Bills 16–20 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals?

T. Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 43.5% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.68 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.4% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA.

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

G. Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (-4.72 EPA): (12:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at CIN 49. 21-J.Poyer to CIN 36 for 13 yards (25-G.Bernard)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 20–16 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Germie Bernard
Top passer: Tyrod Taylor
Biggest EPA play: (11:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2017-10-08

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 20–16 on 2017-10-08. Germie Bernard posted a game-high +5.66 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	3	7	3	3	0	16
Cincinnati Bengals	7	3	0	10	0	20

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

BUF 77

+3CIN 20

BUF 5

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 11:39TD
Art Green
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 77
Score
0-6
(11:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 11:29XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:15FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 13
Score
3-7
(:15) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:05FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 12
Score
3-10
(9:05) 4-R.Bullock 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:15TD
BTB. Tate
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 12
Score
9-10
(3:15) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 15-B.Tate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:10XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
10-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 1:59FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 20
Score
13-10
(1:59) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 15:00TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
13-16
(15:00) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:55XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
13-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:03FG
SHS. Hauschka
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 10
Score
16-17
(9:03) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:37FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 11
Score
16-20
(3:37) 4-R.Bullock 29 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).

1Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
2N. O'Leary · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
3Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.96 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
4B. Tate · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5Alex Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
6C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
7Tyler Kroft · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
8C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.39 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

Germie Bernard — CIN · Receiving

Germie Bernard posted the highest total EPA (+5.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.83 EPA per play.

Germie Bernard's top snap (-4.72 EPA): (12:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at CIN 49. 21-J.Poyer to CIN 36 for 13 yards (25-G.Bernard).

Biggest single play (+5.87 EPA): Andy Dalton — (11:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Tyrod Taylor led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -7.7% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.68 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.104	-0.084
Offensive success rate	34.9%	40.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.145	+0.076
Rush EPA/play	-0.162	-0.162
Defensive EPA/play	+0.084	+0.104
Defensive success rate	59.8%	65.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills -0.10, Cincinnati Bengals -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.10 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.08 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -8.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -6.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 11:39)
Buffalo Bills — B. Tate (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q2 3:15)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q1 0:15)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 9:05)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q3 1:59)
Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka (Q4 9:03)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 3:37)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 77 (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 11:29) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q1 0:15) — (:15) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) 4-R.Bullock 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q2 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 15-B.Tate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 3:10) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q3 1:59) — (1:59) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 14:55) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BUF 11 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 4-R.Bullock 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to BUF 5 for 47 yards (27-T.White). [WPA +22.3% · EPA +4.22]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +5.87]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at CIN 49. 21-J.Poyer to CIN 36 for 13 yards (25-G.Bernard). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.72]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at CIN 36. 23-M.Hyde pushed ob at CIN 23 for 13 yards (28-J.Mixon). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:52) — (10:52) 10-K.Huber punts 48 yards to BUF 36, Center-46-C.Harris. 15-B.Tate pushed ob at CIN 24 for 40 yards (82-C.Carter). PENALTY on CIN, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 12 yards, enforced at CIN 24. {penal [WPA -13.3% · EPA -3.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.1% · EPA +5.87]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at CIN 36. 23-M.Hyde pushed ob at CIN 23 for 13 yards (28-J.Mixon). [WPA -13.6% · EPA -4.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at CIN 49. 21-J.Poyer to CIN 36 for 13 yards (25-G.Bernard). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.72]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green to BUF 19 for 20 yards (57-L.Alexander, 23-M.Hyde). FUMBLES (57-L.Alexander), RECOVERED by BUF-21-J.Poyer at BUF 12. 21-J.Poyer ran ob at B [WPA -10.7% · EPA -4.64]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 11:39 · BUF 77 · Score 0-6
(11:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 11:29 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 0:15 · CIN 13 · Score 3-7
(:15) 4-S.Hauschka 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 9:05 · BUF 12 · Score 3-10
(9:05) 4-R.Bullock 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 3:15 · CIN 12 · Score 9-10
(3:15) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 15-B.Tate for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 3:10 · CIN 15 · Score 10-10
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 1:59 · CIN 20 · Score 13-10
(1:59) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 5 · Score 13-16
(15:00) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · BUF 15 · Score 13-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 9:03 · CIN 10 · Score 16-17
(9:03) 4-S.Hauschka 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · BUF 11 · Score 16-20
(3:37) 4-R.Bullock 29 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Germie Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2017-10-08?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Buffalo Bills 20-16 in Week 5, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 16, Cincinnati Bengals 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 11:39) Buffalo Bills touchdown — B. Tate (T. Taylor pass) (Q2 3:15) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 0:15, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 9:05, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q3 1:59, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q4 9:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 43.5% completion, -7.7% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.68 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.4% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Germie Bernard (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (-4.72 EPA): (12:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at CIN 49. 21-J.Poyer to CIN 36 for 13 yards (25-G.Bernard)..

Was Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 20-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

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