Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 34–21 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 17–14 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Andy Dalton
- Top passer
- E. Manuel
- Biggest EPA play
- (:26) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-14…
- Game date
- 2015-10-18
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 34–21 on 2015-10-18. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +15.82 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(9:24) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Dixon.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(3:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 32-J.Hill for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 13, near sideline.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(10:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(7:17) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:26) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-14-S.Watkins was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, crossing to middle. S.Watkins assisted off.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass, caught at BUF 11, slanting to middle.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:45) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(10:45) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:24TD EME. ManuelPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-6
(9:24) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Dixon.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 9:21XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:35TD Julian HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 6-7
(3:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 32-J.Hill for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 13, near sideline.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:26XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:24TD GBGermie BernardPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 17
- Score
- 13-7
(10:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:19XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:17FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 17-7
(7:17) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:26TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 22
- Score
- 17-13
(:26) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-14-S.Watkins was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, crossing to middle. S.Watkins assisted off.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:17XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 17-14
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:01TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 10
- Score
- 23-14
(11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass, caught at BUF 11, slanting to middle.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:55XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 24-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:45TD TET. EifertPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 30-14
(1:45) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:42XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 31-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:45FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 21
- Score
- 34-14
(10:45) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:52TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 34-20
(6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:50XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 34-21
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +15.82 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 2Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 4S. Watkins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6
Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 7C. Gragg · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8
Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 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 (+15.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.36 EPA): (12:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones to BUF 16 for 42 yards (24-S.Gilmore). Caught in coverage at BUF 16.
Biggest single play (+3.71 EPA): E. Manuel — (:26) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-14-S.Watkins was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, crossing to middle. S.Watkins
Quarterback report card
E. Manuel led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.52 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +15.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.225 | -0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.0% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.479 | +0.011 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.085 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.225 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 45.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -0.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +17.97 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — E. Manuel
- Cincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard
- Buffalo Bills — S. Watkins (E. Manuel pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Dixon.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 9:21) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 32-J.Hill for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 13, near sideline.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 3:26) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 17 (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 10:19) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q2 7:17) — (7:17) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q2 0:26); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:17) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass, caught at BUF 11, slanting to middle.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 10:55) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 1:42) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 6:50) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short right [95-W.Gilberry]. PENALTY on BUF-3-E.Manuel, Intentional Grounding, 18 yards, enforced at BUF 20. Spot foul, ball placed at point of pass, due t
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones to BUF 16 for 42 yards (24-S.Gilmore). Caught in coverage at BUF 16.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 40, and recovers at BUF 49. 14-A.Dalton to BUF 49 for no gain (55-J.Hughes).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 25-G.Bernard to BUF 26 for 23 yards (27-D.Williams). Swing pass, caught at CIN 47.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-14-S.Watkins was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, crossing to middle. S.Watkins
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:25) — (12:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones to BUF 16 for 42 yards (24-S.Gilmore). Caught in coverage at BUF 16.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 12-M.Sanu to CIN 48 for 24 yards (30-B.Rambo). Caught at CIN 42, slanting from left.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass incomplete short right [95-W.Gilberry]. PENALTY on BUF-3-E.Manuel, Intentional Grounding, 18 yards, enforced at BUF 20. Spot foul, ball placed at point of pass, due t
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 9:24 · CIN 2 · Score 0-6
(9:24) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: A.Dixon. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 9:21 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:35 · BUF 13 · Score 6-7
(3:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 32-J.Hill for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 13, near sideline. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:26 · BUF 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:24 · BUF 17 · Score 13-7
(10:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:19 · BUF 15 · Score 14-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 7:17 · BUF 29 · Score 17-7
(7:17) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · CIN 22 · Score 17-13
(:26) (Shotgun) 3-E.Manuel pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-14-S.Watkins was injured during the play. He is Out. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, crossing to middle. S.Watkins - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · CIN 15 · Score 17-14
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:01 · BUF 10 · Score 23-14
(11:01) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-M.Jones for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Screen pass, caught at BUF 11, slanting to middle. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 10:55 · BUF 15 · Score 24-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 1:45 · BUF 4 · Score 30-14
(1:45) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in front corner of end zone. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 1:42 · BUF 15 · Score 31-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:45 · BUF 21 · Score 34-14
(10:45) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · CIN 4 · Score 34-20
(6:52) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:50 · CIN 15 · Score 34-21
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
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.
- E. Manuel (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills on 2015-10-18?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 34-21 in Week 6, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 34, Buffalo Bills 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Manuel (Q1 9:24) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 3:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q2 10:24) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Watkins (E. Manuel pass) (Q2 0:26) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 11:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 1:45) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (Q4 6:52) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 7:17, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 10:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
E. Manuel (Buffalo Bills), 62.2% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.52 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 66.7% completion, +1.2% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +15.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.36 EPA): (12:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 82-M.Jones to BUF 16 for 42 yards (24-S.Gilmore). Caught in coverage at BUF 16..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-0 Now 6-0 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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