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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2016 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2016 Week 4 Recap

Bengals defeat Dolphins 22–7 in Week 4

Art Green led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 7–22 Week 4 finish.

Miami Dolphins 7 1–3
Final 7–22
Cincinnati Bengals 22 2–2 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
7–22
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 7–16 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Art Green
Game date
September 29, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • K.Stills 1 REC · 74 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Ajayi 2 REC · 13 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenyan Drake
    Kenyan Drake 2 CAR · 15 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Art Green
    Art Green 10 REC · 173 YDS · 1 TD +10.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 22/33 · 285 YDS · 1 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Uzomah
    C.J. Uzomah 4 REC · 45 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
View Dolphins vs Bengals box score View all 2016 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 22–7 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 7–16 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Art Green
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(9:15) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2016-09-29

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 22–7 on 2016-09-29. Art Green posted a game-high +10.87 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins700007
Cincinnati Bengals10633022

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:56FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 24
    Score
    0-3

    (9:56) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. PENALTY on MIA-50-A.Branch, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 9:15TD
    KSK. Stills

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 74
    Score
    6-3

    (9:15) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 9:04XP
    AFA. Franks

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-3

    3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:24TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 7
    Score
    7-9

    (3:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:19XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    7-10

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:16FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    7-13

    (4:16) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:11FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 25
    Score
    7-16

    (1:11) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 6:13FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    7-19

    (6:13) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:35FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 29
    Score
    7-22

    (13:35) 2-M.Nugent 47 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).

  1. 1Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.87 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  2. 2Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.18 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  5. 5C.J. UzomahC.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8B. LaFell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.58 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Art Green

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Art Green — CIN · Receiving

Art Green posted the highest total EPA (+10.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.

Art Green's top snap (+3.42 EPA): (6:06) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to MIA 32 for 51 yards (25-X.Howard).

Biggest single play (+6.36 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (9:15) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +8.6% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.18 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -5.2% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -10.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.239+0.032
Offensive success rate30.0%42.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.346+0.248
Rush EPA/play-0.234-0.330
Defensive EPA/play-0.032+0.239
Defensive success rate57.1%70.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +2.90 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -14.33 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q1 9:15)
  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 3:24)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q1 9:56)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 4:16)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 1:11)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q3 6:13)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 13:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q1 9:56); Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 74 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 9:04) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q1 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 3:19) — 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 MIA 4 (Q2 4:16) — (4:16) 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 MIA 25 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q3 6:13) — (6:13) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal 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 MIA 29 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 2-M.Nugent 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.1% · EPA +6.36]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:06) — (6:06) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to MIA 32 for 51 yards (25-X.Howard). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.42]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 25 for -8 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-94-D.Peko at MIA 27. 94-D.Peko to MIA 27 for no gain (10-K.Stills). {Sack officiall [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.52]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 32-J.Hill left end to MIA 30 for 1 yard (56-D.Butler; 24-I.Abdul-Quddus). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +1.59]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green pushed ob at MIA 7 for 19 yards (25-X.Howard). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +1.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.1% · EPA +6.36]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 88-L.Carroo INTERCEPTED by 37-C.Lewis-Harris at CIN 30. 37-C.Lewis-Harris pushed ob at CIN 45 for 15 yards (32-K.Drake). PENALTY on CIN-90- [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.71]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 25 for -8 yards (96-C.Dunlap). FUMBLES (96-C.Dunlap), RECOVERED by CIN-94-D.Peko at MIA 27. 94-D.Peko to MIA 27 for no gain (10-K.Stills). {Sack officiall [WPA -8.8% · EPA -4.52]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to MIA 32, Center-46-C.Harris. 14-J.Landry to MIA 39 for 7 yards (42-C.Fejedelem). PENALTY on MIA-78-T.Fede, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 18 - No P [WPA +4.2% · EPA +3.89]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 9:56 · MIA 24 · Score 0-3
    (9:56) 2-M.Nugent 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. PENALTY on MIA-50-A.Branch, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 9:15 · CIN 74 · Score 6-3
    (9:15) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 9:04 · CIN 15 · Score 7-3
    3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:24 · MIA 7 · Score 7-9
    (3:24) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:19 · MIA 15 · Score 7-10
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 4:16 · MIA 4 · Score 7-13
    (4:16) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:11 · MIA 25 · Score 7-16
    (1:11) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 6:13 · MIA 4 · Score 7-19
    (6:13) 2-M.Nugent 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 13:35 · MIA 29 · Score 7-22
    (13:35) 2-M.Nugent 47 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.
  • Art Green (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2016-09-29?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 22-7 in Week 4, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 7, Cincinnati Bengals 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 9:15) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 3:24) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 9:56, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 4:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 1:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 6:13, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 13:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 66.7% completion, +8.6% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.18 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 48.4% completion, -5.2% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -10.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Art Green (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.42 EPA): (6:06) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to MIA 32 for 51 yards (25-X.Howard)..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

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