Commanders 27–27 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2016

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 64.4% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +23.76 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.04 total passing EPA.

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

K. Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 59 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is the 100th touchdown scored in International Series games in London..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 27–27 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Washington Commanders 10–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kirk Cousins
Top passer: Kirk Cousins
Biggest EPA play: (13:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 85-T.Eifert INTERCEPTED by 51…
Game date: 2016-10-30

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–27 on 2016-10-30. Kirk Cousins posted a game-high +23.76 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Washington Commanders	7	3	7	10	0	27
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	13	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

CIN 4

+3CIN 2

CIN 23

CIN 33

+3CIN 22

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:44TD
RKR. Kelley
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
6-0
(7:44) 32-R.Kelley up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:38XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:58TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 8
Score
7-6
(3:58) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-B.Breeland, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:51XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 8:21FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-7
(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 10:46TD
TET. Eifert
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
10-13
(10:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [38-K.Fuller].
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 5:20TD
Andy Dalton
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
10-19
(5:20) 74-J.Fisher reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 5:15XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
10-20
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:12TD
Joe Reed
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 23
Score
16-20
(3:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 3:02XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
17-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:39TD
Jamison Crowder
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 33
Score
23-20
(9:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is the 100th touchdown scored in International Series games in London.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:30XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
24-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:58TD
Julian Hill
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 1
Score
24-26
(6:58) 74-J.Fisher reported in as eligible. 32-J.Hill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:54XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
24-27
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 1:11FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 22
Score
27-27
(1:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +23.76 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
2Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.04 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
3Joe Reed · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +8.33 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
4P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
5V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
6Jamison Crowder · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
7Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
8Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.34 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

Kirk Cousins — WAS · Passing

Kirk Cousins posted the highest total EPA (+23.76) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Washington Commanders. Across 59 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Kirk Cousins's top snap (+3.79 EPA): (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is the 100th touchdown scored in International Series games in London.

Biggest single play (-4.23 EPA): Andy Dalton — (13:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 85-T.Eifert INTERCEPTED by 51-W.Compton [90-E.Hood] at WAS 12. 51-W.Compton to WAS 17 for 5 yards (85-T.Eifert).

Quarterback report card

Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 59 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +23.76 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 54 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +9.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.099	+0.105
Offensive success rate	43.2%	51.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.403	+0.167
Rush EPA/play	-0.158	+0.101
Defensive EPA/play	-0.105	-0.099
Defensive success rate	48.6%	56.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Washington Commanders +0.10, Cincinnati Bengals +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +11.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 14 drives, +11.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — R. Kelley (Q1 7:44)
Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q1 3:58)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 10:46)
Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton (Q3 5:20)
Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q3 3:12)
Washington Commanders — Jamison Crowder (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q4 9:39)
Cincinnati Bengals — Julian Hill (Q4 6:58)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 8:21)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 1:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 32-R.Kelley up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 7:38) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 8 (Q1 3:58); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q1 3:51) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:21) — (8:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q3 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [38-K.Fuller].; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 74-J.Fisher reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 5:15) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 3:02) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 33 (Q4 9:39); Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 9:30) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q4 6:58) — (6:58) 74-J.Fisher reported in as eligible. 32-J.Hill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 6:54) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Washington Commanders (OT 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete deep left to 88-P.Garcon [97-G.Atkins]. [WPA +44.6% · EPA -0.18]
Cincinnati Bengals (OT 1:11) — (1:11) 14-A.Dalton up the middle to CIN 47 for 1 yard (92-C.Baker). FUMBLES (92-C.Baker), RECOVERED by WAS-72-A.Lanier at CIN 47. 72-A.Lanier to CIN 47 for no gain (77-A.Whitworth). [WPA +32.7% · EPA -2.79]
Cincinnati Bengals (OT 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at WAS 48 for -8 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). [WPA -28.4% · EPA -2.32]
Washington Commanders (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 80-J.Crowder to CIN 22 for 20 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick). [WPA +22.0% · EPA +2.58]
Cincinnati Bengals (OT 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles up the middle to WAS 42 for 14 yards (39-D.Whitner). [WPA +21.7% · EPA +2.04]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 85-T.Eifert INTERCEPTED by 51-W.Compton [90-E.Hood] at WAS 12. 51-W.Compton to WAS 17 for 5 yards (85-T.Eifert). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.23]
Washington Commanders (OT 2:13) — (2:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -19.4% · EPA -3.82]
Washington Commanders (Q4 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is the 100th touchdown scored in International Series games in London. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +3.79]
Washington Commanders (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 79-T.Nsekhe reported in as eligible. 32-R.Kelley right tackle to CIN 18 for no gain (27-D.Kirkpatrick). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.39]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q1 7:44 · CIN 4 · Score 6-0
(7:44) 32-R.Kelley up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q1 7:38 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:58 · WAS 8 · Score 7-6
(3:58) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on WAS-26-B.Breeland, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:51 · WAS 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 8:21 · CIN 2 · Score 10-7
(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 10:46 · WAS 15 · Score 10-13
(10:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [38-K.Fuller].
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:20 · WAS 1 · Score 10-19
(5:20) 74-J.Fisher reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 5:15 · WAS 15 · Score 10-20
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 3:12 · CIN 23 · Score 16-20
(3:12) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 86-J.Reed for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 3:02 · CIN 15 · Score 17-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:39 · CIN 33 · Score 23-20
(9:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is the 100th touchdown scored in International Series games in London.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:30 · CIN 15 · Score 24-20
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:58 · WAS 1 · Score 24-26
(6:58) 74-J.Fisher reported in as eligible. 32-J.Hill left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · WAS 15 · Score 24-27
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 1:11 · CIN 22 · Score 27-27
(1:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

The game ended in a 27-27 tie in Week 8, 2016 on 2016-10-30.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Washington Commanders 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q4: Washington Commanders 10, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Washington Commanders 27, Cincinnati Bengals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Washington Commanders touchdown — R. Kelley (Q1 7:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q1 3:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 10:46) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q3 5:20) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q3 3:12) Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Crowder (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 9:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Hill (Q4 6:58) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 8:21, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 1:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 64.4% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +23.76 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.76 total EPA on Passing plays. across 59 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (9:39) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left to 80-J.Crowder for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is the 100th touchdown scored in International Series games in London..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-3 Now 4-3 T

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-4 Now 3-4 T

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