Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 27–10 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 13–3 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green pushed ob at 50 for 38 yards (…
- Game date
- 2014-11-16
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New Orleans Saints 27–10 on 2014-11-16. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +22.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(8:58) 3-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(3:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to NO 1 for 11 yards (24-C.White). FUMBLES (24-C.White), and recovers at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the loose ball recovery ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:56) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:01) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(6:06) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(15:00) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 84-K.Stills for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(11:35) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 1 The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 8:58FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 0-3
(8:58) 3-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:26TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 12
- Score
- 6-3
(3:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to NO 1 for 11 yards (24-C.White). FUMBLES (24-C.White), and recovers at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the loose ball recovery ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:14XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:56FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 4
- Score
- 10-3
(2:56) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:01FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 13-3
(:01) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:06TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 1
- Score
- 19-3
(6:06) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:03XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 20-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 15:00TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 9
- Score
- 20-9
(15:00) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 84-K.Stills for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 14:56XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 20-10
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:35TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 24
- Score
- 26-10
(11:35) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 1 The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:29XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 27-10
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +22.56 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 2Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 3D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +8.02 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4K. Stills · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 5R. Burkhead · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 6Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 7J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 8
Julian Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 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 (+22.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+4.25 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green pushed ob at 50 for 38 yards (25-R.Bush). Pass 32, YAC 6
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 46 dropbacks · 71.7% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +8.02 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · +13.4% CPOE · +0.84 EPA/play · +22.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.303 | +0.004 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.8% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.836 | +0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.276 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.303 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 47.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.30 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 8 drives, +21.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 7 drives, +0.34 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass)
- New Orleans Saints — K. Stills (D. Brees pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) 3-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q1 3:26); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q1 3:14) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NO 4 (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NO 24 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 6:03) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 84-K.Stills for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:56) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 24 (Q4 11:35); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 11:29) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 41-E.Lorig to CIN 2 for -1 yards (58-R.Maualuga). Pass -1, YAC 0
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 32-J.Hill right guard to NO 24 for 62 yards (91-K.Edebali).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 32-J.Hill to NO 41 for 13 yards (25-R.Bush; 20-B.Dixon). Pass -3, YAC 16
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to NO 1 for 11 yards (24-C.White). FUMBLES (24-C.White), and recovers at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the loose ball re
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short middle to 80-J.Graham to CIN 19 for 13 yards (20-R.Nelson) [96-C.Dunlap]. Pass 13, YAC 0
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:49) — (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green pushed ob at 50 for 38 yards (25-R.Bush). Pass 32, YAC 6
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) (No Huddle) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 41-E.Lorig to CIN 2 for -1 yards (58-R.Maualuga). Pass -1, YAC 0
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 39-T.Cadet left guard to CIN 34 for no gain (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-93-W.Clarke at CIN 33. 93-W.Clarke to CIN 33 for no gain (79-B.Harris).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to NO 1 for 11 yards (24-C.White). FUMBLES (24-C.White), and recovers at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the loose ball re
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 8:58 · CIN 13 · Score 0-3
(8:58) 3-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:26 · NO 12 · Score 6-3
(3:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham to NO 1 for 11 yards (24-C.White). FUMBLES (24-C.White), and recovers at NO 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the loose ball re - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:14 · NO 2 · Score 7-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 2:56 · NO 4 · Score 10-3
(2:56) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · NO 24 · Score 13-3
(:01) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 6:06 · NO 1 · Score 19-3
(6:06) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 0, YAC 1 - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 6:03 · NO 2 · Score 20-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 9 · Score 20-9
(15:00) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 84-K.Stills for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 5, YAC 4 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · CIN 2 · Score 20-10
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 11:35 · NO 24 · Score 26-10
(11:35) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 23, YAC 1 The Replay Official challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the fiel - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 11:29 · NO 2 · Score 27-10
2-M.Nugent extra point 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.
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints on 2014-11-16?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New Orleans Saints 27-10 in Week 11, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New Orleans Saints 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, New Orleans Saints 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 3:26) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 6:06) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Stills (D. Brees pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 11:35) New Orleans Saints field goal — S. Graham (Q1 8:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 2:56, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 71.7% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +8.02 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.3% completion, +13.4% CPOE, +0.84 EPA per dropback, +22.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.25 EPA): (13:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green pushed ob at 50 for 38 yards (25-R.Bush). Pass 32, YAC 6.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-3 Now 6-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
