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NFL · Divisional · January 22, 2022 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans: 2021 Divisional Recap

Bengals defeat Titans 19–16 in Divisional

Anthony Brown led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 19–16 Divisional finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 19 12–7 Winner
Final 19–16
Tennessee Titans 16 12–6
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
19–16
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 9–6 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
Joe Burrow
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Brown
Game date
January 22, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 5 REC · 109 YDS +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 7 REC · 96 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Mixon
    Joe Mixon 6 REC · 51 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 5 REC · 142 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D'Onta Foreman
    D'Onta Foreman 4 CAR · 66 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hilliard 3 REC · 13 YDS -0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 19–16 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 9–6 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Brown
Top passer
Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play
(1:28) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 34-S.Perine INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Hooker at C…
Game date
2022-01-22

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 19–16 on 2022-01-22. Anthony Brown posted a game-high +7.66 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals6373019
Tennessee Titans06100016

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 12:06FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 20
    Score
    3-0

    (12:06) 2-E.McPherson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 2:15FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 27
    Score
    6-0

    (2:15) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 6:12TD
    Derrick Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    6-6

    (6:12) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:40FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 36
    Score
    9-6

    (1:40) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 9:41TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 16
    Score
    15-6

    (9:41) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 9:34XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 15
    Score
    16-6

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 1:40FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    16-9

    (1:40) 14-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  8. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 0:22TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 33
    Score
    16-15

    (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].

  9. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 0:15XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    16-16

    14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:04FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 34
    Score
    19-16

    (:04) 2-E.McPherson 52 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).

  1. 1Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  2. 2Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  3. 3Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  4. 4D'Onta ForemanD'Onta Foreman · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  5. 5Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  6. 6C.J. UzomahC.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  7. 7Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
  8. 8Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · -0.15 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Anthony Brown

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Anthony Brown — TEN · Receiving

Anthony Brown posted the highest total EPA (+7.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.85 EPA per play.

Anthony Brown's top snap (+4.12 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].

Biggest single play (-6.39 EPA): Joe Burrow — (1:28) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 34-S.Perine INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Hooker at CIN 42. 37-A.Hooker to CIN 27 for 15 yards (34-S.Perine). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling,

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 BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +6.4% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.85 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · -0.3% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -5.95 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play-0.034-0.125
Offensive success rate39.0%38.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.084-0.220
Rush EPA/play-0.079-0.101
Defensive EPA/play+0.125+0.034
Defensive success rate61.8%61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals 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):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -2.77 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -8.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Derrick HenryTennessee Titans — Derrick Henry (Q2 6:12)
  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q3 9:41)
  • Anthony BrownTennessee Titans — Anthony Brown (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 0:22)

Field goals

  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 12:06)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 2:15)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 1:40)
  • Randy BullockTennessee Titans — Randy Bullock (Q3 1:40)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 0:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) 2-E.McPherson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q1 2:15) — (2:15) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 6–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 6:12) — (6:12) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 36 (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 16 (Q3 9:41) — (9:41) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 9:34) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q3 1:40) — (1:40) 14-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 33 (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 0:15) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA +33.2% · EPA +1.16]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill]. [WPA +22.4% · EPA +4.12]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 15-N.Westbrook-Ikhine INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Wilson (20-E.Apple) at CIN 47. 55-L.Wilson to CIN 47 for no gain (86-A.Firkser). [WPA -22.1% · EPA -1.62]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-C.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at CIN 20. 21-M.Hilton to CIN 39 for 19 yards (17-R.Tannehill). PENALTY on CIN-20-E.Apple, Taunting [WPA -18.5% · EPA -5.99]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:28) — (1:28) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 34-S.Perine INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Hooker at CIN 42. 37-A.Hooker to CIN 27 for 15 yards (34-S.Perine). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, [WPA -18.4% · EPA -6.39]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:28) — (1:28) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 34-S.Perine INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Hooker at CIN 42. 37-A.Hooker to CIN 27 for 15 yards (34-S.Perine). The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, [WPA -18.4% · EPA -6.39]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 80-C.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at CIN 20. 21-M.Hilton to CIN 39 for 19 yards (17-R.Tannehill). PENALTY on CIN-20-E.Apple, Taunting [WPA -18.5% · EPA -5.99]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 2-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates III at TEN 42. 30-J.Bates III to TEN 42 for no gain (2-J.Jones). [WPA -2.0% · EPA -4.47]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase to TEN 30 for 57 yards (41-Z.Cunningham). [WPA +9.9% · EPA +4.47]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 12:06 · TEN 20 · Score 3-0
    (12:06) 2-E.McPherson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 2:15 · TEN 27 · Score 6-0
    (2:15) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 6:12 · CIN 3 · Score 6-6
    (6:12) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:40 · TEN 36 · Score 9-6
    (1:40) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 9:41 · TEN 16 · Score 15-6
    (9:41) 28-J.Mixon up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 9:34 · TEN 15 · Score 16-6
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 1:40 · CIN 16 · Score 16-9
    (1:40) 14-R.Bullock 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  8. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 0:22 · CIN 33 · Score 16-15
    (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill].
  9. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 0:15 · CIN 15 · Score 16-16
    14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-6-B.Kern.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · TEN 34 · Score 19-16
    (:04) 2-E.McPherson 52 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.
  • Anthony Brown (Tennessee Titans) 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 Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans on 2022-01-22?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 19-16 in Divisional, 2021.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tennessee Titans 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 19, Tennessee Titans 16.

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

Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 6:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q3 9:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 0:22) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 12:06, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 2:15, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 1:40, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 1:40, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.9% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.85 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 55.6% completion, -0.3% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -5.95 total passing EPA.

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

Anthony Brown (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+4.12 EPA): (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Hill]..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 11-7 Now 12-7 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 12-5 Now 12-6 L