Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 23–17 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Jones
- Top passer
- Tyrod Taylor
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-…
- Game date
- 2012-12-30
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–17 on 2012-12-30. Justin Jones posted a game-high +3.50 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 | |
| 0 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Justin Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 2

Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 3

DJ Reed · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 4
S. Koch · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 5

Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 6
Austin Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 7

Ashtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 8
B. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 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
Justin Jones — BAL · Receiving
Justin Jones posted the highest total EPA (+3.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
Justin Jones's top snap (+3.11 EPA): (13:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones to BAL 46 for 24 yards (33-C.Crocker).
Biggest single play (-6.78 EPA): Tyrod Taylor — (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Tyrod Taylor led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tyrod Taylor (Baltimore Ravens) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.32 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 19 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -2.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.4% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.137 | -0.058 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.009 | -0.348 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.086 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 59.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.09, Cincinnati Bengals -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.05 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -9.40 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -3.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Baltimore Ravens — Austin Allen 
Cincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass) 
Baltimore Ravens — Tyrod Taylor
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dunlap
Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Ji'Ayir Brown 
Cincinnati Bengals — Ji'Ayir Brown 
Cincinnati Bengals — Ji'Ayir Brown 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:22) — (:22) 35-A.Allen left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:17) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q2 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 0:39) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 29 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) 3-J.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 14 (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 2-T.Taylor scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 77 (Q4 6:13); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 6:06) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 31 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) 9-J.Tucker 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) 7-B.Gradkowski pass deep right to 19-B.Tate to BAL 21 for 44 yards (23-C.Brown).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short right to 84-E.Dickson to CIN 25 for 15 yards (59-E.Lamur).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short left to 16-D.Reed pushed ob at CIN 32 for 23 yards (26-T.Mays).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 13:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones to BAL 46 for 24 yards (33-C.Crocker).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 12:21) — (12:21) (Punt formation) PENALTY on CIN-34-D.Herron, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 47 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 0:22 · CIN 2 · Score 6-0
(:22) 35-A.Allen left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 0:17 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:45 · BAL 11 · Score 7-6
(:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:39 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 6:20 · BAL 29 · Score 7-10
(6:20) 3-J.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:29 · BAL 14 · Score 7-13
(2:29) 3-J.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · CIN 1 · Score 13-13
(12:58) 2-T.Taylor scrambles left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 12:50 · CIN 2 · Score 14-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:20 · BAL 20 · Score 14-16
(7:20) 3-J.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:13 · CIN 77 · Score 14-22
(6:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Taylor pass short middle intended for 84-E.Dickson INTERCEPTED by 96-C.Dunlap at BAL 14. 96-C.Dunlap for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:06 · BAL 2 · Score 14-23
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:26 · CIN 31 · Score 17-23
(1:26) 9-J.Tucker 49 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Justin Jones (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2012-12-30?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-17 in Week 17, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Baltimore Ravens 17, Cincinnati Bengals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Allen (Q1 0:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 0:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (Q4 12:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dunlap (Q4 6:13) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q3 6:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q3 2:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — J. Brown (Q4 7:20, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 1:26, 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?
Tyrod Taylor (Baltimore Ravens), 44.1% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.32 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.6% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -2.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Justin Jones (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.11 EPA): (13:53) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones to BAL 46 for 24 yards (33-C.Crocker)..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W