Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 44–13 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Flacco
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Ree…
- Game date
- 2012-09-10
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44–13 on 2012-09-10. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +16.21 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
| 10 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 44 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +16.21 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 2
B. Green-Ellis · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +8.44 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 3
D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 4

Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.90 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 5

Ashtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play - 6
A. Boldin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 7

Justin Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play - 8

Tyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.98 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
Joe Flacco — BAL · Passing
Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+16.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
Joe Flacco's top snap (+3.67 EPA): (12:34) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Biggest single play (-5.97 EPA): Andy Dalton — (:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CIN 34. 20-E.Reed for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed is now NFL's all-time leader with 1,497 interception r
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 Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -15.62 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +11.8% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +16.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.297 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.372 | +0.449 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.212 | +0.178 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.297 | +0.094 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.09 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.30 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, +22.54 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -8.42 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice
Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (Joe Flacco pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
Baltimore Ravens — D. Pitta (Joe Flacco pass)
Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed 
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice
Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q1 12:59) — (12:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) (No Huddle) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 6:03) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 34 (Q2 12:34); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the BAL 35 (Q2 12:25) — 9-J.Tucker kicks 73 yards from BAL 35 to CIN -8. 19-B.Tate, Touchback.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:18) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 1 (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 88-D.Pitta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:18) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q3 1:18) — (1:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 79 (Q3 0:22); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 0:13) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) 27-R.Rice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:04) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 82-T.Smith to CIN 27 for 52 yards (29-L.Hall).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:27) — (13:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CIN 28 for -7 yards (97-G.Atkins).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 12-J.Jones to CIN 29 for 16 yards (23-T.Newman).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CIN 34. 20-E.Reed for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed is now NFL's all-time leader with 1,497 interception r
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 28 for 0 yards (52-R.Lewis). FUMBLES (52-R.Lewis), RECOVERED by BAL-21-L.Webb at CIN 28. 21-L.Webb to CIN 28 for no gain (71-A.Smith).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:34) — (12:34) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 12:59 · CIN 28 · Score 0-3
(12:59) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 6:08 · CIN 7 · Score 0-9
(6:08) (No Huddle) 27-R.Rice right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 6:03 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · BAL 16 · Score 3-10
(14:56) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 12:34 · CIN 34 · Score 3-16
(12:34) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 12:25 · BAL 35 · Score 3-17
9-J.Tucker kicks 73 yards from BAL 35 to CIN -8. 19-B.Tate, Touchback.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · BAL 6 · Score 9-17
(:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · BAL 2 · Score 10-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 9:47 · BAL 1 · Score 13-17
(9:47) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 5:25 · CIN 10 · Score 13-23
(5:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 88-D.Pitta for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 5:18 · CIN 2 · Score 13-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 1:18 · CIN 21 · Score 13-27
(1:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 0:22 · BAL 79 · Score 13-33
(:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at CIN 34. 20-E.Reed for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed is now NFL's all-time leader with 1,497 interception r
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 0:13 · CIN 2 · Score 13-34
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 14:09 · CIN 1 · Score 13-40
(14:09) 27-R.Rice left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:04 · CIN 2 · Score 13-41
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 3:06 · CIN 20 · Score 13-44
(3:06) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
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.
- Joe Flacco (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 Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2012-09-10?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44-13 in Week 1, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 17; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Baltimore Ravens 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q1 6:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 12:34) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 0:27) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Pitta (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 5:25) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (Q3 0:22) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q4 14:09) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q1 12:59, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 9:47, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 1:18, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 3:06, 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?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.4% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -15.62 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 60.0% completion, +11.8% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +16.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (12:34) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 81-A.Boldin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 0-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Now 1-0 W