Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 44–28 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 15–30 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Blake
- Top passer
- Te'Cory Couch
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 1999-12-12
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 44–28 on 1999-12-12. J. Blake posted a game-high +13.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 10 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns(13:23) D.Pelfrey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. Penalty on CLE, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
(3:27) C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to CIN 19, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
(2:18) T.Couch pass to A.al-Jabbar for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
(12:54) C.Groce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
(8:23) C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:50) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Couch rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(:22) C.Dillon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
(15:00) C.Dillon right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
(6:42) T.Couch pass to I.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
(:55) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 13:23FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 0-3
(13:23) D.Pelfrey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. Penalty on CLE, Running Into the Kicker, declined.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 70
- Score
- 0-9
(3:27) C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to CIN 19, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:18XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 0-10
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:18TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 6-10
(2:18) T.Couch pass to A.al-Jabbar for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 0:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-10
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 7-16
(12:54) C.Groce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:11XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-17
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 8:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-23
(8:23) C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 13-23
(:50) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:45Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 15-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Couch rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 15-29
(:22) C.Dillon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 15-30
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 11
- Score
- 15-36
(15:00) C.Dillon right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 13:14XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 15-37
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 6:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 16
- Score
- 21-37
(6:42) T.Couch pass to I.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 5:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 52
- Score
- 21-43
(5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 21-44
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 19
- Score
- 27-44
(:55) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 28-44
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +13.07 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +7.77 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 3T. Detmer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +6.15 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4
Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +4.49 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 5
Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.30 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 6R. Powell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.49 EPA/play
- 7
Delontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 8
Irv Smith Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 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
J. Blake — CIN · Passing
J. Blake posted the highest total EPA (+13.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
J. Blake's top snap (+5.77 EPA): (5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.49 total EPA
- J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +0.57 EPA/play · +13.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.207 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.217 | +0.467 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.347 | +0.033 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.207 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.08 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, +20.66 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, +6.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q1 13:23) — (13:23) D.Pelfrey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. Penalty on CLE, Running Into the Kicker, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 70 (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to CIN 19, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 2:18) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q1 2:18) — (2:18) T.Couch pass to A.al-Jabbar for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:00) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 20–8. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) C.Groce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 12:11) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 8:23) — (8:23) C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:45) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Couch rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) C.Dillon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:15) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 11 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) C.Dillon right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 13:14) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 16 (Q3 6:42) — (6:42) T.Couch pass to I.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 52 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 3:15) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q4 0:55) — (:55) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:49) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — B.Costello kicks 57 yards from CIN 30 to CLE 13. R.Powell to CLE 37 for 24 yards (G.Myers).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) C.Dillon to CLE 22 for no gain (W.Rainer). FUMBLES (W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-M.Thompson at CLE 23.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to CIN 19, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) M.Edwards right guard to CIN 11 for no gain (K.Von Oelhoffen). FUMBLES (K.Von Oelhoffen), RECOVERED by CIN-K.Von Oelhoffen at CIN 11.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) C.Dillon left end to CLE 22 for 32 yards (R.McNeil).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 3:27) — (3:27) C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to CIN 19, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:09) — (6:09) C.Dillon to CLE 22 for no gain (W.Rainer). FUMBLES (W.Rainer), RECOVERED by CLE-M.Thompson at CLE 23.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:20) — (9:20) M.Edwards right guard to CIN 11 for no gain (K.Von Oelhoffen). FUMBLES (K.Von Oelhoffen), RECOVERED by CIN-K.Von Oelhoffen at CIN 11.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 13:23 · CLE 11 · Score 0-3
(13:23) D.Pelfrey 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. Penalty on CLE, Running Into the Kicker, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:27 · CIN 70 · Score 0-9
(3:27) C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to CIN 19, Center-R.Kuehl. C.Yeast for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:18 · CLE 2 · Score 0-10
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:18 · CIN 8 · Score 6-10
(2:18) T.Couch pass to A.al-Jabbar for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:54 · CLE 1 · Score 7-16
(12:54) C.Groce up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:11 · CLE 2 · Score 7-17
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 8:23 · CLE 2 · Score 7-23
(8:23) C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · CIN 1 · Score 13-23
(:50) T.Kirby up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q2 0:45 · CIN 2 · Score 15-23
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. T.Couch rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · CLE 2 · Score 15-29
(:22) C.Dillon left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · CLE 2 · Score 15-30
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · CLE 11 · Score 15-36
(15:00) C.Dillon right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 13:14 · CLE 2 · Score 15-37
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 6:42 · CIN 16 · Score 21-37
(6:42) T.Couch pass to I.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:02 · CLE 52 · Score 21-43
(5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 3:15 · CLE 2 · Score 21-44
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:55 · CIN 19 · Score 27-44
(:55) T.Detmer pass to D.Chiaverini for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 0:49 · CIN 2 · Score 28-44
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
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.
- J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 1999-12-12?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 44-28 in Week 14, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Cleveland Browns 8, Cincinnati Bengals 20; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 28, Cincinnati Bengals 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:27) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 2:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:23) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 5:02) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:55) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 44.4% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.49 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals), 47.8% completion, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +13.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (5:02) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-11 Now 2-12 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W
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