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NFL · Week 9 · November 6, 2011 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans: 2011 Week 9 Recap

Bengals defeat Titans 24–17 in Week 9

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 24–17 Week 9 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 24 6–2 Winner
Final 24–17
Tennessee Titans 17 4–4
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–17 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
November 6, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 22/44 · 213 YDS · 3 TD +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 7 REC · 83 YDS +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Lee 3 REC · 49 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • L.Hawkins 5 REC · 63 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Hasselbeck 24/47 · 253 YDS · 3 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 46 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 24–17 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–17 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
M. Hasselbeck
Biggest EPA play
(:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-L.Hawkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2011-11-06

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 24–17 on 2011-11-06, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 17–7 halftime lead. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +10.88 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals07710024
Tennessee Titans31400017

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 7:25FG
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    0-3

    (7:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:48TD
    CCC. Cochart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 1
    Score
    6-3

    (10:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 81-C.Cochart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:41XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 5:24TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    7-9

    (5:24) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 17-D.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 5:18XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-10

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  6. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:14TD
    LHL. Hawkins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    7-16

    (:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-L.Hawkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 0:08XP
    RBR. Bironas

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-17

    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 6:39TD
    John Simpson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    13-17

    (6:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 89-J.Simpson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 6:33XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    14-17

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

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:56TD
    ACA. Caldwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 5
    Score
    20-17

    (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-A.Caldwell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:52XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    21-17

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

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:00FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 17
    Score
    24-17

    (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 36 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. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.88 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  2. 2Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Hawkins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Lee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Hasselbeck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.63 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Cochart · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  7. 7Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Stevens · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Andy Dalton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+10.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (7:29) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green. PENALTY on TEN-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at CIN 35 - No Play.

Biggest single play (+4.19 EPA): M. Hasselbeck — (:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-L.Hawkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.63 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.3% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.091-0.024
Offensive success rate42.6%36.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.247+0.056
Rush EPA/play-0.086-0.300
Defensive EPA/play+0.024-0.091
Defensive success rate63.1%57.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: -0.02 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +8.53 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -2.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Cochart (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 10:48)
  • Dorian WilliamsTennessee Titans — Dorian Williams (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 5:24)
  • Tennessee Titans — L. Hawkins (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:14)
  • John SimpsonCincinnati Bengals — John Simpson (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 6:39)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — A. Caldwell (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 10:56)

Field goals

  • Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q1 7:25)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 81-C.Cochart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 10:41) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 17-D.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 5:18) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 16 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-L.Hawkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:08) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q3 6:39); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 6:33) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-A.Caldwell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 10:52) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 17 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 36 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 12:02) — (12:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to TEN 7 for 20 yards (30-J.McCourty; 33-M.Griffin). TEN-30-J.McCourty was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. TEN-33-M.Gri [WPA +13.6% · EPA +2.72]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-A.Caldwell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.94]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:56) — (13:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to TEN 19 for 23 yards (26-J.Babineaux). [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.00]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 86-D.Lee pushed ob at TEN 34 for 22 yards (33-M.Griffin). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.06]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-L.Hawkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +4.19]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-L.Hawkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +4.19]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 89-J.Cook to TEN 21 for 9 yards (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by CIN-22-N.Clements at TEN 20. 22-N.Clements to TEN 20 for no [WPA -8.1% · EPA -3.74]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green. PENALTY on TEN-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at CIN 35 - No Play. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +3.26]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 89-J.Simpson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 7:25 · CIN 25 · Score 0-3
    (7:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:48 · TEN 1 · Score 6-3
    (10:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 81-C.Cochart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:41 · TEN 2 · Score 7-3
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 5:24 · CIN 8 · Score 7-9
    (5:24) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right to 17-D.Williams for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 5:18 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  6. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · CIN 16 · Score 7-16
    (:14) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep right to 87-L.Hawkins for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · CIN 2 · Score 7-17
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 6:39 · TEN 15 · Score 13-17
    (6:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 89-J.Simpson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 6:33 · TEN 2 · Score 14-17
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:56 · TEN 5 · Score 20-17
    (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-A.Caldwell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:52 · TEN 2 · Score 21-17
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · TEN 17 · Score 24-17
    (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 36 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.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Hasselbeck (TEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans on 2011-11-06?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 24-17 in Week 9, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Tennessee Titans 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Cochart (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 10:48) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Williams (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 5:24) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. Hawkins (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q2 0:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Simpson (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 6:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Caldwell (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 10:56) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 7:25, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?

M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans), 51.1% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.63 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -4.3% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.88 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (7:29) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep right to 18-A.Green. PENALTY on TEN-30-J.McCourty, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at CIN 35 - No Play..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L