Game story
In Week 15 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-12-14, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +1.96 total EPA, and -2.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. Moss (Washington Commanders) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (6:01) 45-M.Sellers up the middle to CIN 1 for no gain (51-C.Mays, 59-B.Johnson). FUMBLES (51-C.Mays), RECOVERED by CIN-51-C.Mays at CIN 0. Touchback. Washington challenged the runner was down by cont
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 2 C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 3 C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 4 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 5 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 R. Fitzpatrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.96 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 7 R. Fitzpatrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. Moss — WAS · Receiving
S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+7.10) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Washington Commanders's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.34 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (6:01) 45-M.Sellers up the middle to CIN 1 for no gain (51-C.Mays, 59-B.Johnson). FUMBLES (51-C.Mays), RECOVERED by CIN-51-C.Mays at CIN 0. Touchback. Washington challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Fitzpatrick
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Washington Commanders — S. Suisham
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 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 55:36) — (10:36) 11-R.Fitzpatrick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. {Naked boot leg}; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 55:30) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 12 (Q1 48:15) — (3:15) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 48:10) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the WAS 14 (Q2 41:24) — (11:24) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q2 34:49); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 34:44) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) 6-S.Suisham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the WAS 27 (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) 6-S.Suisham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 21:01) — (6:01) 45-M.Sellers up the middle to CIN 1 for no gain (51-C.Mays, 59-B.Johnson). FUMBLES (51-C.Mays), RECOVERED by CIN-51-C.Mays at CIN 0. Touchback. Washington challenged the runner was down by cont
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 32-C.Benson to WAS 13 for 79 yards (22-C.Rogers).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 47-C.Cooley to CIN 47 for 19 yards (42-C.Crocker, 34-K.Hebert). FUMBLES (42-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CIN-20-Da.Jones at CIN 47. 20-Da.Jones pushed ob
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 29:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 15-C.Henry to CIN 34 for 13 yards (22-C.Rogers).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to WAS 16, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 82-A.Randle El to WAS 42 for 26 yards (19-K.Larson). PENALTY on WAS-95-C.Wilson, Defensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at WAS 21. {
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q3 21:01) — (6:01) 45-M.Sellers up the middle to CIN 1 for no gain (51-C.Mays, 59-B.Johnson). FUMBLES (51-C.Mays), RECOVERED by CIN-51-C.Mays at CIN 0. Touchback. Washington challenged the runner was down by cont
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 32-C.Benson to WAS 13 for 79 yards (22-C.Rogers).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 2:20) — 17-S.Graham kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to WAS 0. 31-R.Cartwright to CIN 13 for 87 yards (29-L.Hall).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 59:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep right to 47-C.Cooley to CIN 47 for 19 yards (42-C.Crocker, 34-K.Hebert). FUMBLES (42-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CIN-20-Da.Jones at CIN 47. 20-Da.Jones pushed ob
Quarterback report card
R.Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.96 total EPA
- J.Campbell (Washington Commanders) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.028 | +0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.070 | +0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.251 | -0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.028 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 53.8% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +4.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -2.22 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- S. Moss (Washington Commanders) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 55:36 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(10:36) 11-R.Fitzpatrick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. {Naked boot leg} - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 55:30 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 48:15 · WAS 12 · Score 0-13
(3:15) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 48:10 · WAS 2 · Score 0-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 41:24 · WAS 14 · Score 0-17
(11:24) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 34:49 · CIN 10 · Score 6-17
(4:49) 17-J.Campbell pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-89-S.Moss, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 34:44 · CIN 2 · Score 7-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 30:19 · CIN 5 · Score 10-17
(:19) 6-S.Suisham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:25 · WAS 27 · Score 10-20
(2:25) 17-S.Graham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:47 · CIN 18 · Score 13-20
(1:47) 6-S.Suisham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders 20-13 in Week 15, 2008 on 2008-12-14.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Washington Commanders 13, Cincinnati Bengals 20 (WAS 13-20 CIN) in Week 15, 2008 on 2008-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Washington Commanders 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Washington Commanders 13, Cincinnati Bengals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q1 55:36) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 48:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 34:49) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 41:24, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 30:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 2:25, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 1:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), 43.2% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.96 total passing EPA. J. Campbell (Washington Commanders), 53.1% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
S. Moss (Washington Commanders) led the game in total EPA with +7.10 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.34 EPA): (6:01) 45-M.Sellers up the middle to CIN 1 for no gain (51-C.Mays, 59-B.Johnson). FUMBLES (51-C.Mays), RECOVERED by CIN-51-C.Mays at CIN 0. Touchback. Washington challenged the run. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.5%.
Was Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-11 Now 2-11 W
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