Vikings 14–42 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2013

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 64.3% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +16.78 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 37.1% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.89 EPA per dropback, -31.19 total passing EPA.

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

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (4:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 16-A.Hawkins to MIN 8 for 34 yards (36-R.Blanton; 34-A.Sendejo)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 42–14 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime: Minnesota Vikings 7–28 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Andy Dalton
Top passer: Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play: (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBL…
Game date: 2013-12-22

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings 42–14 on 2013-12-22. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +16.78 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Minnesota Vikings	7	0	7	0	0	14
Cincinnati Bengals	14	14	14	0	0	42

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings

CIN 36

+1CIN 2

MIN 29

CIN 80

MIN 16

CIN 35

+1CIN 2

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 13:17TD
BGB. Green-Ellis
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 4
Score
0-6
(13:17) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 13:12XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:10TD
Jacardia Wright
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 36
Score
6-7
(10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q1 10:02XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:04TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 29
Score
7-13
(1:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:57XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:09TD
VRV. Rey
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 80
Score
7-20
(10:09) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at MIN 25. 57-V.Rey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-40-R.Ellison, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:02XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:28TD
JGJ. Gresham
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 16
Score
7-27
(2:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 84-J.Gresham for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:22XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-28
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:40TD
MSM. Sanu
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 7
Score
7-34
(10:40) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:35XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-35
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:26TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-41
(3:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-20-C.Cook, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:19XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
MIN 2
Score
7-42
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:42TD
Cordarrelle Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 35
Score
13-42
(1:42) 84-C.Patterson right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MINMinnesota Vikings
Q3 1:34XP
BWB. Walsh
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-42
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +16.78 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
3Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
4Cordarrelle Patterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +5.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
5Jacardia Wright · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
6Ashtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
7Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
8M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 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 (+16.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (4:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 16-A.Hawkins to MIN 8 for 34 yards (36-R.Blanton; 34-A.Sendejo).

Biggest single play (-7.25 EPA): M. Cassel — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (32-T.Gerhart).

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) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +15.1% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +16.78 total EPA
M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -11.0% CPOE · -0.89 EPA/play · -31.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Minnesota Vikings	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.318	+0.074
Offensive success rate	39.1%	43.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.891	+0.400
Rush EPA/play	+0.410	-0.195
Defensive EPA/play	-0.074	+0.318
Defensive success rate	56.7%	60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Minnesota Vikings: -0.32 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, +7.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Minnesota Vikings: 13 drives, -20.37 total EPA, 3 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 13:17)
Minnesota Vikings — Jacardia Wright (M. Cassel pass) (Q1 10:10)
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 1:04)
Cincinnati Bengals — V. Rey (Q2 10:09)
Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 2:28)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Sanu (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 10:40)
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 3:26)
Minnesota Vikings — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q3 1:42)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q1 13:17) — (13:17) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 13:12) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CIN 36 (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 10:02) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 29 (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 0:57) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 80 (Q2 10:09); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 10:02) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 16 (Q2 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 84-J.Gresham for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 2:22) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 7 (Q3 10:40) — (10:40) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 10:35) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIN 2 (Q3 3:26) — (3:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-20-C.Cook, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 3:19) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the CIN 35 (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) 84-C.Patterson right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:34) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (32-T.Gerhart). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -7.25]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at MIN 25. 57-V.Rey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-40-R.Ellison, Offensive Pass Interference [WPA -11.2% · EPA -6.80]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.01]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 82-M.Jones to MIN 31 for 18 yards (22-H.Smith). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.35]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.38]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Minnesota Vikings (Q1 13:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel sacked at MIN 46 for -9 yards (57-V.Rey, 20-R.Nelson). FUMBLES (57-V.Rey), RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at MIN 46. 96-C.Dunlap to MIN 4 for 42 yards (32-T.Gerhart). [WPA -17.5% · EPA -7.25]
Minnesota Vikings (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at MIN 25. 57-V.Rey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-40-R.Ellison, Offensive Pass Interference [WPA -11.2% · EPA -6.80]
Minnesota Vikings (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) 84-C.Patterson right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.12]
Minnesota Vikings (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.8% · EPA +4.01]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 13:17 · MIN 4 · Score 0-6
(13:17) 42-B.Green-Ellis left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 13:12 · MIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 10:10 · CIN 36 · Score 6-7
(10:10) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 17-J.Wright for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 10:02 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:04 · MIN 29 · Score 7-13
(1:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:57 · MIN 2 · Score 7-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · CIN 80 · Score 7-20
(10:09) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle intended for 15-G.Jennings INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey at MIN 25. 57-V.Rey for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-40-R.Ellison, Offensive Pass Interference
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:02 · MIN 2 · Score 7-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:28 · MIN 16 · Score 7-27
(2:28) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 84-J.Gresham for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:22 · MIN 2 · Score 7-28
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:40 · MIN 7 · Score 7-34
(10:40) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 12-M.Sanu for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:35 · MIN 2 · Score 7-35
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:26 · MIN 2 · Score 7-41
(3:26) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIN-20-C.Cook, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 3:19 · MIN 2 · Score 7-42
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-9-S.Powell.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 1:42 · CIN 35 · Score 13-42
(1:42) 84-C.Patterson right end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 1:34 · CIN 2 · Score 14-42
3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-18-J.Locke.

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).
M. Cassel (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2013-12-22?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings 42-14 in Week 16, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 14, Cincinnati Bengals 42.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q1 13:17) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Wright (M. Cassel pass) (Q1 10:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 1:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — V. Rey (Q2 10:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 2:28) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Sanu (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 10:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 3:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Patterson (Q3 1:42) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 64.3% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +16.78 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 37.1% completion, -11.0% CPOE, -0.89 EPA per dropback, -31.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (4:40) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 16-A.Hawkins to MIN 8 for 34 yards (36-R.Blanton; 34-A.Sendejo)..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W

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