Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 24–13 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 0–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Dillon
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:43) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston to CIN 9 for 51 yards (R.Heath).
- Game date
- 2000-12-03
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 24–13 on 2000-12-03. C. Dillon posted a game-high +11.86 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 13 | |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +11.86 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 2
Denzel Boston · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +10.48 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 3
Jack Plummer · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +6.36 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 4
T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 5
M. Jenkins · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 6
S. Mitchell · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +0.98 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 7
N. Luchey · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 8
P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.04 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
C. Dillon — CIN · Rushing
C. Dillon posted the highest total EPA (+11.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
C. Dillon's top snap (+4.34 EPA): (12:12) C.Dillon left tackle to ARI 1 for 57 yards (P.Tillman).
Biggest single play (+4.50 EPA): Another player — (10:43) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston to CIN 9 for 51 yards (R.Heath).
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals) · 46 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.36 total EPA
S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals) · 27 dropbacks · 40.7% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +0.98 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.011 | +0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.1% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.138 | +0.036 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.228 | +0.155 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.099 | -0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 61.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 11 drives, +0.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +10.33 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
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — unlisted player
- Arizona Cardinals — 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 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q1 10:50) — (10:50) S.Mitchell pass to T.McGee for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 10:46) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ARI 1 (Q2 0:50) — (:50) C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 0:46) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ARI 7 (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) B.Bennett right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 11:34) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CIN 38 (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 4:08) — C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 67 yards from CIN 30 to ARI 3. M.Jenkins to ARI 29 for 26 yards (R.Heath, D.Griffin).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 8:36) — (8:36) J.Plummer pass intended for D.Boston INTERCEPTED by T.Carter at CIN 7. T.Carter to CIN 17 for 10 yards (C.Gedney).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) C.Dillon left tackle to ARI 1 for 57 yards (P.Tillman).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) S.Mitchell pass intended for P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by A.Williams at ARI 46. A.Williams to CIN 47 for 7 yards (P.Warrick).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) (Shotgun) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston to CIN 9 for 51 yards (R.Heath).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) C.Dillon left tackle to ARI 1 for 57 yards (P.Tillman).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 4:15) — (4:15) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:52) — (2:52) D.Pope punts 27 yards to ARI 30, Center-B.St. Louis. M.Cody MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-B.Granville at ARI 33.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:50 · ARI 2 · Score 0-6
(10:50) S.Mitchell pass to T.McGee for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:46 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:50 · ARI 1 · Score 0-13
(:50) C.Dillon right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:46 · ARI 2 · Score 0-14
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:39 · ARI 7 · Score 0-20
(11:39) B.Bennett right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:34 · ARI 2 · Score 0-21
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 4:15 · CIN 38 · Score 6-21
(4:15) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 4:08 · CIN 2 · Score 7-21
C.Blanchard extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Junkin, Holder-S.Player.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 13:50 · CIN 15 · Score 13-21
(13:50) J.Plummer pass to D.Boston for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 1:07 · ARI 14 · Score 13-24
(1:07) N.Rackers 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
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.
- C. Dillon (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2000-12-03?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 24-13 in Week 14, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Arizona Cardinals 13, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 11:39) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:15) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:50) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jack Plummer (Arizona Cardinals), 47.8% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.36 total passing EPA. S. Mitchell (Cincinnati Bengals), 40.7% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +0.98 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Dillon (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.86 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+4.34 EPA): (12:12) C.Dillon left tackle to ARI 1 for 57 yards (P.Tillman)..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-10 Now 3-10 W