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NFL · Week 6 · October 13, 2013 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills: 2013 Week 6 Recap

Bengals defeat Bills 27–24 in Week 6

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 27–24 Week 6 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 27 4–2 Winner
Final 27–24
Buffalo Bills 24 2–4
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
27–24
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
October 13, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 26/48 · 333 YDS · 3 TD +17.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Germie Bernard 6 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 3 REC · 71 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Thomas Graham Jr.
    Thomas Graham Jr. 4 REC · 74 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Sean Chandler
    Sean Chandler 2 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Marquise Goodwin
    Marquise Goodwin 2 REC · 51 YDS · 1 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 27–24 Buffalo Bills
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(1:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 35-J.…
Game date
2013-10-13

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 27–24 on 2013-10-13. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +17.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Cincinnati Bengals10770327
Buffalo Bills73014024

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 12:19FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 28
    Score
    3-0

    (12:19) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 10:05TD
    Tyquan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    3-6

    (10:05) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 10:01XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    3-7

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:32TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 18
    Score
    9-7

    (5:32) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone, near sideline.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:26XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    10-7

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 8:42TD
    GBGermie Bernard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 20
    Score
    16-7

    (8:42) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass, caught at BUF 16.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 8:34XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    17-7

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 4:19FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 33
    Score
    17-10

    (4:19) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:56TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 10
    Score
    23-10

    (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:49XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 2
    Score
    24-10

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  11. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 10:17TD
    Sean Chandler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 22
    Score
    24-16

    (10:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CIN 11, shading from right.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 10:13XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-17

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  13. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 1:14TD
    Marquise Goodwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 40
    Score
    24-23

    (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone.

  14. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 1:08XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-24

    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

  15. CINCincinnati Bengals
    OT 6:49FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 25
    Score
    27-24

    (6:49) 2-M.Nugent 43 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).

  1. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +17.40 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2Thomas Graham Jr.Thomas Graham Jr. · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  3. 3Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  4. 4Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  5. 5Sean ChandlerSean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  6. 6Marquise GoodwinMarquise Goodwin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Sanzenbacher · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.41 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Andy Dalton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+17.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (-5.26 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Leonhard at BUF 21. 35-J.Leonhard pushed ob at CIN 38 for 41 yards (42-B.Green-Ellis).

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 DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +17.40 total EPA
  • Tyquan LewisTyquan Lewis (Buffalo Bills) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -4.8% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play+0.106+0.069
Offensive success rate46.7%47.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.363-0.017
Rush EPA/play-0.030+0.156
Defensive EPA/play-0.069-0.106
Defensive success rate52.8%53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.11, Buffalo Bills +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.11 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +6.10 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +11.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyquan LewisBuffalo Bills — Tyquan Lewis (Q1 10:05)
  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 5:32)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 8:42)
  • Marcus JonesCincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 10:56)
  • Sean ChandlerBuffalo Bills — Sean Chandler (Tyquan Lewis pass) (Q4 10:17)
  • Marquise GoodwinBuffalo Bills — Marquise Goodwin (Tyquan Lewis pass) (Q4 1:14)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 12:19)
  • Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter (Q2 4:19)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (OT 6:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BUF 28 (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 10:01) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 18 (Q1 5:32) — (5:32) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone, near sideline.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 5:26) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 20 (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass, caught at BUF 16.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 8:34) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CIN 33 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q3 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 10:49) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q4 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CIN 11, shading from right.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 10:13) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 40 (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:08) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Overtime: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (OT 6:49) — (6:49) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2) — End of half - 2.20 pm [WPA +42.1% · EPA -1.63]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone. [WPA +24.4% · EPA +4.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 6:49) — (6:49) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +0.96]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Leonhard at BUF 21. 35-J.Leonhard pushed ob at CIN 38 for 41 yards (42-B.Green-Ellis). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.26]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 11:45) — (11:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at BUF 47 for -7 yards (99-M.Dareus). [WPA -17.2% · EPA -1.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Leonhard at BUF 21. 35-J.Leonhard pushed ob at CIN 38 for 41 yards (42-B.Green-Ellis). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -5.26]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone. [WPA +24.4% · EPA +4.61]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q4 10:17) — (10:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CIN 11, shading from right. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +4.48]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 11-D.Sanzenbacher to BUF 11 for 23 yards (35-J.Leonhard). Caught in coverage at BUF 15. [WPA +3.0% · EPA +4.41]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 12:19 · BUF 28 · Score 3-0
    (12:19) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  2. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:05 · CIN 3 · Score 3-6
    (10:05) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 10:01 · CIN 2 · Score 3-7
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 5:32 · BUF 18 · Score 9-7
    (5:32) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone, near sideline.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:26 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 8:42 · BUF 20 · Score 16-7
    (8:42) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Shovel pass, caught at BUF 16.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 8:34 · BUF 2 · Score 17-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 4:19 · CIN 33 · Score 17-10
    (4:19) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:56 · BUF 10 · Score 23-10
    (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:49 · BUF 2 · Score 24-10
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:17 · CIN 22 · Score 24-16
    (10:17) (Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass short middle to 84-S.Chandler for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at CIN 11, shading from right.
  12. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:13 · CIN 2 · Score 24-17
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  13. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:14 · CIN 40 · Score 24-23
    (1:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-T.Lewis pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 3 yds. into end zone.
  14. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 1:08 · CIN 2 · Score 24-24
    2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
  15. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — OT 6:49 · BUF 25 · Score 27-24
    (6:49) 2-M.Nugent 43 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.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Tyquan Lewis (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills on 2013-10-13?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 27-24 in Week 6, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q5: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Buffalo Bills 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Lewis (Q1 10:05) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 5:32) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 8:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 10:56) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Chandler (T. Lewis pass) (Q4 10:17) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Goodwin (T. Lewis pass) (Q4 1:14) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 12:19, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 4:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (OT 6:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.2% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +17.40 total passing EPA. Tyquan Lewis (Buffalo Bills), 46.3% completion, -4.8% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (-5.26 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Leonhard at BUF 21. 35-J.Leonhard pushed ob at CIN 38 for 41 yards (42-B.Green-Ellis)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L