Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 23–16 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 15–0 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco s…
- Game date
- 2014-09-07
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–16 on 2014-09-07. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +9.21 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 23 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(4:42) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:27) 29-J.Forsett right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 99 -Hunt (CIN) injured on play.
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(10:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
(5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:30FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 31
- Score
- 3-0
(10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:28FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 4
- Score
- 6-0
(1:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:16FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 10
- Score
- 9-0
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 4:42FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 28
- Score
- 12-0
(4:42) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:11FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 20
- Score
- 15-0
(2:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 2:27TD JFJ. ForsettPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 15-6
(2:27) 29-J.Forsett right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 99 -Hunt (CIN) injured on play.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 2:20XP Justin TuckerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 15-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 10:32FG Justin TuckerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 20
- Score
- 15-10
(10:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 6:01TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 80
- Score
- 15-16
(6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 5:10TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 77
- Score
- 21-16
(5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:58Safety Andy DaltonPoints+2
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.21 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3Shi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5K. Aiken · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6J. Forsett · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7D. Pitta · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 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 (+9.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+6.68 EPA): (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores.
Biggest single play (+7.81 EPA): Joe Flacco — (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 68 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.43 total EPA- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.21 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.092 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.7% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.219 | -0.021 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.197 | -0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.092 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 59.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.09 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -9.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +1.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Forsett
- Baltimore Ravens — Shi Smith (Joe Flacco pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 31 (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q2 10:16) — (10:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 20 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 29-J.Forsett right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 99 -Hunt (CIN) injured on play.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 2:20) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 9–8. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 80 (Q4 6:01); Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 77 (Q4 5:10); Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q4 4:58) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 29-J.Forsett to CIN 26 for -4 yards (20-R.Nelson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CIN 21 for -5 yards (95-W.Gilberry).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at CIN 28 for -7 yards (sack split by 95-W.Gilberry and 20-R.Nelson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 45 yard field goal is BLOCKED (36-J.Miles), Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. 41-A.Levine at BAL 26 to CIN 40 for 34 yards.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:45) — (8:45) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 81-O.Daniels INTERCEPTED by 59-E.Lamur at CIN 38. 59-E.Lamur to CIN 39 for 1 yard (81-O.Daniels).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 10:30 · BAL 31 · Score 3-0
(10:30) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 1:28 · BAL 4 · Score 6-0
(1:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 10:16 · BAL 10 · Score 9-0
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 4:42 · BAL 28 · Score 12-0
(4:42) 2-M.Nugent 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 2:11 · BAL 20 · Score 15-0
(2:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 2:27 · CIN 13 · Score 15-6
(2:27) 29-J.Forsett right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 99 -Hunt (CIN) injured on play. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 2:20 · CIN 2 · Score 15-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 10:32 · CIN 20 · Score 15-10
(10:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:01 · CIN 80 · Score 15-16
(6:01) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 89-S.Smith for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flacco scrambles to left and completes pass to Smith at C34 who runs it into end zone. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:10 · BAL 77 · Score 21-16
(5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 4:58 · BAL 2 · Score 23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-A.Dalton pass to 12-M.Sanu is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2014-09-07?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-16 in Week 1, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 8, Baltimore Ravens 9; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Baltimore Ravens 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Forsett (Q3 2:27) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 6:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 5:10) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 10:30, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 1:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 10:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 4:42, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 2:11, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 10:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 51.5% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.43 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.21 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+6.68 EPA): (5:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. A.J. Green catches ball on deflection to himself at B25 and scores..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 1-0 W
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
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