Broncos 24–30 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.9% completion, +14.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +21.64 total passing EPA. B. Nix (Denver Broncos), 61.5% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.58 total passing EPA.

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 64 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (1:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins ran ob at DEN 3 for 31 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling.

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 30–24 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Denver Broncos 3–13 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Joe Burrow
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 19-M.Mims for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Johnso…
Game date: 2024-12-28

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 30–24 on 2024-12-28. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +21.64 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 40 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Denver Broncos	3	0	7	20	0	24
Cincinnati Bengals	0	13	3	20	6	30

Scoring Map

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

DENDenver Broncos

CIN 6

CIN 51

CIN 25

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 9:49FG
Wil Lutz
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 12
Score
3-0
(9:49) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:52TD
Tee Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
3-6
(1:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 5-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:49TD
Cade York
Points+7
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
3-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 9:11FG
Cade York
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
3-10
(9:11) 3-C.York 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:14TD
Cameron Sutton
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 6
Score
9-10
(3:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:10XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:37TD
Tee Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 12
Score
10-16
(11:37) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 5-T.Higgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:33XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
10-17
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:56TD
Marvin Mims Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 51
Score
16-17
(8:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle to 19-M.Mims for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 8:48XP
Wil Lutz
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
17-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:31TD
Joe Burrow
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
17-23
(1:31) 62-M.Lee reported in as eligible. 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:29TD
Cade York
Points+7
Yard line
DEN 15
Score
17-24
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:14TD
Marvin Mims Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 25
Score
23-24
(:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 19-M.Mims for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:08TD
Wil Lutz
Points+7
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
24-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
CINCincinnati Bengals
OT 1:10TD
Tee Higgins
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 3
Score
24-30
(1:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +21.64 total EPA · 64 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.15 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
3Marvin Mims Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
4Bo Nix · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.58 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
5Mike Gesicki · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
6Jaleel McLaughlin · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
7Charles Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
8Devaughn Vele · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.46 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 (+21.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 64 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Joe Burrow's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (1:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins ran ob at DEN 3 for 31 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Biggest single play (+5.30 EPA): Bo Nix — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 19-M.Mims for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field

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 Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 64 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +14.5% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +21.64 total EPA
Bo Nix (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.58 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Denver Broncos	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.117	+0.118
Offensive success rate	47.3%	56.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.246	+0.338
Rush EPA/play	+0.034	-0.225
Defensive EPA/play	-0.118	-0.117
Defensive success rate	43.4%	52.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos +0.12, Cincinnati Bengals +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Denver Broncos: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +12.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +8.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 1:52)
Denver Broncos — Cameron Sutton (Bo Nix pass) (Q3 3:14)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 11:37)
Denver Broncos — Marvin Mims Jr. (Bo Nix pass) (Q4 8:56)
Cincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow (Q4 1:31)
Denver Broncos — Marvin Mims Jr. (Bo Nix pass) (Q4 0:14)
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (OT 1:10)

Field goals

Denver Broncos — Wil Lutz (Q1 9:49)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cade York (Q3 9:11)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 5-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q2 1:49) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) 3-C.York 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 3:10) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 20–20. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 5-T.Higgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 11:33) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 51 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle to 19-M.Mims for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 8:48) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 62-M.Lee reported in as eligible. 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q4 1:29) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 25 (Q4 0:14); Denver Broncos found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:08) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

Overtime: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DEN 3 (OT 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (OT 2:29) — (2:29) 9-R.Dixon punts 38 yards to CIN 37, Center-48-M.Fraboni, downed by DEN-85-L.Krull. [WPA +62.7% · EPA -0.75]
Cincinnati Bengals (OT 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins ran ob at DEN 3 for 31 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands [WPA +44.5% · EPA +3.76]
Cincinnati Bengals (OT 6:51) — (6:51) 8-R.Rehkow punts 47 yards to DEN 10, Center-48-C.Adomitis, fair catch by 19-M.Mims. [WPA +44.4% · EPA +0.45]
Denver Broncos (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 19-M.Mims for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field [WPA +32.4% · EPA +5.30]
Denver Broncos (OT 5:16) — (5:16) 9-R.Dixon punts 40 yards to CIN 46, Center-48-M.Fraboni, fair catch by 18-I.Williams. [WPA +26.3% · EPA -0.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 19-M.Mims for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field [WPA +32.4% · EPA +5.30]
Denver Broncos (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle to 19-M.Mims for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.6% · EPA +4.69]
Cincinnati Bengals (OT 2:49) — (2:49) 3-C.York 33 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. [WPA -25.6% · EPA -4.17]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:32) — (4:32) 30-C.Brown right guard to DEN 22 for no gain (15-N.Bonitto). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -4.00]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 9:49 · CIN 12 · Score 3-0
(9:49) 3-W.Lutz 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:52 · DEN 2 · Score 3-6
(1:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 5-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q2 1:49 · DEN 15 · Score 3-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 9:11 · DEN 3 · Score 3-10
(9:11) 3-C.York 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 3:14 · CIN 6 · Score 9-10
(3:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass short right to 14-C.Sutton for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:10 · CIN 15 · Score 10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 11:37 · DEN 12 · Score 10-16
(11:37) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 5-T.Higgins for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 11:33 · DEN 15 · Score 10-17
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 8:56 · CIN 51 · Score 16-17
(8:56) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep middle to 19-M.Mims for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · CIN 15 · Score 17-17
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · DEN 1 · Score 17-23
(1:31) 62-M.Lee reported in as eligible. 9-J.Burrow up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q4 1:29 · DEN 15 · Score 17-24
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:14 · CIN 25 · Score 23-24
(:14) (Shotgun) 10-B.Nix pass deep right to 19-M.Mims for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-C.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field
Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q4 0:08 · CIN 15 · Score 24-24
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Fraboni, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — OT 1:10 · DEN 3 · Score 24-30
(1:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2024-12-28?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 30-24 in Week 17, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Denver Broncos 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Denver Broncos 20, Cincinnati Bengals 20; Q5: Denver Broncos 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Final: Denver Broncos 24, Cincinnati Bengals 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 1:52) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sutton (B. Nix pass) (Q3 3:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 11:37) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Mims (B. Nix pass) (Q4 8:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Burrow (Q4 1:31) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Mims (B. Nix pass) (Q4 0:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (OT 1:10) Denver Broncos field goal — W. Lutz (Q1 9:49, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q3 9:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.9% completion, +14.5% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +21.64 total passing EPA. Bo Nix (Denver Broncos), 61.5% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.58 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 64 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (1:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins ran ob at DEN 3 for 31 yards. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling.

Was Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

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