Bengals 6–23 Cowboys: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2000

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Winner: Dallas Cowboys
Final score: Dallas Cowboys 23–6 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 6–7 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Aikman
Top passer: T. Aikman
Biggest EPA play: (9:07) E.Smith to CIN 1 for 1 yard (D.Williams). FUMBLES (D.Williams), touched at CIN 1, R…
Game date: 2000-11-12

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–6 on 2000-11-12. T. Aikman posted a game-high +14.27 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	6	0	0	0	0	6
Dallas Cowboys	7	13	3	0	0	23

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3DAL 4

CIN 35

+3DAL 19

+3CIN 26

+3CIN 18

+3CIN 24

DALDallas Cowboys

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:03FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 4
Score
3-0
(11:03) N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:46TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 35
Score
3-6
(8:46) T.Aikman pass to J.McKnight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q2 8:40XP
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
3-7
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 4:57FG
Points+3
Yard line
DAL 19
Score
6-7
(4:57) N.Rackers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 10:07FG
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 26
Score
6-10
(10:07) T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 7:10TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-16
(7:10) (Field Goal formation) T.Seder up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal attempt and a run over left guard.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 6:22XP
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
6-17
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q3 2:37FG
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 18
Score
6-20
(2:37) T.Seder 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
DALDallas Cowboys
Q4 9:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 24
Score
6-23
(9:00) T.Seder 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Aikman · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +14.27 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2J. McKnight · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
3Arian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
4T. Seder · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +3.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.15 EPA/play
5W. McGarity · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7Carter Warren · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8Elerson G. Smith · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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

T. Aikman — DAL · Passing

T. Aikman posted the highest total EPA (+14.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

T. Aikman's top snap (+4.21 EPA): (8:04) T.Aikman pass incomplete to J.Tucker. Pass thrown left sideline at the 4. PENALTY on CIN-T.Carter, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CIN 38 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-4.26 EPA): Another player — (9:07) E.Smith to CIN 1 for 1 yard (D.Williams). FUMBLES (D.Williams), touched at CIN 1, RECOVERED by CIN-T.Spikes at CIN 1.

Quarterback report card

T. Aikman led all passers in efficiency for Dallas Cowboys, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +0.35 EPA/play · +14.27 total EPA
Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 34.5% completion · -0.63 EPA/play · -18.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Dallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play	-0.163	+0.031
Offensive success rate	39.0%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	-0.570	+0.348
Rush EPA/play	+0.051	-0.245
Defensive EPA/play	-0.031	+0.163
Defensive success rate	57.3%	61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.16 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -12.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +2.95 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q2 8:46)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 7:10)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q2 11:03)
Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q2 4:57)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 10:07)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q3 2:37)
Dallas Cowboys — unlisted player (Q4 9:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 4 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 35 (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) T.Aikman pass to J.McKnight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:40) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q2 4:57) — (4:57) N.Rackers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 13–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) (Field Goal formation) T.Seder up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal attempt and a run over left guard.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:22) — T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.; Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) T.Seder 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 3–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) T.Seder 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — M.Knorr kicks 67 yards from DAL 30 to CIN 3. T.Mack to CIN 27 for 24 yards (M.Edwards). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.56]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) E.Smith to CIN 1 for 1 yard (D.Williams). FUMBLES (D.Williams), touched at CIN 1, RECOVERED by CIN-T.Spikes at CIN 1. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.26]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 0:57) — (:57) T.Seder 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -2.24]
Dallas Cowboys (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) T.Seder 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -2.51]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) M.Knorr punts 41 yards to CIN 32, Center-D.Hellestrae, fair catch by C.Yeast. PENALTY on CIN-R.Wilson, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at DAL 27 - No Play. Knorr shaken up on the play. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.15]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Dallas Cowboys (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) E.Smith to CIN 1 for 1 yard (D.Williams). FUMBLES (D.Williams), touched at CIN 1, RECOVERED by CIN-T.Spikes at CIN 1. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.26]
Dallas Cowboys (Q3 8:04) — (8:04) T.Aikman pass incomplete to J.Tucker. Pass thrown left sideline at the 4. PENALTY on CIN-T.Carter, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CIN 38 - No Play. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +4.21]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) A.Smith pass intended for P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by D.Nguyen at CIN 41. D.Nguyen to CIN 34 for 7 yards (P.Warrick). Penalty on CIN-R.Jones, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -1.6% · EPA -3.82]
Dallas Cowboys (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) T.Aikman pass to J.McKnight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.78]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 11:03 · DAL 4 · Score 3-0
(11:03) N.Rackers 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 8:46 · CIN 35 · Score 3-6
(8:46) T.Aikman pass to J.McKnight for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught right corner of the end zone.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 8:40 · CIN 2 · Score 3-7
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 4:57 · DAL 19 · Score 6-7
(4:57) N.Rackers 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 10:07 · CIN 26 · Score 6-10
(10:07) T.Seder 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 7:10 · CIN 1 · Score 6-16
(7:10) (Field Goal formation) T.Seder up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Fake field goal attempt and a run over left guard.
Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 6:22 · CIN 2 · Score 6-17
T.Seder extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q3 2:37 · CIN 18 · Score 6-20
(2:37) T.Seder 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.
Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 9:00 · CIN 24 · Score 6-23
(9:00) T.Seder 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-D.Hellestrae, Holder-M.Knorr.

Key takeaways

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

Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys on 2000-11-12?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-6 in Week 11, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Dallas Cowboys 13; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Dallas Cowboys 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:46) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:10) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 4:57, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q3 10:07, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:37, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys), 58.5% completion, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +14.27 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 34.5% completion, -0.63 EPA per dropback, -18.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

T. Aikman (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.27 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+4.21 EPA): (8:04) T.Aikman pass incomplete to J.Tucker. Pass thrown left sideline at the 4. PENALTY on CIN-T.Carter, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CIN 38 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W

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