Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 31–17 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 14–10 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Burrow
- Top passer
- Brock Purdy
- Biggest EPA play
- (:12) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right intended for 25-E.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 57-G…
- Game date
- 2023-10-29
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the San Francisco 49ers 31–17 on 2023-10-29. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +12.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(8:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Bosa].
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(3:23) (Shotgun) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(:01) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 80-A.Iosivas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-7-C.Ward, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on SF-99-J.Kinlaw, Defensive Offside, declined.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(2:48) 4-J.Moody 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(11:14) 2-E.McPherson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(13:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
(8:18) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 23-C.McCaffrey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(2:59) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:17TD Tyler BoydPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 7
- Score
- 6-0
(8:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Bosa].
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:11XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 3:23TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-6
(3:23) (Shotgun) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 3:19XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:01TD Andrei IosivasPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 13-7
(:01) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 80-A.Iosivas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-7-C.Ward, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on SF-99-J.Kinlaw, Defensive Offside, declined.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:00XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 14-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q2 2:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 18
- Score
- 14-10
(2:48) 4-J.Moody 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:14FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 38
- Score
- 17-10
(11:14) 2-E.McPherson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:08TD Ja'Marr ChasePoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 23-10
(13:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:04XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 24-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:18TD Christian McCaffreyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 24-16
(8:18) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 23-C.McCaffrey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 8:12XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 24-17
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:59TD Joe MixonPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 30-17
(2:59) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:54XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 31-17
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +12.69 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 2
George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 3Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 4
Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 5Tyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 6
Brock Purdy · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +3.12 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 7Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8Christian McCaffrey · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 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 (+12.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
Joe Burrow's top snap (-5.64 EPA): (:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 81-I.Smith to SF 4 for -1 yards (26-I.Oliver, 94-C.Ferrell). FUMBLES (94-C.Ferrell), touched at SF 4, RECOVERED by SF-26-I.Oliver at SF 5.
Biggest single play (-5.90 EPA): Brock Purdy — (:12) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right intended for 25-E.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 57-G.Pratt at CIN 10. 57-G.Pratt pushed ob at CIN 19 for 9 yards (13-B.Purdy). Penalty on SF-65-A.Banks, Ineligibl
Quarterback report card
Brock Purdy led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.12 total EPA
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 39 dropbacks · 71.8% completion · +17.6% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +12.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.210 | -0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.4% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.325 | +0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.122 | -0.296 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.026 | -0.210 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 43.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.21 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +16.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -1.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Christian McCaffrey
- Cincinnati Bengals — Andrei Iosivas (Joe Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Christian McCaffrey (Brock Purdy pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q1 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Bosa].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 8:11) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 3:19) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SF 2 (Q1 0:01); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 0:00) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 4-J.Moody 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the SF 38 (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) 2-E.McPherson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SF 17 (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 13:04) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 23-C.McCaffrey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 8:12) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 2:54) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right intended for 25-E.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 57-G.Pratt at CIN 10. 57-G.Pratt pushed ob at CIN 19 for 9 yards (13-B.Purdy). Penalty on SF-65-A.Banks, Ineligibl
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 81-I.Smith to SF 4 for -1 yards (26-I.Oliver, 94-C.Ferrell). FUMBLES (94-C.Ferrell), touched at SF 4, RECOVERED by SF-26-I.Oliver at SF 5.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 23-C.McCaffrey right tackle to CIN 45 for 16 yards (55-L.Wilson, 33-N.Scott).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles right tackle to SF 40 for 20 yards (29-T.Hufanga).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle intended for 11-B.Aiyuk INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Wilson at SF 33. 55-L.Wilson to SF 17 for 16 yards (85-G.Kittle).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right intended for 25-E.Mitchell INTERCEPTED by 57-G.Pratt at CIN 10. 57-G.Pratt pushed ob at CIN 19 for 9 yards (13-B.Purdy). Penalty on SF-65-A.Banks, Ineligibl
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 81-I.Smith to SF 4 for -1 yards (26-I.Oliver, 94-C.Ferrell). FUMBLES (94-C.Ferrell), touched at SF 4, RECOVERED by SF-26-I.Oliver at SF 5.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle intended for 11-B.Aiyuk INTERCEPTED by 55-L.Wilson at SF 33. 55-L.Wilson to SF 17 for 16 yards (85-G.Kittle).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy sacked at CIN 36 for -10 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-92-B.Hill at CIN 38.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 8:17 · SF 7 · Score 6-0
(8:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-N.Bosa]. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 8:11 · SF 15 · Score 7-0
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 3:23 · CIN 2 · Score 7-6
(3:23) (Shotgun) 23-C.McCaffrey up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 3:19 · CIN 15 · Score 7-7
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:01 · SF 2 · Score 13-7
(:01) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 80-A.Iosivas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SF-7-C.Ward, Defensive Holding, declined. Penalty on SF-99-J.Kinlaw, Defensive Offside, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:00 · SF 15 · Score 14-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 2:48 · CIN 18 · Score 14-10
(2:48) 4-J.Moody 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 11:14 · SF 38 · Score 17-10
(11:14) 2-E.McPherson 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · SF 17 · Score 23-10
(13:08) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 1-J.Chase for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:04 · SF 15 · Score 24-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 8:18 · CIN 4 · Score 24-16
(8:18) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short middle to 23-C.McCaffrey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 8:12 · CIN 15 · Score 24-17
4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:59 · SF 5 · Score 30-17
(2:59) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:54 · SF 15 · Score 31-17
2-E.McPherson extra point 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.
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Brock Purdy (SF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Joe Burrow (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers on 2023-10-29?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-17 in Week 8, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 14, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 14, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 31, San Francisco 49ers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 8:17) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (Q1 3:23) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Iosivas (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 0:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 13:08) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — C. McCaffrey (B. Purdy pass) (Q4 8:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 2:59) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q2 2:48, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 11:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 55.0% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.12 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 71.8% completion, +17.6% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +12.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-5.64 EPA): (:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 81-I.Smith to SF 4 for -1 yards (26-I.Oliver, 94-C.Ferrell). FUMBLES (94-C.Ferrell), touched at SF 4, RECOVERED by SF-26-I.Oliver at .
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
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