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NFL · Week 3 · September 27, 2020 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2020 Week 3 Recap

Bengals and Eagles tie 23–23 in Week 3

Tyler Boyd led Fantasy Impact as Bengals played in a 23–23 Week 3 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 23 0–2
Final 23–23
Philadelphia Eagles 23 0–2
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 10–13 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Boyd
Game date
September 27, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Tyler Boyd
    Tyler Boyd 10 REC · 125 YDS +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 31/54 · 256 YDS · 2 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Germie Bernard 3 REC · 55 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Greg Ward
    Greg Ward 8 REC · 72 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 29/60 · 263 YDS · 2 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • John Hightower
    John Hightower 2 REC · 19 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 23–23 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 10–13 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Boyd
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(:21) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 84-G.Ward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2020-09-27

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 23–23 on 2020-09-27, overcoming Philadelphia Eagles's 13–10 halftime lead. Tyler Boyd posted a game-high +9.68 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Cincinnati Bengals10760023
Philadelphia Eagles13370023

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 15:00FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    0-3

    (15:00) 4-J.Elliott 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 7:38FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 30
    Score
    3-3

    (7:38) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 2:51FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 24
    Score
    3-6

    (2:51) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:33TD
    Tee Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 1
    Score
    9-6

    (1:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:29XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    10-6

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

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:21TD
    Greg Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 29
    Score
    10-12

    (:21) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 84-G.Ward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:16XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-13

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 8:44FG
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 36
    Score
    10-16

    (8:44) 4-J.Elliott 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:27TD
    Tee Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 4
    Score
    16-16

    (2:27) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:22XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 15
    Score
    17-16

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

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 14:55FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 13
    Score
    20-16

    (14:55) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 3:08FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 7
    Score
    23-16

    (3:08) 4-R.Bullock 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:30TD
    Carson Wentz

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    23-22

    (:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 0:21XP
    Jordan Elliott

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    23-23

    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.68 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  2. 2Greg WardGreg Ward · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.80 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  4. 4Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  5. 5Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  6. 6Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +1.19 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
  7. 7John HightowerJohn Hightower · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  8. 8Zach ErtzZach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.10 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 (+9.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.74 EPA per play.

Tyler Boyd's top snap (+2.38 EPA): (2:50) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at PHI 4 for 25 yards (29-A.Maddox). PHI-29-A.Maddox was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.

Biggest single play (+4.67 EPA): Carson Wentz — (:21) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 84-G.Ward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 60 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -4.1% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +1.19 total EPA
  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 54 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.006-0.016
Offensive success rate43.3%37.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.089+0.020
Rush EPA/play-0.227-0.142
Defensive EPA/play+0.016-0.006
Defensive success rate62.5%56.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.01, Philadelphia Eagles -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.02 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, +0.54 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -1.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 1:33)
  • Greg WardPhiladelphia Eagles — Greg Ward (Carson Wentz pass) (Q2 0:21)
  • Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 2:27)
  • Carson WentzPhiladelphia Eagles — Carson Wentz (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 15:00)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 7:38)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q2 2:51)
  • Jordan ElliottPhiladelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott (Q3 8:44)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 14:55)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 3:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 13–10. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 4-J.Elliott 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 30 (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 1:29) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 84-G.Ward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:16) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 36 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) 4-J.Elliott 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 4 (Q3 2:27) — (2:27) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 2:22) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 13 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 7 (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) 4-R.Bullock 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:21) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (OT 0:19) — (:19) 1-C.Johnston punts 40 yards to CIN 11, Center-45-R.Lovato, fair catch by 12-A.Erickson. [WPA +94.5% · EPA -0.07]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 1:49) — (1:49) 10-K.Huber punts 49 yards to PHI 44, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-G.Ward pushed ob at PHI 45 for 1 yard (82-C.Carter). [WPA +55.8% · EPA -0.25]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (OT 3:03) — (3:03) 1-C.Johnston punts 43 yards to CIN 9, Center-45-R.Lovato, fair catch by 12-A.Erickson. [WPA +55.4% · EPA -0.13]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon up the middle to CIN 20 for 9 yards (55-B.Graham). [WPA +48.8% · EPA +0.03]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 5:45) — (5:45) 10-K.Huber punts 48 yards to PHI 22, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-G.Ward to PHI 23 for 1 yard (40-B.Wilson). [WPA +37.8% · EPA +0.31]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 84-G.Ward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.0% · EPA +4.67]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 10-D.Jackson INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Wilson (98-D.Reader) at CIN 44. 55-L.Wilson to CIN 44 for no gain (10-D.Jackson). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -4.10]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:14) — (7:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 25-G.Bernard to PHI 18 for 42 yards (41-T.Williams). [WPA +14.5% · EPA +4.03]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sims at PHI 44. 38-L.Sims to PHI 44 for no gain (86-Z.Ertz). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -3.12]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 9 · Score 0-3
    (15:00) 4-J.Elliott 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 7:38 · PHI 30 · Score 3-3
    (7:38) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:51 · CIN 24 · Score 3-6
    (2:51) 4-J.Elliott 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:33 · PHI 1 · Score 9-6
    (1:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:29 · PHI 15 · Score 10-6
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 0:21 · CIN 29 · Score 10-12
    (:21) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 84-G.Ward for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 0:16 · CIN 15 · Score 10-13
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 8:44 · CIN 36 · Score 10-16
    (8:44) 4-J.Elliott 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 2:27 · PHI 4 · Score 16-16
    (2:27) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 2:22 · PHI 15 · Score 17-16
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · PHI 13 · Score 20-16
    (14:55) 4-R.Bullock 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:08 · PHI 7 · Score 23-16
    (3:08) 4-R.Bullock 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · CIN 7 · Score 23-22
    (:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz scrambles right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 0:21 · CIN 15 · Score 23-23
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Carson Wentz (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

The game ended in a 23-23 tie in Week 3, 2020 on 2020-09-27.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Philadelphia Eagles 13; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Philadelphia Eagles 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 1:33) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Ward (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 0:21) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 2:27) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Wentz (Q4 0:30) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 7:38, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q2 2:51, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 8:44, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 3:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 48.3% completion, -4.1% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +1.19 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.4% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.80 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.68 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+2.38 EPA): (2:50) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at PHI 4 for 25 yards (29-A.Maddox). PHI-29-A.Maddox was injured during the play. His return is Questionable..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-2 Now 0-2 T

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 0-2 Now 0-2 T

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