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NFL · Week 9 · October 31, 2013 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins: 2013 Week 9 Recap

Dolphins defeat Bengals 22–20 in Week 9

Germie Bernard led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 20–22 Week 9 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 20 6–3
Final 20–22
Miami Dolphins 22 4–4 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
20–22
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 3–10 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Germie Bernard
Game date
October 31, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Germie Bernard 9 CAR · 79 YDS · 2 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 11 REC · 128 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 1 CAR · 2 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • M.Wallace 6 REC · 82 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Tannehill
    Ryan Tannehill 20/33 · 188 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Clay 3 REC · 22 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 22–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 3–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Germie Bernard
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.…
Game date
2013-10-31

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 22–20 on 2013-10-31. Germie Bernard posted a game-high +8.74 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4OT—T
Cincinnati Bengals37100020
Miami Dolphins10732022

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:01FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 13
    Score
    3-0

    (12:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 2:40TD
    Ryan Tannehill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    3-6

    (2:40) (No Huddle) 17-R.Tannehill right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 2:39XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    3-7

    (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:11FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 17
    Score
    3-10

    (:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:52TD
    BGB. Grimes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 10
    Score
    3-16

    (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:37XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    3-17

    (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:14TD
    GBGermie Bernard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    9-17

    (2:14) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:10XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-17

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

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:54TD
    GBGermie Bernard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 35
    Score
    16-17

    (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 12:37XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    17-17

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

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 1:29FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 36
    Score
    20-17

    (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 0:16FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 26
    Score
    20-20

    (:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    OT 6:42Safety
    Andy Dalton

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIA 92
    Score
    20-22

    (6:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +8.74 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
  2. 2Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  4. 4Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  5. 5Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +1.44 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  8. 8Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.23 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

Germie Bernard — CIN · Rushing

Germie Bernard posted the highest total EPA (+8.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.

Germie Bernard's top snap (+3.85 EPA): (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-11.02 EPA): Andy Dalton — (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 60 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -9.85 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.012-0.041
Offensive success rate43.9%48.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.164+0.044
Rush EPA/play+0.228-0.119
Defensive EPA/play+0.041+0.012
Defensive success rate51.8%56.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.01, Miami Dolphins -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.04 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -1.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -3.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ryan TannehillMiami Dolphins — Ryan Tannehill (Q2 2:40)
  • Miami Dolphins — B. Grimes (Q3 7:52)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q3 2:14)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q4 12:54)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 12:01)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:11)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 1:29)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q4 0:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q2 12:01) — (12:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 2:40) — (2:40) (No Huddle) 17-R.Tannehill right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 2:39) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q3 7:52); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 7:37) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 2:14) — (2:14) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 2:10) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 35 (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:37) — (Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 36 (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

Overtime: Miami Dolphins won the period 2–0. Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 92 (OT 6:42).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.7% · EPA -11.02]
  • Miami Dolphins (OT 7:01) — (7:01) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields punts 32 yards to CIN 8, Center-92-J.Denney, downed by MIA-25-R.Stanford. [WPA +25.4% · EPA -0.74]
  • Miami Dolphins (OT 9:05) — (9:05) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep right to 11-M.Wallace. PENALTY on CIN-23-T.Newman, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at MIA 14 - No Play. [WPA +25.3% · EPA +2.35]
  • Miami Dolphins (OT 7:44) — (7:44) 33-D.Thomas left guard to CIN 40 for -1 yards (92-J.Harrison). [WPA -24.2% · EPA -1.85]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA -21.8% · EPA -0.69]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:52) — (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -25.7% · EPA -11.02]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 26 for -9 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake), RECOVERED by MIA-91-C.Wake at CIN 25. 91-C.Wake to CIN 25 for no gain (71-An.Smith). [WPA -14.2% · EPA -4.45]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) 26-L.Miller right end to CIN 11 for 41 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-24-A.Jones at CIN -2. 24-A.Jones to CIN 41 for 43 yards (17-R.Tannehill). [WPA -11.8% · EPA -3.90]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +3.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 12:01 · MIA 13 · Score 3-0
    (12:01) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:40 · CIN 1 · Score 3-6
    (2:40) (No Huddle) 17-R.Tannehill right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 2:39 · CIN 2 · Score 3-7
    (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · CIN 17 · Score 3-10
    (:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:52 · MIA 10 · Score 3-16
    (7:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 82-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 6. 21-B.Grimes for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:37 · CIN 2 · Score 3-17
    (Kick formation) 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 2:14 · MIA 3 · Score 9-17
    (2:14) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 2:10 · MIA 2 · Score 10-17
    (Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 12:54 · MIA 35 · Score 16-17
    (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:37 · MIA 2 · Score 17-17
    (Kick formation) 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 1:29 · MIA 36 · Score 20-17
    (1:29) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · CIN 26 · Score 20-20
    (:16) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Sturgis 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  13. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — OT 6:42 · MIA 92 · Score 20-22
    (6:42) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (91-C.Wake). The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Germie Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins on 2013-10-31?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 22-20 in Week 9, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Q5: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Miami Dolphins 2; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Miami Dolphins 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 2:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Grimes (Q3 7:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q3 2:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q4 12:54) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 12:01, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 1:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q4 0:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.3% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -9.85 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 60.6% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins?

Germie Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.74 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.85 EPA): (12:54) 25-G.Bernard left end for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 22-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W

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