Titans 20–31 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.9% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +21.41 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 52.9% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.49 total passing EPA.

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 85-T.Higgins to TEN 21 for 22 yards (37-A.Hooker; 35-C.Jackson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 31–20 Tennessee Titans
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 7–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Joe Burrow
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (5:16) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates …
Game date: 2020-11-01

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 31–20 on 2020-11-01. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +21.41 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Tennessee Titans	0	7	13	0	0	20
Cincinnati Bengals	3	14	14	0	0	31

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

CIN 3

CIN 9

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:52FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
0-3
(9:52) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:31TD
Samaje Perine
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 1
Score
0-9
(10:31) (Shotgun) 34-S.Perine up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:26XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
0-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 6:06TD
Derrick Henry
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
6-10
(6:06) 22-D.Henry right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-23-D.Phillips was injured during the play.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 6:04XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:36TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 12
Score
7-16
(:36) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:32XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
7-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:00TD
Tyler Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 7
Score
7-23
(14:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:55XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
7-24
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 11:28TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 9
Score
13-24
(11:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 11:20XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
14-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:35TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 6
Score
14-30
(7:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 25-G.Bernard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:30XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
14-31
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 6:01TD
Carlton Davis III
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 12
Score
20-31
(6:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 84-C.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +21.41 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
2Carlton Davis III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +9.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
3Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
4Derrick Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +7.35 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
5A. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
6Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7Ryan Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.49 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
8Jonnu Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 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 (+21.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.

Joe Burrow's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 85-T.Higgins to TEN 21 for 22 yards (37-A.Hooker; 35-C.Jackson).

Biggest single play (-6.28 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (5:16) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates III at CIN -4. Touchback.

Quarterback report card

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

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +21.41 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.49 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.136	+0.241
Offensive success rate	56.0%	51.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.073	+0.510
Rush EPA/play	+0.388	+0.035
Defensive EPA/play	-0.241	-0.136
Defensive success rate	48.9%	44.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: +0.14 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.24 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 8 drives, +22.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +10.18 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Q2 10:31)
Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry (Q2 6:06)
Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q2 0:36)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 14:00)
Tennessee Titans — Anthony Brown (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q4 11:28)
Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 7:35)
Tennessee Titans — Carlton Davis III (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q4 6:01)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q1 9:52)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 15 (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 34-S.Perine up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 10:26) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 6:06) — (6:06) 22-D.Henry right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-23-D.Phillips was injured during the play.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 6:04) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 0:32) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–13. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 13:55) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q4 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 11:20) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 6 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 25-G.Bernard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 7:30) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q4 6:01) — (6:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 84-C.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates III at CIN -4. Touchback. [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.28]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 85-T.Higgins to TEN 21 for 22 yards (37-A.Hooker; 35-C.Jackson). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.39]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 0:30) — (:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.32]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins to TEN 17 for 24 yards (33-J.Joseph). [WPA +9.7% · EPA +2.61]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 7:48) — (7:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles up the middle to CIN 39 for 15 yards (30-J.Bates III). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.16]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 11-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates III at CIN -4. Touchback. [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.28]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 85-T.Higgins to TEN 21 for 22 yards (37-A.Hooker; 35-C.Jackson). [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.39]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 0:30) — (:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 53 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. [WPA -11.0% · EPA -3.32]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 84-C.Davis pushed ob at CIN 8 for 27 yards (30-J.Bates III). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.98]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 9:52 · TEN 15 · Score 0-3
(9:52) 4-R.Bullock 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:31 · TEN 1 · Score 0-9
(10:31) (Shotgun) 34-S.Perine up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:26 · TEN 15 · Score 0-10
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 6:06 · CIN 3 · Score 6-10
(6:06) 22-D.Henry right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-23-D.Phillips was injured during the play.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 6:04 · CIN 15 · Score 7-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · TEN 12 · Score 7-16
(:36) (Shotgun) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:32 · TEN 15 · Score 7-17
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:00 · TEN 7 · Score 7-23
(14:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:55 · TEN 15 · Score 7-24
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 11:28 · CIN 9 · Score 13-24
(11:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 11:20 · CIN 15 · Score 14-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:35 · TEN 6 · Score 14-30
(7:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 25-G.Bernard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 7:30 · TEN 15 · Score 14-31
4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:01 · CIN 12 · Score 20-31
(6:01) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 84-C.Davis for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Joe Burrow (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2020-11-01?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 31-20 in Week 8, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Tennessee Titans 13, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 20, Cincinnati Bengals 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (Q2 10:31) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 6:06) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q2 0:36) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 14:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 11:28) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 7:35) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Davis (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 6:01) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q1 9:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 61.9% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +21.41 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 52.9% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.49 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (2:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 85-T.Higgins to TEN 21 for 22 yards (37-A.Hooker; 35-C.Jackson)..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 5-1 Now 5-2 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W

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