Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 45–10 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 7–24 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Patrick Mahomes
- Top passer
- Patrick Mahomes
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at …
- Game date
- 2018-10-21
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 45–10 on 2018-10-21. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +22.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(8:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(13:28) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(7:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-D.Harris for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:11) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(11:26) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(11:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at CIN 33. 38-R.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(6:20) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:56) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes to CIN 8 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CIN 8. 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:15TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 0-6
(8:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 8:08XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 13:28TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 0-13
(13:28) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 13:18XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:29TD C.J. UzomahPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 4
- Score
- 6-14
(7:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:25XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 7-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:00TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 17
- Score
- 7-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-D.Harris for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 1:55XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:11FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 7-24
(:11) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:26TD Kareem HuntPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-30
(11:26) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:19XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-31
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:19TD RPR. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 75
- Score
- 7-37
(11:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at CIN 33. 38-R.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 11:10XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-38
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:20FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 10-38
(6:20) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:56TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 10-44
(12:56) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes to CIN 8 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CIN 8. 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:50XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 10-45
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +22.93 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 2
Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play - 3Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +4.02 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 5C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 6Demone Harris · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 7
Jeff Driskel · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 8S. Watkins · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 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
Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing
Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+22.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Patrick Mahomes's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (2:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce pushed ob at CIN 28 for 43 yards (36-S.Williams).
Biggest single play (-7.87 EPA): Andy Dalton — (11:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at CIN 33. 38-R.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 43 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +22.93 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -10.8% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.182 | +0.278 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 57.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.129 | +0.533 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.468 | +0.140 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.278 | +0.182 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.9% | 61.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.28 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -14.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +23.36 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C.J. Uzomah (Andy Dalton pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Demone Harris (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Kareem Hunt
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Parker
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 8:08) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 13:18) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 7:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 7:25) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-D.Harris for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:55) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q2 0:11) — (:11) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q3 11:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 11:19) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 75 (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at CIN 33. 38-R.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 11:10) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 12:56); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 12:50) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce pushed ob at CIN 28 for 43 yards (36-S.Williams).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 18-A.Green to CIN 45 for 30 yards (38-R.Parker).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) (Punt formation) 42-C.Fejedelem FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 37, and recovers at CIN 33. 42-C.Fejedelem to CIN 33 for no gain (21-E.Murray).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:24) — (8:24) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to KC 4 for 31 yards (22-O.Scandrick).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 7-H.Butker 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at CIN 33. 38-R.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce pushed ob at CIN 28 for 43 yards (36-S.Williams).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-D.Harris for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams at CIN 27. 36-S.Williams pushed ob at CIN 48 for 21 yards (14-S.Watkins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 8:15 · CIN 6 · Score 0-6
(8:15) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 8:08 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 13:28 · CIN 15 · Score 0-13
(13:28) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 13:18 · CIN 15 · Score 0-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:29 · KC 4 · Score 6-14
(7:29) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 7:25 · KC 15 · Score 7-14
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CIN 17 · Score 7-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 84-D.Harris for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · CIN 15 · Score 7-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:11 · CIN 8 · Score 7-24
(:11) 7-H.Butker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 11:26 · CIN 2 · Score 7-30
(11:26) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 11:19 · CIN 15 · Score 7-31
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 11:19 · KC 75 · Score 7-37
(11:19) 14-A.Dalton pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at CIN 33. 38-R.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 11:10 · CIN 15 · Score 7-38
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 6:20 · KC 15 · Score 10-38
(6:20) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · CIN 3 · Score 10-44
(12:56) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes to CIN 8 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at CIN 8. 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 12:50 · CIN 15 · Score 10-45
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2018-10-21?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 45-10 in Week 7, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Kansas City Chiefs 17; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Kansas City Chiefs 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 8:15) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 13:28) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 7:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Harris (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 2:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — K. Hunt (Q3 11:26) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — R. Parker (Q3 11:19) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:56) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 6:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 65.1% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +22.93 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 44.1% completion, -10.8% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.71 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (2:17) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce pushed ob at CIN 28 for 43 yards (36-S.Williams)..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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