Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 16–0 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 0–13 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Houshmandzadeh
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:52) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 43-K.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) …
- Game date
- 2001-12-23
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16–0 on 2001-12-23. T. Houshmandzadeh posted a game-high +5.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 2

Tyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 3

Mykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 4
S. Sharpe · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 5

Delontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 6
D. Farmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 7

Tyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.86 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 8
B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.42 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. Houshmandzadeh — CIN · Receiving
T. Houshmandzadeh posted the highest total EPA (+5.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-8.11 EPA): J. Kitna — (5:52) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 43-K.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) at BAL 1. 52-R.Lewis to CIN 35 for 64 yards (36-B.Bennett).
Quarterback report card
J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 36.4% completion · -0.52 EPA/play · -22.72 total EPA
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -9.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.289 | -0.115 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.5% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.516 | -0.265 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.041 | -0.088 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.115 | +0.289 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 68.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.29 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -10.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -25.71 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Baltimore Ravens — T. Allen
Field goals
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q1 7:06) — (7:06) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 13:40) — (13:40) 29-T.Allen right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 13:35) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 3-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (90-R.Burnett) at BAL 18. 52-R.Lewis to BAL 48 for 30 yards (85-C.Johnson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Starks at BAL -7. Touchback.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 43-K.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) at BAL 1. 52-R.Lewis to CIN 35 for 64 yards (36-B.Bennett).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) 18-E.Grbac sacked at CIN 17 for -10 yards (55-R.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-R.Wilson), RECOVERED by CIN-55-R.Wilson at CIN 17. 55-R.Wilson to CIN 17 for no gain (18-E.Grbac).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 29-T.Allen up the middle to CIN 22 for 22 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 43-K.McMullen INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (55-J.Sharper) at BAL 1. 52-R.Lewis to CIN 35 for 64 yards (36-B.Bennett).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:45) — (9:45) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-D.Starks at BAL -7. Touchback.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) 3-J.Kitna pass INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (90-R.Burnett) at BAL 18. 52-R.Lewis to BAL 48 for 30 yards (85-C.Johnson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:21) — (4:21) 18-E.Grbac sacked at CIN 17 for -10 yards (55-R.Wilson). FUMBLES (55-R.Wilson), RECOVERED by CIN-55-R.Wilson at CIN 17. 55-R.Wilson to CIN 17 for no gain (18-E.Grbac).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 7:06 · CIN 25 · Score 0-3
(7:06) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 13:40 · CIN 4 · Score 0-9
(13:40) 29-T.Allen right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 13:35 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · CIN 11 · Score 0-13
(:04) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 2:05 · CIN 25 · Score 0-16
(2:05) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-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.
- T. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2001-12-23?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-0 in Week 15, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Allen (Q2 13:40) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 7:06, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 2:05, 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. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 36.4% completion, -0.52 EPA per dropback, -22.72 total passing EPA. E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 43.2% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -9.81 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
T. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W