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NFL · Week 7 · October 20, 2013 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions: 2013 Week 7 Recap

Bengals defeat Lions 27–24 in Week 7

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 27–24 Week 7 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 27 5–2 Winner
Final 27–24
Detroit Lions 24 4–3
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
27–24
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 14–10 Detroit Lions
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
October 20, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 24/39 · 370 YDS · 4 TD +22.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 6 REC · 155 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 4 REC · 57 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 28/53 · 357 YDS · 3 TD +19.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 9 REC · 155 YDS · 2 TD +12.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Ogletree 2 REC · 50 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 27–24 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 14–10 Detroit Lions at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2013-10-20

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 27–24 on 2013-10-20. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +22.26 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals77106027
Detroit Lions7377024

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
DETDetroit Lions

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:12TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 82
    Score
    6-0

    (11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 10:59XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 3:06TD
    BPB. Pettigrew

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    7-6

    (3:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 3:02XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-7

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 11:47FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 18
    Score
    7-10

    (11:47) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:46TD
    Marcus Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 12
    Score
    13-10

    (:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:41XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    14-10

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

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:49TD
    TET. Eifert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 32
    Score
    20-10

    (10:49) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 85-T.Eifert for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:42XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 2
    Score
    21-10

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

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:23TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 27
    Score
    21-16

    (8:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:17XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    21-17

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 3:42FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 30
    Score
    24-17

    (3:42) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  13. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 12:10TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 50
    Score
    24-23

    (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson].

  14. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 11:59XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-24

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  15. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:04FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 36
    Score
    27-24

    (:04) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  16. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    —
    Score
    27-24

    END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +22.26 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +19.71 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +12.51 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  4. 4Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  5. 5Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.19 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Ogletree · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.86 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 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 (+22.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+7.21 EPA): (11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 53 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +19.71 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +12.5% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +22.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsDetroit Lions
Offensive EPA/play+0.191+0.097
Offensive success rate47.4%38.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.571+0.372
Rush EPA/play-0.258-0.244
Defensive EPA/play-0.097-0.191
Defensive success rate61.3%52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: +0.10 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +14.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, +9.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 11:12)
  • Detroit Lions — B. Pettigrew (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 3:06)
  • Marcus JonesCincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 0:46)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 10:49)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 8:23)
  • Cornelius JohnsonDetroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q4 12:10)

Field goals

  • Detroit Lions — D. Akers (Q2 11:47)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 3:42)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 0:04)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 82 (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 10:59) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:02) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 0:41) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 32 (Q3 10:49) — (10:49) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 85-T.Eifert for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 10:42) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 27 (Q3 8:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 8:17) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 30 (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 50 (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson].; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:59) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 36 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson]. [WPA +34.0% · EPA +5.98]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA +27.6% · EPA +1.21]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.6% · EPA +7.21]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-C.Dunlap), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by CIN-20-R.Nelson at CIN 30. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 46 for 16 yards (65-D.Gandy). FUMBLES [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.35]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 0:34) — (:34) 6-S.Martin punts 28 yards to CIN 49, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, out of bounds. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -1.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:12) — (11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.6% · EPA +7.21]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson]. [WPA +34.0% · EPA +5.98]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 2:30) — (2:30) 2-D.Akers 34 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-C.Dunlap), Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin, RECOVERED by CIN-20-R.Nelson at CIN 30. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 46 for 16 yards (65-D.Gandy). FUMBLES [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.35]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 11-K.Ogletree pushed ob at CIN 47 for 43 yards (20-R.Nelson). [WPA +8.5% · EPA +4.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 11:12 · DET 82 · Score 6-0
    (11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:59 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 3:06 · CIN 3 · Score 7-6
    (3:06) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short left to 87-B.Pettigrew for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 3:02 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  5. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 11:47 · CIN 18 · Score 7-10
    (11:47) 2-D.Akers 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · DET 12 · Score 13-10
    (:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:41 · DET 2 · Score 14-10
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:49 · DET 32 · Score 20-10
    (10:49) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 85-T.Eifert for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:42 · DET 2 · Score 21-10
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  10. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 8:23 · CIN 27 · Score 21-16
    (8:23) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q3 8:17 · CIN 2 · Score 21-17
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 3:42 · DET 30 · Score 24-17
    (3:42) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  13. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 12:10 · CIN 50 · Score 24-23
    (12:10) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-M.Johnson].
  14. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 11:59 · CIN 2 · Score 24-24
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  15. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · DET 36 · Score 27-24
    (:04) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  16. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 27-24
    END GAME

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.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions on 2013-10-20?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 27-24 in Week 7, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Detroit Lions 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Detroit Lions 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Detroit Lions 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Detroit Lions 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 11:12) Detroit Lions touchdown — B. Pettigrew (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 3:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 0:46) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 10:49) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 8:23) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q4 12:10) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Akers (Q2 11:47, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 3:42, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 52.8% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +19.71 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.5% completion, +12.5% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +22.26 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+7.21 EPA): (11:12) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions 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 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Detroit Lions

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

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