24 for 21 yards (21-D.Ward).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 46:22) — (1:22) 3-C.York 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CLE 15 for -14 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire) [57-I.McGuire], RECOVERED by CLE-97-J.Briggs at CLE 21.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:16) — (12:16) 68-M.Dunn and 59-W.Reid reported in as eligible. 27-D.Foreman right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 68-M
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:40) — (13:40) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short left intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Battle (22-G.Stone) [22-G.Stone] at CIN -3. Touchback.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right tackle to CIN 11 for 66 yards (29-C.Taylor-Britt).
Quarterback report card
D.Thompson-Robinson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -3.5% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -12.25 total EPA
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +18.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.218 | +0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.1% | 55.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.272 | +0.122 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.106 | +0.100 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.034 | +0.218 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.3% | 64.9% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +2.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -16.81 total EPA, 1 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.
- J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Thompson-Robinson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Burrow (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 52:18 · CLE 2 · Score 0-6
(7:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 5-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Tomlinson]. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 52:14 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 37:36 · CLE 6 · Score 0-13
(7:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 37:32 · CLE 15 · Score 0-14
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · CLE 41 · Score 0-17
(:03) 3-C.York 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 0-17
END QUARTER 2 - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 20:53 · CIN 4 · Score 6-17
(5:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-J.Ford right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · CLE 32 · Score 6-23
(1:49) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-95-M.Garrett, Defensive Offside, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q4 1:44 · CLE 15 · Score 6-24
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 24-6 in Week 16, 2024 on 2024-12-22.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 6, Cincinnati Bengals 24 (CLE 6-24 CIN) in Week 16, 2024 on 2024-12-22.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Final: Cleveland Browns 6, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 52:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Iosivas (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 37:36) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (Q3 20:53) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 1:49) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 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?
D. Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns), 44.4% completion, -3.5% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -12.25 total passing EPA. J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 63.9% completion, +18.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +8.32 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.45 EPA): (4:33) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CLE 15 for -14 yards (57-I.McGuire). FUMBLES (57-I.McGuire) [57-I.McGuire], RECOVERED by CLE-97-J.Briggs at CLE 21.. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.5%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
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