Bengals 28–24 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 58.2% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.88 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.5% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.10 total passing EPA.

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

S. Smith (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+6.72 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 27 - Kilpatrick (CIN) injured on play. Smith makes catch at CIN45, breaks two tackles and ru.

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 28–24 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 14–0 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Shi Smith
Top passer: Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play: (7:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 38 for -6 yards (58-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (58-E.…
Game date: 2015-09-27

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 28–24 on 2015-09-27. Shi Smith posted a game-high +14.86 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	7	7	0	14	0	28
Baltimore Ravens	0	0	7	17	0	24

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

BAL 7

CIN 50

+3CIN 2

BAL 56

BAL 80

BAL 7

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:27TD
Andy Dalton
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 7
Score
6-0
(7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:20XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:23TD
Marcus Jones
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 16
Score
13-0
(12:23) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 23 - Lewis (BAL) injured on play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:18XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
14-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 6:37TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 50
Score
14-6
(6:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 27 - Kilpatrick (CIN) injured on play. Smith makes catch at CIN45, breaks two tackles and runs down right sideline for TD.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 6:23XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
14-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 13:32FG
Justin Tucker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-10
(13:32) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 7:02TD
C.J. Mosley
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 56
Score
14-16
(7:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 38 for -6 yards (58-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (58-E.Dumervil) [58-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at CIN 41. 57-C.Mosley for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 6:49XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
14-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:49TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 80
Score
20-17
(6:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:37XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
21-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 4:03TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 16
Score
21-23
(4:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Steve Smith ties Ravens' single game record with 13 receptions. Priest Holmes shares record.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 3:56XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
21-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:16TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 7
Score
27-24
(2:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:10XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
28-24
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).

1Shi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +14.86 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
2Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.22 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
3Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +13.10 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
4Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
5Joe Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +6.88 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
6C. Gillmore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
7A. Levine · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
8Montaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 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

Shi Smith — BAL · Receiving

Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+14.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.

Shi Smith's top snap (+6.72 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 27 - Kilpatrick (CIN) injured on play. Smith makes catch at CIN45, breaks two tackles and runs down right sideline for TD.

Biggest single play (-8.28 EPA): Andy Dalton — (7:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 38 for -6 yards (58-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (58-E.Dumervil) [58-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at CIN 41. 57-C.Mosley for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 55 dropbacks · 58.2% completion · -2.2% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.88 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +13.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	-0.004	-0.072
Offensive success rate	42.2%	39.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.305	+0.125
Rush EPA/play	-0.419	-0.369
Defensive EPA/play	+0.072	+0.004
Defensive success rate	60.4%	57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.00 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -6.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton (Q1 7:27)
Cincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 12:23)
Baltimore Ravens — Shi Smith (Joe Flacco pass) (Q3 6:37)
Baltimore Ravens — C.J. Mosley (Q4 7:02)
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 6:49)
Baltimore Ravens — Shi Smith (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 4:03)
Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q4 2:16)

Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 13:32)

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 BAL 7 (Q1 7:27) — (7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 7:20) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 23 - Lewis (BAL) injured on play.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 12:18) — 2-M.Nugent extra point 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 50 (Q3 6:37); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 6:23) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–14. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 56 (Q4 7:02); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 6:49) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 80 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 6:37) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 16 (Q4 4:03); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 3:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 2:10) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 38 for -6 yards (58-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (58-E.Dumervil) [58-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at CIN 41. 57-C.Mosley for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -41.6% · EPA -8.28]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.6% · EPA +6.22]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:44) — (4:44) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 15-M.Campanaro to CIN 25 for 11 yards (57-V.Rey). [WPA +16.8% · EPA +1.52]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith to CIN 36 for 16 yards (36-S.Williams). [WPA +16.2% · EPA +2.46]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 82-M.Jones to BAL 7 for 31 yards (24-K.Arrington). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.09]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 38 for -6 yards (58-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (58-E.Dumervil) [58-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at CIN 41. 57-C.Mosley for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -41.6% · EPA -8.28]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 27 - Kilpatrick (CIN) injured on play. Smith makes catch at CIN45, breaks two tackles and runs down right sideli [WPA +11.8% · EPA +6.72]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.6% · EPA +6.22]
Baltimore Ravens (Q2 12:42) — (12:42) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 44-K.Juszczyk INTERCEPTED by 24-A.Jones at BAL 30. 24-A.Jones to BAL 30 for no gain (44-K.Juszczyk). Penalty on BAL-53-J.Zuttah, Offensive Holding, decl [WPA -12.0% · EPA -5.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:27 · BAL 7 · Score 6-0
(7:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:20 · BAL 15 · Score 7-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:23 · BAL 16 · Score 13-0
(12:23) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 23 - Lewis (BAL) injured on play.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:18 · BAL 15 · Score 14-0
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 6:37 · CIN 50 · Score 14-6
(6:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 27 - Kilpatrick (CIN) injured on play. Smith makes catch at CIN45, breaks two tackles and runs down right sideli
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 6:23 · CIN 15 · Score 14-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:32 · CIN 2 · Score 14-10
(13:32) 9-J.Tucker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:02 · BAL 56 · Score 14-16
(7:02) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 38 for -6 yards (58-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (58-E.Dumervil) [58-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by BAL-57-C.Mosley at CIN 41. 57-C.Mosley for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:49 · CIN 15 · Score 14-17
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:49 · BAL 80 · Score 20-17
(6:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 18-A.Green for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:37 · BAL 15 · Score 21-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:03 · CIN 16 · Score 21-23
(4:03) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Steve Smith ties Ravens' single game record with 13 receptions. Priest Holmes shares record.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 3:56 · CIN 15 · Score 21-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:16 · BAL 7 · Score 27-24
(2:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:10 · BAL 15 · Score 28-24
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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Shi Smith (Baltimore Ravens) 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 Baltimore Ravens on 2015-09-27?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 28-24 in Week 3, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Baltimore Ravens 17; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 28, Baltimore Ravens 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q1 7:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 12:23) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 6:37) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Mosley (Q4 7:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 6:49) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 4:03) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 2:16) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 13:32, 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), 58.2% completion, -2.2% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.88 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.5% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +13.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Shi Smith (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+6.72 EPA): (6:37) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 89-S.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. No. 27 - Kilpatrick (CIN) injured on play. Smith makes catch at CIN45, breaks two tackles and ru.

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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