Bengals 37–3 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

A. Davis (Cleveland Browns), 54.3% completion, +4.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -11.15 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.9% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +14.17 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+3.95 EPA): (8:25) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to CLE 27 for 57 yards (22-T.Williams). CIN #74 (Jake Fisher) reports as an eligible receiver.

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 37–3 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 20–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Andy Dalton
Top passer: Ashtyn Davis
Biggest EPA play: (11:40) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis to CLE 41 for -8 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), t…
Game date: 2015-12-06

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 37–3 on 2015-12-06. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +14.17 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	7	13	14	3	0	37
Cleveland Browns	0	3	0	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 29

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:48TD
Andy Dalton
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
6-0
(3:48) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:45XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:45TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 23
Score
13-0
(13:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:40XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
14-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:28FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 26
Score
17-0
(6:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:24FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 21
Score
20-0
(3:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:03FG
TCT. Coons
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 29
Score
20-3
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:55TD
Julian Hill
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
26-3
(7:55) 32-J.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-58-C.Kirksey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:42XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
27-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:46TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 21
Score
33-3
(:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 82-M.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:42XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
34-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 5:49FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
37-3
(5:49) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 20 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).

1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.17 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
2Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
3Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
4Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
5Donovan Jennings · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.15 EPA/play
7Malachi Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
8M. Alford · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 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 (+14.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.62 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.95 EPA): (8:25) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to CLE 27 for 57 yards (22-T.Williams). CIN #74 (Jake Fisher) reports as an eligible receiver

Biggest single play (-6.30 EPA): Ashtyn Davis — (11:40) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis to CLE 41 for -8 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), touched at CLE 41, RECOVERED by CIN-58-R.Maualuga at CLE 33.

Quarterback report card

Ashtyn Davis led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Ashtyn Davis (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +4.2% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -11.15 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.62 EPA/play · +14.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.263	-0.295
Offensive success rate	58.8%	39.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.463	-0.242
Rush EPA/play	+0.205	-0.511
Defensive EPA/play	+0.295	-0.263
Defensive success rate	60.3%	41.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.26 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +17.89 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -23.02 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton (Q1 3:48)
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 13:45)
Cincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Q3 7:55)
Cincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 0:46)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 6:28)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 3:24)
Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q2 0:03)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 5:49)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 3:48) — (3:48) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 3:45) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 23 (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 13:40) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) 32-J.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-58-C.Kirksey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:42) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 21 (Q3 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 82-M.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 0:42) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to CLE 27 for 57 yards (22-T.Williams). CIN #74 (Jake Fisher) reports as an eligible receiver [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.95]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:11) — (5:11) 14-A.Dalton up the middle to CLE 5 for 2 yards (71-D.Shelton). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.06]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis pass deep middle intended for 83-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson at CIN 43. 20-R.Nelson to CLE 26 for 31 yards (29-D.Johnson Jr). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -5.23]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis sacked at CIN 46 for -10 yards (90-M.Johnson). [WPA -5.9% · EPA -3.38]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:45) — (13:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.61]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis to CLE 41 for -8 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), touched at CLE 41, RECOVERED by CIN-58-R.Maualuga at CLE 33. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -6.30]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis pass deep middle intended for 83-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson at CIN 43. 20-R.Nelson to CLE 26 for 31 yards (29-D.Johnson Jr). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -5.23]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:25) — (8:25) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to CLE 27 for 57 yards (22-T.Williams). CIN #74 (Jake Fisher) reports as an eligible receiver [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.95]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis pass incomplete short right [97-G.Atkins]. PENALTY on CLE-7-A.Davis, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced at CLE 39. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -3.43]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:48 · CLE 3 · Score 6-0
(3:48) 14-A.Dalton up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:45 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 13:45 · CLE 23 · Score 13-0
(13:45) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 13:40 · CLE 15 · Score 14-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 6:28 · CLE 26 · Score 17-0
(6:28) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 3:24 · CLE 21 · Score 20-0
(3:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CIN 29 · Score 20-3
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 7:55 · CLE 1 · Score 26-3
(7:55) 32-J.Hill left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-58-C.Kirksey, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 7:42 · CLE 15 · Score 27-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 0:46 · CLE 21 · Score 33-3
(:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 82-M.Jones for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 0:42 · CLE 15 · Score 34-3
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 5:49 · CLE 2 · Score 37-3
(5:49) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 20 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.
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ashtyn Davis (CLE) 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 Cleveland Browns on 2015-12-06?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 37-3 in Week 13, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 37, Cleveland Browns 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q1 3:48) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 13:45) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q3 7:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 0:46) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 6:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 3:24, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 5:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Ashtyn Davis (Cleveland Browns), 54.3% completion, +4.2% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -11.15 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.9% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.62 EPA per dropback, +14.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (+3.95 EPA): (8:25) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green to CLE 27 for 57 yards (22-T.Williams). CIN #74 (Jake Fisher) reports as an eligible receiver.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

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