Cardinals 16–23 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2011

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 23–16 Arizona Cardinals
Halftime: Arizona Cardinals 0–20 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Gresham
Top passer: J. Skelton
Biggest EPA play: (3:16) 32-C.Benson left guard to CIN 22 for 2 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbel…
Game date: 2011-12-24

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–16 on 2011-12-24. J. Gresham posted a game-high +5.04 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Arizona Cardinals	0	0	0	16	0	16
Cincinnati Bengals	10	10	3	0	0	23

Scoring Map

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

ARIArizona Cardinals

ARI 11

ARI 19

+3ARI 23

+3ARI 14

CIN 30

+1CIN 2

CIN 2

+3CIN 11

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:58FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 6
Score
0-3
(10:58) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:31TD
JGJ. Gresham
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 11
Score
0-9
(6:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:24XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
0-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:54TD
John Simpson
Points+6
Yard line
ARI 19
Score
0-16
(2:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:46XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
ARI 2
Score
0-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:04FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 23
Score
0-20
(:04) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:19FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
ARI 14
Score
0-23
(3:19) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:34TD
LFL. Fitzgerald
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 30
Score
6-23
(11:34) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [68-J.Fanene].
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 11:25XP
JFJ. Feely
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-23
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 7:45TD
JKJohnny King
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
13-23
(7:45) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 87-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 3:20FG
JFJ. Feely
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 11
Score
16-23
(3:20) 3-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
2John Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
3L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
4Carson Wells · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
5Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
6Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7Johnny King · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
8T. Heap · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.10 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

J. Gresham — CIN · Receiving

J. Gresham posted the highest total EPA (+5.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.

J. Gresham's top snap (-4.54 EPA): (3:16) 32-C.Benson left guard to CIN 22 for 2 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at CIN 23. 25-K.Rhodes to CIN 22 for 1 yard (84-J.Gresham).

Quarterback report card

J. Skelton led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -13.03 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Arizona Cardinals	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.185	-0.115
Offensive success rate	38.6%	44.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.266	+0.007
Rush EPA/play	-0.062	-0.191
Defensive EPA/play	+0.115	+0.185
Defensive success rate	56.0%	61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Arizona Cardinals: -0.18 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -15.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -10.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 6:31)
Cincinnati Bengals — John Simpson (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 2:54)
Arizona Cardinals — L. Fitzgerald (J. Skelton pass) (Q4 11:34)
Arizona Cardinals — Johnny King (J. Skelton pass) (Q4 7:45)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 10:58)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 0:04)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 3:19)
Arizona Cardinals — J. Feely (Q4 3:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ARI 6 (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ARI 11 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 6:24) — 2-M.Nugent extra point 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 ARI 19 (Q2 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 2:46) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ARI 14 (Q3 3:19) — (3:19) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 16–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [68-J.Fanene].; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:25) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 87-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q4 3:20) — (3:20) 3-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 32-C.Benson left guard to CIN 22 for 2 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at CIN 23. 25-K.Rhodes to CIN 22 for 1 yard (84-J.Gresham). [WPA -20.7% · EPA -4.54]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass incomplete deep right to 85-E.Doucet. [WPA -13.8% · EPA -2.91]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualuga at ARI 25. 58-R.Maualuga to ARI 23 for 2 yards (12-A.Roberts). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.83]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass deep middle to 12-A.Roberts to CIN 15 for 19 yards (53-T.Howard). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -1.51]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 5:02) — (5:02) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass deep left to 11-L.Fitzgerald to CIN 1 for 39 yards (24-A.Jones). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.56]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) 32-C.Benson left guard to CIN 22 for 2 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at CIN 23. 25-K.Rhodes to CIN 22 for 1 yard (84-J.Gresham). [WPA -20.7% · EPA -4.54]
Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:34) — (10:34) 19-J.Skelton pass deep right intended for 11-L.Fitzgerald INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson at CIN 35. 20-R.Nelson to ARI 48 for 17 yards (35-A.Sherman). [WPA -3.3% · EPA -4.50]
Arizona Cardinals (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle intended for 12-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 58-R.Maualuga at ARI 25. 58-R.Maualuga to ARI 23 for 2 yards (12-A.Roberts). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -3.83]
Arizona Cardinals (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [68-J.Fanene]. [WPA +1.0% · EPA +3.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 10:58 · ARI 6 · Score 0-3
(10:58) 2-M.Nugent 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 6:31 · ARI 11 · Score 0-9
(6:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 6:24 · ARI 2 · Score 0-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:54 · ARI 19 · Score 0-16
(2:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 89-J.Simpson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:46 · ARI 2 · Score 0-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · ARI 23 · Score 0-20
(:04) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 3:19 · ARI 14 · Score 0-23
(3:19) 2-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · CIN 30 · Score 6-23
(11:34) (Shotgun) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN [68-J.Fanene].
Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 11:25 · CIN 2 · Score 7-23
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.
Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:45 · CIN 2 · Score 13-23
(7:45) 19-J.Skelton pass short middle to 87-J.King for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 3:20 · CIN 11 · Score 16-23
(3:20) 3-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
J. Gresham (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Skelton (ARI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2011-12-24?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-16 in Week 16, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 16, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 16, Cincinnati Bengals 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 6:31) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Simpson (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 2:54) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Fitzgerald (J. Skelton pass) (Q4 11:34) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — J. King (J. Skelton pass) (Q4 7:45) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 10:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 3:19, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — J. Feely (Q4 3:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Skelton (Arizona Cardinals), 46.9% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -13.03 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 45.0% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.29 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Gresham (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-4.54 EPA): (3:16) 32-C.Benson left guard to CIN 22 for 2 yards (93-C.Campbell). FUMBLES (93-C.Campbell), RECOVERED by ARI-25-K.Rhodes at CIN 23. 25-K.Rhodes to CIN 22 for 1 yard (84-J.Gresham.

Was Arizona Cardinals vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Arizona Cardinals

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

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