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NFL · Week 14 · December 8, 2019 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns: 2019 Week 14 Recap

Browns defeat Bengals 27–19 in Week 14

Tyler Boyd led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 19–27 Week 14 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 19 1–12
Final 19–27
Cleveland Browns 27 6–7 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
19–27
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 20–14 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Boyd
Game date
December 8, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Tyler Boyd
    Tyler Boyd 5 REC · 75 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Mixon
    Joe Mixon 23 CAR · 146 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Alex Erickson
    Alex Erickson 5 REC · 45 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Landry 4 REC · 76 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Kareem Hunt
    Kareem Hunt 2 REC · 40 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Chubb
    Nick Chubb 15 CAR · 106 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 27–19 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 20–14 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Boyd
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(5:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 19-A.Tate INTERCEPTED by 21-D.W…
Game date
2019-12-08

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–19 on 2019-12-08, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 20–14 halftime lead. Tyler Boyd posted a game-high +6.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals61433019
Cleveland Browns77103027

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:00FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 16
    Score
    3-0

    (11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 5:46TD
    Denzel Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 52
    Score
    3-6

    (5:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 19-A.Tate INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 39. 21-D.Ward for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 5:36XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    3-7

    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:41FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 26
    Score
    6-7

    (1:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:10TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    12-7

    (12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:07XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 35
    Score
    13-7

    4-R.Bullock kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:42TD
    JLJ. Landry

    Points+7

    Yard line
    CIN 84
    Score
    13-7

    (10:42) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle to 80-J.Landry (21-D.Dennard).

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:44TD
    Baker Mayfield

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    13-13

    (6:44) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 6:37XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    13-14

    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 12:14TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    13-20

    (12:14) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 12:10XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    13-21

    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:43FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    16-21

    (4:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 0:20FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 35
    Score
    16-24

    (:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  14. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 1:09FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 13
    Score
    16-27

    (1:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  15. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:16FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 28
    Score
    19-27

    (:16) 4-R.Bullock 46 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).

  1. 1Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  3. 3Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4Kareem HuntKareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  5. 5Nick ChubbNick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  6. 6Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.74 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7Alex EricksonAlex Erickson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8Ricky Seals-JonesRicky Seals-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tyler Boyd

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyler Boyd — CIN · Receiving

Tyler Boyd posted the highest total EPA (+6.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.09 EPA per play.

Tyler Boyd's top snap (+1.57 EPA): (10:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to CLE 23 for 8 yards (26-G.Williams).

Biggest single play (-7.57 EPA): Andy Dalton — (5:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 19-A.Tate INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 39. 21-D.Ward for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 · 55.0% completion · +2.4% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.64 total EPA
  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 29 dropbacks · 37.9% completion · -11.3% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.013+0.062
Offensive success rate48.9%40.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.095+0.094
Rush EPA/play+0.106+0.034
Defensive EPA/play-0.062+0.013
Defensive success rate59.4%51.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -1.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +4.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Denzel WardCleveland Browns — Denzel Ward (Q1 5:46)
  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q2 12:10)
  • Baker MayfieldCleveland Browns — Baker Mayfield (Q2 6:44)
  • Kareem HuntCleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Q3 12:14)

Field goals

  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q1 11:00)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q1 1:41)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q3 4:43)
  • Austin SeibertCleveland Browns — Austin Seibert (Q3 0:20)
  • Austin SeibertCleveland Browns — Austin Seibert (Q4 1:09)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 0:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 52 (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 19-A.Tate INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 39. 21-D.Ward for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 5:36) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 26 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 12:10) — (12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CIN 35 (Q2 12:07) — 4-R.Bullock kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 84 (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle to 80-J.Landry (21-D.Dennard).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 6:37) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 12:10) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q3 4:43) — (4:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 4-R.Bullock 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 19-A.Tate INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 39. 21-D.Ward for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.6% · EPA -7.57]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 59-N.Vigil at CIN 15. 59-N.Vigil to CIN 49 for 34 yards (70-K.Lamm). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, [WPA -23.6% · EPA -6.81]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.96]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 24-N.Chubb right guard to CIN 3 for 57 yards (22-W.Jackson III). Penalty on CIN-93-A.Brown, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.81]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete short middle [65-L.Ogunjobi]. PENALTY on CIN-14-A.Dalton, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 6. [WPA -10.8% · EPA -1.76]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:46) — (5:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 19-A.Tate INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 39. 21-D.Ward for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.6% · EPA -7.57]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 7:31) — (7:31) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle intended for 85-D.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 59-N.Vigil at CIN 15. 59-N.Vigil to CIN 49 for 34 yards (70-K.Lamm). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, [WPA -23.6% · EPA -6.81]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 24-N.Chubb right guard to CIN 3 for 57 yards (22-W.Jackson III). Penalty on CIN-93-A.Brown, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.81]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 80-J.Landry to CIN 19 for 34 yards (26-G.Mabin) [36-S.Williams]. Cincinnati challenged the play for possible offensive pass interference, and the play [WPA +2.6% · EPA +3.04]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 11:00 · CLE 16 · Score 3-0
    (11:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  2. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 5:46 · CLE 52 · Score 3-6
    (5:46) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 19-A.Tate INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE 39. 21-D.Ward for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 5:36 · CIN 15 · Score 3-7
    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 1:41 · CLE 26 · Score 6-7
    (1:41) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:10 · CLE 1 · Score 12-7
    (12:10) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:07 · CIN 35 · Score 13-7
    4-R.Bullock kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q2 10:42 · CIN 84 · Score 13-7
    (10:42) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep middle to 80-J.Landry (21-D.Dennard).
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 6:44 · CIN 7 · Score 13-13
    (6:44) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield scrambles left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 6:37 · CIN 15 · Score 13-14
    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 12:14 · CIN 3 · Score 13-20
    (12:14) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 12:10 · CIN 15 · Score 13-21
    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 4:43 · CLE 10 · Score 16-21
    (4:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Bullock 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  13. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 0:20 · CIN 35 · Score 16-24
    (:20) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  14. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 1:09 · CIN 13 · Score 16-27
    (1:09) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  15. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · CLE 28 · Score 19-27
    (:16) 4-R.Bullock 46 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.

  • Cleveland Browns 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.
  • Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns on 2019-12-08?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-19 in Week 14, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 19, Cleveland Browns 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Ward (Q1 5:46) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 12:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Mayfield (Q2 6:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q3 12:14) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 11:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 1:41, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 4:43, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q3 0:20, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 1:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 0:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.0% completion, +2.4% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.64 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 37.9% completion, -11.3% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.74 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns?

Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+1.57 EPA): (10:36) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 83-T.Boyd to CLE 23 for 8 yards (26-G.Williams)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-11 Now 1-12 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

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