Game story
In Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-29, the New York Giants took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 19–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Allen (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -18.75 total EPA, and -5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Jones (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.38 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-39.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:57) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen sacked at CIN 40 for -10 yards (91-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (91-J.Sheard) [91-J.Sheard], RECOVERED by NYG-99-L.Williams at CIN 37. 99-L.Williams to CIN 37 for no gain (66-T.Hopkins
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +5.38 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 S. Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 S. Williams · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
- 4 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 5 G.Tate III · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 D. Lewis · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 7 C. Board · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8 D. Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jones — NYG · Passing
D. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.38) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.93 EPA) came from New York Giants: (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28 yards (88-E.Engram; 8-D.Jones). The Rep
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — S. Lemieux
- Cincinnati Bengals — B. Wilson
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Higgins (B. Allen pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
- New York Giants — G. Gano
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 55:04) — (10:04) 66-S.Lemieux reported in as eligible. 22-W.Gallman Jr. right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 55:01) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYG 35 (Q1 55:01) — 5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 54:50) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYG 26 (Q2 33:37) — (3:37) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 31 (Q2 30:26) — (:26) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) 5-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 5-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 8-B.Allen pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 2:33) — 4-R.Bullock 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen sacked at CIN 40 for -10 yards (91-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (91-J.Sheard) [91-J.Sheard], RECOVERED by NYG-99-L.Williams at CIN 37. 99-L.Williams to CIN 37 for no gain (66-T.Hopkins
- New York Giants (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) 9-R.Dixon punts 61 yards to CIN 21, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 12-A.Erickson to 50 for 29 yards (47-C.Brown).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:01) — 5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28 yards (88-E.Engram;
- New York Giants (Q3 27:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 88-E.Engram to CIN 28 for 44 yards (40-B.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Giants (Q2 38:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28 yards (88-E.Engram;
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:01) — 5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass short right to 89-D.Sample to CIN 25 for 4 yards (23-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (23-L.Ryan), touched at CIN 24, RECOVERED by NYG-23-L.Ryan at CIN 19. 23-L.Ryan to CIN 19 for no g
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 15:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 57-N.Lalos (30-D.Holmes) at CIN 40. 57-N.Lalos to CIN 40 for no gain (67-Q.Spain).
Quarterback report card
B.Allen led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Allen (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -18.75 total EPA
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Giants | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.4% | 40.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.507 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.125 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.4% | 60.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -8.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 12 drives, -2.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Jones (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Allen (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Jones (NYG) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 55:04 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(10:04) 66-S.Lemieux reported in as eligible. 22-W.Gallman Jr. right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 55:01 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 55:01 · NYG 35 · Score 7-6
5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 54:50 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 33:37 · NYG 26 · Score 7-10
(3:37) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:26 · CIN 31 · Score 10-10
(:26) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 23:10 · CIN 22 · Score 13-10
(8:10) 5-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:40 · CIN 21 · Score 16-10
(11:40) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 3:58 · CIN 14 · Score 19-10
(3:58) 5-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · NYG 1 · Score 19-16
(2:38) 8-B.Allen pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:33 · NYG 15 · Score 19-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-29.
What was the final score of New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was New York Giants 19, Cincinnati Bengals 17 (NYG 19-17 CIN) in Week 12, 2020 on 2020-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: New York Giants 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: New York Giants 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: New York Giants 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: New York Giants 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: New York Giants 19, Cincinnati Bengals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?
New York Giants touchdown — S. Lemieux (Q1 55:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Wilson (Q1 55:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (B. Allen pass) (Q4 2:38) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 33:37, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 30:26, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 23:10, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 11:40, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 3:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Allen (Cincinnati Bengals), 45.9% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -18.75 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 53.3% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?
D. Jones (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +5.38 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.93 EPA): (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28. The biggest win-probability swing was -39.2%.
Was New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New York Giants won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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