Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 27–24 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–21 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Burrow
- Top passer
- Patrick Mahomes
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 11-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 92…
- Game date
- 2022-01-30
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27–24 on 2022-01-30, overcoming Kansas City Chiefs's 21–10 halftime lead. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +9.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 27 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(7:25) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(:40) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(5:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-M.Hardman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(1:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:02) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 11-T.Taylor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:07) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
(9:26) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 7:25TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 10
- Score
- 0-6
(7:25) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 7:17XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:40FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 14
- Score
- 3-7
(:40) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:23TD Travis KelcePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 3-13
(12:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:14XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 3-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:09TD Mecole Hardman Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 3-20
(5:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-M.Hardman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 5:04XP Harrison ButkerPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 3-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:15TD Samaje PerinePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 41
- Score
- 9-21
(1:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:05XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 15
- Score
- 10-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:02FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 13
- Score
- 13-21
(3:02) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:18TD Ja'Marr ChasePoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 19-21
(:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:14Safety Joe BurrowPoints+2
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 11-T.Taylor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:07FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 34
- Score
- 24-21
(6:07) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:03FG Harrison ButkerPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 26
- Score
- 24-24
(:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
OT 9:26FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 13
- Score
- 27-24
(9:26) 2-E.McPherson 31 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).
- 1Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.63 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3
Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 4Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 5Samaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 6Jerick McKinnon · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8Jerick McKinnon · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.11 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 (+9.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
Joe Burrow's top snap (+4.80 EPA): (1:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.89 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (2:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 11-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Hill at KC 30. 92-B.Hill to KC 27 for 3 yards (15-P.Mahomes).
Quarterback report card
Patrick Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.90 total EPA- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.099 | +0.016 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 54.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.219 | -0.060 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.115 | +0.163 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.016 | -0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.3% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +8.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +1.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Mecole Hardman Jr. (Patrick Mahomes pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Joe Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q1 7:25) — (7:25) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 7:17) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q1 0:40) — (:40) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 12:14) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-M.Hardman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 5:04) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 41 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 1:05) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 11–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q3 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q3 0:14) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 11-T.Taylor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 34 (Q4 6:07) — (6:07) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..
Overtime: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (OT 9:26) — (9:26) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at CIN 24 for -15 yards (94-S.Hubbard). FUMBLES (94-S.Hubbard) [94-S.Hubbard], recovered by KC-62-J.Thuney at CIN 26.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to CIN 38 for 18 yards (55-L.Wilson; 30-J.Bates III).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 11-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Hill at KC 30. 92-B.Hill to KC 27 for 3 yards (15-P.Mahomes).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:07) — (6:07) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:23) — (2:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left intended for 11-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Hill at KC 30. 92-B.Hill to KC 27 for 3 yards (15-P.Mahomes).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 38-L.Sneed at KC 47. 38-L.Sneed to KC 47 for no gain (1-J.Chase).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 10-T.Hill to CIN 1 for no gain (20-E.Apple).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 7:25 · CIN 10 · Score 0-6
(7:25) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 10-T.Hill for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 7:17 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 0:40 · KC 14 · Score 3-7
(:40) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:23 · CIN 5 · Score 3-13
(12:23) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:14 · CIN 15 · Score 3-14
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 5:09 · CIN 3 · Score 3-20
(5:09) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-M.Hardman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 5:04 · CIN 15 · Score 3-21
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · KC 41 · Score 9-21
(1:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · KC 15 · Score 10-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 3:02 · KC 13 · Score 13-21
(3:02) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 0:18 · KC 2 · Score 19-21
(:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q3 0:14 · KC 2 · Score 21-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 11-T.Taylor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 6:07 · KC 34 · Score 24-21
(6:07) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · CIN 26 · Score 24-24
(:03) 7-H.Butker 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — OT 9:26 · KC 13 · Score 27-24
(9:26) 2-E.McPherson 31 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2022-01-30?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in Conf. Championship, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Kansas City Chiefs 14; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 11, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q5: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Kansas City Chiefs 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 7:25) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 12:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — M. Hardman (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 5:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 1:15) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 0:18) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 0:40, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 3:02, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 6:07, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (OT 9:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 54.2% completion, +0.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.90 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.3% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+4.80 EPA): (1:15) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 12-7 Now 13-7 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 14-5 Now 14-6 L
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
