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NFL · Week 15 · December 15, 2019 · 12 min read

New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2019 Week 15 Recap

Patriots defeat Bengals 34–13 in Week 15

Jordan White led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 34–13 Week 15 finish.

New England Patriots 34 11–3 Winner
Final 34–13
Cincinnati Bengals 13 1–13
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
34–13
Halftime
New England Patriots 13–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan White
Game date
December 15, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • Jordan White
    Jordan White 3 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Burkhead 6 CAR · 53 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • N'Keal Harry
    N'Keal Harry 2 REC · 15 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • C.Carter 2 REC · 13 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Eifert 3 REC · 44 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Ross
    Josh Ross 2 REC · 24 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
View Patriots vs Bengals box score View all 2019 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 34–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
New England Patriots 13–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan White
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(7:32) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 24-S.G…
Game date
2019-12-15

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–13 on 2019-12-15. Jordan White posted a game-high +5.37 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New England Patriots76147034
Cincinnati Bengals10003013

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 11:52TD
    Jordan White

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 23
    Score
    6-0

    (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 11:44XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-0

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 6:17TD
    CCC. Carter

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 8
    Score
    7-6

    (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-C.Carter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 6:13XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 15
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 0:18FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 16
    Score
    7-10

    (:18) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 3:55FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 22
    Score
    10-10

    (3:55) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  7. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 0:10FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 28
    Score
    13-10

    (:10) 2-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  8. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 11:23TD
    N'Keal Harry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    19-10

    (11:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-N.Harry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 11:17XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    20-10

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  10. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 7:32TD
    Steven Gilmore

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 41
    Score
    26-10

    (7:32) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE 36. 24-S.Gilmore for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 7:21XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    27-10

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:38FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 30
    Score
    27-13

    (6:38) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  13. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 5:38TD
    RBR. Burkhead

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 33
    Score
    33-13

    (5:38) 34-R.Burkhead left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 5:31XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    34-13

    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jordan WhiteJordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Burkhead · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  3. 3N'Keal HarryN'Keal Harry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Carter · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  6. 6N'Keal HarryN'Keal Harry · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  7. 7Josh RossJosh Ross · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  8. 8M. LaCosse · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jordan White

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jordan White — NE · Receiving

Jordan White posted the highest total EPA (+5.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.

Jordan White's top snap (+3.52 EPA): (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.02 EPA): Andy Dalton — (7:32) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE 36. 24-S.Gilmore for 64 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) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -12.67 total EPA
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew England PatriotsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.094-0.206
Offensive success rate43.4%39.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.037-0.373
Rush EPA/play+0.165-0.070
Defensive EPA/play+0.206-0.094
Defensive success rate60.5%56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New England Patriots: +0.09 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.21 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -16.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New England Patriots: 13 drives, +7.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jordan WhiteNew England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass) (Q1 11:52)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Carter (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 6:17)
  • N'Keal HarryNew England Patriots — N'Keal Harry (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:23)
  • Steven GilmoreNew England Patriots — Steven Gilmore (Q3 7:32)
  • New England Patriots — R. Burkhead (Q4 5:38)

Field goals

  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q1 0:18)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 3:55)
  • Nick FolkNew England Patriots — Nick Folk (Q2 0:10)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 6:38)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 11:44) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q1 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-C.Carter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 6:13) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 16 (Q1 0:18) — (:18) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q2 3:55) — (3:55) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 2-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q3 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-N.Harry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 11:17) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 41 (Q3 7:32); New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 7:21) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 33 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) 34-R.Burkhead left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 5:31) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New England Patriots (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) (Punt formation) 7-J.Bailey punts 41 yards to CIN 25, Center-49-J.Cardona. 12-A.Erickson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-29-J.Bethel at CIN 23. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +4.08]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE 36. 24-S.Gilmore for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.6% · EPA -10.02]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.52]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short middle to 14-M.Sanu Sr.. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.08]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at CIN 28 for -7 yards (96-C.Dunlap). [WPA -8.2% · EPA -0.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE 36. 24-S.Gilmore for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.6% · EPA -10.02]
  • New England Patriots (Q2 1:45) — (1:45) (Punt formation) 7-J.Bailey punts 41 yards to CIN 25, Center-49-J.Cardona. 12-A.Erickson MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NE-29-J.Bethel at CIN 23. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +4.08]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 11:52) — (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.52]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle to NE 30 for no gain (71-D.Shelton; 51-J.Bentley). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -3.50]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 11:52 · CIN 23 · Score 6-0
    (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 11:44 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 6:17 · NE 8 · Score 7-6
    (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 82-C.Carter for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 6:13 · NE 15 · Score 7-7
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 0:18 · NE 16 · Score 7-10
    (:18) 4-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:55 · CIN 22 · Score 10-10
    (3:55) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  7. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:10 · CIN 28 · Score 13-10
    (:10) 2-N.Folk 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  8. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 11:23 · CIN 7 · Score 19-10
    (11:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 15-N.Harry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 11:17 · CIN 15 · Score 20-10
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  10. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:32 · NE 41 · Score 26-10
    (7:32) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at NE 36. 24-S.Gilmore for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:21 · CIN 15 · Score 27-10
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 6:38 · NE 30 · Score 27-13
    (6:38) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  13. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:38 · CIN 33 · Score 33-13
    (5:38) 34-R.Burkhead left tackle for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 5:31 · CIN 15 · Score 34-13
    2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.

Key takeaways

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

  • New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Jordan White (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2019-12-15?

The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-13 in Week 15, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: New England Patriots 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: New England Patriots 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: New England Patriots 34, Cincinnati Bengals 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?

New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q1 11:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Carter (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 6:17) New England Patriots touchdown — N. Harry (T. Brady pass) (Q3 11:23) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Gilmore (Q3 7:32) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Burkhead (Q4 5:38) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 0:18, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 3:55, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:10, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 6:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -12.67 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 45.5% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Jordan White (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.52 EPA): (11:52) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-12 Now 1-13 L

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