Bengals 3–30 Falcons: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2002

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 30–3 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 3–20 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: M. Vick
Top passer: J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play: (12:18) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL…
Game date: 2002-09-22

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30–3 on 2002-09-22. M. Vick posted a game-high +7.36 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	0	3	0	0	0	3
Atlanta Falcons	13	7	7	3	0	30

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 26

CIN 20

CIN 13

+3ATL 7

+3CIN 16

ATLAtlanta Falcons

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 10:41FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 26
Score
0-3
(10:41) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 7:30FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 8
Score
0-6
(7:30) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:02TD
BFB. Finneran
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 20
Score
0-12
(2:02) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:57XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-13
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:06TD
BFB. Finneran
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 13
Score
0-19
(5:06) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:56XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-20
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:07FG
NRN. Rackers
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
3-20
(:07) 5-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:15TD
WDW. Dunn
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
3-26
(5:15) 28-W.Dunn left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:08.)
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 5:07XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
3-27
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 8:15FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 16
Score
3-30
(8:15) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +7.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
2B. Finneran · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
3T. Duckett · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
4C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.52 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
5A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +0.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
6Dyontae Johnson · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
8M. Schobel · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.02 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

M. Vick — ATL · Rushing

M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+7.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.

M. Vick's top snap (+2.75 EPA): (2:02) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-3.65 EPA): J. Kitna — (12:18) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL 26. 33-A.Ambrose to ATL 26 for no gain (84-T.Houshmandzadeh).

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) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -13.42 total EPA
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Atlanta Falcons
Offensive EPA/play	-0.288	+0.057
Offensive success rate	32.5%	48.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.503	+0.078
Rush EPA/play	+0.006	+0.126
Defensive EPA/play	-0.057	+0.288
Defensive success rate	51.9%	67.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Atlanta Falcons held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.29 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
Atlanta Falcons: +0.06 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 12 drives, +4.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -23.02 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q1 2:02)
Atlanta Falcons — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q2 5:06)
Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn (Q3 5:15)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q1 10:41)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q1 7:30)
Cincinnati Bengals — N. Rackers (Q2 0:07)
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely (Q4 8:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q1 7:30) — (7:30) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 1:57) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q2 5:06) — (5:06) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 4:56) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ATL 7 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 5-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 28-W.Dunn left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:08.); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:07) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) 45-T.Duckett left tackle to CIN 26 for -3 yards (94-T.Williams). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -2.44]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.75]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass to 80-W.Jackson to CIN 32 for 19 yards (57-A.Ross). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.54]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 7-M.Vick left tackle ran ob at CIN 29 for 7 yards (27-A.Hawkins). [WPA +3.9% · EPA +1.58]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 28-C.Dillon left end to CIN 10 for -3 yards (91-B.Smith). [WPA -3.6% · EPA -1.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:18) — (12:18) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 33-A.Ambrose at ATL 26. 33-A.Ambrose to ATL 26 for no gain (84-T.Houshmandzadeh). [WPA -3.2% · EPA -3.65]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 28-W.Dunn left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:08.) [WPA +2.4% · EPA +3.04]
Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.75]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 12-G.Frerotte pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Mathis at CIN 23. 23-K.Mathis to CIN 15 for 8 yards (80-P.Warrick). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -2.45]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 10:41 · CIN 26 · Score 0-3
(10:41) 4-J.Feely 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 7:30 · CIN 8 · Score 0-6
(7:30) 4-J.Feely 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:02 · CIN 20 · Score 0-12
(2:02) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:57 · CIN 2 · Score 0-13
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:06 · CIN 13 · Score 0-19
(5:06) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:56 · CIN 2 · Score 0-20
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · ATL 7 · Score 3-20
(:07) 5-N.Rackers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 5:15 · CIN 4 · Score 3-26
(5:15) 28-W.Dunn left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 05:08.)
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 5:07 · CIN 2 · Score 3-27
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 8:15 · CIN 16 · Score 3-30
(8:15) 4-J.Feely 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons on 2002-09-22?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-3 in Week 3, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Atlanta Falcons 13; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Atlanta Falcons 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Atlanta Falcons 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons?

Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q1 2:02) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Finneran (M. Vick pass) (Q2 5:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q3 5:15) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 10:41, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q1 7:30, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — N. Rackers (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 8:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons?

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -13.42 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 59.3% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Atlanta Falcons?

M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.36 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.75 EPA): (2:02) 7-M.Vick pass to 86-B.Finneran for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

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