Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 30–26 New Orleans Saints
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 20–23 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Burrow
- Top passer
- Joe Burrow
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10,…
- Game date
- 2022-10-16
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New Orleans Saints 30–26 on 2022-10-16, overcoming New Orleans Saints's 23–20 halftime lead. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +14.31 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 30 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(10:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 10-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 3
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 28-J.Mixon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(13:49) 89-R.Shaheed right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(10:32) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(5:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
3-W.Lutz kicks 45 yards from NO 35 to CIN 20. 86-D.Asiasi to CIN 34 for 14 yards (31-B.Thompson; 53-Z.Baun).
(7:16) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(3:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(11:11) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
(3:47) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:39TD Tyron SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 18
- Score
- 0-6
(10:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 10-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 3
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 10:33XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:51TD Joe MixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 9
- Score
- 6-7
(:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 28-J.Mixon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:45XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:49TD Rashid ShaheedPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 44
- Score
- 7-13
(13:49) 89-R.Shaheed right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 13:39XP Wil LutzPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 10:32FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 16
- Score
- 7-17
(10:32) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:53TD Joe BurrowPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 19
- Score
- 13-17
(5:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:44TD Evan McPhersonPoints+7
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 14-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:05FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 12
- Score
- 14-20
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:01FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 35
- Score
- 14-20
3-W.Lutz kicks 45 yards from NO 35 to CIN 20. 86-D.Asiasi to CIN 34 for 14 yards (31-B.Thompson; 53-Z.Baun).
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 7:16FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 19
- Score
- 14-23
(7:16) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:36TD Ja'Marr ChasePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 20-23
(3:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:30XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 15
- Score
- 21-23
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 11:11FG Wil LutzPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 21-26
(11:11) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:47FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 34
- Score
- 24-26
(3:47) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:10TD Ja'Marr ChasePoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 60
- Score
- 30-26
(2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.31 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.24 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3Tyron Smith · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 4
Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 5Rashid Shaheed · New Orleans Saints · Rushing · +4.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.37 EPA/play
- 6
Josh Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 7Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.31 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8
Andy Dalton · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +2.24 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.07 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 (+14.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
Joe Burrow's top snap (+5.12 EPA): (2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50
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) · 45 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +14.31 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.214 | +0.107 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.5% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.318 | +0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.164 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.214 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 46.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.21 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.11 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +15.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, +9.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — Tyron Smith (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Joe Burrow pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Rashid Shaheed
- Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass)
Field goals
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- New Orleans Saints — Wil Lutz
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 10-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 3; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 10:33) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 9 (Q1 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 28-J.Mixon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 0:45) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 16–13. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the CIN 44 (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) 89-R.Shaheed right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 13:39) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q2 10:32) — (10:32) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 19 (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q2 5:44) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the NO 35 (Q2 0:01) — 3-W.Lutz kicks 45 yards from NO 35 to CIN 20. 86-D.Asiasi to CIN 34 for 14 yards (31-B.Thompson; 53-Z.Baun)..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CIN 19 (Q3 7:16) — (7:16) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 15 (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q3 3:30) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q4 11:11) — (11:11) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NO 34 (Q4 3:47) — (3:47) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NO 60 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass incomplete deep right to 1-M.Callaway.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at NO 31 for -7 yards (56-D.Davis).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) 89-R.Shaheed right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 2:16) — (2:16) 4-B.Gillikin punts 29 yards to CIN 40, Center-49-Z.Wood, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) 4-B.Gillikin punts 59 yards to CIN 8, Center-49-Z.Wood. 11-T.Taylor to CIN 23 for 15 yards (50-A.Dowell). FUMBLES (50-A.Dowell), RECOVERED by NO-82-A.Trautman at CIN 32.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) 89-R.Shaheed right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 83-J.Johnson to NO 32 for 9 yards (59-A.Davis-Gaither). PENALTY on CIN-91-T.Hendrickson, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at NO 32. Pass 9, YAC
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 10:39 · CIN 18 · Score 0-6
(10:39) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 10-T.Smith for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 15, YAC 3 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 10:33 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:51 · NO 9 · Score 6-7
(:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 28-J.Mixon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 4, YAC 5 - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:45 · NO 15 · Score 7-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 13:49 · CIN 44 · Score 7-13
(13:49) 89-R.Shaheed right end for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 13:39 · CIN 15 · Score 7-14
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 10:32 · CIN 16 · Score 7-17
(10:32) 3-W.Lutz 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 5:53 · NO 19 · Score 13-17
(5:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles left guard for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q2 5:44 · NO 15 · Score 14-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CIN 12 · Score 14-20
(:05) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · NO 35 · Score 14-20
3-W.Lutz kicks 45 yards from NO 35 to CIN 20. 86-D.Asiasi to CIN 34 for 14 yards (31-B.Thompson; 53-Z.Baun). - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 7:16 · CIN 19 · Score 14-23
(7:16) 3-W.Lutz 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:36 · NO 15 · Score 20-23
(3:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 3:30 · NO 15 · Score 21-23
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 11:11 · CIN 13 · Score 21-26
(11:11) 3-W.Lutz 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:47 · NO 34 · Score 24-26
(3:47) 2-E.McPherson 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · NO 60 · Score 30-26
(2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50
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.
- Joe Burrow (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints on 2022-10-16?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New Orleans Saints 30-26 in Week 6, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 13, New Orleans Saints 16; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 9, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 30, New Orleans Saints 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — T. Smith (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 10:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 0:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — R. Shaheed (Q2 13:49) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Burrow (Q2 5:53) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 3:36) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 2:10) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 10:32, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q3 7:16, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q4 11:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 3:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 62.2% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +14.31 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (New Orleans Saints), 50.0% completion, -7.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+5.12 EPA): (2:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 10, YAC 50.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs New Orleans Saints a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 30-26 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
New Orleans Saints
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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