Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 21–10 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Delontae Scott
- Top passer
- E. Grbac
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:18) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at CIN 34. 51-T…
- Game date
- 2001-09-23
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 21–10 on 2001-09-23. Delontae Scott posted a game-high +5.50 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Delontae Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 2

Mykel Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play - 3

Qadir Ismail · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 4
J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 5

Tyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.17 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6
L. Neal · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 7
R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 8
P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.16 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
Delontae Scott — CIN · Receiving
Delontae Scott posted the highest total EPA (+5.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-10.40 EPA): E. Grbac — (6:18) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at CIN 34. 51-T.Spikes for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Spikes (CIN #51) tipped at the line to himself.
Quarterback report card
E. Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 69 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -13.42 total EPA
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.207 | -0.164 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.196 | -0.132 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.396 | -0.104 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.164 | +0.207 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 63.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.21, Cincinnati Bengals -0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.21 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -22.33 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -12.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (J. Kitna pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — J. Kitna 
Baltimore Ravens — Patrick Johnson (E. Grbac pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Spikes
Field goals
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 20 (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 11:38) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 8:10) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 13:45) — (13:45) 18-E.Grbac pass to 83-P.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 13:40) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 27 (Q4 6:18); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 6:04) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at CIN 34. 51-T.Spikes for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Spikes (CIN #51) tipped at the line to himself.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:00) — 5-N.Rackers kicks 72 yards from CIN 30 to BAL -2. 83-P.Johnson to BAL 21 for 23 yards (98-C.Curtis). FUMBLES (98-C.Curtis), RECOVERED by CIN-98-C.Curtis at BAL 21. 98-C.Curtis to BAL 18 for 3 yards (8
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) 29-T.Allen left end to CIN 38 for 26 yards (42-C.Carter; 97-B.Whittington).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 0:28) — (:28) 5-K.Richardson punts 49 yards to CIN 22, Center-59-J.Maese. 80-P.Warrick MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BAL-50-B.Jackson at CIN 17. 50-B.Jackson to CIN 17 for no gain (80-P.Warrick).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) 18-E.Grbac pass to 86-T.Heap to BAL 33 for 5 yards (95-S.Foley). FUMBLES (95-S.Foley), RECOVERED by CIN-22-R.Heath at BAL 33. 22-R.Heath to BAL 33 for no gain (86-T.Heap).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at CIN 34. 51-T.Spikes for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Spikes (CIN #51) tipped at the line to himself.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 0:28) — (:28) 5-K.Richardson punts 49 yards to CIN 22, Center-59-J.Maese. 80-P.Warrick MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BAL-50-B.Jackson at CIN 17. 50-B.Jackson to CIN 17 for no gain (80-P.Warrick).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 15:00) — 5-N.Rackers kicks 72 yards from CIN 30 to BAL -2. 83-P.Johnson to BAL 21 for 23 yards (98-C.Curtis). FUMBLES (98-C.Curtis), RECOVERED by CIN-98-C.Curtis at BAL 21. 98-C.Curtis to BAL 18 for 3 yards (8
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 83-P.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Hawkins at BAL 49. 27-A.Hawkins to BAL 27 for 22 yards (64-E.Mulitalo).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 4:30 · CIN 20 · Score 3-0
(4:30) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:43 · BAL 1 · Score 3-6
(11:43) 3-J.Kitna pass to 28-C.Dillon for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:38 · BAL 2 · Score 3-7
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 8:15 · BAL 2 · Score 3-13
(8:15) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 8:10 · BAL 2 · Score 3-14
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 13:45 · CIN 2 · Score 9-14
(13:45) 18-E.Grbac pass to 83-P.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 13:40 · CIN 2 · Score 10-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:18 · CIN 27 · Score 10-20
(6:18) 18-E.Grbac pass intended for 82-S.Sharpe INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at CIN 34. 51-T.Spikes for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Spikes (CIN #51) tipped at the line to himself.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:04 · BAL 2 · Score 10-21
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
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.
- Delontae Scott (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2001-09-23?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 21-10 in Week 2, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 11:43) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Kitna (Q3 8:15) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — P. Johnson (E. Grbac pass) (Q4 13:45) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Spikes (Q4 6:18) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 47.8% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -13.42 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.6% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Delontae Scott (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W