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NFL · Week 16 · December 26, 1999 · 11 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: 1999 Week 16 Recap

Ravens defeat Bengals 22–0 in Week 16

Qadir Ismail led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 0–22 Week 16 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 0 4–11
Final 0–22
Baltimore Ravens 22 8–6 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
0–22
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–16 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
J. Blake
FantasyHQ MVP
Qadir Ismail
Game date
December 26, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.McGee 1 REC · 18 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Delontae Scott
    Delontae Scott 5 REC · 83 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Blake 1 CAR +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Qadir Ismail
    Qadir Ismail 5 REC · 52 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Rhett 1 REC · 2 YDS · 1 TD +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jourdan Lewis
    Jourdan Lewis 1 CAR · 4 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 22–0 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–16 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Qadir Ismail
Top passer
J. Blake
Biggest EPA play
(1:50) E.Rhett left tackle to CIN 28 for 7 yards (C.Hall).
Game date
1999-12-26

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 22–0 on 1999-12-26. Qadir Ismail posted a game-high +2.78 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals000000
Baltimore Ravens7960022

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:49TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-6

    (7:49) T.Banks pass to E.Rhett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 3:14XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson. Penalty on BAL-F.Wainright, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on CIN-O.Gibson, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    0-10

    (15:00) M.Stover 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 11:22FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 30
    Score
    0-13

    (11:22) M.Stover 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:04FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    0-16

    (:04) M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 13:20FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    0-19

    (13:20) M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 2:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    0-22

    (2:00) M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Qadir IsmailQadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  2. 2T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
  3. 3Delontae ScottDelontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  5. 5E. Rhett · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  6. 6Jourdan LewisJourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Basnight · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  8. 8Patrick JohnsonPatrick Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Qadir Ismail

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Qadir Ismail — BAL · Receiving

Qadir Ismail posted the highest total EPA (+2.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Qadir Ismail's top snap (-3.18 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) T.Banks pass INTERCEPTED by T.Carter at CIN 9. T.Carter to CIN 9 for no gain (Q.Ismail).

Biggest single play (-6.86 EPA): Another player — (1:50) E.Rhett left tackle to CIN 28 for 7 yards (C.Hall).

Quarterback report card

J. Blake led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals) · 45 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.35 EPA/play · -15.60 total EPA
  • T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.301-0.119
Offensive success rate35.2%40.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.285-0.087
Rush EPA/play-0.267-0.268
Defensive EPA/play+0.119+0.301
Defensive success rate59.1%64.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.30 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -11.07 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -27.36 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q1 7:49)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 11:22)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q2 0:04)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q4 13:20)
  • Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 7:49) — (7:49) T.Banks pass to E.Rhett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:14).

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) M.Stover 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) M.Stover 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q4 13:20) — (13:20) M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) E.Rhett left tackle to CIN 28 for 7 yards (C.Hall). [WPA -57.7% · EPA -6.86]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 15:00) — D.Pelfrey kicks 51 yards from CIN 30 to BAL 19. Q.Ismail to BAL 26 for 7 yards (R.Heath). [WPA +54.6% · EPA +0.49]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:44) — (14:44) (Shotgun) T.Banks sacked at CIN 41 for -6 yards (O.Gibson). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -2.43]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:44) — (14:44) P.Holmes left guard to CIN 34 for 7 yards (T.Spikes, M.Bell). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +0.21]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) J.Blake pass intended for C.Pickens INTERCEPTED by D.Starks at BAL 4. D.Starks to BAL 13 for 9 yards (C.Pickens). Penalty on CIN-J.Stephens, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.30]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) E.Rhett left tackle to CIN 28 for 7 yards (C.Hall). [WPA -57.7% · EPA -6.86]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) J.Blake pass intended for W.Jackson INTERCEPTED by R.Woodson at BAL 41. R.Woodson to CIN 15 for 44 yards (C.Dillon). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -4.88]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:47) — (6:47) J.Blake pass intended for C.Pickens INTERCEPTED by D.Starks at BAL 4. D.Starks to BAL 13 for 9 yards (C.Pickens). Penalty on CIN-J.Stephens, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -4.30]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) J.Blake pass to D.Scott to CIN 43 for 42 yards (D.Jenkins). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +4.20]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 7:49 · CIN 2 · Score 0-6
    (7:49) T.Banks pass to E.Rhett for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 3:14 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson. Penalty on BAL-F.Wainright, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on CIN-O.Gibson, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 6 · Score 0-10
    (15:00) M.Stover 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  4. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 11:22 · CIN 30 · Score 0-13
    (11:22) M.Stover 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CIN 1 · Score 0-16
    (:04) M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:20 · CIN 12 · Score 0-19
    (13:20) M.Stover 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CIN 1 · Score 0-22
    (2:00) M.Stover 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Qadir Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 1999-12-26?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 22-0 in Week 16, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 9; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:49) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:22, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:20, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals), 44.4% completion, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -15.60 total passing EPA. T. Banks (Baltimore Ravens), 38.5% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Qadir Ismail (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-3.18 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) T.Banks pass INTERCEPTED by T.Carter at CIN 9. T.Carter to CIN 9 for no gain (Q.Ismail)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W