Broncos 31–23 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2012

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.78 total passing EPA. P. Manning (Denver Broncos), 73.0% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +16.06 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

P. Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-5.35 EPA): (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman at CIN -1. Touchback..

Quick answer

Winner: Denver Broncos
Final score: Denver Broncos 31–23 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Denver Broncos 10–3 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Paul Manning
Top passer: Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play: 2-M.Nugent kicks 70 yards from CIN 35 to DEN -5. 11-T.Holliday for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2012-11-04

Game summary

The Denver Broncos beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–23 on 2012-11-04. Paul Manning posted a game-high +16.06 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Denver Broncos	3	7	7	14	0	31
Cincinnati Bengals	0	3	10	10	0	23

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

+3CIN 25

+3DEN 10

CIN 13

CIN 35

DEN 10

+3DEN 31

+3DEN 23

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 8:00FG
Matt Prater
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 25
Score
3-0
(8:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 14:16FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 10
Score
3-3
(14:16) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:23TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 13
Score
9-3
(10:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:15XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 15:00TD
THT. Holliday
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 35
Score
16-3
2-M.Nugent kicks 70 yards from CIN 35 to DEN -5. 11-T.Holliday for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 14:49XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
17-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:39TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 10
Score
17-9
(11:39) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:33XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
17-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:22FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 31
Score
17-13
(1:22) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:19TD
BGB. Green-Ellis
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
17-19
(14:19) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:10XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
17-20
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:51TD
JDJ. Dreessen
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
23-20
(11:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:47XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
24-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:41TD
EDE. Decker
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
30-20
(3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-23-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:36XP
Matt Prater
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
31-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:56FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 23
Score
31-23
(:56) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +16.06 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
2Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
3J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
4Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
5B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
6J. Dreessen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.78 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 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

Paul Manning — DEN · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+16.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (-5.35 EPA): (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman at CIN -1. Touchback.

Biggest single play (+6.99 EPA): M. Nugent — 2-M.Nugent kicks 70 yards from CIN 35 to DEN -5. 11-T.Holliday for 105 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) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.78 total EPA
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 37 dropbacks · 73.0% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +16.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.247	+0.087
Offensive success rate	48.1%	50.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.434	+0.054
Rush EPA/play	-0.157	+0.016
Defensive EPA/play	-0.087	-0.247
Defensive success rate	49.5%	51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.09 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +8.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +19.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass) (Q2 10:23)
Denver Broncos — T. Holliday (Q3 15:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 11:39)
Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis (Q4 14:19)
Denver Broncos — J. Dreessen (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 11:51)
Denver Broncos — E. Decker (Paul Manning pass) (Q4 3:41)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Matt Prater (Q1 8:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 14:16)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 1:22)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 0:56)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q1 8:00) — (8:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DEN 10 (Q2 14:16) — (14:16) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 10:15) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 35 (Q3 15:00) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 70 yards from CIN 35 to DEN -5. 11-T.Holliday for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 14:49) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q3 11:39) — (11:39) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 11:33) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DEN 31 (Q3 1:22) — (1:22) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–10. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 14:10) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:47) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q4 3:41); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:36) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q4 0:56) — (:56) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman at CIN -1. Touchback. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.35]
Denver Broncos (Q3 15:00) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 70 yards from CIN 35 to DEN -5. 11-T.Holliday for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +6.99]
Denver Broncos (Q3 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep right intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman [22-N.Clements] at DEN 27. 23-T.Newman to DEN 27 for no gain (87-E.Decker). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -2.17]
Denver Broncos (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short middle to 87-E.Decker to CIN 43 for 30 yards (96-C.Dunlap). [WPA +13.8% · EPA +2.57]
Denver Broncos (Q4 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete deep left to 88-D.Thomas (24-A.Jones). PENALTY on CIN-24-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at CIN 30 - No Play. [WPA +13.8% · EPA +2.60]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q3 15:00) — 2-M.Nugent kicks 70 yards from CIN 35 to DEN -5. 11-T.Holliday for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +6.99]
Denver Broncos (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman at CIN -1. Touchback. [WPA -14.9% · EPA -5.35]
Denver Broncos (Q2 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass deep left to 88-D.Thomas to CIN 21 for 45 yards (33-C.Crocker). DEN-88-D.Thomas was injured during the play. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.45]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham to DEN 11 for 52 yards (24-C.Bailey). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 8:00 · CIN 25 · Score 3-0
(8:00) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 14:16 · DEN 10 · Score 3-3
(14:16) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 10:23 · CIN 13 · Score 9-3
(10:23) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 10:15 · CIN 2 · Score 10-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · CIN 35 · Score 16-3
2-M.Nugent kicks 70 yards from CIN 35 to DEN -5. 11-T.Holliday for 105 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 14:49 · CIN 2 · Score 17-3
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:39 · DEN 10 · Score 17-9
(11:39) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:33 · DEN 2 · Score 17-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 1:22 · DEN 31 · Score 17-13
(1:22) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · DEN 2 · Score 17-19
(14:19) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:10 · DEN 2 · Score 17-20
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:51 · CIN 1 · Score 23-20
(11:51) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 81-J.Dreessen for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:47 · CIN 2 · Score 24-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · CIN 4 · Score 30-20
(3:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short right to 87-E.Decker for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-23-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · CIN 2 · Score 31-20
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:56 · DEN 23 · Score 31-23
(:56) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2012-11-04?

The Denver Broncos beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-23 in Week 9, 2012.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 14, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Denver Broncos 31, Cincinnati Bengals 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q2 10:23) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Holliday (Q3 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 11:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q4 14:19) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Dreessen (P. Manning pass) (Q4 11:51) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Decker (P. Manning pass) (Q4 3:41) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q1 8:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 14:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 1:22, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 0:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.78 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 73.0% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +16.06 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-5.35 EPA): (5:37) 18-P.Manning pass short middle intended for 87-E.Decker INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Newman at CIN -1. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

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