Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 16–7 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 0–13 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Quinn
- Top passer
- B. Quinn
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-11-29
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 16–7 on 2009-11-29. B. Quinn posted a game-high +4.80 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play - 2
C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 3
A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play - 4
J. Foschi · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play - 5
J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play - 6
B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play - 7

Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 8
M. Furrey · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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
B. Quinn — CLE · Rushing
B. Quinn posted the highest total EPA (+4.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.40 EPA per play.
B. Quinn's top snap (+2.60 EPA): (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 88-C.Stuckey to 50 for 24 yards (41-C.Ndukwe).
Biggest single play (+2.79 EPA): C. Palmer — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Quinn led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -17.8% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -12.67 total EPA
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -6.0% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.150 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.4% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.277 | -0.035 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.147 | +0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 67.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.15 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -2.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -10.66 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cincinnati Bengals — J. Foschi (C. Palmer pass)
Cleveland Browns — B. Quinn
Field goals
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 1:10) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) 17-S.Graham 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:52) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q3 0:54) — (:54) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 88-C.Stuckey to 50 for 24 yards (41-C.Ndukwe).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn sacked at CLE 46 for -7 yards (25-M.Trent).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco to CLE 24 for 11 yards (22-B.McDonald).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-B.Quinn up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (59-B.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 88-C.Stuckey to 50 for 24 yards (41-C.Ndukwe).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Cribbs pass short left to 10-B.Quinn to CIN 32 for 18 yards (59-B.Johnson). {Direct snap to Cribbs}
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 3:11 · CLE 19 · Score 0-3
(3:11) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:18 · CLE 4 · Score 0-9
(1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · CLE 2 · Score 0-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · CLE 35 · Score 0-13
(:00) 17-S.Graham 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 6:57 · CIN 9 · Score 6-13
(6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 6:52 · CIN 2 · Score 7-13
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 0:54 · CLE 10 · Score 7-16
(:54) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
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.
- B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Quinn (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2009-11-29?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 16-7 in Week 12, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Foschi (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:18) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Quinn (Q3 6:57) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 3:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 0:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns), 41.7% completion, -17.8% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -12.67 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 41.9% completion, -6.0% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.09 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Quinn (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.80 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+2.60 EPA): (13:54) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn pass short middle to 88-C.Stuckey to 50 for 24 yards (41-C.Ndukwe)..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-9 Now 1-10 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W