Game story
In Week 16 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-22, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 42–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +16.78 total EPA, and +15.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.78 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +16.78 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2 A. Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3 M. Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4 C. Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 5 J. Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 6 A. Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8 M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 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 (+16.78) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.25 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
- Minnesota Vikings — J. Wright (M. Cassel pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — V. Rey
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Sanu (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Green (A. Dalton pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Patterson
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 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q1 58:17) — (13:17) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 58:12) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CIN 36 (Q1 55:10) — (10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 55:02) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 29 (Q1 46:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 45:57) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 80 (Q2 40:09); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 40:02) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q2 32:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 84-J.Gresham for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 32:22) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 25:40) — (10:40) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 25:35) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 18:26) — (3:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-20-C.Cook, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 18:19) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CIN 35 (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) 84-C.Patterson right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 16:34) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at MIN 25. 57-V.Rey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-40-R.Ellison, Offensive Pass Interference
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 55:10) — (10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 82-M.Jones to MIN 31 for 18 yards (22-H.Smith).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 46:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (32-T.Gerhart).
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 40:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at MIN 25. 57-V.Rey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-40-R.Ellison, Offensive Pass Interference
- Minnesota Vikings (Q3 16:42) — (1:42) 84-C.Patterson right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q1 55:10) — (10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A.Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +15.1% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +16.78 total EPA
- M.Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.89 EPA/play · -31.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.318 | +0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.891 | +0.400 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.410 | -0.195 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.074 | +0.318 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 60.9% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, +7.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -20.37 total EPA, 3 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) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Cassel (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 58:17 · MIN 4 · Score 0-6
(13:17) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 58:12 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 55:10 · CIN 36 · Score 6-7
(10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 55:02 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 46:04 · MIN 29 · Score 7-13
(1:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 45:57 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 40:09 · CIN 80 · Score 7-20
(10:09) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at MIN 25. 57-V.Rey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-4 - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 40:02 · MIN 2 · Score 7-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 32:28 · MIN 16 · Score 7-27
(2:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 84-J.Gresham for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 32:22 · MIN 2 · Score 7-28
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 25:40 · MIN 7 · Score 7-34
(10:40) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 25:35 · MIN 2 · Score 7-35
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 18:26 · MIN 2 · Score 7-41
(3:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-20-C.Cook, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 18:19 · MIN 2 · Score 7-42
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 16:42 · CIN 35 · Score 13-42
(1:42) 84-C.Patterson right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 16:34 · CIN 2 · Score 14-42
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings 42-14 in Week 16, 2013 on 2013-12-22.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 14, Cincinnati Bengals 42 (MIN 14-42 CIN) in Week 16, 2013 on 2013-12-22.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Cincinnati Bengals 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q1 58:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wright (M. Cassel pass) (Q1 55:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 46:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — V. Rey (Q2 40:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 32:28) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Sanu (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 25:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 18:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q3 16:42) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 64.3% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +16.78 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 37.1% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.89 EPA per dropback, -31.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +16.78 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.25 EPA): (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.5%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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