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NFL · Week 11 · November 18, 2018 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2018 Week 11 Recap

Ravens defeat Bengals 24–21 in Week 11

Andy Dalton led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 21–24 Week 11 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 21 5–5
Final 21–24
Baltimore Ravens 24 5–5 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
21–24
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–13 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Game date
November 18, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andy Dalton
    Andy Dalton 19/40 · 236 YDS · 2 TD +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Mixon
    Joe Mixon 3 REC · 38 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Boyd
    Tyler Boyd 4 REC · 71 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Gus Edwards
    Gus Edwards 20 CAR · 117 YDS · 1 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Mark Andrews
    Mark Andrews 1 REC · 19 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Chris Moore
    Chris Moore 1 REC · 14 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 24–21 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–13 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Andy Dalton
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(13:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead IV INTERCEPTED by 3…
Game date
2018-11-18

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–21 on 2018-11-18. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +6.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals07140021
Baltimore Ravens7683024

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:37TD
    Alfred Collins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    0-6

    (7:37) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 7:31XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 13:00TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    6-7

    (13:00) 94-S.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:57XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:47FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    7-10

    (1:47) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:05FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 38
    Score
    7-13

    (:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 11:50TD
    MLM. Lengel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    13-13

    (11:50) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 89-M.Lengel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 11:46XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    14-13

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

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:51TD
    Josh Ross

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 22
    Score
    20-13

    (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 15-J.Ross for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:45XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    21-13

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

  11. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 1:07TD
    Gus Edwards

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    21-19

    (1:07) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 1:03Safety
    Gus Edwards

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    21-21

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-G.Edwards rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 8:15FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    21-24

    (8:15) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Andy DaltonAndy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.53 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  2. 2Gus EdwardsGus Edwards · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +6.22 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  3. 3Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4Mark AndrewsMark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6C.J. UzomahC.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Lengel · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  8. 8Chris MooreChris Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Andy Dalton

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+6.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.32 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd to BAL 35 for 32 yards (23-T.Jefferson) [99-M.Judon].

Biggest single play (-6.39 EPA): Lucky Jackson — (13:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead IV INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at CIN 46. 36-S.Williams to BAL 32 for 22 yards (8-L.Jackson).

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) · 40 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -11.6% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.53 total EPA
  • Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +4.9% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -6.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.092-0.059
Offensive success rate34.2%49.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.147-0.254
Rush EPA/play-0.365+0.115
Defensive EPA/play+0.059+0.092
Defensive success rate50.5%65.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.09, Baltimore Ravens -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -5.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -6.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Alfred CollinsBaltimore Ravens — Alfred Collins (Q1 7:37)
  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q2 13:00)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Lengel (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 11:50)
  • Josh RossCincinnati Bengals — Josh Ross (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 5:51)
  • Gus EdwardsBaltimore Ravens — Gus Edwards (Q3 1:07)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 1:47)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 0:05)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 8:15)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q1 7:37) — (7:37) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 7:31) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 94-S.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 12:57) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 38 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–8. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q3 11:50) — (11:50) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 89-M.Lengel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 11:46) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 22 (Q3 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 15-J.Ross for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q3 5:45) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q3 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:03) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-G.Edwards rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd to BAL 35 for 32 yards (23-T.Jefferson) [99-M.Judon]. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +3.32]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short right to 16-C.Core (29-M.Humphrey). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -1.76]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -15.4% · EPA -3.00]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead IV INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at CIN 46. 36-S.Williams to BAL 32 for 22 yards (8-L.Jackson). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -6.39]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 15-J.Ross for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.8% · EPA +2.52]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 83-W.Snead IV INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at CIN 46. 36-S.Williams to BAL 32 for 22 yards (8-L.Jackson). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -6.39]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q3 10:15) — (10:15) 8-L.Jackson up the middle to BAL 45 for no gain (57-V.Rey). Baltimore challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1 at 0 [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.64]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd to BAL 35 for 32 yards (23-T.Jefferson) [99-M.Judon]. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +3.32]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at BAL 25 for 29 yards (25-T.Young). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.24]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 7:37 · CIN 7 · Score 0-6
    (7:37) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 7:31 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 13:00 · BAL 1 · Score 6-7
    (13:00) 94-S.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:57 · BAL 15 · Score 7-7
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:47 · CIN 10 · Score 7-10
    (1:47) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CIN 38 · Score 7-13
    (:05) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:50 · BAL 4 · Score 13-13
    (11:50) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 89-M.Lengel for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:46 · BAL 15 · Score 14-13
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:51 · BAL 22 · Score 20-13
    (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 15-J.Ross for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 5:45 · BAL 15 · Score 21-13
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 1:07 · CIN 11 · Score 21-19
    (1:07) (Shotgun) 35-G.Edwards up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q3 1:03 · CIN 2 · Score 21-21
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 35-G.Edwards rushes left guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  13. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:15 · CIN 6 · Score 21-24
    (8:15) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.

Key takeaways

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

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2018-11-18?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-21 in Week 11, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Baltimore Ravens 8; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Baltimore Ravens 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Collins (Q1 7:37) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 13:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Lengel (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 11:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Ross (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 5:51) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — G. Edwards (Q3 1:07) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 1:47, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 8:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 47.5% completion, -11.6% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.53 total passing EPA. Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, +4.9% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -6.61 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (5:26) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 83-T.Boyd to BAL 35 for 32 yards (23-T.Jefferson) [99-M.Judon]..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W