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NFL · Wild Card · January 15, 2022 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2021 Wild Card Recap

Bengals defeat Raiders 26–19 in Wild Card

Joe Burrow led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 19–26 Wild Card finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 19 10–8
Final 19–26
Cincinnati Bengals 26 11–7 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
19–26
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Burrow
Game date
January 15, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 29/61 · 302 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Darren Waller
    Darren Waller 7 REC · 76 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Zay Jones
    Zay Jones 5 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 24/36 · 225 YDS · 2 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 9 REC · 116 YDS +8.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Uzomah
    C.J. Uzomah 6 REC · 64 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 26–19 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 13–20 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Burrow
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.H…
Game date
2022-01-15

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26–19 on 2022-01-15. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +10.01 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Las Vegas Raiders31006019
Cincinnati Bengals101033026

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 9:28FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 28
    Score
    3-0

    (9:28) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 4:35TD
    C.J. Uzomah

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 7
    Score
    3-6

    (4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 4:31XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    3-7

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

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:18FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 13
    Score
    3-10

    (1:18) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:23FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 12
    Score
    3-13

    (10:23) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 7:58FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    6-13

    (7:58) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:00TD
    Tyler Boyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    6-19

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:51XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 15
    Score
    6-20

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

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:19TD
    Zay Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 14
    Score
    12-20

    (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 7-Z.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q2 0:13XP
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    13-20

    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 11:00FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 25
    Score
    13-23

    (11:00) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 14:20FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    16-23

    (14:20) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:49FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 10
    Score
    16-26

    (6:49) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 3:37FG
    Daniel Carlson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    19-26

    (3:37) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.01 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.30 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3C.J. UzomahC.J. Uzomah · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  4. 4Derek CarrDerek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.34 total EPA · 61 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  5. 5Darren WallerDarren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +5.34 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6Zay JonesZay Jones · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  7. 7Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  8. 8Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Joe Burrow

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Burrow — CIN · Passing

Joe Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+10.01) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Joe Burrow's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.58 EPA): Derek Carr — (3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi at LV 26. 65-L.Ogunjobi to LV 15 for 11 yards (

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 61 dropbacks · 47.5% completion · -6.1% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +5.34 total EPA
  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.2% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +10.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.014+0.102
Offensive success rate39.6%44.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.088+0.278
Rush EPA/play-0.118-0.157
Defensive EPA/play-0.102-0.014
Defensive success rate55.8%60.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +1.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • C.J. UzomahCincinnati Bengals — C.J. Uzomah (Joe Burrow pass) (Q1 4:35)
  • Tyler BoydCincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Zay JonesLas Vegas Raiders — Zay Jones (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 0:19)

Field goals

  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q1 9:28)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 1:18)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 10:23)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q2 7:58)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 11:00)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 14:20)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 6:49)
  • Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson (Q4 3:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 7 (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q1 4:31) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 13 (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 12 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q2 7:58) — (7:58) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q2 1:51) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 7-Z.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:13) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 25 (Q3 11:00) — (11:00) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 10 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q4 3:37) — (3:37) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to 87-F.Moreau. PENALTY on CIN-29-V.Hargreaves, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at CIN 36 - No Play. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.23]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep middle to 83-D.Waller to CIN 19 for 23 yards (33-T.Flowers). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.70]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi at LV 26. 65-L.Ogunjobi to LV 15 for 11 yards ( [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.58]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short left to 83-D.Waller to CIN 35 for 8 yards (57-G.Pratt). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.50]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle intended for 7-Z.Jones INTERCEPTED by 57-G.Pratt at CIN 2. 57-G.Pratt to CIN 4 for 2 yards (7-Z.Jones). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -2.52]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q1 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr sacked at LV 31 for -9 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-65-L.Ogunjobi at LV 26. 65-L.Ogunjobi to LV 15 for 11 yards ( [WPA -9.3% · EPA -5.58]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep left to 1-D.Jackson ran ob at CIN 30 for 26 yards (20-E.Apple). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.65]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 7-Z.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +3.43]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 1:21) — (1:21) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep right to 87-F.Moreau. PENALTY on CIN-29-V.Hargreaves, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at CIN 36 - No Play. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.23]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q1 9:28 · CIN 28 · Score 3-0
    (9:28) 2-D.Carlson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 4:35 · LV 7 · Score 3-6
    (4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 87-C.Uzomah for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 4:31 · LV 15 · Score 3-7
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 1:18 · LV 13 · Score 3-10
    (1:18) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 10:23 · LV 12 · Score 3-13
    (10:23) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 7:58 · CIN 10 · Score 6-13
    (7:58) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · LV 10 · Score 6-19
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · LV 15 · Score 6-20
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 0:19 · CIN 14 · Score 12-20
    (:19) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass short middle to 7-Z.Jones for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:13 · CIN 15 · Score 13-20
    2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 11:00 · LV 25 · Score 13-23
    (11:00) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 14:20 · CIN 16 · Score 16-23
    (14:20) 2-D.Carlson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 6:49 · LV 10 · Score 16-26
    (6:49) 2-E.McPherson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 3:37 · CIN 10 · Score 19-26
    (3:37) 2-D.Carlson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.

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.
  • Derek Carr (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2022-01-15?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 in Wild Card, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 6, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 19, Cincinnati Bengals 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Uzomah (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 4:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 2:00) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Jones (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:19) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q1 9:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 1:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 10:23, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 7:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 11:00, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 14:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 6:49, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 3:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 47.5% completion, -6.1% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +5.34 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 66.7% completion, +11.2% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +10.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.01 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 26-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 10-7 Now 10-8 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 10-7 Now 11-7 W