Browns 23–33 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2019

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

B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 31.6% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.84 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -9.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.88 total passing EPA.

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

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-3.22 EPA): (6:53) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Ross III INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE -2. Touchback..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 33–23 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 16–20 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Andy Dalton
Top passer: Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play: (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-…
Game date: 2019-12-29

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 33–23 on 2019-12-29. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +10.88 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	7	9	0	7	0	23
Cincinnati Bengals	13	7	3	10	0	33

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

CIN 46

+1CIN 15

+3CIN 24

CIN 56

+3CLE 29

CIN 20

+1CIN 15

+3CLE 28

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 13:39TD
DRD. Ratley
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 46
Score
6-0
(13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 13:32XP
Austin Seibert
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-0
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:56TD
C.J. Uzomah
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-6
(9:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:53XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:48TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 3
Score
7-13
(4:48) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:15TD
Andy Dalton
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 5
Score
7-19
(10:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:06XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
7-20
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:58FG
Austin Seibert
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 24
Score
10-20
(6:58) 4-A.Seibert 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:00TD
JLJ. Landry
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 56
Score
16-20
(2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:09FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 29
Score
16-23
(9:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:19TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
16-29
(14:19) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:16XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
16-30
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 7:23TD
Odell Beckham Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 20
Score
22-30
(7:23) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 7:16XP
Austin Seibert
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
23-30
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:00FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 28
Score
23-33
(2:00) 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).

1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.88 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2Odell Beckham Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
3Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
4D. Ratley · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
5T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
6Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.84 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
8Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 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

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+10.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (-3.22 EPA): (6:53) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Ross III INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE -2. Touchback.

Biggest single play (-5.35 EPA): Baker Mayfield — (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller).

Quarterback report card

Baker Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 31.6% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.84 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -9.3% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.033	+0.134
Offensive success rate	41.4%	43.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.101	+0.340
Rush EPA/play	-0.201	-0.004
Defensive EPA/play	-0.134	-0.033
Defensive success rate	57.0%	58.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.03 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +11.51 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +2.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — D. Ratley (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q1 13:39)
Cincinnati Bengals — C.J. Uzomah (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 9:56)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q1 4:48)
Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton (Q2 10:15)
Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 2:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q4 14:19)
Cleveland Browns — Odell Beckham Jr. (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 7:23)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — Austin Seibert (Q2 6:58)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q3 9:09)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 46 (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 13:32) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 9:53) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q1 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 10:06) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q2 6:58) — (6:58) 4-A.Seibert 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 56 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 29 (Q3 9:09) — (9:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 14:16) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 7:16) — 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 28 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 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.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.35]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.22]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 85-T.Eifert to CLE 19 for 25 yards (94-B.Cox; 29-S.Redwine). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.96]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +5.26]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.84]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right intended for 80-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Phillips at CLE 31. 24-D.Phillips to CLE 3 for 28 yards (77-W.Teller). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -5.35]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +5.26]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.1% · EPA +4.69]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:39) — (13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +4.22]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 13:39 · CIN 46 · Score 6-0
(13:39) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 18-D.Ratley for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 13:32 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:56 · CLE 15 · Score 7-6
(9:56) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 87-C.Uzomah for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:53 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 4:48 · CLE 3 · Score 7-13
(4:48) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:15 · CLE 5 · Score 7-19
(10:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:06 · CLE 15 · Score 7-20
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 6:58 · CIN 24 · Score 10-20
(6:58) 4-A.Seibert 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CIN 56 · Score 16-20
(2:00) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 80-J.Landry for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 9:09 · CLE 29 · Score 16-23
(9:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · CLE 2 · Score 16-29
(14:19) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · CLE 15 · Score 16-30
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · CIN 20 · Score 22-30
(7:23) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right to 13-O.Beckham Jr. for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 7:16 · CIN 15 · Score 23-30
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · CLE 28 · Score 23-33
(2:00) 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.

Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2019-12-29?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 33-23 in Week 17, 2019.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q2: Cleveland Browns 9, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 23, Cincinnati Bengals 33.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Ratley (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 13:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 9:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 4:48) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q2 10:15) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 14:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — O. Beckham (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 7:23) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q2 6:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 9:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 31.6% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.84 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -9.3% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.88 total passing EPA.

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

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-3.22 EPA): (6:53) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 11-J.Ross III INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Ward at CLE -2. Touchback..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-14 Now 2-14 W

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