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NFL · Week 14 · December 11, 2011 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2011 Week 14 Recap

Texans defeat Bengals 20–19 in Week 14

T.Yates led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 20–19 Week 14 finish.

Houston Texans 20 10–3 Winner
Final 20–19
Cincinnati Bengals 19 7–6
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
20–19
Halftime
Houston Texans 3–16 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
T. Yates
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Yates
Game date
December 11, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • T.Yates 26/50 · 288 YDS · 2 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Walter 6 REC · 76 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Daniels 7 REC · 100 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Art Green
    Art Green 5 REC · 59 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • John Simpson
    John Simpson 2 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Hawkins
    Ashtyn Hawkins 1 CAR · 4 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 20–19 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Houston Texans 3–16 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Yates
Top passer
T. Yates
Biggest EPA play
(10:56) 44-B.Tate right tackle to CIN 3 for -2 yards (58-R.Maualuga). FUMBLES (58-R.Maualu…
Game date
2011-12-11

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–19 on 2011-12-11, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 16–3 halftime lead. T. Yates posted a game-high +11.10 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans30710020
Cincinnati Bengals61030019

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 9:56FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 28
    Score
    3-0

    (9:56) 4-N.Rackers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 4:58FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 4
    Score
    3-3

    (4:58) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 2:36FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 29
    Score
    3-6

    (2:36) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 3:09TD
    John Simpson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 17
    Score
    3-12

    (3:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 89-J.Simpson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt].

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 3:02XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    3-13

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:11FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 31
    Score
    3-16

    (:11) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:31TD
    JDJ. Dreessen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    9-16

    (12:31) 13-T.Yates pass short left to 85-J.Dreessen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:27XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-16

    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:11FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 10
    Score
    10-19

    (2:11) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 5:35FG
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    13-19

    (5:35) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:08TD
    KWK. Walter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    19-19

    (:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:02XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    20-19

    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Yates · Houston Texans · Passing · +11.10 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  3. 3O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Dreessen · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Tate · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Yates · Houston Texans · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.61 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

T. Yates — HOU · Passing

T. Yates posted the highest total EPA (+11.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

T. Yates's top snap (-4.11 EPA): (13:44) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates sacked at CIN 41 for -9 yards (sack split by 93-M.Johnson and 68-J.Fanene). FUMBLES (93-M.Johnson), RECOVERED by CIN-68-J.Fanene at HOU 48. 68-J.Fanene to HOU 48 for no gain (74-W.Smith). For

Biggest single play (-5.95 EPA): B. Tate — (10:56) 44-B.Tate right tackle to CIN 3 for -2 yards (58-R.Maualuga). FUMBLES (58-R.Maualuga), RECOVERED by CIN-58-R.Maualuga at CIN 3.

Quarterback report card

T. Yates led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Yates (Houston Texans) · 50 dropbacks · 52.0% completion · +2.3% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +11.10 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.038+0.008
Offensive success rate47.9%45.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.222-0.036
Rush EPA/play-0.240-0.057
Defensive EPA/play-0.008-0.038
Defensive success rate54.7%52.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.04, Cincinnati Bengals +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +0.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 12 drives, +3.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • John SimpsonCincinnati Bengals — John Simpson (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 3:09)
  • Houston Texans — J. Dreessen (T. Yates pass) (Q3 12:31)
  • Houston Texans — K. Walter (T. Yates pass) (Q4 0:08)

Field goals

  • Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q1 9:56)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 4:58)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 2:36)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 0:11)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 2:11)
  • Houston Texans — N. Rackers (Q4 5:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–3. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) 4-N.Rackers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 4 (Q1 4:58) — (4:58) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 29 (Q1 2:36) — (2:36) 2-M.Nugent 47 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 HOU 17 (Q2 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 89-J.Simpson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 3:02) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 31 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) 13-T.Yates pass short left to 85-J.Dreessen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 12:27) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 10 (Q3 2:11) — (2:11) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:02) — 4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.4% · EPA +3.53]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:02) — 4-N.Rackers kicks 66 yards from HOU 35 to CIN -1. 19-B.Tate to CIN 13 for 14 yards. Lateral to 24-A.Jones to CIN 1 for -12 yards (31-S.Keo). [WPA -29.1% · EPA +0.01]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 44-B.Tate right tackle to CIN 3 for -2 yards (58-R.Maualuga). FUMBLES (58-R.Maualuga), RECOVERED by CIN-58-R.Maualuga at CIN 3. [WPA -22.4% · EPA -5.95]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates scrambles to CIN 23 for 17 yards (20-R.Nelson). [WPA +14.9% · EPA +1.61]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass incomplete deep middle to 12-J.Jones. PENALTY on CIN-24-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at CIN 23 - No Play. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +1.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) 44-B.Tate right tackle to CIN 3 for -2 yards (58-R.Maualuga). FUMBLES (58-R.Maualuga), RECOVERED by CIN-58-R.Maualuga at CIN 3. [WPA -22.4% · EPA -5.95]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 14:26) — (14:26) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 13 for -9 yards (98-C.Barwin). FUMBLES (98-C.Barwin), RECOVERED by HOU-58-B.Reed at CIN 17. 58-B.Reed to CIN 17 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -4.90]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates sacked at CIN 41 for -9 yards (sack split by 93-M.Johnson and 68-J.Fanene). FUMBLES (93-M.Johnson), RECOVERED by CIN-68-J.Fanene at HOU 48. 68-J.Fanene to HOU 48 for no ga [WPA -7.1% · EPA -4.11]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +34.4% · EPA +3.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 9:56 · CIN 28 · Score 3-0
    (9:56) 4-N.Rackers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 4:58 · HOU 4 · Score 3-3
    (4:58) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 2:36 · HOU 29 · Score 3-6
    (2:36) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:09 · HOU 17 · Score 3-12
    (3:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 89-J.Simpson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN [99-J.Watt].
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 3:02 · HOU 2 · Score 3-13
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · HOU 31 · Score 3-16
    (:11) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 12:31 · CIN 6 · Score 9-16
    (12:31) 13-T.Yates pass short left to 85-J.Dreessen for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 12:27 · CIN 2 · Score 10-16
    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:11 · HOU 10 · Score 10-19
    (2:11) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  10. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 5:35 · CIN 15 · Score 13-19
    (5:35) 4-N.Rackers 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  11. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 0:08 · CIN 6 · Score 19-19
    (:08) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates pass short middle to 83-K.Walter for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 0:02 · CIN 2 · Score 20-19
    4-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Key takeaways

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

  • Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Yates (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2011-12-11?

The Houston Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-19 in Week 14, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Houston Texans 3, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Houston Texans 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Houston Texans 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Houston Texans 20, Cincinnati Bengals 19.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Simpson (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 3:09) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Dreessen (T. Yates pass) (Q3 12:31) Houston Texans touchdown — K. Walter (T. Yates pass) (Q4 0:08) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q1 9:56, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 4:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 2:36, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 2:11, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — N. Rackers (Q4 5:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

T. Yates (Houston Texans), 52.0% completion, +2.3% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +11.10 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.6% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.12 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

T. Yates (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.10 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (-4.11 EPA): (13:44) (Shotgun) 13-T.Yates sacked at CIN 41 for -9 yards (sack split by 93-M.Johnson and 68-J.Fanene). FUMBLES (93-M.Johnson), RECOVERED by CIN-68-J.Fanene at HOU 48. 68-J.Fanene.

Was Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Houston Texans won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

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