Broncos 21–31 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 31–21 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 14–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Dillon
Top passer: B. Griese
Biggest EPA play: (5:29) P.Warrick right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warrick on end around, reverse field t…
Game date: 2000-10-22

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 31–21 on 2000-10-22, overcoming Denver Broncos's 14–10 halftime lead. C. Dillon posted a game-high +13.60 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	7	7	0	7	0	21
Cincinnati Bengals	0	10	7	14	0	31

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

DEN 77

DEN 19

DEN 65

CIN 28

DEN 41

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:19TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-0
(8:19) B.Griese pass to D.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:13XP
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:41FG
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 6
Score
7-3
(12:41) N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:43TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
13-3
(5:43) M.Anderson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:40XP
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-3
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:29TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 77
Score
14-9
(5:29) P.Warrick right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warrick on end around, reverse field to the left for TD.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:13XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
14-10
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:01TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 19
Score
14-16
(9:01) B.Bennett right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 8:53XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
14-17
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 5:09TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 65
Score
14-23
(5:09) C.Dillon right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:58XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
14-24
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:48TD
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 28
Score
20-24
(3:48) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-T.Spikes, Illegal Contact, declined.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:43XP
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
21-24
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 41
Score
21-30
(2:00) C.Dillon left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:49XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
21-31
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +13.60 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
2E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +9.38 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +8.67 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
4P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +6.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
5Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
6D. Carswell · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
7Keon Coleman · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
8S. Mitchell · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 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 (+13.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

C. Dillon's top snap (+6.35 EPA): (5:09) C.Dillon right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.56 EPA): Another player — (5:29) P.Warrick right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warrick on end around, reverse field to the left for TD.

Quarterback report card

B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 54 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +8.67 total EPA
Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 12 dropbacks · 16.7% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.088	+0.248
Offensive success rate	50.5%	38.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.161	-0.233
Rush EPA/play	+0.057	+0.487
Defensive EPA/play	-0.248	-0.088
Defensive success rate	61.8%	49.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +18.81 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 12 drives, +9.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q1 8:19)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q2 5:43)
Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q2 5:29)
Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q3 9:01)
Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q4 5:09)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q4 3:48)
Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q2 12:41)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) B.Griese pass to D.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 8:13) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DEN 6 (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 5:43) — (5:43) M.Anderson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 5:40) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 77 (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) P.Warrick right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warrick on end around, reverse field to the left for TD.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 5:13) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 19 (Q3 9:01) — (9:01) B.Bennett right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:53) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 65 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) C.Dillon right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 4:58) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 28 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-T.Spikes, Illegal Contact, declined.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:43) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 41 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) C.Dillon left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:49) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.06]
Denver Broncos (Q3 4:05) — (4:05) B.Griese pass intended for K.Coleman INTERCEPTED by C.Carter (A.Spearman) at CIN 5. C.Carter to CIN 11 for 6 yards (D.Smith). [WPA -22.8% · EPA -4.29]
Denver Broncos (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) B.Griese sacked at CIN 36 for -7 yards (S.Foley). FUMBLES (S.Foley), RECOVERED by CIN-R.Wilson at CIN 31. R.Wilson to CIN 34 for 3 yards (C.Carlisle). [WPA -21.5% · EPA -3.43]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) P.Warrick right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warrick on end around, reverse field to the left for TD. [WPA +18.9% · EPA +6.56]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) C.Dillon right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.0% · EPA +6.35]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:29) — (5:29) P.Warrick right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warrick on end around, reverse field to the left for TD. [WPA +18.9% · EPA +6.56]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) C.Dillon right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.0% · EPA +6.35]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) C.Dillon left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +6.00]
Denver Broncos (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) M.Anderson right end to 50 for 3 yards (S.Foley). FUMBLES (S.Foley), RECOVERED by CIN-C.Carter at CIN 47. C.Carter to CIN 47 for no gain (E.McCaffrey). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(8:19) B.Griese pass to D.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 8:13 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 12:41 · DEN 6 · Score 7-3
(12:41) N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 5:43 · CIN 3 · Score 13-3
(5:43) M.Anderson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 5:40 · CIN 2 · Score 14-3
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 5:29 · DEN 77 · Score 14-9
(5:29) P.Warrick right end for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Warrick on end around, reverse field to the left for TD.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 5:13 · DEN 2 · Score 14-10
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 9:01 · DEN 19 · Score 14-16
(9:01) B.Bennett right guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 8:53 · DEN 2 · Score 14-17
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · DEN 65 · Score 14-23
(5:09) C.Dillon right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:58 · DEN 2 · Score 14-24
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:48 · CIN 28 · Score 20-24
(3:48) B.Griese pass to R.Smith for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-T.Spikes, Illegal Contact, declined.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:43 · CIN 2 · Score 21-24
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Lepsis, Holder-T.Rouen.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DEN 41 · Score 21-30
(2:00) C.Dillon left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:49 · DEN 2 · Score 21-31
N.Rackers extra point 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 Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2000-10-22?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 31-21 in Week 8, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Denver Broncos 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Denver Broncos 21, Cincinnati Bengals 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:43) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:29) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:09) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:48) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 55.6% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +8.67 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 16.7% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.21 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Dillon (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.60 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+6.35 EPA): (5:09) C.Dillon right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-6 Now 1-6 W

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