Commanders 13–20 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2008

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 20–13 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. Moss
Top passer: R. Fitzpatrick
Biggest EPA play: (6:01) 45-M.Sellers up the middle to CIN 1 for no gain (51-C.Mays, 59-B.Johnson). FUMBLES …
Game date: 2008-12-14

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders 20–13 on 2008-12-14. S. Moss posted a game-high +7.10 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

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

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 12

+3WAS 14

CIN 10

+1CIN 2

+3CIN 5

+3WAS 27

+3CIN 18

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:36TD
RFR. Fitzpatrick
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
0-6
(10:36) 11-R.Fitzpatrick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. {Naked boot leg}
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:30XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:15TD
CHC. Henry
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 12
Score
0-13
(3:15) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-C.Henry for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:10XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 2
Score
0-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:24FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
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.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:49TD
SMS. Moss
Points+6
Yard line
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.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 4:44XP
SSS. Suisham
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:19FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 5
Score
10-17
(:19) 6-S.Suisham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:25FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
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.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:47FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 18
Score
13-20
(1:47) 6-S.Suisham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-67-E.Albright, Holder-1-R.Plackemeier.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. Moss · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
2C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
3C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
4Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
5T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
6R. Fitzpatrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.96 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
7R. Fitzpatrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
8M. Sellers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

S. Moss — WAS · Receiving

S. Moss posted the highest total EPA (+7.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.01 EPA per play.

S. Moss's top snap (+2.93 EPA): (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.

Biggest single play (-6.34 EPA): M. Sellers — (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

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
Jihaad 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.

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%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.06 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +4.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 11 drives, -2.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — R. Fitzpatrick (Q1 10:36)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 3:15)
Washington Commanders — S. Moss (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q2 4:49)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 11:24)
Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q2 0:19)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 2:25)
Washington Commanders — S. Suisham (Q4 1:47)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 10:36) — (10:36) 11-R.Fitzpatrick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. {Naked boot leg}; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 10:30) — 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 3:15) — (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 3:10) — 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 11:24) — (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 4:49); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 4:44) — 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 0:19) — (: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.

Washington Commanders (Q3 6:01) — (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 [WPA -17.5% · EPA -6.34]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 32-C.Benson to WAS 13 for 79 yards (22-C.Rogers). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +5.98]
Washington Commanders (Q1 14:19) — (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 [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.12]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 15-C.Henry to CIN 34 for 13 yards (22-C.Rogers). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.31]
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. { [WPA +5.7% · EPA +1.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Washington Commanders (Q3 6:01) — (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 [WPA -17.5% · EPA -6.34]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 32-C.Benson to WAS 13 for 79 yards (22-C.Rogers). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +5.98]
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). [WPA +2.6% · EPA +3.62]
Washington Commanders (Q1 14:19) — (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 [WPA -7.8% · EPA -3.12]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:36 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(10:36) 11-R.Fitzpatrick right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. {Naked boot leg}
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:30 · 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 3:15 · 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 3:10 · 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 11:24 · 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 4:49 · 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 4:44 · 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 0:19 · 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.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
S. Moss (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2008-12-14?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders 20-13 in Week 15, 2008.

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 10:36) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 3:15) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (J. Campbell pass) (Q2 4:49) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 11:24, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:19, 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. Jihaad Campbell (Washington Commanders), 53.1% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

S. Moss (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.93 EPA): (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..

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 within one score into the fourth quarter.

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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