Game story
In Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-01, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 22–6 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.
S. Darnold (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -12.81 total EPA, and -3.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+7.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (2:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at NYJ 35 for 10 yards (23-A.Maulet).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.43 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 2 Ro. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 3 A. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 5 L. Bell · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7 C. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 D. Brown · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.09 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 (+5.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.09 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (11:11) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Boyd (A. Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Mixon
Field goals
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock
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 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q1 54:12) — (9:12) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 17 (Q1 46:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 46:12) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 6 (Q2 39:17) — (9:17) 4-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 31:46) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 9-S.Ficken 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 8–0. Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the CIN 97 (Q3 20:46); Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 29 (Q3 16:19) — (1:19) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q3 16:15) — 4-R.Bullock kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at NYJ 35 for 10 yards (23-A.Maulet).
- New York Jets (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 5 for -10 yards (94-S.Hubbard).
- New York Jets (Q1 50:31) — (5:31) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 20 for -8 yards (96-C.Dunlap).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 41:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 83-T.Boyd to NYJ 14 for 17 yards (37-M.Canady).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 46:17) — (1:17) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 26:11) — (11:11) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep left to 83-T.Boyd. PENALTY on NYJ-46-N.Hewitt, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at NYJ 44 - No Play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 23:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 19-A.Tate to CIN 47 for 16 yards (37-M.Canady).
- New York Jets (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 11-Ro.Anderson to CIN 38 for 18 yards (30-J.Bates III).
Quarterback report card
S.Darnold led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Darnold (New York Jets) · 56 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -12.81 total EPA
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -4.8% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.187 | +0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.8% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.229 | +0.136 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.238 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.002 | +0.187 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 68.2% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +0.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -16.50 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.
- S. Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- A. Dalton (CIN) 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 Jets FG (+3) — Q1 54:12 · CIN 24 · Score 3-0
(9:12) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 46:17 · NYJ 17 · Score 3-6
(1:17) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 46:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 39:17 · NYJ 6 · Score 3-10
(9:17) 4-R.Bullock 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 31:49 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-16
(1:49) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:46 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · CIN 21 · Score 6-17
(:09) 9-S.Ficken 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q3 20:46 · CIN 97 · Score 6-19
(5:46) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 26-L.Bell to NYJ 7 for 4 yards (23-B.Webb). PENALTY on NYJ-68-K.Beachum, Offensive Holding, 3 yards, enforced i - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 16:19 · NYJ 29 · Score 6-22
(1:19) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 16:15 · CIN 35 · Score 6-22
4-R.Bullock kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New York Jets 22-6 in Week 13, 2019 on 2019-12-01.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was New York Jets 6, Cincinnati Bengals 22 (NYJ 6-22 CIN) in Week 13, 2019 on 2019-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: New York Jets 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: New York Jets 0, Cincinnati Bengals 8; Final: New York Jets 6, Cincinnati Bengals 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 46:17) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 31:49) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q1 54:12, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 39:17, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q2 30:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 16:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 16:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals?
S. Darnold (New York Jets), 50.0% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -12.81 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.0% completion, -4.8% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.43 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +5.43 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.09 EPA): (11:11) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.. The biggest win-probability swing was +7.5%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-11 Now 1-11 W