Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 13–7 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 0–6 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Caldwell
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nel…
- Game date
- 2011-01-02
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 13–7 on 2011-01-02. A. Caldwell posted a game-high +4.03 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2
D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 3

Ben Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 4

John Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 5
C. Coffman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 6

Ben Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 7
C. Pressley · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 8
T. Houshmandzadeh · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.04 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
A. Caldwell — CIN · Receiving
A. Caldwell posted the highest total EPA (+4.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
A. Caldwell's top snap (-2.78 EPA): (10:39) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 89-J.Simpson to BAL 42 for 21 yards (25-C.Carr). FUMBLES (25-C.Carr), RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at BAL 37. 52-R.Lewis to BAL 37 for no gain (87-A.Caldwell).
Biggest single play (-4.92 EPA): Joe Flacco — (1:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN 7. 20-R.Nelson to BAL 37 for 56 yards (27-R.Rice). Penalty on BAL-73-M.Yanda, Offensi
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 70.5% completion · +9.4% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.14 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +14.1% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -10.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.179 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 41.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.408 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.375 | -0.214 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.186 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.2% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.19, Baltimore Ravens -0.18) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -12.02 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -17.11 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice 
Cincinnati Bengals — John Simpson (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q1 10:13).
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q2 4:46).
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q3 5:52) — (5:52) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice scores 6th touchdown of season, 5th rushing touchdown.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:47) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q4 12:33); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 12:24) — 3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short left to 30-C.Peerman.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer scrambles left tackle to BAL 29 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at BAL 29. 52-R.Lewis to BAL 29 for no gain (9-C.Palmer).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN 7. 20-R.Nelson to BAL 37 for 56 yards (27-R.Rice). Penalty on BAL-73-M.Yanda, Offensi
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 89-J.Simpson ran ob at BAL 11 for 19 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Shipley INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -6. 20-E.Reed to BAL 38 for 44 yards (30-C.Peerman). Baltimore #99 Pressured QB Palmer
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson [96-C.Dunlap] at CIN 7. 20-R.Nelson to BAL 37 for 56 yards (27-R.Rice). Penalty on BAL-73-M.Yanda, Offensi
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Shipley INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -6. 20-E.Reed to BAL 38 for 44 yards (30-C.Peerman). Baltimore #99 Pressured QB Palmer
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Stitser 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Clint Stitser misses first FGA after 7 misses.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer scrambles left tackle to BAL 29 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at BAL 29. 52-R.Lewis to BAL 29 for no gain (9-C.Palmer).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 10:13 · CIN 7 · Score 0-3
(10:13) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch. Billy Cundiff now 25-for-28 FGA.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 4:46 · CIN 29 · Score 0-6
(4:46) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch. Billy Cundiff now 26-for-29 on FGA this season.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 5:52 · CIN 7 · Score 0-12
(5:52) 27-R.Rice up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice scores 6th touchdown of season, 5th rushing touchdown.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 5:47 · CIN 2 · Score 0-13
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:33 · BAL 11 · Score 6-13
(12:33) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 89-J.Simpson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jerome Simpson's 3rd touchdown catch of season; Carson Palmer's 26th TD pass of season.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:24 · BAL 2 · Score 7-13
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
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.
- A. Caldwell (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2011-01-02?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 13-7 in Week 17, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q3 5:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Simpson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 12:33) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 10:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q2 4:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 70.5% completion, +9.4% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.14 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 56.0% completion, +14.1% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -10.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
A. Caldwell (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-2.78 EPA): (10:39) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 89-J.Simpson to BAL 42 for 21 yards (25-C.Carr). FUMBLES (25-C.Carr), RECOVERED by BAL-52-R.Lewis at BAL 37. 52-R.Lewis to BAL 37 for no gain.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 13-7 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W