Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 42–28 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 0–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 16-D.Rogers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-12-08
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 42–28 on 2013-12-08. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +18.23 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 28 | |
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +18.23 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 2
A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +17.17 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 3
DJ Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.71 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 4

Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play - 5
L. Brazill · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 6

Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 7
J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 8
T. Richardson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 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 (+18.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (8:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.15 EPA): A. Luck — (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 16-D.Rogers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +17.17 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +10.9% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +18.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.173 | +0.269 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.9% | 51.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.343 | +0.424 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.244 | +0.180 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.269 | -0.173 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.4% | 48.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +25.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +13.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
Indianapolis Colts — DJ Rogers (A. Luck pass)
Indianapolis Colts — L. Brazill (A. Luck pass)
Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
Indianapolis Colts — L. Brazill (A. Luck pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton
Indianapolis Colts — DJ Rogers (A. Luck pass)
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 IND 29 (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 8:03) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 1:14); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 1:06) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 10:41) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 69 (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 16-D.Rogers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 9:57) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 15-L.Brazill for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-43-G.Iloka was injured during the play.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:20) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 3:05) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 13:25) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 15-L.Brazill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:48) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 14-A.Dalton scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 4:03) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 16-D.Rogers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-81-D.Heyward-Bey was injured during the play.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:20) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:05) — (5:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 15-L.Brazill for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-43-G.Iloka was injured during the play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short left to 18-A.Green (30-L.Landry).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to IND 29 for 10 yards (41-A.Bethea).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 16-D.Rogers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 5:05) — (5:05) 4-A.Vinatieri 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 15-L.Brazill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 8:11 · IND 29 · Score 0-6
(8:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 8:03 · IND 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:14 · IND 1 · Score 0-13
(1:14) 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackle to IND 1 for no gain (96-J.Chapman). The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 42-B.Green-Ellis right tackl
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · IND 2 · Score 0-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:45 · IND 1 · Score 0-20
(10:45) 42-B.Green-Ellis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:41 · IND 2 · Score 0-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 10:09 · CIN 69 · Score 6-21
(10:09) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 16-D.Rogers for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 9:57 · CIN 2 · Score 7-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 6:30 · CIN 19 · Score 13-21
(6:30) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 15-L.Brazill for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-43-G.Iloka was injured during the play.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 6:20 · CIN 2 · Score 14-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:12 · IND 1 · Score 14-27
(3:12) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 3:05 · IND 2 · Score 14-28
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:30 · IND 9 · Score 14-34
(13:30) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:25 · IND 2 · Score 14-35
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:54 · CIN 29 · Score 20-35
(9:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 15-L.Brazill for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:48 · CIN 2 · Score 21-35
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · IND 8 · Score 21-41
(4:10) 14-A.Dalton scrambles right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:03 · IND 2 · Score 21-42
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 1:24 · CIN 2 · Score 27-42
(1:24) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 16-D.Rogers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-81-D.Heyward-Bey was injured during the play.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 1:20 · CIN 2 · Score 28-42
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
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 Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2013-12-08?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 42-28 in Week 14, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 14, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 28, Cincinnati Bengals 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 8:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q2 1:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 10:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rogers (A. Luck pass) (Q3 10:09) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — L. Brazill (A. Luck pass) (Q3 6:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 3:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 13:30) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — L. Brazill (A. Luck pass) (Q4 9:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q4 4:10) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Rogers (A. Luck pass) (Q4 1:24) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 58.0% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +17.17 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.8% completion, +10.9% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +18.23 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (8:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W