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NFL · Week 14 · December 11, 2022 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2022 Week 14 Recap

Bengals defeat Browns 23–10 in Week 14

Trenton Irwin led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 10–23 Week 14 finish.

Cleveland Browns 10 5–8
Final 10–23
Cincinnati Bengals 23 9–4 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
10–23
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Desmond Watson
FantasyHQ MVP
Trenton Irwin
Game date
December 11, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • David Njoku
    David Njoku 7 REC · 59 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Desmond Watson
    Desmond Watson 3 CAR · 14 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Dav.Bell 3 REC · 27 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Trenton Irwin
    Trenton Irwin 2 REC · 58 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 18/42 · 247 YDS · 2 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Samaje Perine
    Samaje Perine 4 CAR · 22 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 23–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–13 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Trenton Irwin
Top passer
Desmond Watson
Biggest EPA play
(10:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 54-D.J…
Game date
2022-12-11

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 23–10 on 2022-12-11. Trenton Irwin posted a game-high +5.61 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns3700010
Cincinnati Bengals13730023

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 9:46TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-6

    (9:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 9:43XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 3:03FG
    Cade York

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    3-7

    (3:03) 3-C.York 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:30TD
    Samaje Perine

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    3-13

    (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-S.Perine right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 7:33TD
    Trenton Irwin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 45
    Score
    3-19

    (7:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 16-T.Irwin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 7:26XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-20

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 2:25TD
    David Njoku

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 13
    Score
    9-20

    (2:25) (No Huddle) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 2:17XP
    Cade York

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-20

    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 15:00FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    10-23

    (15:00) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Trenton IrwinTrenton Irwin · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.80 EPA/play
  2. 2David NjokuDavid Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  3. 3Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.25 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  4. 4Samaje PerineSamaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  5. 5Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  6. 6Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  7. 7Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  8. 8Dav. Bell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Trenton Irwin

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Trenton Irwin — CIN · Receiving

Trenton Irwin posted the highest total EPA (+5.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.80 EPA per play.

Trenton Irwin's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (7:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 16-T.Irwin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.36 EPA): Joe Burrow — (10:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Jones (90-J.Clowney) at CLE 24. 54-D.Jones to CLE 29 for 5 yards (34-S.Perine).

Quarterback report card

Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Desmond WatsonDesmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.00 total EPA
  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -13.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.112+0.038
Offensive success rate44.2%43.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.121+0.015
Rush EPA/play-0.264+0.134
Defensive EPA/play-0.038+0.112
Defensive success rate56.8%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.11 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +3.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -9.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 9:46)
  • Samaje PerineCincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Q2 0:30)
  • Trenton IrwinCincinnati Bengals — Trenton Irwin (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 7:33)
  • David NjokuCleveland Browns — David Njoku (Desmond Watson pass) (Q3 2:25)

Field goals

  • Cade YorkCleveland Browns — Cade York (Q2 3:03)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 15:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q2 9:46) — (9:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 9:43) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) 3-C.York 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-S.Perine right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CLE 45 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 16-T.Irwin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 7:26) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q3 2:25) — (2:25) (No Huddle) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 2:17) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) 4-D.Chrisman punts 47 yards to CLE 36, Center-48-C.Adomitis, fair catch by 11-D.Peoples-Jones. PENALTY on CLE-42-T.Fields, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 17 - No Play. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.90]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 11-T.Taylor to CLE 19 for 34 yards (22-G.Delpit). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.82]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete deep right to 11-D.Peoples-Jones. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.93]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 13-C.Bojorquez punts 55 yards to CIN 18, Center-47-C.Hughlett. 11-T.Taylor ran ob at CIN 27 for 9 yards (37-D.Bell). PENALTY on CIN-33-T.Flowers, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 2 [WPA +7.4% · EPA +0.80]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass incomplete deep left to 1-J.Chase [97-P.Winfrey]. PENALTY on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at CIN 37 - No Play. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +1.69]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 54-D.Jones (90-J.Clowney) at CLE 24. 54-D.Jones to CLE 29 for 5 yards (34-S.Perine). [WPA -2.1% · EPA -4.36]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left intended for 11-D.Peoples-Jones INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates at CIN 37. 30-J.Bates ran ob at CIN 44 for 7 yards (25-D.Felton). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -4.20]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) 66-J.Hudson reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett pass incomplete deep right to 11-D.Peoples-Jones. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.93]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) 4-D.Chrisman punts 47 yards to CLE 36, Center-48-C.Adomitis, fair catch by 11-D.Peoples-Jones. PENALTY on CLE-42-T.Fields, Roughing the Kicker, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 17 - No Play. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.90]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:46 · CLE 15 · Score 0-6
    (9:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 9:43 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 3:03 · CIN 8 · Score 3-7
    (3:03) 3-C.York 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · CLE 6 · Score 3-13
    (:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-S.Perine right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 7:33 · CLE 45 · Score 3-19
    (7:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 16-T.Irwin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 7:26 · CLE 15 · Score 3-20
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 2:25 · CIN 13 · Score 9-20
    (2:25) (No Huddle) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 2:17 · CIN 15 · Score 10-20
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 12 · Score 10-23
    (15:00) 2-E.McPherson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.

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.
  • Trenton Irwin (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Burrow (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2022-12-11?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Cleveland Browns 23-10 in Week 14, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q2: Cleveland Browns 3, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Cincinnati Bengals 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 9:46) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (Q2 0:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Irwin (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 7:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (D. Watson pass) (Q3 2:25) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q2 3:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 54.2% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.00 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 42.9% completion, -13.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Trenton Irwin (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.61 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (7:33) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 16-T.Irwin for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-4 Now 9-4 W