Bengals 17–25 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 40.4% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.43 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.8% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.29 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+3.41 EPA): (10:02) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass incomplete deep left to 5-T.Higgins. PENALTY on KC-2-J.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at KC 45 - No Play..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 25–17 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 17–13 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jake Browning
Top passer: Jake Browning
Biggest EPA play: (10:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 20 for -8 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (9…
Game date: 2023-12-31

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 25–17 on 2023-12-31, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 17–13 halftime lead. Jake Browning posted a game-high +9.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	3	14	0	0	0	17
Kansas City Chiefs	7	6	3	9	0	25

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+1CIN 15

KC 7

KC 1

+3CIN 36

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:26FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 16
Score
3-0
(6:26) 2-E.McPherson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:02TD
Isiah Pacheco
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 8
Score
3-6
(3:02) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-I.Pacheco for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:58XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
3-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:32TD
Joe Mixon
Points+6
Yard line
KC 7
Score
9-7
(11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 28-J.Mixon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:29XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
10-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:28TD
Jake Browning
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
16-7
(6:28) 6-J.Browning scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:23XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
17-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 3:49FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 36
Score
17-10
(3:49) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:39FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 24
Score
17-13
(:39) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 4:34FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 9
Score
17-16
(4:34) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:12FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 6
Score
17-19
(14:12) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:22FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 30
Score
17-22
(6:22) 7-H.Butker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 28
Score
17-25
(3:03) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jake Browning · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.43 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2Rashee Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
3Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
4Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
5Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
6Isiah Pacheco · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.50 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
7Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +1.29 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
8Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 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 (+9.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

Jake Browning's top snap (+3.41 EPA): (10:02) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass incomplete deep left to 5-T.Higgins. PENALTY on KC-2-J.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at KC 45 - No Play.

Biggest single play (-4.58 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (10:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 20 for -8 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson), RECOVERED by CIN-94-S.Hubbard at KC 24.

Quarterback report card

Jake Browning led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) · 47 dropbacks · 40.4% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.43 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.29 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	-0.022	+0.103
Offensive success rate	32.2%	41.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.201	+0.038
Rush EPA/play	-0.365	+0.084
Defensive EPA/play	-0.103	+0.022
Defensive success rate	58.8%	67.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -2.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +6.98 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Kansas City Chiefs — Isiah Pacheco (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 3:02)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Jake Browning pass) (Q2 11:32)
Cincinnati Bengals — Jake Browning (Q2 6:28)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 6:26)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 3:49)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:39)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 4:34)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 14:12)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 6:22)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 3:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 16 (Q1 6:26) — (6:26) 2-E.McPherson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q1 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-I.Pacheco for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 2:58) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 28-J.Mixon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 11:29) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 6:28) — (6:28) 6-J.Browning scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 6:23) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 36 (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q4 6:22) — (6:22) 7-H.Butker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 61-C.Ford reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon up the middle to KC 9 for -3 yards (50-W.Gay). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.06]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 4-R.Rice to CIN 11 for 67 yards (23-D.Hill). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.26]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson to CIN 44 for 41 yards (27-J.Battle; 20-D.Turner). Penalty on CIN-23-D.Hill, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.69]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 4-R.Rice to CIN 15 for 24 yards (27-J.Battle). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +2.06]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass incomplete deep left to 5-T.Higgins. PENALTY on KC-2-J.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at KC 45 - No Play. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.41]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes sacked at KC 20 for -8 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson), RECOVERED by CIN-94-S.Hubbard at KC 24. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -4.58]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 4-R.Rice to CIN 11 for 67 yards (23-D.Hill). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.26]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 61-C.Ford reported in as eligible. 28-J.Mixon up the middle to KC 9 for -3 yards (50-W.Gay). [WPA -14.3% · EPA -4.06]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson to CIN 44 for 41 yards (27-J.Battle; 20-D.Turner). Penalty on CIN-23-D.Hill, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.69]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 6:26 · KC 16 · Score 3-0
(6:26) 2-E.McPherson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 3:02 · CIN 8 · Score 3-6
(3:02) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-I.Pacheco for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 2:58 · CIN 15 · Score 3-7
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 11:32 · KC 7 · Score 9-7
(11:32) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short right to 28-J.Mixon for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 11:29 · KC 15 · Score 10-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:28 · KC 1 · Score 16-7
(6:28) 6-J.Browning scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:23 · KC 15 · Score 17-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 3:49 · CIN 36 · Score 17-10
(3:49) 7-H.Butker 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:39 · CIN 24 · Score 17-13
(:39) 7-H.Butker 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 4:34 · CIN 9 · Score 17-16
(4:34) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 14:12 · CIN 6 · Score 17-19
(14:12) 7-H.Butker 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 6:22 · CIN 30 · Score 17-22
(6:22) 7-H.Butker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:03 · CIN 28 · Score 17-25
(3:03) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Kansas City Chiefs 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 below expected efficiency despite volume.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2023-12-31?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 25-17 in Week 17, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Kansas City Chiefs 9; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Kansas City Chiefs 25.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — I. Pacheco (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 3:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (J. Browning pass) (Q2 11:32) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Browning (Q2 6:28) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 6:26, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 3:49, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:39, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 4:34, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 14:12, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 6:22, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 3:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 40.4% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.43 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.8% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.29 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+3.41 EPA): (10:02) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass incomplete deep left to 5-T.Higgins. PENALTY on KC-2-J.Williams, Defensive Pass Interference, 30 yards, enforced at KC 45 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W

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