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NFL · Week 7 · October 23, 2022 · 12 min read

Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Bengals defeat Falcons 35–17 in Week 7

Joe Burrow led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 17–35 Week 7 finish.

Atlanta Falcons 17 3–4
Final 17–35
Cincinnati Bengals 35 4–3 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
17–35
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 17–28 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Joe Burrow
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Burrow
Game date
October 23, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Falcons

  • Damiere Byrd
    Damiere Byrd 1 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Olamide Zaccheaus
    Olamide Zaccheaus 3 REC · 31 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcus Mariota
    Marcus Mariota 8/21 · 124 YDS · 1 TD +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 34/47 · 459 YDS · 3 TD +26.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Boyd
    Tyler Boyd 8 REC · 155 YDS · 1 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 8 REC · 130 YDS · 2 TD +11.5 Fantasy Impact
View Falcons vs Bengals box score View all 2022 NFL game recaps

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 35–17 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime
Atlanta Falcons 17–28 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Burrow
Top passer
Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play
(:49) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 14-D.Byrd for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2022-10-23

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Atlanta Falcons 35–17 on 2022-10-23. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +26.74 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Atlanta Falcons01700017
Cincinnati Bengals141470035

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 13:07TD
    Tyler Boyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 60
    Score
    0-6

    (13:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 13:00XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 4:55TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    0-13

    (4:55) 77-H.Adeniji reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 4:51XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    0-14

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 15:00TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 32
    Score
    0-20

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:55XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    0-21

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:49TD
    Tyler Allgeier

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    6-21

    (4:49) 25-T.Allgeier left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 4:46XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-21

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:57TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 41
    Score
    7-27

    (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:49XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    7-28

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  11. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:49TD
    Damiere Byrd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 75
    Score
    13-28

    (:49) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 14-D.Byrd for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:39XP
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    14-28

    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  13. ATLAtlanta Falcons
    Q2 0:03FG
    Younghoe Koo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    17-28

    (:03) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:28TD
    Joe Burrow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    ATL 1
    Score
    17-34

    (5:28) 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:20XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    ATL 15
    Score
    17-35

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +26.74 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  2. 2Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +11.55 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  3. 3Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +11.48 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
  4. 4Damiere ByrdDamiere Byrd · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.61 EPA/play
  5. 5Olamide ZaccheausOlamide Zaccheaus · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  6. 6Hayden HurstHayden Hurst · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  7. 7Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  8. 8Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 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 (+26.74) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.

Joe Burrow's top snap (-5.53 EPA): (:31) 9-J.Burrow kneels to ATL 3 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (+6.61 EPA): Marcus Mariota — (:49) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 14-D.Byrd for 75 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 BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 47 dropbacks · 72.3% completion · +14.7% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +26.74 total EPA
  • Marcus MariotaMarcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons) · 21 dropbacks · 38.1% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatAtlanta FalconsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.006+0.241
Offensive success rate38.7%54.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.057+0.569
Rush EPA/play+0.001+0.018
Defensive EPA/play-0.241+0.006
Defensive success rate45.8%61.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Atlanta Falcons: -0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.24 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, -0.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +19.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tyler BoydCincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) (Q1 13:07)
  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q1 4:55)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Tyler AllgeierAtlanta Falcons — Tyler Allgeier (Q2 4:49)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 0:57)
  • Damiere ByrdAtlanta Falcons — Damiere Byrd (Marcus Mariota pass) (Q2 0:49)
  • Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow (Q3 5:28)

Field goals

  • Younghoe KooAtlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 60 (Q1 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 13:00) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 4:55) — (4:55) 77-H.Adeniji reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 4:51) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–14. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 32 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 14:55) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 4:49) — (4:49) 25-T.Allgeier left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 4:46) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 41 (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q2 0:49) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 75 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 14-D.Byrd for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 0:39) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q3 5:28) — (5:28) 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 5:20) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +4.53]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 10-K.Huber punts 37 yards to ATL 19, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 35-A.Williams to CIN 25 for 56 yards (51-M.Bailey). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -2.56]
  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 14-D.Byrd for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +6.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:25) — (11:25) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass incomplete short left to 85-T.Higgins (22-C.Armstrong). [WPA -3.9% · EPA -3.76]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 83-T.Boyd pushed ob at ATL 1 for 14 yards (34-D.Hall). [WPA +3.8% · EPA +1.74]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Atlanta Falcons (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 14-D.Byrd for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +3.9% · EPA +6.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:31) — (:31) 9-J.Burrow kneels to ATL 3 for -1 yards. [EPA -5.53]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +4.53]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:57) — (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +4.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 13:07 · ATL 60 · Score 0-6
    (13:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle to 83-T.Boyd for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 13:00 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 4:55 · ATL 1 · Score 0-13
    (4:55) 77-H.Adeniji reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 4:51 · ATL 15 · Score 0-14
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · ATL 32 · Score 0-20
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · ATL 15 · Score 0-21
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:49 · CIN 1 · Score 6-21
    (4:49) 25-T.Allgeier left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:46 · CIN 15 · Score 7-21
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:57 · ATL 41 · Score 7-27
    (:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:49 · ATL 15 · Score 7-28
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 0:49 · CIN 75 · Score 13-28
    (:49) (Shotgun) 1-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 14-D.Byrd for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 0:39 · CIN 15 · Score 14-28
    7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  13. Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CIN 25 · Score 17-28
    (:03) 7-Y.Koo 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-L.McCullough, Holder-13-B.Pinion.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:28 · ATL 1 · Score 17-34
    (5:28) 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 5:20 · ATL 15 · Score 17-35
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, 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).
  • Marcus Mariota (ATL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2022-10-23?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Atlanta Falcons 35-17 in Week 7, 2022.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 17, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 17, Cincinnati Bengals 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 13:07) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q1 4:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Allgeier (Q2 4:49) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 0:57) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Byrd (M. Mariota pass) (Q2 0:49) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Burrow (Q3 5:28) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 72.3% completion, +14.7% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +26.74 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons), 38.1% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +26.74 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (-5.53 EPA): (:31) 9-J.Burrow kneels to ATL 3 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W

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