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NFL · Week 14 · December 9, 2024 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2024 Week 14 Recap

Bengals defeat Cowboys 27–20 in Week 14

Ja'Marr Chase led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 27–20 Week 14 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 27 5–8 Winner
Final 27–20
Dallas Cowboys 20 5–8
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
27–20
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
Joe Burrow
FantasyHQ MVP
Ja'Marr Chase
Game date
December 9, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 14 REC · 177 YDS · 2 TD +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 33/52 · 359 YDS · 3 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Andrei Iosivas
    Andrei Iosivas 4 REC · 41 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • Rico Dowdle
    Rico Dowdle 18 CAR · 131 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • CeeDee Lamb
    CeeDee Lamb 6 REC · 93 YDS · 1 TD +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Luke Schoonmaker
    Luke Schoonmaker 2 REC · 22 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 27–20 Dallas Cowboys
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Ja'Marr Chase
Top passer
Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Sto…
Game date
2024-12-09

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27–20 on 2024-12-09. Ja'Marr Chase posted a game-high +8.78 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals710010027
Dallas Cowboys7373020

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 8:59TD
    CeeDee Lamb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    0-6

    (8:59) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 8:55XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-7

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 2:51TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 5
    Score
    6-7

    (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 2:45XP
    Cade York

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 20
    Score
    7-7

    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 6:26FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 17
    Score
    7-10

    (6:26) 17-B.Aubrey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 3:36TD
    Charles Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 19
    Score
    13-10

    (3:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 30-C.Brown pushed ob at DAL 3 for 16 yards (6-Do.Wilson). Cincinnati challenged the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 30-C.Brown for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 3:30XP
    Cade York

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    14-10

    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:34FG
    Cade York

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 19
    Score
    17-10

    (:34) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  9. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 10:37TD
    Brandin Cooks

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    17-16

    (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 3-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-28-J.Newton, Defensive Holding, declined.

  10. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q3 10:32XP
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-17

    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 15:00FG
    Brandon Aubrey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 29
    Score
    17-20

    (15:00) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:28FG
    Cade York

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 10
    Score
    20-20

    (10:28) 3-C.York 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 1:09TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 40
    Score
    26-20

    (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 1:01XP
    Cade York

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 15
    Score
    27-20

    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.78 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  2. 2Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.72 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  3. 3Rico DowdleRico Dowdle · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  4. 4CeeDee LambCeeDee Lamb · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  5. 5Andrei IosivasAndrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  6. 6Luke SchoonmakerLuke Schoonmaker · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  7. 7Charles BrownCharles Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  8. 8Tanner HudsonTanner Hudson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Ja'Marr Chase

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Ja'Marr Chase — CIN · Receiving

Ja'Marr Chase posted the highest total EPA (+8.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 18 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Ja'Marr Chase's top snap (+4.03 EPA): (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.59 EPA): Cooper Rush — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (29-C.Taylor-Britt) at CIN 4. 22-G.Stone to CIN 4 for no gain (88-C.Lamb). Penalty on DAL, Illegal Formatio

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) · 52 dropbacks · 63.5% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +7.72 total EPA
  • Cooper RushCooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -15.9% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play+0.125+0.028
Offensive success rate52.9%50.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.149-0.148
Rush EPA/play-0.042+0.219
Defensive EPA/play-0.028-0.125
Defensive success rate49.4%47.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.03 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +10.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 10 drives, +2.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • CeeDee LambDallas Cowboys — CeeDee Lamb (Cooper Rush pass) (Q1 8:59)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q1 2:51)
  • Charles BrownCincinnati Bengals — Charles Brown (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 3:36)
  • Brandin CooksDallas Cowboys — Brandin Cooks (Cooper Rush pass) (Q3 10:37)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 1:09)

Field goals

  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q2 6:26)
  • Cade YorkCincinnati Bengals — Cade York (Q2 0:34)
  • Brandon AubreyDallas Cowboys — Brandon Aubrey (Q4 15:00)
  • Cade YorkCincinnati Bengals — Cade York (Q4 10:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 8:55) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 5 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DAL 20 (Q1 2:45) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) 17-B.Aubrey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 19 (Q2 3:36); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q2 3:30) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 19 (Q2 0:34) — (:34) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The third quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–0. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 3-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-28-J.Newton, Defensive Holding, declined.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 10:32) — 17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 10 (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) 3-C.York 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 40 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DAL 15 (Q4 1:01) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-R.Rehkow punts 13 yards to CIN 42, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 27-A.Oruwariye MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-45-M.Njongmeta at CIN 43. [WPA +22.0% · EPA +2.94]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +4.03]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:34) — (5:34) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 80-A.Iosivas to DAL 38 for 23 yards (28-M.Hooker, 50-E.Kendricks). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.72]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Hooker at DAL 18. 28-M.Hooker to DAL 17 for -1 yards (1-J.Chase). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.78]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (29-C.Taylor-Britt) at CIN 4. 22-G.Stone to CIN 4 for no gain (88-C.Lamb). Penalty on DAL, Illegal Formatio [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.59]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short left intended for 88-C.Lamb INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone (29-C.Taylor-Britt) at CIN 4. 22-G.Stone to CIN 4 for no gain (88-C.Lamb). Penalty on DAL, Illegal Formatio [WPA -10.6% · EPA -4.59]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +4.03]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep middle intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 28-M.Hooker at DAL 18. 28-M.Hooker to DAL 17 for -1 yards (1-J.Chase). [WPA -11.3% · EPA -3.78]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb to CIN 24 for 43 yards (21-M.Hilton; 59-A.Davis-Gaither). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.24]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 8:59 · CIN 11 · Score 0-6
    (8:59) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 88-C.Lamb for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 8:55 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:51 · DAL 5 · Score 6-7
    (2:51) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:45 · DAL 20 · Score 7-7
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  5. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q2 6:26 · CIN 17 · Score 7-10
    (6:26) 17-B.Aubrey 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:36 · DAL 19 · Score 13-10
    (3:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 30-C.Brown pushed ob at DAL 3 for 16 yards (6-Do.Wilson). Cincinnati challenged the runner was out of bounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun)
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 3:30 · DAL 15 · Score 14-10
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:34 · DAL 19 · Score 17-10
    (:34) 3-C.York 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  9. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q3 10:37 · CIN 3 · Score 17-16
    (10:37) (Shotgun) 10-C.Rush pass short right to 3-B.Cooks for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CIN-28-J.Newton, Defensive Holding, declined.
  10. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q3 10:32 · CIN 15 · Score 17-17
    17-B.Aubrey extra point is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  11. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 29 · Score 17-20
    (15:00) 17-B.Aubrey 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-T.Sieg, Holder-5-B.Anger.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:28 · DAL 10 · Score 20-20
    (10:28) 3-C.York 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · DAL 40 · Score 26-20
    (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · DAL 15 · Score 27-20
    3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

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.
  • Ja'Marr Chase (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 Dallas Cowboys on 2024-12-09?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-20 in Week 14, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Dallas Cowboys 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Dallas Cowboys 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — C. Lamb (C. Rush pass) (Q1 8:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 2:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Brown (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 3:36) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — B. Cooks (C. Rush pass) (Q3 10:37) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 1:09) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q2 6:26, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q2 0:34, 3 pts) Dallas Cowboys field goal — B. Aubrey (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q4 10:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 63.5% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +7.72 total passing EPA. Cooper Rush (Dallas Cowboys), 44.4% completion, -15.9% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.31 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.78 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 18 snaps. Their top snap (+4.03 EPA): (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 5-7 Now 5-8 L

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