Game story
In the Wild Card of the 2021 NFL season on 2022-01-15, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 26–19 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +5.34 total EPA, and -6.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Las Vegas Raiders changed the game: (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to 87-F.Moreau. PENALTY on CIN-29-V.Hargreaves, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at CIN 36 - No Play.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.01 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 2 J. Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.30 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3 C. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4 D. Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.34 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5 D. Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 Z. Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7 J. Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8 D. Jackson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Burrow — CIN · Passing
J. Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+10.01) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.58 EPA) came from Las Vegas Raiders: (3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi at LV 26. 65-L.Ogunjobi to LV 15 for 11 yards (74-K.Miller).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Jones (D. Carr pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Las Vegas Raiders — D. Carlson
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 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q1 54:28) — (9:28) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 49:31) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 13 (Q1 46:18) — (1:18) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q2 40:23) — (10:23) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q2 37:58) — (7:58) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 31:51) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q2 30:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 7-Z.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 30:13) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q3 26:00) — (11:00) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to 87-F.Moreau. PENALTY on CIN-29-V.Hargreaves, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at CIN 36 - No Play.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 83-D.Waller to CIN 19 for 23 yards (33-T.Flowers).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi at LV 26. 65-L.Ogunjobi to LV 15 for 11 yards (
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 56:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller to CIN 35 for 8 yards (57-G.Pratt).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 57-G.Pratt at CIN 2. 57-G.Pratt to CIN 4 for 2 yards (7-Z.Jones).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi at LV 26. 65-L.Ogunjobi to LV 15 for 11 yards (
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 1-D.Jackson ran ob at CIN 30 for 26 yards (20-E.Apple).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 30:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 7-Z.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 16:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to 87-F.Moreau. PENALTY on CIN-29-V.Hargreaves, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at CIN 36 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
D.Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 61 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -6.1% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.34 total EPA
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.6% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.278 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | -0.014 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 60.4% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +1.37 total EPA, 5 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.
- J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Burrow (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.
- Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 54:28 · CIN 28 · Score 3-0
(9:28) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 49:35 · LV 7 · Score 3-6
(4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 49:31 · LV 15 · Score 3-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 46:18 · LV 13 · Score 3-10
(1:18) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 40:23 · LV 12 · Score 3-13
(10:23) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 37:58 · CIN 10 · Score 6-13
(7:58) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · LV 10 · Score 6-19
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:51 · LV 15 · Score 6-20
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 30:19 · CIN 14 · Score 12-20
(:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 7-Z.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 30:13 · CIN 15 · Score 13-20
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 26:00 · LV 25 · Score 13-23
(11:00) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 14:20 · CIN 16 · Score 16-23
(14:20) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 6:49 · LV 10 · Score 16-26
(6:49) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · CIN 10 · Score 19-26
(3:37) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 in Wild Card, 2021 on 2022-01-15.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 19, Cincinnati Bengals 26 (LV 19-26 CIN) in Wild Card, 2021 on 2022-01-15.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 19, Cincinnati Bengals 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 49:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 32:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q2 30:19) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 54:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 46:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 40:23, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 37:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 26:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 14:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 6:49, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.5% completion, -6.1% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.34 total passing EPA. J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 66.7% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.01 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +10.01 on passing plays. across 36 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.58 EPA): (3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi at LV 26. 65-L.Ogunjobi to . The biggest win-probability swing was +11.2%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 26-19 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 10-7 Now 10-8 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 10-7 Now 11-7 W
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