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NFL · Week 17 · January 1, 2012 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2011 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Bengals 24–16 in Week 17

Rashee Rice led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 24–16 Week 17 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 24 12–4 Winner
Final 24–16
Cincinnati Bengals 16 9–7
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
24–16
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–3 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Rashee Rice
Game date
January 1, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Rashee Rice
    Rashee Rice 24 CAR · 191 YDS · 2 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 15/22 · 126 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Pitta 6 REC · 62 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Ashtyn Hawkins
    Ashtyn Hawkins 3 REC · 34 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • John Simpson
    John Simpson 5 REC · 54 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Ben Scott
    Ben Scott 6 CAR · 34 YDS · 1 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact
View Ravens vs Bengals box score View all 2011 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 24–16 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 17–3 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Rashee Rice
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2012-01-01

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–16 on 2012-01-01. Rashee Rice posted a game-high +6.98 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Baltimore Ravens10707024
Cincinnati Bengals30716016

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 13:09TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 70
    Score
    6-0

    (13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 12:58XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-0

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 6:50FG
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 24
    Score
    10-0

    (6:50) 7-B.Cundiff 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:07FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 28
    Score
    10-3

    (3:07) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:19TD
    DPD. Pitta

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    16-3

    (:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-94-D.Peko, Defensive Offside, declined.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:11XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    17-3

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 3:35TD
    Ben Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 25
    Score
    17-9

    (3:35) (Shotgun) 28-B.Scott left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 3:26XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    17-10

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

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:40FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 28
    Score
    17-13

    (12:40) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:00TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+10

    Yard line
    CIN 66
    Score
    17-13

    (12:00) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to BAL 37 for 3 yards (53-T.Howard).

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 5:52TD
    Rashee Rice

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 51
    Score
    23-13

    (5:52) 27-R.Rice left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 5:41XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-13

    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:44FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 5
    Score
    24-16

    (2:44) 2-M.Nugent 23 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. 1Rashee RiceRashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +6.98 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +5.24 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  4. 4E. Dickson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.53 EPA/play
  5. 5Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6John SimpsonJohn Simpson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7Ben ScottBen Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8V. Leach · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Rashee Rice

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Rashee Rice — BAL · Rushing

Rashee Rice posted the highest total EPA (+6.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Rashee Rice's top snap (+6.33 EPA): (13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 51 dropbacks · 43.1% completion · -11.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.35 total EPA
  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 22 dropbacks · 68.2% completion · +17.7% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +5.24 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.128-0.007
Offensive success rate44.6%42.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.238-0.085
Rush EPA/play+0.199+0.070
Defensive EPA/play+0.007-0.128
Defensive success rate57.3%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +9.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.63 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q1 13:09)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 0:19)
  • Ben ScottCincinnati Bengals — Ben Scott (Q3 3:35)
  • Rashee RiceBaltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Q4 5:52)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff (Q1 6:50)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 3:07)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 12:40)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 2:44)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 70 (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 12:58) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) 7-B.Cundiff 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q1 3:07) — (3:07) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-94-D.Peko, Defensive Offside, declined.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:11) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 25 (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 28-B.Scott left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 3:26) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 16–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 66 (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to BAL 37 for 3 yards (53-T.Howard).; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 51 (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 27-R.Rice left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 5:41) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 2-M.Nugent 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham to BAL 43 for no gain (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-31-B.Pollard at BAL 40. 31-B.Pollard to BAL 40 for no gain (71 [WPA -20.4% · EPA -4.05]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +6.33]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 27-R.Rice left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +5.16]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +1.32]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta to CIN 30 for 39 yards (24-A.Jones; 58-R.Maualuga). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.21]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +6.33]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:52) — (5:52) 27-R.Rice left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +5.16]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham to BAL 43 for no gain (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-31-B.Pollard at BAL 40. 31-B.Pollard to BAL 40 for no gain (71 [WPA -20.4% · EPA -4.05]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 2-M.Nugent 36 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -5.3% · EPA -3.21]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 13:09 · CIN 70 · Score 6-0
    (13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 12:58 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 6:50 · CIN 24 · Score 10-0
    (6:50) 7-B.Cundiff 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 3:07 · BAL 28 · Score 10-3
    (3:07) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · CIN 9 · Score 16-3
    (:19) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 88-D.Pitta for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-94-D.Peko, Defensive Offside, declined.
  6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:11 · CIN 2 · Score 17-3
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:35 · BAL 25 · Score 17-9
    (3:35) (Shotgun) 28-B.Scott left end for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 3:26 · BAL 2 · Score 17-10
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 12:40 · BAL 28 · Score 17-13
    (12:40) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+10) — Q4 12:00 · CIN 66 · Score 17-13
    (12:00) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to BAL 37 for 3 yards (53-T.Howard).
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 5:52 · CIN 51 · Score 23-13
    (5:52) 27-R.Rice left end for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 5:41 · CIN 2 · Score 24-13
    7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:44 · BAL 5 · Score 24-16
    (2:44) 2-M.Nugent 23 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.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Rashee Rice (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2012-01-01?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-16 in Week 17, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 16; Final: Baltimore Ravens 24, Cincinnati Bengals 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q1 13:09) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 0:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Scott (Q3 3:35) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q4 5:52) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q1 6:50, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 3:07, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 12:40, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 2:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 43.1% completion, -11.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.35 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 68.2% completion, +17.7% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +5.24 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Rashee Rice (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.98 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+6.33 EPA): (13:09) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L

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