Bengals 27–31 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

P. Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 60.4% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.73 total passing EPA. J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +12.87 total passing EPA.

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins to IND 2 for 67 yards (26-R.Ya-Sin)..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 31–27 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 24–21 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Joe Burrow
Top passer: Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play: (:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins to IND 2 for 67 yards (26-R.Ya-…
Game date: 2020-10-18

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–27 on 2020-10-18, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 24–21 halftime lead. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +12.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	14	10	3	0	0	27
Indianapolis Colts	0	21	0	10	0	31

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

CIN 1

+3IND 29

+3IND 37

+3CIN 22

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 11:20TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
6-0
(11:20) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 11:17XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
7-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:24TD
Joe Burrow
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
13-0
(3:24) 74-F.Johnson reported in as eligible. 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:18XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
14-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 15:00TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
IND 7
Score
20-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 14:56XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
21-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:21TD
TBT. Burton
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
21-6
(12:21) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 80-T.Burton. 80-T.Burton right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:18XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
21-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 8:09FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
IND 29
Score
24-7
(8:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:43TD
TBT. Burton
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 10
Score
24-13
(4:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:38XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
24-14
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:20TD
Zach Pascal
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 17
Score
24-20
(:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 14-Z.Pascal for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:15XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
24-21
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:37FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
IND 37
Score
27-21
(3:37) 4-R.Bullock 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 15:00TD
JDJ. Doyle
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 14
Score
27-27
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 14:55XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
27-28
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 4:07FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 22
Score
27-31
(4:07) 3-R.Blankenship 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +12.87 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2Philip Rivers · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.73 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
3Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
4Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.04 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
5Montrell Johnson Jr. · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
6T. Burton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
7Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
8Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 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

Joe Burrow — CIN · Passing

Joe Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+12.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Joe Burrow's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins to IND 2 for 67 yards (26-R.Ya-Sin).

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.73 total EPA
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +12.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	+0.092	+0.120
Offensive success rate	41.5%	46.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.307	+0.223
Rush EPA/play	+0.056	-0.042
Defensive EPA/play	-0.120	-0.092
Defensive success rate	53.8%	58.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.09, Indianapolis Colts +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.09 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.12 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +8.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +9.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q1 11:20)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow (Q1 3:24)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q2 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Burton (Q2 12:21)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Burton (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 4:43)
Indianapolis Colts — Zach Pascal (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 0:20)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q2 8:09)
Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q3 3:37)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q4 4:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 11:17) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q1 3:24) — (3:24) 74-F.Johnson reported in as eligible. 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 3:18) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 21–10. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q2 15:00); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 14:56) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 80-T.Burton. 80-T.Burton right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 12:18) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q2 8:09) — (8:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 4:38) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 14-Z.Pascal for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:15) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 37 (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) 4-R.Bullock 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 14:55) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 3-R.Blankenship 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at IND 19. 32-J.Blackmon to IND 23 for 4 yards (85-T.Higgins). [WPA -28.0% · EPA -2.55]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -21.1% · EPA -3.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 18-A.Green to IND 39 for 10 yards (37-K.Willis). [WPA +19.8% · EPA +2.92]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates III at CIN 12. 30-J.Bates III to CIN 12 for no gain (14-Z.Pascal). CIN-22-W.Jackson III was injured duri [WPA -13.3% · EPA -3.00]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle to IND 45 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, touched at IND 45, RECOVERED by CIN-71-X.Williams at IND 43. The Replay Official reviewed the pass complet [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.89]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins to IND 2 for 67 yards (26-R.Ya-Sin). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +6.25]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle to IND 45 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, touched at IND 45, RECOVERED by CIN-71-X.Williams at IND 43. The Replay Official reviewed the pass complet [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.89]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 83-M.Johnson to CIN 1 for 55 yards (24-V.Bell). [WPA +0.9% · EPA +4.05]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:06) — (8:06) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -21.1% · EPA -3.82]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 11:20 · IND 2 · Score 6-0
(11:20) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 11:17 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:24 · IND 2 · Score 13-0
(3:24) 74-F.Johnson reported in as eligible. 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:18 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 7 · Score 20-0
(15:00) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · IND 15 · Score 21-0
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 12:21 · CIN 1 · Score 21-6
(12:21) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 80-T.Burton. 80-T.Burton right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 12:18 · CIN 15 · Score 21-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 8:09 · IND 29 · Score 24-7
(8:09) 4-R.Bullock 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:43 · CIN 10 · Score 24-13
(4:43) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-T.Burton for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:38 · CIN 15 · Score 24-14
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:20 · CIN 17 · Score 24-20
(:20) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 14-Z.Pascal for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · CIN 15 · Score 24-21
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 3:37 · IND 37 · Score 27-21
(3:37) 4-R.Bullock 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 14 · Score 27-27
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 84-J.Doyle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · CIN 15 · Score 27-28
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 4:07 · CIN 22 · Score 27-31
(4:07) 3-R.Blankenship 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

Key takeaways

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

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Joe Burrow (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts on 2020-10-18?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-27 in Week 6, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Indianapolis Colts 21; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Indianapolis Colts 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q1 11:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Burrow (Q1 3:24) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Burton (Q2 12:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Burton (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 4:43) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Pascal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 0:20) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 8:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 3:37, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q4 4:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 60.4% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.73 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +12.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins to IND 2 for 67 yards (26-R.Ya-Sin)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Indianapolis Colts won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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