Ravens 21–41 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 67.3% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +35.04 total passing EPA. J. Johnson (Baltimore Ravens), 63.6% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.09 total passing EPA.

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +35.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 41–21 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime: Baltimore Ravens 14–31 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Joe Burrow
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2021-12-26

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 41–21 on 2021-12-26. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +35.04 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Baltimore Ravens	7	7	0	7	0	21
Cincinnati Bengals	10	21	3	7	0	41

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens

CIN 4

BAL 1

BAL 68

CIN 2

BAL 1

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 11:10FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 12
Score
0-3
(11:10) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 6:00TD
Rashod Bateman
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
6-3
(6:00) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short middle to 12-R.Bateman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 5:56XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
7-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:30TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 1
Score
7-9
(:30) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:27XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
7-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:28TD
Tyler Boyd
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 68
Score
7-16
(13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:18XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
7-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:08TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 9
Score
7-23
(7:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:03XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
7-24
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:44TD
DFD. Freeman
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
13-24
(1:44) (Shotgun) 33-D.Freeman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:38XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
14-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:24TD
Tee Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 1
Score
14-30
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:21XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
14-31
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:44FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 18
Score
14-34
(:44) 2-E.McPherson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 15:00TD
Mark Andrews
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 18
Score
20-34
(15:00) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-57-G.Pratt, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 14:55XP
Justin Tucker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
21-34
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:08TD
Tee Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 10
Score
21-40
(10:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:05XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 15
Score
21-41
2-E.McPherson extra point 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 · +35.04 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
2Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +21.31 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
3Josh Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +14.09 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
4Mark Andrews · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +9.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
5Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
6Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
7Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
8James Proche II · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 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 (+35.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

Joe Burrow's top snap (+5.77 EPA): (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 55 dropbacks · 67.3% completion · +14.2% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +35.04 total EPA
Josh Johnson (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +7.3% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.09 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Baltimore Ravens	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.040	+0.282
Offensive success rate	44.2%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.320	+0.637
Rush EPA/play	-0.591	-0.073
Defensive EPA/play	-0.282	-0.040
Defensive success rate	49.4%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Baltimore Ravens: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.28 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +3.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +25.13 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Rashod Bateman (Josh Johnson pass) (Q1 6:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q1 0:30)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 13:28)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 7:08)
Baltimore Ravens — D. Freeman (Q2 1:44)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 0:24)
Baltimore Ravens — Mark Andrews (Josh Johnson pass) (Q4 15:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 10:08)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 11:10)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 0:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short middle to 12-R.Bateman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 5:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 0:27) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 21–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 68 (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 13:18) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 9 (Q2 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 7:03) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 33-D.Freeman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:38) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 0:21) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 18 (Q3 0:44) — (:44) 2-E.McPherson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q4 15:00); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 14:55) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 10 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 10:05) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +5.77]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 85-T.Higgins to BAL 3 for 52 yards (21-B.Stephens; 38-K.Seymour). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ru [WPA +9.7% · EPA +5.00]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +2.23]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short middle to 5-M.Brown to CIN 17 for 15 yards (22-C.Awuzie). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.13]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short middle to 12-R.Bateman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:28) — (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +5.77]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:38) — (:38) 9-J.Burrow kneels to BAL 5 for -1 yards. [EPA -5.19]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 85-T.Higgins to BAL 3 for 52 yards (21-B.Stephens; 38-K.Seymour). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ru [WPA +9.7% · EPA +5.00]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short middle intended for 11-J.Proche INTERCEPTED by 24-V.Bell at CIN 21. 24-V.Bell to CIN 36 for 15 yards (15-J.Johnson). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -4.27]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 11:10 · BAL 12 · Score 0-3
(11:10) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 6:00 · CIN 4 · Score 6-3
(6:00) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short middle to 12-R.Bateman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 5:56 · CIN 15 · Score 7-3
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:30 · BAL 1 · Score 7-9
(:30) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:27 · BAL 15 · Score 7-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 13:28 · BAL 68 · Score 7-16
(13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 13:18 · BAL 15 · Score 7-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:08 · BAL 9 · Score 7-23
(7:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 28-J.Mixon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 7:03 · BAL 15 · Score 7-24
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 1:44 · CIN 2 · Score 13-24
(1:44) (Shotgun) 33-D.Freeman left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:38 · CIN 15 · Score 14-24
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · BAL 1 · Score 14-30
(:24) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · BAL 15 · Score 14-31
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 0:44 · BAL 18 · Score 14-34
(:44) 2-E.McPherson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 18 · Score 20-34
(15:00) (Shotgun) 15-J.Johnson pass short left to 89-M.Andrews for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-57-G.Pratt, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · CIN 15 · Score 21-34
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · BAL 10 · Score 21-40
(10:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:05 · BAL 15 · Score 21-41
2-E.McPherson extra point 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.
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).
Josh Johnson (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2021-12-26?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 41-21 in Week 16, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 21; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 21, Cincinnati Bengals 41.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Bateman (J. Johnson pass) (Q1 6:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 0:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 13:28) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 7:08) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Freeman (Q2 1:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 0:24) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Andrews (J. Johnson pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 10:08) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 11:10, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 0:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 67.3% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +35.04 total passing EPA. Josh Johnson (Baltimore Ravens), 63.6% completion, +7.3% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.09 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +35.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+5.77 EPA): (13:28) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 83-T.Boyd for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W

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