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NFL · Week 18 · January 8, 2023 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2022 Week 18 Recap

Bengals defeat Ravens 27–16 in Week 18

Tyler Boyd led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 16–27 Week 18 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 16 10–7
Final 16–27
Cincinnati Bengals 27 12–4 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
16–27
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–24 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Anthony Brown
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Boyd
Game date
January 8, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Charlie Kolar
    Charlie Kolar 4 REC · 49 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Watkins 2 REC · 79 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tylan Wallace
    Tylan Wallace 1 REC · 12 YDS +0.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Tyler Boyd
    Tyler Boyd 5 REC · 51 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 8 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Hayden Hurst
    Hayden Hurst 4 REC · 14 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 27–16 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 7–24 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyler Boyd
Top passer
Anthony Brown
Biggest EPA play
(:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown sacked at BAL -1 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T…
Game date
2023-01-08

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27–16 on 2023-01-08. Tyler Boyd posted a game-high +3.06 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Baltimore Ravens0763016
Cincinnati Bengals101430027

Scoring Map

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

BALBaltimore Ravens
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:05FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 16
    Score
    0-3

    (5:05) 2-E.McPherson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:18TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    0-9

    (1:18) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:11XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    0-10

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

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:17TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 26
    Score
    0-16

    (14:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-J.Houston].

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:12XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    0-17

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

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 2:00TD
    Kenyan Drake

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 4
    Score
    6-17

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-K.Drake left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 1:57XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-17

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:36TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 94
    Score
    7-23

    (:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown sacked at BAL -1 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-58-J.Ossai at BAL -5. TOUCHDOWN. Officially a sack for -6 yards.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:30XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 15
    Score
    7-24

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

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 10:37FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    10-24

    (10:37) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 6:31FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 8
    Score
    10-27

    (6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.

  12. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 2:04FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 33
    Score
    13-27

    (2:04) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 12:19FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    16-27

    (12:19) 9-J.Tucker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Charlie KolarCharlie Kolar · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  3. 3Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  4. 4S. Watkins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  5. 5Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  6. 6Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Tylan WallaceTylan Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  8. 8Trenton IrwinTrenton Irwin · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tyler Boyd

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyler Boyd — CIN · Receiving

Tyler Boyd posted the highest total EPA (+3.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Tyler Boyd's top snap (+2.81 EPA): (4:41) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd to BAL 26 for 22 yards (32-M.Williams).

Biggest single play (-6.74 EPA): Anthony Brown — (:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown sacked at BAL -1 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-58-J.Ossai at BAL -5. TOUCHDOWN. Officially a sack for -6 y

Quarterback report card

Anthony Brown led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Anthony BrownAnthony Brown (Baltimore Ravens) · 48 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -21.1% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -17.37 total EPA
  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.226-0.147
Offensive success rate34.4%36.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.362-0.155
Rush EPA/play-0.178-0.291
Defensive EPA/play+0.147+0.226
Defensive success rate63.9%65.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.15 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.15 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -21.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -12.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q1 1:18)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 14:17)
  • Kenyan DrakeBaltimore Ravens — Kenyan Drake (Q2 2:00)
  • Anthony BrownCincinnati Bengals — Anthony Brown (Q2 0:36)

Field goals

  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 5:05)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q3 10:37)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 6:31)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q3 2:04)
  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q4 12:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 16 (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) 2-E.McPherson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 1:11) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 26 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-J.Houston].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 14:12) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-K.Drake left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 1:57) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 94 (Q2 0:36); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 0:30) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 8 (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 33 (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) 9-J.Tucker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown pass deep middle intended for 80-I.Likely INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates [92-B.Hill] at CIN 48. 30-J.Bates to BAL 48 for 4 yards (80-I.Likely). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.92]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 16-T.Irwin to BAL 33 for 12 yards (41-D.Worley, 32-M.Williams). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +1.19]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown sacked at BAL -1 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-58-J.Ossai at BAL -5. TOUCHDOWN. Officially a sack for -6 y [WPA -5.5% · EPA -6.74]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd to BAL 26 for 22 yards (32-M.Williams). [WPA +5.5% · EPA +2.81]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown pass short middle intended for 10-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at BAL 37. 21-M.Hilton to BAL 32 for 5 yards (10-D.Robinson). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -4.04]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown sacked at BAL -1 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-58-J.Ossai at BAL -5. TOUCHDOWN. Officially a sack for -6 y [WPA -5.5% · EPA -6.74]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 3 for -6 yards (90-D.Ojabo). FUMBLES (90-D.Ojabo) [90-D.Ojabo], touched at CIN 4, RECOVERED by BAL-6-P.Queen at CIN 9. [WPA -5.0% · EPA -4.84]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown pass short middle intended for 10-D.Robinson INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at BAL 37. 21-M.Hilton to BAL 32 for 5 yards (10-D.Robinson). [WPA -5.0% · EPA -4.04]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown pass deep middle intended for 80-I.Likely INTERCEPTED by 30-J.Bates [92-B.Hill] at CIN 48. 30-J.Bates to BAL 48 for 4 yards (80-I.Likely). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 5:05 · BAL 16 · Score 0-3
    (5:05) 2-E.McPherson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:18 · BAL 1 · Score 0-9
    (1:18) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 1:11 · BAL 15 · Score 0-10
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 14:17 · BAL 26 · Score 0-16
    (14:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 1-J.Chase for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN [50-J.Houston].
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:12 · BAL 15 · Score 0-17
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CIN 4 · Score 6-17
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-K.Drake left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 1:57 · CIN 15 · Score 7-17
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:36 · CIN 94 · Score 7-23
    (:36) (Shotgun) 12-A.Brown sacked at BAL -1 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-58-J.Ossai at BAL -5. TOUCHDOWN. Officially a sack for -6 y
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · BAL 15 · Score 7-24
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  10. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 10:37 · CIN 8 · Score 10-24
    (10:37) 9-J.Tucker 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 6:31 · BAL 8 · Score 10-27
    (6:31) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  12. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 2:04 · CIN 33 · Score 13-27
    (2:04) 9-J.Tucker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  13. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 12:19 · CIN 9 · Score 16-27
    (12:19) 9-J.Tucker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-11-J.Stout.

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.
  • Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Anthony Brown (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Burrow (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2023-01-08?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-16 in Week 18, 2022.

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

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 6, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 16, Cincinnati Bengals 27.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 1:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 14:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — K. Drake (Q2 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Brown (Q2 0:36) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 5:05, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 10:37, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 6:31, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 2:04, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 12:19, 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?

Anthony Brown (Baltimore Ravens), 39.6% completion, -21.1% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -17.37 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.3% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.12 total passing EPA.

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

Tyler Boyd (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.81 EPA): (4:41) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd to BAL 26 for 22 yards (32-M.Williams)..

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

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