Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 27–9 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 3–20 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bledsoe
- Top passer
- J. Kitna
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:19) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 83-D.Farmer INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 32. 22-…
- Game date
- 2002-12-29
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–9 on 2002-12-29. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +9.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
 Buffalo Bills | 6 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(8:39) 1-M.Hollis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:15) 1-M.Hollis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:29) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback Draw
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:44) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on right side of end zone.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(:27) 5-N.Rackers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
(1:41) (Shotgun) 37-L.Centers up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(8:13) 3-J.Kitna scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-59-L.Fletcher, Defensive Holding, declined.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:39FG MHM. HollisPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 14
- Score
- 0-3
(8:39) 1-M.Hollis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:15FG MHM. HollisPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 0-6
(1:15) 1-M.Hollis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:29TD DBD. BledsoePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 0-12
(10:29) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback Draw
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:25XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-13
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:44TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-19
(2:44) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on right side of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:41XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-20
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:27FG NRN. RackersPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-20
(:27) 5-N.Rackers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:41TD LCL. CentersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 3-26
(1:41) (Shotgun) 37-L.Centers up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:37XP MHM. HollisPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 3-27
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:13TD JKJ. KitnaPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 9-27
(8:13) 3-J.Kitna scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-59-L.Fletcher, Defensive Holding, declined.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +9.80 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 3
Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 4P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 6L. Centers · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
- 7J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 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
D. Bledsoe — BUF · Passing
D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+9.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
D. Bledsoe's top snap (-4.29 EPA): (9:48) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at CIN 10 for 0 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by CIN-51-T.Spikes at CIN 9.
Biggest single play (-5.06 EPA): J. Kitna — (3:19) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 83-D.Farmer INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 32. 22-N.Clements pushed ob at CIN 26 for 42 yards (72-M.O'Dwyer).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -12.18 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.197 | +0.051 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.320 | +0.255 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.214 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.051 | +0.197 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 58.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.20 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.05 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +4.47 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -14.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — D. Bledsoe
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. Centers
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Kitna
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
- Buffalo Bills — M. Hollis
- Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) 1-M.Hollis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) 1-M.Hollis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback Draw; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 10:25) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on right side of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 2:41) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 5-N.Rackers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 37-L.Centers up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:37) — 1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) 3-J.Kitna scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-59-L.Fletcher, Defensive Holding, declined..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 13:13) — (13:13) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 81-P.Price pushed ob at CIN 21 for 28 yards (31-J.Perry). Caught along left sideline at CIN 26.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 82-J.Reed pushed ob at CIN 33 for 17 yards (31-J.Perry). Caught along right sideline at CIN 41.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 14:09) — (14:09) 3-J.Kitna pass incomplete to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh (22-N.Clements). Receiver and coverage at BUF 20.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback Draw
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 7 for -8 yards (27-C.Wire).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 83-D.Farmer INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 32. 22-N.Clements pushed ob at CIN 26 for 42 yards (72-M.O'Dwyer).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:37) — (1:37) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 83-D.Farmer INTERCEPTED by 47-A.Brooks at BUF 15. 47-A.Brooks to BUF 28 for 13 yards (83-D.Farmer).
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 9:48) — (9:48) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at CIN 10 for 0 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by CIN-51-T.Spikes at CIN 9.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on right side of end zone.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 8:39 · CIN 14 · Score 0-3
(8:39) 1-M.Hollis 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 1:15 · CIN 7 · Score 0-6
(1:15) 1-M.Hollis 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:29 · CIN 7 · Score 0-12
(10:29) 11-D.Bledsoe up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Quarterback Draw - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:25 · CIN 2 · Score 0-13
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:44 · CIN 2 · Score 0-19
(2:44) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on right side of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:41 · CIN 2 · Score 0-20
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:27 · BUF 2 · Score 3-20
(:27) 5-N.Rackers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 1:41 · CIN 4 · Score 3-26
(1:41) (Shotgun) 37-L.Centers up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 1:37 · CIN 2 · Score 3-27
1-M.Hollis extra point is GOOD, Center-70-T.Teague, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:13 · BUF 6 · Score 9-27
(8:13) 3-J.Kitna scrambles up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-59-L.Fletcher, Defensive Holding, declined.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills on 2002-12-29?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-9 in Week 17, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Buffalo Bills 6; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Buffalo Bills 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Buffalo Bills 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Bledsoe (Q2 10:29) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q2 2:44) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Centers (Q3 1:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Kitna (Q4 8:13) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 8:39, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — M. Hollis (Q1 1:15, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -12.18 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 63.9% completion, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-4.29 EPA): (9:48) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at CIN 10 for 0 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by CIN-51-T.Spikes at CIN 9..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-13 Now 2-14 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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