Raiders 16–30 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

D. Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.2% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.15 total passing EPA. J. Driskel (Cincinnati Bengals), 34.1% completion, -16.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.36 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

T. Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (5:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LV 30 for 7 yards (21-G.Conley; 55-M.Lee)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 30–16 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 7–20 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyler Boyd
Top passer: Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play: (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -9 yards (94-S.Hubbard). FUMBLES (94-S.Hubba…
Game date: 2018-12-16

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30–16 on 2018-12-16. Tyler Boyd posted a game-high +7.09 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	7	6	3	0	16
Cincinnati Bengals	7	13	0	10	0	30

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

CIN 1

+1CIN 15

+3LV 20

+3CIN 32

+3CIN 8

+3CIN 21

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:04TD
Tyler Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
LV 7
Score
0-6
(3:04) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:00XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:20TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
0-13
(10:20) (Run formation) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:17XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
0-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:46FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
LV 16
Score
0-17
(6:46) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 3:51TD
Lecitus Smith
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-17
(3:51) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 86-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 3:48XP
Daniel Carlson
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-17
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:44FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
LV 20
Score
7-20
(1:44) 4-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 6:33FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 32
Score
10-20
(6:33) 8-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:42FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 8
Score
13-20
(2:42) 8-D.Carlson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:49FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
LV 4
Score
13-23
(10:49) 4-R.Bullock 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 5:09FG
Daniel Carlson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 21
Score
16-23
(5:09) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:10TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
LV 15
Score
16-29
(4:10) 28-J.Mixon right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:04XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
LV 15
Score
16-30
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).

1Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
2Jack Nelson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
3Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.71 EPA/play
4J. Richard · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
6Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
7Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
8Jeff Driskel · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.36 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.03 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

Tyler Boyd — CIN · Receiving

Tyler Boyd posted the highest total EPA (+7.09) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.42 EPA per play.

Tyler Boyd's top snap (+2.85 EPA): (5:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LV 30 for 7 yards (21-G.Conley; 55-M.Lee).

Biggest single play (-4.53 EPA): Derek Carr — (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -9 yards (94-S.Hubbard). FUMBLES (94-S.Hubbard) [94-S.Hubbard], RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at CIN 49. 96-C.Dunlap to CIN 49 for no gain (61-R.Hudson). {

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -4.15 total EPA
Jeff Driskel (Cincinnati Bengals) · 41 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · -16.5% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.36 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.137	+0.030
Offensive success rate	41.2%	37.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.101	+0.033
Rush EPA/play	-0.413	-0.012
Defensive EPA/play	-0.030	+0.137
Defensive success rate	62.6%	58.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.14 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +3.01 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -10.93 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Jeff Driskel pass) (Q1 3:04)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q2 10:20)
Las Vegas Raiders — Lecitus Smith (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 3:51)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q4 4:10)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 6:46)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 1:44)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 6:33)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q3 2:42)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 10:49)
Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 5:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 3:00) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 10:20) — (10:20) (Run formation) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 10:17) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 16 (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 3:51) — (3:51) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 86-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 3:48) — 8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 20 (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) 4-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q3 6:33) — (6:33) 8-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 8-D.Carlson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) 4-R.Bullock 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 15 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 28-J.Mixon right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 4:04) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 82-J.Nelson to CIN 7 for 44 yards (36-S.Williams). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.43]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -9 yards (94-S.Hubbard). FUMBLES (94-S.Hubbard) [94-S.Hubbard], RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at CIN 49. 96-C.Dunlap to CIN 49 for no gain (61-R.Hudson). { [WPA -8.1% · EPA -4.53]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LV 30 for 7 yards (21-G.Conley; 55-M.Lee). [WPA +6.2% · EPA +2.85]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.72]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:33) — (2:33) 28-J.Mixon up the middle to CIN 36 for 11 yards (42-K.Joseph). CIN-28-J.Mixon was injured during the play. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +1.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 49 for -9 yards (94-S.Hubbard). FUMBLES (94-S.Hubbard) [94-S.Hubbard], RECOVERED by CIN-96-C.Dunlap at CIN 49. 96-C.Dunlap to CIN 49 for no gain (61-R.Hudson). { [WPA -8.1% · EPA -4.53]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 30-J.Richard left tackle to LV 34 for 4 yards (21-D.Dennard; 56-H.Nickerson). FUMBLES (21-D.Dennard), RECOVERED by CIN-21-D.Dennard at LV 34. 21-D.Dennard to LV 34 for no gain (69-D.G [WPA -2.9% · EPA -4.52]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 4:42) — (4:42) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 83-D.Waller to CIN 1 for 44 yards (36-S.Williams). [WPA +4.3% · EPA +3.71]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass incomplete deep left to 16-C.Core (21-G.Conley). LV-21-G.Conley was injured during the play. PENALTY on LV-21-G.Conley, Defensive Pass Interference, 35 yards, enforc [WPA +3.2% · EPA +3.58]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:04 · LV 7 · Score 0-6
(3:04) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:00 · LV 15 · Score 0-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:20 · LV 1 · Score 0-13
(10:20) (Run formation) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:17 · LV 15 · Score 0-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 6:46 · LV 16 · Score 0-17
(6:46) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 3:51 · CIN 1 · Score 6-17
(3:51) 4-D.Carr pass short right to 86-L.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 3:48 · CIN 15 · Score 7-17
8-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:44 · LV 20 · Score 7-20
(1:44) 4-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 6:33 · CIN 32 · Score 10-20
(6:33) 8-D.Carlson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · CIN 8 · Score 13-20
(2:42) 8-D.Carlson 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:49 · LV 4 · Score 13-23
(10:49) 4-R.Bullock 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 5:09 · CIN 21 · Score 16-23
(5:09) 8-D.Carlson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-5-J.Townsend.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · LV 15 · Score 16-29
(4:10) 28-J.Mixon right end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · LV 15 · Score 16-30
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.
Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jeff Driskel (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2018-12-16?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-16 in Week 15, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 16, Cincinnati Bengals 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Driskel pass) (Q1 3:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 10:20) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Smith (D. Carr pass) (Q2 3:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 4:10) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 6:46, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 1:44, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 6:33, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 10:49, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 5:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 51.2% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -4.15 total passing EPA. Jeff Driskel (Cincinnati Bengals), 34.1% completion, -16.5% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.36 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.09 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.85 EPA): (5:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Driskel pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to LV 30 for 7 yards (21-G.Conley; 55-M.Lee)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-10 Now 3-11 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W

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