Bengals 15–10 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 15, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.4% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.89 total passing EPA. T. Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 48.0% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -9.94 total passing EPA.

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

A. Okwuegbunam (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (14:50) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 85-A.Okwuegbunam pushed ob at CIN 49 for 24 yards (24-V.Bell)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 15–10 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 6–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (10:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock left tackle to CIN 11 for -2 yards (90-K.Kareem). FUMBLES (90-K…
Game date: 2021-12-19

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 15–10 on 2021-12-19. Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. posted a game-high +5.35 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	3	3	9	0	0	15
Denver Broncos	0	3	7	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3DEN 35

+3CIN 36

+3DEN 40

+3DEN 8

CIN 25

+1CIN 15

DEN 56

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:39FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 35
Score
3-0
(6:39) 2-E.McPherson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
DENDenver Broncos
Q2 10:49FG
Brandon McManus
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 36
Score
3-3
(10:49) 8-B.McManus 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:04FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 40
Score
6-3
(:04) 2-E.McPherson 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:24FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 8
Score
9-3
(6:24) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:21TD
Tim Patrick
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 25
Score
9-9
(1:21) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-81-T.Patrick, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:15XP
Brandon McManus
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
9-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:41TD
Tyler Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 56
Score
15-10
(:41) (No Huddle) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
2Drew Lock · Denver Broncos · Passing · +4.18 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
3Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
4Tim Patrick · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
5Joshua Williams · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
6Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
7Teddy Bridgewater · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
8Melvin Gordon · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.64 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

Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. — DEN · Receiving

Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+5.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.

Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.'s top snap (+2.80 EPA): (14:50) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 85-A.Okwuegbunam pushed ob at CIN 49 for 24 yards (24-V.Bell).

Biggest single play (-4.93 EPA): Drew Lock — (10:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock left tackle to CIN 11 for -2 yards (90-K.Kareem). FUMBLES (90-K.Kareem), RECOVERED by CIN-90-K.Kareem at CIN 11. 90-K.Kareem to CIN 37 for 26 yards (3-D.Lock). FUMBLES (3-D.

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) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · +1.6% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.89 total EPA
Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -9.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	+0.002	-0.088
Offensive success rate	39.1%	42.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.029	-0.137
Rush EPA/play	-0.079	-0.120
Defensive EPA/play	+0.088	-0.002
Defensive success rate	57.8%	60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.00 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +0.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -7.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — Tim Patrick (Drew Lock pass) (Q3 1:21)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 0:41)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 6:39)
Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 10:49)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 0:04)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 6:24)

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 DEN 35 (Q1 6:39) — (6:39) 2-E.McPherson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CIN 36 (Q2 10:49) — (10:49) 8-B.McManus 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DEN 40 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-E.McPherson 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DEN 8 (Q3 6:24) — (6:24) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 25 (Q3 1:21); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 1:15) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 56 (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock left tackle to CIN 11 for -2 yards (90-K.Kareem). FUMBLES (90-K.Kareem), RECOVERED by CIN-90-K.Kareem at CIN 11. 90-K.Kareem to CIN 37 for 26 yards (3-D.Lock). FUMBLES (3-D. [WPA -24.7% · EPA -4.93]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.8% · EPA +4.89]
Denver Broncos (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-81-T.Patrick, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +3.02]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 10-K.Huber punts 51 yards to DEN 7, Center-46-C.Harris. 11-D.Spencer to DEN 25 for 18 yards (84-M.Wilcox; 47-K.Jones). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -0.52]
Denver Broncos (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass incomplete deep right to 14-C.Sutton. PENALTY on CIN-20-E.Apple, Defensive Pass Interference, 13 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.48]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock left tackle to CIN 11 for -2 yards (90-K.Kareem). FUMBLES (90-K.Kareem), RECOVERED by CIN-90-K.Kareem at CIN 11. 90-K.Kareem to CIN 37 for 26 yards (3-D.Lock). FUMBLES (3-D. [WPA -24.7% · EPA -4.93]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.8% · EPA +4.89]
Denver Broncos (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-81-T.Patrick, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +3.02]
Denver Broncos (Q4 14:50) — (14:50) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 85-A.Okwuegbunam pushed ob at CIN 49 for 24 yards (24-V.Bell). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 6:39 · DEN 35 · Score 3-0
(6:39) 2-E.McPherson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 10:49 · CIN 36 · Score 3-3
(10:49) 8-B.McManus 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · DEN 40 · Score 6-3
(:04) 2-E.McPherson 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 6:24 · DEN 8 · Score 9-3
(6:24) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:21 · CIN 25 · Score 9-9
(1:21) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass deep left to 81-T.Patrick for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on DEN-81-T.Patrick, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 1:15 · CIN 15 · Score 9-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 0:41 · DEN 56 · Score 15-10
(:41) (No Huddle) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 56 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Teddy Bridgewater (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos on 2021-12-19?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 15-10 in Week 15, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 15, Denver Broncos 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Patrick (D. Lock pass) (Q3 1:21) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 0:41) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 6:39, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 10:49, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 6:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.4% completion, +1.6% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.89 total passing EPA. Teddy Bridgewater (Denver Broncos), 48.0% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -9.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos?

Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (14:50) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock pass short left to 85-A.Okwuegbunam pushed ob at CIN 49 for 24 yards (24-V.Bell)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 15-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W

Denver Broncos

Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L

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