Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 26–23 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 17–6 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Burrow
- Top passer
- Jimmy Garoppolo
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:20) 18-M.Wishnowsky punts 39 yards to CIN 24, Center-46-T.Pepper. 23-D.Phillips MUFFS c…
- Game date
- 2021-12-12
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–23 on 2021-12-12. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +11.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(6:41) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(:36) 2-E.McPherson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:12) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(1:46) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(7:46) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(9:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(6:19) 2-E.McPherson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:00) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk pushed ob at CIN 1 for 11 yards (30-J.Bates III). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 6:41FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 3-0
(6:41) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:36FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 19
- Score
- 3-3
(:36) 2-E.McPherson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:12TD Deebo Samuel Sr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 27
- Score
- 9-3
(12:12) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 12:05XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 10-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:46FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 10
- Score
- 10-6
(1:46) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:25TD George KittlePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 14
- Score
- 16-6
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 0:18XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 20
- Score
- 17-6
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 7:46FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 20-6
(7:46) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 9:29TD Ja'Marr ChasePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 20-12
(9:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 9:20XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 20-13
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:25TD Ja'Marr ChasePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 32
- Score
- 20-19
(1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:19XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 20-20
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
OT 6:19FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 20-23
(6:19) 2-E.McPherson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
OT 2:00TD Brandon AiyukPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 12
- Score
- 26-23
(2:00) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk pushed ob at CIN 1 for 11 yards (30-J.Bates III). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.80 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 2George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.81 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 4
Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play - 5
Jimmy Garoppolo · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +4.78 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play - 6
Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 7
C.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play - 8
Jauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 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 (+11.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.
Joe Burrow's top snap (+4.34 EPA): (9:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.31 EPA): Mitch Wishnowsky — (9:20) 18-M.Wishnowsky punts 39 yards to CIN 24, Center-46-T.Pepper. 23-D.Phillips MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by SF-13-R.Cracraft at CIN 23. CIN-23-D.Phillips was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
Jimmy Garoppolo led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 48 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.78 total EPA
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +11.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.093 | +0.281 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.137 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.097 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 60.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, San Francisco 49ers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.10 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +3.67 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +9.05 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Deebo Samuel Sr.
- San Francisco 49ers — George Kittle (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Brandon Aiyuk (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q1 0:36) — (:36) 2-E.McPherson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–3. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CIN 27 (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 12:05) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SF 10 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CIN 20 (Q2 0:18) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q3 7:46) — (7:46) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SF 17 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 9:20) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SF 32 (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 1:19) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Overtime: San Francisco 49ers won the period 6–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SF 23 (OT 6:19) — (6:19) 2-E.McPherson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CIN 12 (OT 2:00).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (OT 6:19) — (6:19) 2-E.McPherson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 9-R.Gould 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (OT 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah to SF 26 for 23 yards (38-D.Lenoir, 3-J.Tartt).
- San Francisco 49ers (OT 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass deep right to 15-J.Jennings to CIN 47 for 25 yards (21-M.Hilton).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 9:20) — (9:20) 18-M.Wishnowsky punts 39 yards to CIN 24, Center-46-T.Pepper. 23-D.Phillips MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by SF-13-R.Cracraft at CIN 23. CIN-23-D.Phillips was injured during the play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 6:41 · CIN 15 · Score 3-0
(6:41) 9-R.Gould 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 0:36 · SF 19 · Score 3-3
(:36) 2-E.McPherson 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 12:12 · CIN 27 · Score 9-3
(12:12) (Shotgun) 19-D.Samuel right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 12:05 · CIN 15 · Score 10-3
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:46 · SF 10 · Score 10-6
(1:46) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · CIN 14 · Score 16-6
(:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 85-G.Kittle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · CIN 20 · Score 17-6
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 7:46 · CIN 6 · Score 20-6
(7:46) 9-R.Gould 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 9:29 · SF 17 · Score 20-12
(9:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 9:20 · SF 15 · Score 20-13
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:25 · SF 32 · Score 20-19
(1:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:19 · SF 15 · Score 20-20
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — OT 6:19 · SF 23 · Score 20-23
(6:19) 2-E.McPherson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — OT 2:00 · CIN 12 · Score 26-23
(2:00) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short left to 11-B.Aiyuk pushed ob at CIN 1 for 11 yards (30-J.Bates III). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-J.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- San Francisco 49ers 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.
- Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2021-12-12?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-23 in Week 14, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q5: San Francisco 49ers 6, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: San Francisco 49ers 26, Cincinnati Bengals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — D. Samuel (Q2 12:12) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — G. Kittle (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q2 0:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 9:29) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 1:25) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Aiyuk (J. Garoppolo pass) (OT 2:00) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q1 6:41, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 0:36, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 1:46, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 7:46, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (OT 6:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 56.2% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.78 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.5% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +11.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+4.34 EPA): (9:29) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. San Francisco 49ers won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L
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