Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 34–24 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 21–7 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Gordon
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Br…
- Game date
- 2012-10-14
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–24 on 2012-10-14, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 21–7 halftime lead. J. Gordon posted a game-high +8.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 106 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 24 | |
| 0 | 7 | 6 | 90 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play - 2

Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 3

Jonathon Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play - 4
J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 5
Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play - 6
C. Peerman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 7

Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 8

Ashtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.92 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
J. Gordon — CLE · Receiving
J. Gordon posted the highest total EPA (+8.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
J. Gordon's top snap (+6.72 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.16 EPA): Andy Dalton — (7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CIN 19. 24-S.Brown for 19 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 Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · +6.1% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -9.03 total EPA
B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.035 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.177 | +0.018 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.123 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.035 | +0.133 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.13 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, -12.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cleveland Browns: 16 drives, -3.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass)
Cleveland Browns — J. Gordon (B. Weeden pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
Cleveland Browns — M. Hardesty 
Cleveland Browns — Blake Watson (B. Weeden pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Sydney Brown 
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
Field goals
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
Cincinnati Bengals — B. Weeden
Cincinnati Bengals — P. Dawson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 55 (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 7:07) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 71 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 14:51) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-28-U.Young, Defensive Holding, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 1:54) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 35 (Q2 1:54) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q3 8:29) — (8:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q3 6:28) — (6:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 90–16. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 20-M.Hardesty right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:56) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 60 (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green to CLE 44 for 16 yards (23-J.Haden).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 44 (Q4 14:32) — (14:32) (No Huddle) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard to CLE 38 for 6 yards (90-B.Winn; 52-D.Jackson).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 38 (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard to CLE 35 for 3 yards (22-B.Skrine).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 31 (Q4 13:13); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 41 (Q4 12:48) — (12:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 19-B.Tate to CLE 30 for 11 yards (24-S.Brown).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 30 (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 30-C.Peerman to CLE 26 for 4 yards (23-J.Haden).; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q4 11:15) — (11:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:00) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 88 (Q4 7:55); Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:50) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 7:50) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 57 (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:21) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 8:50) — (8:50) 3-B.Weeden pass short right intended for 16-J.Cribbs INTERCEPTED by 93-M.Johnson (97-G.Atkins) at CIN 34. 93-M.Johnson to CIN 37 for 3 yards (73-J.Thomas).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CIN 39. 23-J.Haden to CIN 25 for 14 yards (16-A.Hawkins). Penalty on CIN-30-C.Peerman, Offensive Holdi
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 14-A.Dalton spiked the ball to stop the clock.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CIN 19. 24-S.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CLE 23 for -14 yards (96-E.Stephens). FUMBLES (96-E.Stephens) [96-E.Stephens], RECOVERED by CLE-90-B.Winn at CLE 23. 90-B.Winn to CIN 42 for 35 yards (30-C.Peerm
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:29) — (5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:17 · CLE 55 · Score 6-0
(7:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 84-J.Gresham for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:07 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 71 · Score 7-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:51 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 4 · Score 13-7
(2:00) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-28-U.Young, Defensive Holding, declined.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CLE 2 · Score 14-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q2 1:54 · CIN 35 · Score 14-7
2-M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 8:29 · CIN 23 · Score 14-10
(8:29) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 6:28 · CIN 20 · Score 14-13
(6:28) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 1 · Score 14-19
(15:00) 20-M.Hardesty right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · CIN 2 · Score 14-20
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 14:56 · CLE 60 · Score 14-20
(14:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green to CLE 44 for 16 yards (23-J.Haden).
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 14:32 · CLE 44 · Score 14-20
(14:32) (No Huddle) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard to CLE 38 for 6 yards (90-B.Winn; 52-D.Jackson).
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 14:01 · CLE 38 · Score 14-20
(14:01) (Shotgun) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard to CLE 35 for 3 yards (22-B.Skrine).
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 13:13 · CLE 31 · Score 14-20
(13:13) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green to CLE 19 for 12 yards (23-J.Haden). PENALTY on CIN-18-A.Green, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 31 - No Play.
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 12:48 · CLE 41 · Score 14-20
(12:48) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 19-B.Tate to CLE 30 for 11 yards (24-S.Brown).
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 12:12 · CLE 30 · Score 14-20
(12:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 30-C.Peerman to CLE 26 for 4 yards (23-J.Haden).
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:15 · CLE 26 · Score 17-20
(11:15) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 8:53 · CIN 26 · Score 17-20
(8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson).
Cleveland Browns TD (+7) — Q4 8:53 · CIN 26 · Score 17-20
(8:53) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 84-J.Cameron to CIN 3 for 23 yards (20-R.Nelson).
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 8:05 · CIN 3 · Score 17-26
(8:05) 3-B.Weeden pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 8:00 · CIN 2 · Score 17-27
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · CLE 88 · Score 17-33
(7:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 19-B.Tate INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Brown at CIN 19. 24-S.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:50 · CIN 2 · Score 17-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cleveland Browns TD (+21) — Q4 7:50 · CIN 2 · Score 17-34
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:29 · CLE 57 · Score 23-34
(5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:21 · CLE 2 · Score 24-34
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.
- Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Gordon (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- B. Weeden (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2012-10-14?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-24 in Week 6, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Cleveland Browns 6; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 16, Cleveland Browns 90; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Cleveland Browns 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 7:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Gordon (B. Weeden pass) (Q2 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 2:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — M. Hardesty (Q4 15:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Watson (B. Weeden pass) (Q4 8:05) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Brown (Q4 7:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 5:29) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 8:29, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 6:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 11:15, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — B. Weeden (Q4 8:53, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 7:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.8% completion, +6.1% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -9.03 total passing EPA. B. Weeden (Cleveland Browns), 53.1% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?
J. Gordon (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+6.72 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-B.Weeden pass deep left to 13-J.Gordon for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-5 Now 1-5 W