Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 13–6 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Tied 3–3 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Marcus Jones
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:02) 29-L.Blount left tackle to CIN 25 for 7 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap),…
- Game date
- 2013-10-06
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New England Patriots 13–6 on 2013-10-06. Marcus Jones posted a game-high +4.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play - 2

Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 3
M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 4
M. Hoomanawanui · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 5
D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 6
B. Green-Ellis · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play - 7
A. Dobson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 8

Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.19 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
Marcus Jones — CIN · Receiving
Marcus Jones posted the highest total EPA (+4.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.02 EPA per play.
Marcus Jones's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (1:10) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones to CIN 30 for 28 yards (32-D.McCourty).
Biggest single play (-4.63 EPA): L. Blount — (8:02) 29-L.Blount left tackle to CIN 25 for 7 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-20-R.Nelson at CIN 24. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 30 for 6 yards (76-S.Vollmer).
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -9.0% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.01 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.6% | 38.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.137 | +0.009 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.316 | -0.054 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.018 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.9% | 56.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.11 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.02 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -1.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -8.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cincinnati Bengals — B. Green-Ellis
Field goals
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q2 3:17) — (3:17) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 32 (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) 2-M.Nugent 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 9:21) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q4 6:30) — (6:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) 25-G.Bernard left end to NE 49 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at CIN 46. 51-J.Mayo to CIN 44 for 2 yards (65-C.Boling).
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 29-L.Blount left tackle to CIN 25 for 7 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-20-R.Nelson at CIN 24. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 30 for 6 yards (76-S.Vollmer).
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left intended for 17-A.Dobson INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Jones at CIN 3. 24-A.Jones to CIN 3 for no gain (17-A.Dobson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 85-T.Eifert INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Spikes at NE 5. 55-B.Spikes to NE 8 for 3 yards (85-T.Eifert).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) 2-M.Nugent 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 29-L.Blount left tackle to CIN 25 for 7 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-20-R.Nelson at CIN 24. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 30 for 6 yards (76-S.Vollmer).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 85-T.Eifert INTERCEPTED by 55-B.Spikes at NE 5. 55-B.Spikes to NE 8 for 3 yards (85-T.Eifert).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) 25-G.Bernard left end to NE 49 for 1 yard (32-D.McCourty). FUMBLES (32-D.McCourty), RECOVERED by NE-51-J.Mayo at CIN 46. 51-J.Mayo to CIN 44 for 2 yards (65-C.Boling).
- New England Patriots (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 17-A.Dobson to CIN 14 for 56 yards (43-G.Iloka). FUMBLES (43-G.Iloka), and recovers at CIN 17. 17-A.Dobson to CIN 17 for no gain (58-R.Maualuga). {Pass credited
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 3:17 · NE 21 · Score 0-3
(3:17) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · CIN 24 · Score 3-3
(:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 5:48 · NE 32 · Score 3-6
(5:48) 2-M.Nugent 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:27 · NE 1 · Score 3-12
(9:27) 42-B.Green-Ellis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 9:21 · NE 2 · Score 3-13
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 6:30 · CIN 1 · Score 6-13
(6:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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.
- Marcus Jones (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2013-10-06?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New England Patriots 13-6 in Week 5, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q2: New England Patriots 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: New England Patriots 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: New England Patriots 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: New England Patriots 6, Cincinnati Bengals 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q4 9:27) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 3:17, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 5:48, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 6:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 40.9% completion, -9.0% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.01 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.6% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Marcus Jones (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (1:10) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 82-M.Jones to CIN 30 for 28 yards (32-D.McCourty)..
Was New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 13-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W