Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 27–23 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 14–16 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.…
- Game date
- 2002-12-01
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–23 on 2002-12-01, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 16–14 halftime lead. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +7.19 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 27 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens(4:35) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(11:47) 28-C.Dillon right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
(8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(:00) 5-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. Penalty on BAL, Defensive Offside, declined. {NOTE: penalty announced as defense #78}
(9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
(15:00) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 49-C.Williams, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by BAL-83-R.Johnson at CIN 22. 83-R.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
(5:22) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:35TD THT. HoushmandzadehPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 4
- Score
- 0-6
(4:35) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:47TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 5
- Score
- 0-12
(11:47) 28-C.Dillon right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:41XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 0-13
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 8:33TD Tyrod TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 39
- Score
- 6-13
(8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 8:26XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:35TD Connor WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 8
- Score
- 13-13
(:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:19XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:00FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 22
- Score
- 14-16
(:00) 5-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. Penalty on BAL, Defensive Offside, declined. {NOTE: penalty announced as defense #78}
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:59TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 35
- Score
- 14-22
(9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:51XP NRN. RackersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 14-23
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 15:00TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 62
- Score
- 20-23
(15:00) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 49-C.Williams, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by BAL-83-R.Johnson at CIN 22. 83-R.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 14:51XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 21-23
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 5:22TD THT. HeapPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 22
- Score
- 27-23
(5:22) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 3J. Blake · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 5T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6
Jourdan Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.24 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 7J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 8Tyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 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
Cornelius Johnson — CIN · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.27 EPA): J. Kitna — (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.30 total EPA
- J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.000 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.038 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.117 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.000 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 54.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -0.01 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -7.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
- Baltimore Ravens — Tyrod Taylor (J. Blake pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Connor Williams
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Roschon Johnson
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (J. Blake pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–10. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 28-C.Dillon right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 11:41) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 39 (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:26) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:19) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 0:00).
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 35 (Q3 9:59) — (9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 9:51) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 62 (Q4 15:00); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:51) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 3-J.Kitna pass incomplete to 28-C.Dillon (96-A.Thomas).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 81-R.Dugans to BAL 24 for 15 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) 3-J.Kitna ran ob at BAL 42 for 9 yards (21-C.McAlister).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 3-J.Kitna sacked at BAL 31 for -5 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by BAL-96-A.Thomas at BAL 31. 96-A.Thomas to BAL 31 for no gain (62-B.Gutierrez). {NOTE: J.Kitna (CIN #3) lost the bal
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 49-C.Williams, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by BAL-83-R.Johnson at CIN 22. 83-R.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 8:33) — (8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) 3-J.Kitna sacked at BAL 31 for -5 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by BAL-96-A.Thomas at BAL 31. 96-A.Thomas to BAL 31 for no gain (62-B.Gutierrez). {NOTE: J.Kitna (CIN #3) lost the bal
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 4:35 · BAL 4 · Score 0-6
(4:35) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 11:47 · BAL 5 · Score 0-12
(11:47) 28-C.Dillon right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 11:41 · BAL 2 · Score 0-13
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 8:33 · CIN 39 · Score 6-13
(8:33) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 8:26 · CIN 2 · Score 7-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:35 · BAL 8 · Score 13-13
(:35) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 28-C.Dillon INTERCEPTED by 49-C.Williams at BAL 2. 49-C.Williams for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · CIN 2 · Score 14-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · BAL 22 · Score 14-16
(:00) 5-N.Rackers 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. Penalty on BAL, Defensive Offside, declined. {NOTE: penalty announced as defense #78} - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 9:59 · BAL 35 · Score 14-22
(9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 9:51 · BAL 2 · Score 14-23
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 62 · Score 20-23
(15:00) 8-N.Harris punt is BLOCKED by 49-C.Williams, Center-48-B.St. Louis, RECOVERED by BAL-83-R.Johnson at CIN 22. 83-R.Johnson for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:51 · CIN 2 · Score 21-23
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · CIN 22 · Score 27-23
(5:22) 11-J.Blake pass to 86-T.Heap for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2002-12-01?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-23 in Week 13, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 14, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 13, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 27, Cincinnati Bengals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 4:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 11:47) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (J. Blake pass) (Q2 8:33) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Williams (Q2 0:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 9:59) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 15:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Heap (J. Blake pass) (Q4 5:22) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:00, 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?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 62.5% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.30 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens), 38.5% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.19 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (9:59) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Baltimore Ravens won 27-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-10 Now 1-11 L
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