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NFL · Week 15 · December 13, 2012 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2012 Week 15 Recap

Bengals defeat Eagles 34–13 in Week 15

J.Avant led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 34–13 Week 15 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 34 8–6 Winner
Final 34–13
Philadelphia Eagles 13 4–10
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
34–13
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 10–13 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Avant
Game date
December 13, 2012

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Art Green
    Art Green 6 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gresham 6 REC · 63 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 1 CAR · 10 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • J.Avant 3 REC · 44 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Brittain Brown
    Brittain Brown 1 REC · 11 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Damien Lewis
    Damien Lewis 2 CAR · 3 YDS -0.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 34–13 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 10–13 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Avant
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(:30) 9-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 27, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PHI 25. 95-…
Game date
2012-12-13

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34–13 on 2012-12-13, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 13–10 halftime lead. J. Avant posted a game-high +4.24 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals1001410034
Philadelphia Eagles01300013

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:13TD
    BGB. Green-Ellis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    6-0

    (11:13) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:10XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:55FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    10-0

    (7:55) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 11:46TD
    Ryan Cooper Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    10-6

    (11:46) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 14-R.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 11:40XP
    AHA. Henery

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-7

    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 7:40FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    10-10

    (7:40) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:20FG
    AHA. Henery

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    10-13

    (:20) 6-A.Henery 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 1:16TD
    Andy Dalton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 11
    Score
    16-13

    (1:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 1:10XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    17-13

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 0:30TD
    WGW. Gilberry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 69
    Score
    23-13

    (:30) 9-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 27, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PHI 25. 95-W.Gilberry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 0:21XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    24-13

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 14:16FG
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 14
    Score
    27-13

    (14:16) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:50TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 5
    Score
    33-13

    (12:50) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:47XP
    Ji'Ayir Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    34-13

    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  2. 2Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  4. 4Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  6. 6Brittain BrownBrittain Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Green-Ellis · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.09 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
  8. 8Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · -0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.00 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. Avant — PHI · Receiving

J. Avant posted the highest total EPA (+4.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-8.42 EPA): N. Foles — (:30) 9-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 27, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PHI 25. 95-W.Gilberry for 25 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) · 38 dropbacks · 34.2% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -14.63 total EPA
  • N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -6.9% CPOE · -0.47 EPA/play · -17.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play-0.145-0.510
Offensive success rate40.8%32.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.385-0.466
Rush EPA/play-0.008-0.744
Defensive EPA/play+0.510+0.145
Defensive success rate67.5%59.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.51), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.14 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.51 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, -14.19 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -39.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis (Q1 11:13)
  • Ryan Cooper Jr.Philadelphia Eagles — Ryan Cooper Jr. (N. Foles pass) (Q2 11:46)
  • Andy DaltonCincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton (Q3 1:16)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — W. Gilberry (Q3 0:30)
  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 12:50)

Field goals

  • Ji'Ayir BrownCincinnati Bengals — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q1 7:55)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 7:40)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — A. Henery (Q2 0:20)
  • Ji'Ayir BrownCincinnati Bengals — Ji'Ayir Brown (Q4 14:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q1 11:10) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 6 (Q1 7:55) — (7:55) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 14-R.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:40) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 6-A.Henery 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 11 (Q3 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 1:10) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 69 (Q3 0:30) — (:30) 9-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 27, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PHI 25. 95-W.Gilberry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 0:21) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 14 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 12:47) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:30) — (:30) 9-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 27, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PHI 25. 95-W.Gilberry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.4% · EPA -8.42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at CIN 16. 29-L.Hall to PHI 40 for 44 yards (9-N.Foles). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -5.63]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 27 for -9 yards (54-B.Graham). FUMBLES (54-B.Graham) [54-B.Graham], RECOVERED by PHI-58-T.Cole at CIN 29. 58-T.Cole to CIN 29 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth). T [WPA -16.3% · EPA -4.09]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 14 for -8 yards (97-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (97-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by PHI-55-D.Tapp at CIN 16. 55-D.Tapp to CIN 12 for 4 yards (71-A.Smith). The Replay Assist [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.78]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 18-J.Maclin to PHI 34 for 6 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-94-D.Peko at PHI 44. 94-D.Peko to PHI 44 for no gain (14-R.Coop [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.26]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:30) — (:30) 9-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 27, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PHI 25. 95-W.Gilberry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.4% · EPA -8.42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep left intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at CIN 16. 29-L.Hall to PHI 40 for 44 yards (9-N.Foles). [WPA -21.3% · EPA -5.63]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 14 for -8 yards (97-C.Jenkins). FUMBLES (97-C.Jenkins), RECOVERED by PHI-55-D.Tapp at CIN 16. 55-D.Tapp to CIN 12 for 4 yards (71-A.Smith). The Replay Assist [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.78]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 82-C.Harbor to PHI 23 for 14 yards (20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (20-R.Nelson), RECOVERED by CIN-33-C.Crocker at PHI 25. 33-C.Crocker to PHI 13 for 12 yards (14-R.Cooper) [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 11:13 · PHI 1 · Score 6-0
    (11:13) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 11:10 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 7:55 · PHI 6 · Score 10-0
    (7:55) 3-J.Brown 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 11:46 · CIN 11 · Score 10-6
    (11:46) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short middle to 14-R.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 11:40 · CIN 2 · Score 10-7
    6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 7:40 · CIN 3 · Score 10-10
    (7:40) 6-A.Henery 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · CIN 1 · Score 10-13
    (:20) 6-A.Henery 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 1:16 · PHI 11 · Score 16-13
    (1:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 1:10 · PHI 2 · Score 17-13
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 0:30 · CIN 69 · Score 23-13
    (:30) 9-N.Foles FUMBLES (Aborted) at PHI 27, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PHI 25. 95-W.Gilberry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 0:21 · PHI 2 · Score 24-13
    3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · PHI 14 · Score 27-13
    (14:16) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · PHI 5 · Score 33-13
    (12:50) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:47 · PHI 2 · Score 34-13
    3-J.Brown 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.
  • J. Avant (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • N. Foles (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2012-12-13?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 34-13 in Week 15, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 34, Philadelphia Eagles 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q1 11:13) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — R. Cooper (N. Foles pass) (Q2 11:46) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q3 1:16) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — W. Gilberry (Q3 0:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 12:50) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q1 7:55, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 7:40, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — A. Henery (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q4 14:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 34.2% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -14.63 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 43.2% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -17.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

J. Avant (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.24 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L