Quick answer
- Winner
- Carolina Panthers
- Final score
- Carolina Panthers 31–21 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 14–21 Carolina Panthers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tyler Boyd
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 80-J.Malone INTERCEPTED by 94-E…
- Game date
- 2018-09-23
Game summary
The Carolina Panthers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–21 on 2018-09-23. Tyler Boyd posted a game-high +10.97 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(7:47) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:09) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(12:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(7:04) 74-J.Fisher and 94-S.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 20-C.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(5:35) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:16) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
CARCarolina PanthersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:47TD GBGermie BernardPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 6-0
(7:47) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 7-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:09TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-6
(3:09) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:02XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:07TD DFD. FunchessPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 7-13
(12:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 12:03XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:04TD C.J. UzomahPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 13-14
(7:04) 74-J.Fisher and 94-S.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 14-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:56TD Calvin AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 14-20
(2:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 20-C.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 2:47XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 14-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:35TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 14-27
(5:35) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q3 5:34XP Graham GanoPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 14-28
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:03TD Tyler BoydPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 27
- Score
- 20-28
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 15
- Score
- 21-28
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:16FG Graham GanoPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 22
- Score
- 21-31
(1:16) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 2D. Funchess · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 3T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.33 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 5
Christian McCaffrey · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.86 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 6C. Newton · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +3.66 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7Calvin Anderson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.59 EPA/play
- 8C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 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 (+10.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.57 EPA per play.
Tyler Boyd's top snap (+3.85 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at CAR 25 for 49 yards (24-J.Bradberry).
Biggest single play (-5.13 EPA): Andy Dalton — (9:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 80-J.Malone INTERCEPTED by 94-E.Obada (24-J.Bradberry) at CIN 26. 94-E.Obada to CIN 26 for no gain (68-B.Hart).
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 Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +2.0% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
- C. Newton (Carolina Panthers) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.5% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.66 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.113 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.136 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.038 | +0.138 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Carolina Panthers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +9.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +0.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Carolina Panthers — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C.J. Uzomah (Andy Dalton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Calvin Anderson (C. Newton pass)
- Carolina Panthers — C. Newton
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Andy Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — Graham Gano
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q1 7:40) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:09) — (3:09) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 3:02) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 12:03) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 7:04) — (7:04) 74-J.Fisher and 94-S.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 6:59) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 20-C.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 2:47) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q3 5:35); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 5:34) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CAR 27 (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 2:53) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at CAR 25 for 49 yards (24-J.Bradberry).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 80-J.Malone INTERCEPTED by 94-E.Obada (24-J.Bradberry) at CIN 26. 94-E.Obada to CIN 26 for no gain (68-B.Hart).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 22-C.McCaffrey up the middle to CIN 6 for 45 yards (30-J.Bates).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green to CAR 36 for 9 yards (54-S.Thompson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at CAR 26 for 23 yards (26-D.Jackson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 80-J.Malone INTERCEPTED by 94-E.Obada (24-J.Bradberry) at CIN 26. 94-E.Obada to CIN 26 for no gain (68-B.Hart).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at CAR 25 for 49 yards (24-J.Bradberry).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 2:56) — (2:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 20-C.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:47 · CAR 1 · Score 6-0
(7:47) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:40 · CAR 15 · Score 7-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:09 · CIN 2 · Score 7-6
(3:09) 1-C.Newton left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 3:02 · CIN 15 · Score 7-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 12:07 · CIN 4 · Score 7-13
(12:07) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 17-D.Funchess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 12:03 · CIN 15 · Score 7-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:04 · CAR 1 · Score 13-14
(7:04) 74-J.Fisher and 94-S.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:59 · CAR 15 · Score 14-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 2:56 · CIN 24 · Score 14-20
(2:56) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton pass short left to 20-C.Anderson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 2:47 · CIN 15 · Score 14-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q3 5:35 · CIN 5 · Score 14-27
(5:35) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q3 5:34 · CIN 15 · Score 14-28
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:03 · CAR 27 · Score 20-28
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 2:53 · CAR 15 · Score 21-28
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:16 · CIN 22 · Score 21-31
(1:16) 9-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Carolina Panthers 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers on 2018-09-23?
The Carolina Panthers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-21 in Week 3, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Carolina Panthers 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Carolina Panthers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Carolina Panthers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q1 7:47) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q1 3:09) Carolina Panthers touchdown — D. Funchess (C. Newton pass) (Q2 12:07) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 7:04) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Anderson (C. Newton pass) (Q2 2:56) Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 5:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 3:03) Carolina Panthers field goal — G. Gano (Q4 1:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.2% completion, +2.0% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA. C. Newton (Carolina Panthers), 55.6% completion, -0.5% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.66 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Carolina Panthers?
Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.85 EPA): (8:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at CAR 25 for 49 yards (24-J.Bradberry)..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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