Giants 19–17 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?

B. Allen (Cincinnati Bengals), 45.9% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -18.75 total passing EPA. D. Jones (New York Giants), 53.3% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.38 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?

D. Jones (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-5.93 EPA): (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28.

Quick answer

Winner: New York Giants
Final score: New York Giants 19–17 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dre'Mont Jones
Top passer: Brian Allen
Biggest EPA play: (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Be…
Game date: 2020-11-29

Game summary

The New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Bengals 19–17 on 2020-11-29. Dre'Mont Jones posted a game-high +5.38 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New York Giants	7	3	3	6	0	19
Cincinnati Bengals	7	3	0	7	0	17

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants

CIN 1

+1CIN 15

NYG 35

+1NYG 15

+3NYG 26

+3CIN 31

+3CIN 22

+3CIN 21

+3CIN 14

NYG 1

+1NYG 15

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NYGNew York Giants
Q1 10:04TD
Shane Lemieux
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
6-0
(10:04) 66-S.Lemieux reported in as eligible. 22-W.Gallman Jr. right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q1 10:01XP
Graham Gano
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-0
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:01TD
Brandon Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 35
Score
7-6
5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:50XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
7-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:37FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 26
Score
7-10
(3:37) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:26FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 31
Score
10-10
(:26) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
NYGNew York Giants
Q3 8:10FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 22
Score
13-10
(8:10) 5-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 11:40FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 21
Score
16-10
(11:40) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
NYGNew York Giants
Q4 3:58FG
Graham Gano
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 14
Score
19-10
(3:58) 5-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:38TD
Tee Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 1
Score
19-16
(2:38) 8-B.Allen pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:33XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 15
Score
19-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +5.38 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
2Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
3Sam Williams · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.20 EPA/play
4Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
5G.Tate III · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
6Damien Lewis · New York Giants · Rushing · +1.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
7Chris Board · New York Giants · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
8Dre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +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.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Dre'Mont Jones — NYG · Passing

Dre'Mont Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.38) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.

Dre'Mont Jones's top snap (-5.93 EPA): (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28 yards (88-E.Engram; 8-D.Jones). The Rep

Quarterback report card

Brian Allen led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Brian Allen (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -18.75 total EPA
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -9.5% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Giants	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.026	-0.125
Offensive success rate	39.4%	40.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.020	-0.507
Rush EPA/play	+0.030	+0.137
Defensive EPA/play	+0.125	+0.026
Defensive success rate	59.4%	60.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New York Giants generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Giants: -0.03 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.12 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -8.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New York Giants: 12 drives, -2.60 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

New York Giants — Shane Lemieux (Q1 10:04)
Cincinnati Bengals — Brandon Wilson (Q1 10:01)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Brian Allen pass) (Q4 2:38)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 3:37)
New York Giants — Graham Gano (Q2 0:26)
New York Giants — Graham Gano (Q3 8:10)
New York Giants — Graham Gano (Q4 11:40)
New York Giants — Graham Gano (Q4 3:58)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 10:04) — (10:04) 66-S.Lemieux reported in as eligible. 22-W.Gallman Jr. right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 10:01) — 5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYG 35 (Q1 10:01) — 5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 9:50) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYG 26 (Q2 3:37) — (3:37) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 31 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q3 8:10) — (8:10) 5-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) 5-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 8-B.Allen pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 2:33) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:57) — (:57) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen sacked at CIN 40 for -10 yards (91-J.Sheard). FUMBLES (91-J.Sheard) [91-J.Sheard], RECOVERED by NYG-99-L.Williams at CIN 37. 99-L.Williams to CIN 37 for no gain (66-T.Hopkins [WPA -39.2% · EPA -3.67]
New York Giants (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) 9-R.Dixon punts 61 yards to CIN 21, Center-58-C.Kreiter. 12-A.Erickson to 50 for 29 yards (47-C.Brown). [WPA -26.2% · EPA -1.39]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:01) — 5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.59]
New York Giants (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28 yards (88-E.Engram; [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.93]
New York Giants (Q3 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep left to 88-E.Engram to CIN 28 for 44 yards (40-B.Wilson). [WPA +15.9% · EPA +4.21]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Giants (Q2 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28 yards (88-E.Engram; [WPA -17.1% · EPA -5.93]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:01) — 5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.59]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass short right to 89-D.Sample to CIN 25 for 4 yards (23-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (23-L.Ryan), touched at CIN 24, RECOVERED by NYG-23-L.Ryan at CIN 19. 23-L.Ryan to CIN 19 for no g [WPA -13.3% · EPA -4.91]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 8-B.Allen pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 57-N.Lalos (30-D.Holmes) at CIN 40. 57-N.Lalos to CIN 40 for no gain (67-Q.Spain). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.53]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 10:04 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(10:04) 66-S.Lemieux reported in as eligible. 22-W.Gallman Jr. right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 10:01 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
5-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:01 · NYG 35 · Score 7-6
5-G.Gano kicks 68 yards from NYG 35 to CIN -3. 40-B.Wilson for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:50 · NYG 15 · Score 7-7
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 3:37 · NYG 26 · Score 7-10
(3:37) 4-R.Bullock 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:26 · CIN 31 · Score 10-10
(:26) 5-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 8:10 · CIN 22 · Score 13-10
(8:10) 5-G.Gano 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 11:40 · CIN 21 · Score 16-10
(11:40) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 3:58 · CIN 14 · Score 19-10
(3:58) 5-G.Gano 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · NYG 1 · Score 19-16
(2:38) 8-B.Allen pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:33 · NYG 15 · Score 19-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Key takeaways

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

New York Giants earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Brian Allen (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2020-11-29?

The New York Giants beat the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 in Week 12, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: New York Giants 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: New York Giants 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: New York Giants 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: New York Giants 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: New York Giants 19, Cincinnati Bengals 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?

New York Giants touchdown — S. Lemieux (Q1 10:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Wilson (Q1 10:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (B. Allen pass) (Q4 2:38) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 3:37, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 0:26, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 8:10, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 11:40, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 3:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Brian Allen (Cincinnati Bengals), 45.9% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -18.75 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 53.3% completion, -9.5% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.38 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-5.93 EPA): (8:53) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass deep middle to 88-E.Engram to CIN 15 for 18 yards (24-V.Bell). FUMBLES (24-V.Bell), RECOVERED by CIN-24-V.Bell at CIN 17. 24-V.Bell to CIN 45 for 28.

Was New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. New York Giants won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

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