Game story
In Week 12 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-11-29, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 31–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
N. Foles (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -14.28 total EPA, and -0.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.87 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (:44) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson (43-G.Iloka) at CIN 5. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 15 for 10 yards (69-C.Wichmann).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 14 | 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 · +5.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.27 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 T. Austin · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 4 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5 R. Hewitt · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6 M. Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 7 J. Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8 T. Mason · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 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 (+5.87) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.79 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (5:29) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle intended for 15-B.Marquez INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at LA 19. 29-L.Hall for 19 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 — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Austin
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — L. Hall
Field goals
- 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 LA 10 (Q1 54:23) — (9:23) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q1 54:18) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q2 40:14) — (10:14) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 38:34) — (8:34) 11-T.Austin right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {End around}; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 38:29) — 2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q2 33:34) — (3:34) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 85-T.Eifert for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q2 33:27) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LA 18 (Q3 22:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 22:01) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 92 (Q3 20:29); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 20:20) — 2-M.Nugent extra point 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.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson (43-G.Iloka) at CIN 5. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 15 for 10 yards (69-C.Wichmann).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 30-T.Gurley. 11-T.Austin right end pushed ob at CIN 13 for 60 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 27:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Jenkins at LA 23. 21-J.Jenkins to LA 23 for no gain (82-M.Jones).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle to 18-K.Britt to CIN 23 for 14 yards (24-A.Jones).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) 10-K.Huber punts 51 yards to LA 31, Center-46-C.Harris. 11-T.Austin pushed ob at LA 30 for -1 yards (36-S.Williams). PENALTY on LA-34-C.Reynolds, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced at C
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 20:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle intended for 15-B.Marquez INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at LA 19. 29-L.Hall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 39:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 30-T.Gurley. 11-T.Austin right end pushed ob at CIN 13 for 60 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass incomplete short middle to 18-K.Britt.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 33-R.Burkhead to LA 35 for 1 yard (55-J.Laurinaitis).
Quarterback report card
N.Foles led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N.Foles (Los Angeles Rams) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -14.28 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 28 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.27 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.211 | +0.081 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.278 | +0.151 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.061 | -0.008 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.081 | +0.211 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 60.7% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +5.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 12 drives, -18.81 total EPA, 2 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 54:23 · LA 10 · Score 0-6
(9:23) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 54:18 · LA 15 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 40:14 · LA 3 · Score 0-10
(10:14) 2-M.Nugent 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:34 · CIN 5 · Score 6-10
(8:34) 11-T.Austin right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {End around} - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 38:29 · CIN 15 · Score 7-10
2-Z.Hocker extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 33:34 · LA 22 · Score 7-16
(3:34) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 85-T.Eifert for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 33:27 · LA 15 · Score 7-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 22:07 · LA 18 · Score 7-23
(7:07) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 22:01 · LA 15 · Score 7-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 20:29 · CIN 92 · Score 7-30
(5:29) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle intended for 15-B.Marquez INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at LA 19. 29-L.Hall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 20:20 · LA 15 · Score 7-31
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-7 in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 7, Cincinnati Bengals 31 (LA 7-31 CIN) in Week 12, 2015 on 2015-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Los Angeles Rams 7, Cincinnati Bengals 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 54:23) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Austin (Q2 38:34) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 33:34) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 22:07) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Hall (Q3 20:29) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 40:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
N. Foles (Los Angeles Rams), 61.2% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -14.28 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 71.4% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.27 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Green (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +5.87 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.79 EPA): (5:29) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short middle intended for 15-B.Marquez INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at LA 19. 29-L.Hall for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.4%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
