Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2016 Week 13 Recap

Game story

In Week 13 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-12-04, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 32–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with -1.30 total EPA, and -2.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+8.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (2:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 16-C.Core pushed ob at PHI 5 for 50 yards (23-R.McLeod).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +15.92 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
2. 2 B. LaFell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Core · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
5. 5 P. Turner · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
6. 6 N. Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
7. 7 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Burton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Cincinnati Bengals — J. Hill (Q1 46:35)
• Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 30:14)
• Cincinnati Bengals — B. LaFell (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 26:26)
• Philadelphia Eagles — Z. Ertz (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 17:36)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (Q4 6:57)

Field goals

• Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 55:26)
• Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 36:27)
• Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 19:18)
• Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 2:53)

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 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 14 (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q1 46:35) — (1:35) 32-J.Hill right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 46:32) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 15 (Q2 36:27) — (6:27) 2-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q2 30:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 8 (Q3 26:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 11-B.LaFell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 26:21) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 8 (Q3 19:18) — (4:18) 2-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 17:30) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 6:53) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 20 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 16-C.Core pushed ob at PHI 5 for 50 yards (23-R.McLeod). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +4.49]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 53:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles right end ran ob at PHI 48 for 10 yards (55-V.Burfict; 26-J.Shaw). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.08]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:34) — (4:34) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-B.LaFell to CIN 43 for 23 yards (22-N.Carroll; 23-R.McLeod). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.88]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 41:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 47-T.Burton to CIN 33 for 15 yards (55-V.Burfict; 43-G.Iloka). [WPA +5.6% · EPA +2.44]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 39:16) — (9:16) 6-C.Sturgis 51 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. [WPA -4.9% · EPA -3.52]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 55-V.Burfict at CIN 33. 55-V.Burfict pushed ob at PHI 20 for 47 yards (11-C.Wentz). [WPA -1.8% · EPA -6.01]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:14) — (6:14) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 74-J.Fisher to PHI 30 for 12 yards (53-N.Bradham). FUMBLES (53-N.Bradham), RECOVERED by PHI-95-M.Kendricks at PHI 29. 95-M.Kendricks pushed ob at PHI 44 for 15 y [WPA -3.2% · EPA -5.19]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:40) — (2:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 16-C.Core pushed ob at PHI 5 for 50 yards (23-R.McLeod). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +4.49]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 24:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 28-W.Smallwood INTERCEPTED by 55-V.Burfict (96-C.Dunlap) [94-D.Peko] at CIN 20. 55-V.Burfict to CIN 27 for 7 yards (61-S.Wisniewski; 79-B.Bro [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.46]

Quarterback report card

C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 63 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.30 total EPA
• A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +18.9% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +15.92 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +11.51 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 11 drives, -8.48 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. 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.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 55:26 · PHI 14 · Score 0-3
   (10:26) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.
2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 46:35 · PHI 2 · Score 0-9
   (1:35) 32-J.Hill right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 46:32 · PHI 15 · Score 0-10
   2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.
4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 36:27 · PHI 15 · Score 0-13
   (6:27) 2-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.
5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:14 · PHI 13 · Score 0-19
   (:14) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 85-T.Eifert for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 26:26 · PHI 8 · Score 0-25
   (11:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 11-B.LaFell for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 26:21 · PHI 15 · Score 0-26
   2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.
8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 19:18 · PHI 8 · Score 0-29
   (4:18) 2-M.Nugent 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 17:36 · CIN 13 · Score 6-29
   (2:36) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 17:30 · CIN 15 · Score 7-29
    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
11. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:57 · CIN 2 · Score 13-29
    (6:57) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:53 · CIN 15 · Score 14-29
    6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
13. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:53 · PHI 20 · Score 14-32
    (2:53) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-T.Ott, Holder-10-K.Huber.