Bengals 25–26 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2024

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.3% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.60 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.03 total passing EPA.

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

M. Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (12:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki pushed ob at KC 6 for 37 yards (6-B.Cook)..

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 26–25 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 19–10 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mike Gesicki
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for 0 yards (sack split by 98-T.Wharton and …
Game date: 2024-09-15

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–25 on 2024-09-15, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 19–10 halftime lead. Mike Gesicki posted a game-high +8.04 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	3	16	6	3	0	25
Kansas City Chiefs	3	7	7	12	0	26

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 1

+1KC 15

CIN 44

+1CIN 15

+3KC 15

+3KC 30

CIN 1

+1CIN 15

+3KC 35

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 10:44FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 4
Score
3-0
(10:44) 2-E.McPherson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 2:13FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
3-3
(2:13) 7-H.Butker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:09TD
Andrei Iosivas
Points+6
Yard line
KC 4
Score
9-3
(12:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:04XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
10-3
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 8:57TD
Rashee Rice
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 44
Score
10-9
(8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 4-R.Rice for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 8:50XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
10-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 4:23FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 15
Score
13-10
(4:23) 2-E.McPherson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:37FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 30
Score
16-10
(1:37) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:33FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 35
Score
16-10
2-E.McPherson kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the KC 30.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:25TD
Wanya Morris
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
16-16
(8:25) (Shotgun) 64-W.Morris and 54-L.Chenal reported in as eligible. 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 64-W.Morris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:21XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
16-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:22TD
Andrei Iosivas
Points+6
Yard line
KC 3
Score
22-17
(2:22) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:52TD
Chamarri Conner
Points+6
Yard line
KC 66
Score
22-23
(14:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for 0 yards (sack split by 98-T.Wharton and 51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (98-T.Wharton) [51-M.Danna], RECOVERED by KC-27-C.Conner at CIN 38. 27-C.Conner for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 9:33FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
25-23
(9:33) 2-E.McPherson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 32
Score
25-26
(:03) 7-H.Butker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
25-26
END GAME

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mike Gesicki · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
2Andrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
3Rashee Rice · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4Jermaine Burton · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
5Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.60 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
6Drew Sample · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
7Carson Steele · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
8Charles Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 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

Mike Gesicki — CIN · Receiving

Mike Gesicki posted the highest total EPA (+8.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.

Mike Gesicki's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (12:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki pushed ob at KC 6 for 37 yards (6-B.Cook).

Biggest single play (-6.76 EPA): Joe Burrow — (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for 0 yards (sack split by 98-T.Wharton and 51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (98-T.Wharton) [51-M.Danna], RECOVERED by KC-27-C.Conner at CIN 38. 27-C.Conner for 38 ya

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) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.60 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +4.6% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.055	-0.006
Offensive success rate	51.9%	53.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.059	-0.190
Rush EPA/play	-0.045	+0.100
Defensive EPA/play	+0.006	-0.055
Defensive success rate	46.2%	48.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.06 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.01 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +4.45 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, -0.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Andrei Iosivas (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 12:09)
Kansas City Chiefs — Rashee Rice (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 8:57)
Kansas City Chiefs — Wanya Morris (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 8:25)
Cincinnati Bengals — Andrei Iosivas (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 2:22)
Kansas City Chiefs — Chamarri Conner (Q4 14:52)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 10:44)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 2:13)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 4:23)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 1:37)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 1:33)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 9:33)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 0:03)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q4 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 4 (Q1 10:44) — (10:44) 2-E.McPherson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) 7-H.Butker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 16–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 12:04) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 44 (Q2 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 4-R.Rice for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 8:50) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q2 4:23) — (4:23) 2-E.McPherson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 30 (Q2 1:37) — (1:37) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q2 1:33) — 2-E.McPherson kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the KC 30..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 64-W.Morris and 54-L.Chenal reported in as eligible. 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 64-W.Morris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 8:21) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 12–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 66 (Q4 14:52); Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 2-E.McPherson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. [WPA +48.6% · EPA +1.03]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete deep left to 4-R.Rice. PENALTY on CIN-33-D.Anthony, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at KC 35 - No Play. [WPA +31.3% · EPA +1.89]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for 0 yards (sack split by 98-T.Wharton and 51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (98-T.Wharton) [51-M.Danna], RECOVERED by KC-27-C.Conner at CIN 38. 27-C.Conner for 38 ya [WPA -29.9% · EPA -6.76]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki pushed ob at KC 6 for 37 yards (6-B.Cook). [WPA +18.2% · EPA +5.49]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +4.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for 0 yards (sack split by 98-T.Wharton and 51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (98-T.Wharton) [51-M.Danna], RECOVERED by KC-27-C.Conner at CIN 38. 27-C.Conner for 38 ya [WPA -29.9% · EPA -6.76]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki pushed ob at KC 6 for 37 yards (6-B.Cook). [WPA +18.2% · EPA +5.49]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle intended for 87-T.Kelce INTERCEPTED by 59-A.Davis-Gaither at KC 43. 59-A.Davis-Gaither to KC 31 for 12 yards (65-T.Smith). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -5.41]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +4.07]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 10:44 · KC 4 · Score 3-0
(10:44) 2-E.McPherson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 2:13 · CIN 1 · Score 3-3
(2:13) 7-H.Butker 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:09 · KC 4 · Score 9-3
(12:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:04 · KC 15 · Score 10-3
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 8:57 · CIN 44 · Score 10-9
(8:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 4-R.Rice for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 8:50 · CIN 15 · Score 10-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 4:23 · KC 15 · Score 13-10
(4:23) 2-E.McPherson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:37 · KC 30 · Score 16-10
(1:37) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:33 · CIN 35 · Score 16-10
2-E.McPherson kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the KC 30.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 8:25 · CIN 1 · Score 16-16
(8:25) (Shotgun) 64-W.Morris and 54-L.Chenal reported in as eligible. 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 64-W.Morris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 8:21 · CIN 15 · Score 16-17
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 2:22 · KC 3 · Score 22-17
(2:22) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 14:52 · KC 66 · Score 22-23
(14:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for 0 yards (sack split by 98-T.Wharton and 51-M.Danna). FUMBLES (98-T.Wharton) [51-M.Danna], RECOVERED by KC-27-C.Conner at CIN 38. 27-C.Conner for 38 ya
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 9:33 · KC 35 · Score 25-23
(9:33) 2-E.McPherson 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · CIN 32 · Score 25-26
(:03) 7-H.Butker 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 25-26
END GAME

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Mike Gesicki (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 Kansas City Chiefs on 2024-09-15?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-25 in Week 2, 2024.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 16, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Kansas City Chiefs 12; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 25, Kansas City Chiefs 26.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Iosivas (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 12:09) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — R. Rice (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 8:57) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — W. Morris (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 8:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Iosivas (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 2:22) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Conner (Q4 14:52) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 10:44, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 2:13, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 4:23, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 1:37, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 1:33, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 9:33, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.3% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.60 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.03 total passing EPA.

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

Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (12:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki pushed ob at KC 6 for 37 yards (6-B.Cook)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 26-25 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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