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NFL · Week 12 · November 29, 2009 · 11 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2009 Week 12 Recap

Bengals defeat Browns 16–7 in Week 12

B.Quinn led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 7–16 Week 12 finish.

Cleveland Browns 7 1–10
Final 7–16
Cincinnati Bengals 16 8–3 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
7–16
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 0–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
B. Quinn
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Quinn
Game date
November 29, 2009

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • B.Quinn 2 CAR · 10 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cribbs 1/1 · 18 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Furrey 1 REC · 9 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • C.Ochocinco 3 REC · 38 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Caldwell 3 REC · 33 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Foschi 2 REC · 11 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3T
Cleveland Browns007007
Cincinnati Bengals31030016

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:11FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    0-3

    (3:11) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:18TD
    JFJ. Foschi

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    0-9

    (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:10XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-10

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:00FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 35
    Score
    0-13

    (:00) 17-S.Graham 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 6:57TD
    BQB. Quinn

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    6-13

    (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 6:52XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-13

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 0:54FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    7-16

    (:54) 17-S.Graham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +4.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
  2. 2C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  3. 3A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Foschi · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Cribbs · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Quinn · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
  7. 7Lonnie Johnson Jr.Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  8. 8M. 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.

StatCleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.150-0.027
Offensive success rate32.4%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 rate56.0%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) (Q2 1:18)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Quinn (Q3 6:57)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q1 3:11)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 0:00)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 0:54)
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. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.60]
  • 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). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.60]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn sacked at CLE 46 for -7 yards (25-M.Trent). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -2.36]
  • 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). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.21]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-B.Quinn up the middle to 50 for 1 yard (59-B.Johnson). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +2.20]
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. [WPA +4.6% · EPA +2.79]
  • 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). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +2.60]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 10-B.Quinn up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.60]
  • 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} [WPA +2.4% · EPA +2.42]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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