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NFL · Week 17 · January 2, 2011 · 11 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2010 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Bengals 13–7 in Week 17

A.Caldwell led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 7–13 Week 17 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 7 4–12
Final 7–13
Baltimore Ravens 13 12–4 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
7–13
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 0–6 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Caldwell
Game date
January 2, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • A.Caldwell 7 REC · 94 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ben Scott
    Ben Scott 5 CAR · 32 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • John Simpson
    John Simpson 11 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +1.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 3 REC · 34 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Houshmandzadeh 2 REC · 17 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco +0.0 Fantasy Impact

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.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals000707
Baltimore Ravens3370013

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:13FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 4:46FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    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.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:52TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 5:47XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-13

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-K.Houser, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:33TD
    John Simpson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    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.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:24XP
    CSC. Stitser

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-13

    3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  3. 3Ben ScottBen Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  4. 4John SimpsonJohn Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Coffman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  6. 6Ben ScottBen Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Pressley · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8T. 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 FlaccoJoe 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.

StatCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.186-0.179
Offensive success rate45.7%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 rate58.2%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

  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q3 5:52)
  • John SimpsonCincinnati Bengals — John Simpson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 12:33)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q1 10:13)
  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q2 4:46)
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. [WPA -25.7% · EPA -2.84]
  • 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). [WPA -20.3% · EPA -3.47]
  • 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 [WPA -14.4% · EPA -4.92]
  • 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. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +1.36]
  • 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 [WPA -13.2% · EPA -3.92]
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 [WPA -14.4% · EPA -4.92]
  • 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 [WPA -13.2% · EPA -3.92]
  • 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. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -3.59]
  • 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). [WPA -20.3% · EPA -3.47]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

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