Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 26–20 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 20–16 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Drake Maye
- Top passer
- Drake Maye
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at …
- Game date
- 2025-11-23
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–20 on 2025-11-23. Drake Maye posted a game-high +11.41 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(6:41) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
(14:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone at NE 32. 22-G.Stone for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
(9:43) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 85-H.Henry for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at CIN 33. 25-M.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. ** Injury Update: NE-95-K.Tonga has returned to the game.
(:33) 36-A.Borregales 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
36-A.Borregales kicks 59 yards from NE 35 to CIN 6. 15-C.Jones to NE 27 for 67 yards (28-A.Austin). PENALTY on CIN-43-J.Giles-Harris, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 28.
(:04) 2-E.McPherson 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
END QUARTER 2
(1:09) 36-A.Borregales 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(5:58) 36-A.Borregales 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
(4:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-M.Tinsley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
(1:56) 36-A.Borregales 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:41FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 0-3
(6:41) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 14:28TD Geno StonePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 84
- Score
- 0-9
(14:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone at NE 32. 22-G.Stone for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 14:19XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:43TD Hunter HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 28
- Score
- 6-10
(9:43) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 85-H.Henry for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 9:36XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 7-10
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:51TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 64
- Score
- 13-10
(7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at CIN 33. 25-M.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:42XP Andy BorregalesPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 14-10
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. ** Injury Update: NE-95-K.Tonga has returned to the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:33FG Andy BorregalesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 23
- Score
- 17-10
(:33) 36-A.Borregales 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:28FG Andy BorregalesPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 17-10
36-A.Borregales kicks 59 yards from NE 35 to CIN 6. 15-C.Jones to NE 27 for 67 yards (28-A.Austin). PENALTY on CIN-43-J.Giles-Harris, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 28.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:04FG Evan McPhersonPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 45
- Score
- 17-13
(:04) 2-E.McPherson 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 17-13
END QUARTER 2
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 1:09FG Andy BorregalesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 27
- Score
- 20-13
(1:09) 36-A.Borregales 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:58FG Andy BorregalesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 23-13
(5:58) 36-A.Borregales 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:45TD Mitchell TinsleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 23-19
(4:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-M.Tinsley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:40XP Evan McPhersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 23-20
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:56FG Andy BorregalesPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 33
- Score
- 26-20
(1:56) 36-A.Borregales 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Drake Maye · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.41 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 2
Demario Douglas · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.09 EPA/play - 3Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4
Andrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 5
Austin Hooper · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 6Mitchell Tinsley · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7
Kristian Williams · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 8
Kayshon Boutte · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 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
Drake Maye — NE · Passing
Drake Maye posted the highest total EPA (+11.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
Drake Maye's top snap (-7.13 EPA): (14:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone at NE 32. 22-G.Stone for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.66 EPA): Joe Flacco — (7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at CIN 33. 25-M.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Drake Maye led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +11.41 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -12.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.070 | -0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.272 | -0.299 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.350 | +0.027 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.070 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 48.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.07 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.05 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -4.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +5.91 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Geno Stone
- New England Patriots — Hunter Henry (Drake Maye pass)
- New England Patriots — Marcus Jones
- Cincinnati Bengals — Mitchell Tinsley (Joe Flacco pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- New England Patriots — Andy Borregales
- New England Patriots — Andy Borregales
- Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — Andy Borregales
- New England Patriots — Andy Borregales
- New England Patriots — Andy Borregales
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q1 6:41) — (6:41) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 20–13. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 84 (Q2 14:28); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 14:19) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 28 (Q2 9:43) — (9:43) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 85-H.Henry for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 9:36) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 64 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at CIN 33. 25-M.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 7:42) — 36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. ** Injury Update: NE-95-K.Tonga has returned to the game.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q2 0:33) — (:33) 36-A.Borregales 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q2 0:28); Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 45 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-E.McPherson 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q3 1:09) — (1:09) 36-A.Borregales 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 1 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 36-A.Borregales 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 17 (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-M.Tinsley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 4:40) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 33 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) 36-A.Borregales 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at CIN 33. 25-M.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-M.Tinsley to NE 45 for 12 yards (25-M.Jones) [21-J.Hawkins]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass incomplete deep left to 88-M.Gesicki (25-M.Jones) [44-K.Chaisson].
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard to CIN 1 for no gain (99-M.Murphy; 58-J.Ossai).
- New England Patriots (Q2 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone at NE 32. 22-G.Stone for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at CIN 33. 25-M.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 14:28) — (14:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone at NE 32. 22-G.Stone for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 38-R.Stevenson left guard to CIN 1 for no gain (99-M.Murphy; 58-J.Ossai).
- New England Patriots (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle to 3-D.Douglas to NE 46 for 37 yards (49-B.Carter).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 6:41 · NE 35 · Score 0-3
(6:41) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 14:28 · CIN 84 · Score 0-9
(14:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone at NE 32. 22-G.Stone for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:19 · NE 15 · Score 0-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 9:43 · CIN 28 · Score 6-10
(9:43) 10-D.Maye pass deep left to 85-H.Henry for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 9:36 · CIN 15 · Score 7-10
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:51 · NE 64 · Score 13-10
(7:51) 16-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 25-T.Brooks INTERCEPTED by 25-M.Jones at CIN 33. 25-M.Jones for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:42 · CIN 15 · Score 14-10
36-A.Borregales extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. ** Injury Update: NE-95-K.Tonga has returned to the game. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:33 · CIN 23 · Score 17-10
(:33) 36-A.Borregales 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · NE 35 · Score 17-10
36-A.Borregales kicks 59 yards from NE 35 to CIN 6. 15-C.Jones to NE 27 for 67 yards (28-A.Austin). PENALTY on CIN-43-J.Giles-Harris, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 28. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NE 45 · Score 17-13
(:04) 2-E.McPherson 63 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 17-13
END QUARTER 2 - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 1:09 · CIN 27 · Score 20-13
(1:09) 36-A.Borregales 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 5:58 · CIN 1 · Score 23-13
(5:58) 36-A.Borregales 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:45 · NE 17 · Score 23-19
(4:45) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep left to 82-M.Tinsley for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:40 · NE 15 · Score 23-20
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · CIN 33 · Score 26-20
(1:56) 36-A.Borregales 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ashby, Holder-17-B.Baringer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2025-11-23?
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-20 in Week 12, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: New England Patriots 20, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: New England Patriots 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: New England Patriots 26, Cincinnati Bengals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Stone (Q2 14:28) New England Patriots touchdown — H. Henry (D. Maye pass) (Q2 9:43) New England Patriots touchdown — M. Jones (Q2 7:51) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Tinsley (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 4:45) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 6:41, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q2 0:33, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q3 1:09, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q4 5:58, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Borregales (Q4 1:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots), 52.4% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +11.41 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -12.51 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Drake Maye (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-7.13 EPA): (14:28) (Shotgun) 10-D.Maye pass deep middle intended for 85-H.Henry INTERCEPTED by 22-G.Stone at NE 32. 22-G.Stone for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New England Patriots won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-7 Now 3-8 L
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