Game story
In Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-12-10, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 34–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G.Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +0.71 total EPA, and -2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.56 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Browning · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.56 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 C. Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 3 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 A. Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5 M. Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.02 EPA/play
- 6 M. Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7 J. Downs · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8 W. Mallory · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Browning — CIN · Passing
J. Browning posted the highest total EPA (+8.56) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.98 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 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 — C. Brown (J. Browning pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Mixon
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Alie-Cox (G. Minshew pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — R. Harrison
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Hudson (J. Browning pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Browning
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
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 IND 54 (Q1 51:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 51:31) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 40:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 40:18) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 69 (Q2 31:40); Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q2 31:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-G.Minshew pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q3 26:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 87-T.Hudson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 26:38) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 18:01) — (3:01) 6-J.Browning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 17:59) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 31:40) — (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 23:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins to IND 24 for 46 yards (39-D.Baker).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 26:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 87-T.Hudson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 31:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-G.Minshew pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 31:40) — (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 10-B.Robbins punts 31 yards to IND 14, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 6-I.McKenzie MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-38-D.Ivey at IND 12.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short middle intended for 21-Z.Moss INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Hill (91-T.Hendrickson) at CIN 31. 92-B.Hill to CIN 31 for no gain. Penalty on IND-79-B.Raimann, Offensive Ho
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 51:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
G.Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.71 total EPA
- J.Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.129 | +0.157 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.016 | +0.200 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.286 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.157 | +0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +12.43 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -10.32 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. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Browning (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 51:42 · IND 54 · Score 0-6
(6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 51:31 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 40:22 · IND 1 · Score 0-13
(10:22) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 40:18 · IND 15 · Score 0-14
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · CIN 2 · Score 6-14
(2:00) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 31:40 · IND 69 · Score 12-14
(1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN - Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q2 31:31 · CIN 2 · Score 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-G.Minshew pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 26:44 · IND 11 · Score 14-20
(11:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 87-T.Hudson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 26:38 · IND 15 · Score 14-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 18:01 · IND 1 · Score 14-27
(3:01) 6-J.Browning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 17:59 · IND 15 · Score 14-28
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:18 · IND 14 · Score 14-31
(11:18) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · IND 17 · Score 14-34
(2:00) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-14 in Week 14, 2023 on 2023-12-10.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 14, Cincinnati Bengals 34 (IND 14-34 CIN) in Week 14, 2023 on 2023-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 14, Cincinnati Bengals 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Brown (J. Browning pass) (Q1 51:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 40:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (G. Minshew pass) (Q2 32:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Harrison (Q2 31:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Hudson (J. Browning pass) (Q3 26:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Browning (Q3 18:01) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 11:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
G.Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 57.8% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.71 total passing EPA. J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 64.3% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +8.56 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.98 EPA): (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.6%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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