Colts 14–34 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

G.Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 57.8% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.71 total passing EPA. J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 64.3% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.56 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-7.98 EPA): (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 34–14 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Tied 14–14 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jake Browning
Top passer: Gardner Minshew II
Biggest EPA play: (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCE…
Game date: 2023-12-10

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 34–14 on 2023-12-10. Jake Browning posted a game-high +8.56 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	0	14	0	0	0	14
Cincinnati Bengals	7	7	14	6	0	34

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

IND 54

IND 1

CIN 2

IND 69

+2CIN 2

IND 1

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:42TD
Charles Brown
Points+6
Yard line
IND 54
Score
0-6
(6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:31XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
0-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:22TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
0-13
(10:22) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:18XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
0-14
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:00TD
Mo Alie-Cox
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
6-14
(2:00) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:40TD
Ronnie Harrison Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
IND 69
Score
12-14
(1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 1:31Safety
Gardner Minshew II
Points+2
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-G.Minshew pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:44TD
Tanner Hudson
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
14-20
(11:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 87-T.Hudson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:38XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
14-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:01TD
Jake Browning
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
14-27
(3:01) 6-J.Browning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:59XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
14-28
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:18FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 14
Score
14-31
(11:18) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:00FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
IND 17
Score
14-34
(2:00) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jake Browning · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +8.56 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2Charles Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
3Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
4Artavis Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
5Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.02 EPA/play
6Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
7Josh Downs · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
8Will Mallory · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.37 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

Jake Browning — CIN · Passing

Jake Browning posted the highest total EPA (+8.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Jake Browning's top snap (-7.98 EPA): (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Gardner Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.71 total EPA
Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.129	+0.157
Offensive success rate	40.0%	43.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.016	+0.200
Rush EPA/play	-0.286	-0.039
Defensive EPA/play	-0.157	+0.129
Defensive success rate	57.0%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.13 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.16 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +12.43 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -10.32 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Charles Brown (Jake Browning pass) (Q1 6:42)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q2 10:22)
Indianapolis Colts — Mo Alie-Cox (Gardner Minshew II pass) (Q2 2:00)
Indianapolis Colts — Ronnie Harrison Jr. (Q2 1:40)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tanner Hudson (Jake Browning pass) (Q3 11:44)
Cincinnati Bengals — Jake Browning (Q3 3:01)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 11:18)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 54 (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 6:31) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 10:18) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 69 (Q2 1:40); Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q2 1:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-G.Minshew pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 87-T.Hudson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 11:38) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) 6-J.Browning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 2:59) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 14 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the IND 17 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -7.98]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.19]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins to IND 24 for 46 yards (39-D.Baker). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +3.53]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 87-T.Hudson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +2.18]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 1:31) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-G.Minshew pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +1.05]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -7.98]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 10-B.Robbins punts 31 yards to IND 14, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 6-I.McKenzie MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-38-D.Ivey at IND 12. [WPA +2.2% · EPA +4.96]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short middle intended for 21-Z.Moss INTERCEPTED by 92-B.Hill (91-T.Hendrickson) at CIN 31. 92-B.Hill to CIN 31 for no gain. Penalty on IND-79-B.Raimann, Offensive Ho [WPA -2.4% · EPA -4.55]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +4.19]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 6:42 · IND 54 · Score 0-6
(6:42) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 30-C.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 6:31 · IND 15 · Score 0-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:22 · IND 1 · Score 0-13
(10:22) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:18 · IND 15 · Score 0-14
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CIN 2 · Score 6-14
(2:00) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:40 · IND 69 · Score 12-14
(1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q2 1:31 · CIN 2 · Score 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-G.Minshew pass to 11-M.Pittman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 11:44 · IND 11 · Score 14-20
(11:44) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 87-T.Hudson for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 11:38 · IND 15 · Score 14-21
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:01 · IND 1 · Score 14-27
(3:01) 6-J.Browning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 2:59 · IND 15 · Score 14-28
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:18 · IND 14 · Score 14-31
(11:18) 2-E.McPherson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · IND 17 · Score 14-34
(2:00) 2-E.McPherson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.

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.
Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jake Browning (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2023-12-10?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Indianapolis Colts 34-14 in Week 14, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 14, Cincinnati Bengals 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Brown (J. Browning pass) (Q1 6:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 10:22) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (G. Minshew pass) (Q2 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — R. Harrison (Q2 1:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Hudson (J. Browning pass) (Q3 11:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Browning (Q3 3:01) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 11:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 57.8% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.71 total passing EPA. Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 64.3% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-7.98 EPA): (1:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right intended for 87-T.Hudson INTERCEPTED by 48-R.Harrison at CIN 36. 48-R.Harrison for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W

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