Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 28–6 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 21–6 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOV…
- Game date
- 2012-11-18
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28–6 on 2012-11-18. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +14.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.56 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 2
C. Peerman · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +6.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 3

Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 4
J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 5

Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play - 6
M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 7
T. Moeaki · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 8
J. Charles · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.07 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
Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing
Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+14.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.74 EPA): P. Hillis — (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at KC 34.
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) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.56 total EPA
B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs) · 18 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -2.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.171 | -0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.428 | -0.212 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.093 | -0.250 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.126 | -0.171 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.17 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +15.37 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -9.71 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton
Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Sanu (Andy Dalton pass)
Field goals
Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 2:56) — (2:56) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 2:51) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) 14-A.Dalton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 7:52) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 0:53) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 14 (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 9:39) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) (Punt formation) 30-C.Peerman left end to KC 39 for 32 yards (27-A.Elam).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at KC 34.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end ran ob at KC 25 for 11 yards (27-A.Elam).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:26) — (14:26) 2-M.Nugent 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:05) — (10:05) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to KC 17 for 40 yards (27-A.Elam). PENALTY on KC-27-A.Elam, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at KC 17.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 0:56) — (:56) 40-P.Hillis left end to KC 35 for 1 yard (97-G.Atkins). FUMBLES (97-G.Atkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-V.Burfict at KC 34.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:51) — (6:51) (Punt formation) 30-C.Peerman left end to KC 39 for 32 yards (27-A.Elam).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end ran ob at KC 25 for 11 yards (27-A.Elam).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 8:35 · CIN 16 · Score 0-3
(8:35) 6-R.Succop 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:56 · KC 4 · Score 6-3
(2:56) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:51 · KC 2 · Score 7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:54 · KC 1 · Score 13-3
(7:54) 14-A.Dalton left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 7:52 · KC 2 · Score 14-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · KC 1 · Score 20-3
(:57) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:53 · KC 2 · Score 21-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CIN 15 · Score 21-6
(:05) 6-R.Succop 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:45 · KC 14 · Score 27-6
(9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 9:39 · KC 2 · Score 28-6
2-M.Nugent extra point 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.
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2012-11-18?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 28-6 in Week 11, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 28, Kansas City Chiefs 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 2:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q2 7:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 0:57) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Sanu (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 9:45) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q1 8:35, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.9% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.56 total passing EPA. B. Quinn (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -2.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L