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NFL · Week 16 · December 24, 2017 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2017 Week 16 Recap

Bengals defeat Lions 26–17 in Week 16

Taylen Green led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 17–26 Week 16 finish.

Detroit Lions 17 8–7
Final 17–26
Cincinnati Bengals 26 6–9 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
17–26
Halftime
Detroit Lions 7–6 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Taylen Green
Game date
December 24, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Taylen Green 7 CAR · 43 YDS · 1 TD +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • E.Ebron 5 REC · 83 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 3 REC · 50 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Germie Bernard 24 CAR · 116 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 27/49 · 222 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Boyd
    Tyler Boyd 5 REC · 39 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 26–17 Detroit Lions
Halftime
Detroit Lions 7–6 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Taylen Green
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.…
Game date
2017-12-24

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 26–17 on 2017-12-24, overcoming Detroit Lions's 7–6 halftime lead. Taylen Green posted a game-high +4.89 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions7037017
Cincinnati Bengals06713026

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 5:00TD
    EEE. Ebron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 33
    Score
    6-0

    (5:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 4:54XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-0

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 7:38FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 11
    Score
    7-3

    (7:38) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:04FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 9
    Score
    7-6

    (:04) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  5. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 9:29FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    10-6

    (9:29) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:56TD
    C.J. Uzomah

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 1
    Score
    10-12

    (5:56) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:52XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    10-13

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 14:18FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 17
    Score
    10-16

    (14:18) 4-R.Bullock 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 9:54TD
    TGTaylen Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    16-16

    (9:54) 38-T.Green left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 9:49XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-16

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. CIN-42-C.Fejedelem was injured during the play.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 4:47FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DET 33
    Score
    17-19

    (4:47) 4-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:00TD
    GBGermie Bernard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 12
    Score
    17-25

    (2:00) 25-G.Bernard right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 1:54XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    17-26

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Taylen Green · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +4.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  2. 2E. Ebron · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  5. 5Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.07 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  7. 7B.J. HillB.J. Hill · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
  8. 8Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 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

Taylen Green — DET · Rushing

Taylen Green posted the highest total EPA (+4.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

Taylen Green's top snap (+2.65 EPA): (11:17) 38-T.Green left guard to CIN 34 for 12 yards (52-B.Bell; 42-C.Fejedelem).

Biggest single play (-4.80 EPA): Andy Dalton — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.Diggs at DET 24. 28-Q.Diggs to DET 40 for 16 yards (62-A.Redmond).

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) · 49 dropbacks · 55.1% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +3.07 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -5.9% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.098+0.013
Offensive success rate41.2%44.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.081+0.063
Rush EPA/play+0.123+0.068
Defensive EPA/play-0.013+0.098
Defensive success rate55.9%58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: -0.10 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +1.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -7.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — E. Ebron (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 5:00)
  • C.J. UzomahCincinnati Bengals — C.J. Uzomah (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 5:56)
  • Detroit Lions — Taylen Green (Q4 9:54)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 7:38)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 0:04)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 9:29)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 14:18)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 4:47)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 33 (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 4:54) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 11 (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 9 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 5:52) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 17 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 4-R.Bullock 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 9:54) — (9:54) 38-T.Green left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 9:49) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. CIN-42-C.Fejedelem was injured during the play.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 33 (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) 4-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 25-G.Bernard right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 1:54) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Detroit Lions (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -3.53]
  • Detroit Lions (Q4 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 85-E.Ebron to CIN 5 for 29 yards (43-G.Iloka). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.54]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey [55-V.Burfict] at CIN 35. 57-V.Rey to CIN 47 for 12 yards (60-G.Glasgow). CIN-55-V.Burfict was injured during the play. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.08]
  • Detroit Lions (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass incomplete deep right to 11-M.Jones Jr. (27-D.Kirkpatrick). PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Kirkpatrick, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforced at DET 25 - No Play. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.96]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 23-B.Hill to DET 18 for 34 yards (30-T.Tabor). [WPA +12.7% · EPA +2.38]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 28-Q.Diggs at DET 24. 28-Q.Diggs to DET 40 for 16 yards (62-A.Redmond). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.80]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 5:00) — (5:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.19]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 57-V.Rey [55-V.Burfict] at CIN 35. 57-V.Rey to CIN 47 for 12 yards (60-G.Glasgow). CIN-55-V.Burfict was injured during the play. [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.08]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 25-G.Bernard right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.0% · EPA +3.96]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 5:00 · CIN 33 · Score 6-0
    (5:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 4:54 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 7:38 · DET 11 · Score 7-3
    (7:38) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DET 9 · Score 7-6
    (:04) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 9:29 · CIN 5 · Score 10-6
    (9:29) 5-M.Prater 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:56 · DET 1 · Score 10-12
    (5:56) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 5:52 · DET 15 · Score 10-13
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 14:18 · DET 17 · Score 10-16
    (14:18) 4-R.Bullock 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 9:54 · CIN 5 · Score 16-16
    (9:54) 38-T.Green left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 9:49 · CIN 15 · Score 17-16
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin. CIN-42-C.Fejedelem was injured during the play.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 4:47 · DET 33 · Score 17-19
    (4:47) 4-R.Bullock 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · DET 12 · Score 17-25
    (2:00) 25-G.Bernard right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · DET 15 · Score 17-26
    4-R.Bullock 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.
  • Taylen Green (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2017-12-24?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 26-17 in Week 16, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q3: Detroit Lions 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 7, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Final: Detroit Lions 17, Cincinnati Bengals 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Detroit Lions touchdown — E. Ebron (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 5:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 5:56) Detroit Lions touchdown — T. Green (Q4 9:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q4 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 7:38, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 9:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 14:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 4:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.1% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +3.07 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 47.5% completion, -5.9% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.23 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Taylen Green (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.89 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.65 EPA): (11:17) 38-T.Green left guard to CIN 34 for 12 yards (52-B.Bell; 42-C.Fejedelem)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W

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