Final2021 Week 16

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 16 2021

Baltimore Ravens

Away

21

Cincinnati Bengals

HomeWon

41

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ravens770721
Bengals10213741

BAL 21CIN 41 Final

  • Passing leader

    Joe Burrow

    CIN · QB

    38.1PPR pts

    37/46, 525 YDS, 4 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tee Higgins

    CIN · WR

    43.4PPR pts

    12 REC, 194 YDS, 2 TD

  • Ravens leader

    Mark Andrews

    BAL · TE

    26.5PPR pts

    8 REC, 125 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Vonn Bell

    CIN

    1 INT, 5 TKL

Bengals 41, Ravens 21: Cincinnati leads from start to finish

Cincinnati led 31–14 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Baltimore 10–7 after the break to win 41–21. The Bengals finished with a 575–334 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play.

The Ravens went 6-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Bengals kept the ball for 37:03 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 7 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2.3 yards/play CIN 8.2 · BAL 5.9
  • +1 turnover margin CIN 0 turnovers
  • +241 total yards CIN 575 · BAL 334

Game Highlights

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Why the Bengals Won

Cincinnati won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Ravens vs Bengals
RavensStatBengals
5.9Yards per play8.2
1Turnovers0
334Total yards575
Other team stats
57Plays70
55%Third-down conversion50%
22:57Time of possession37:03

Scoring Summary

The Bengals scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Ravens scored three touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Ravens vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlayBALCIN
1st quarter
11:06CINEvan McPherson 30-yard FG Takes lead03
5:56BALJosh Johnson → Rashod Bateman, 4-yard TD Takes leadJustin Tucker XP73
0:27CINJoe Mixon 1-yard TD run Takes leadEvan McPherson XP710
2nd quarter
13:18CINJoe Burrow → Tyler Boyd, 68-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP717
7:03CINJoe Burrow → Joe Mixon, 9-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP724
1:38BALDevonta Freeman 2-yard TD runJustin Tucker XP1424
0:21CINJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 1-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP1431
3rd quarter
0:40CINEvan McPherson 36-yard FG Extends lead1434
4th quarter
14:55BALJosh Johnson → Mark Andrews, 18-yard TDJustin Tucker XP2134
10:05CINJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 10-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP2141

Fantasy Points: Ravens vs Bengals, Week 16 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tee HigginsCINWR43.4 PTSWR1
  2. Joe BurrowCINQB38.1 PTSQB1
  3. Joe MixonCINRB31.5 PTSRB2
  4. Mark AndrewsBALTE26.5 PTSTE1

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Joe BurrowCINQB38.1QB137/46525402110143.2Start/Sit →
Josh JohnsonBALQB18.2QB928/4030421510098.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tee HigginsCINWR43.4WR1WR———13121942Start/Sit →
Joe MixonCINRB31.5RB2RB1865166701
Mark AndrewsBALTE26.5TE1TE———1081251Start/Sit →
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR19.5WR14WR———1071250Start/Sit →
Tyler BoydCINWR17.5WR17WR———53851
James ProcheBALWR14.6WR26WR———87760
Rashod BatemanBALWR12.6WR32WR———54261Start/Sit →
Devonta FreemanBALRB10.0RB27RB61712230
Marquise BrownBALWR9.4WR51WR———95440
C.J. UzomahCINTE8.6TE18TE———75360
Latavius MurrayBALRB3.4RB56RB512011120
Drew SampleCINTE2.9TE39TE———2290Start/Sit →
Tylan WallaceBALWR2.8WR95WR———21180Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineCINRB2.6RB64RB———2260Start/Sit →
Chris EvansCINRB0.1RB79RB1101000

Fantasy Usage

Baltimore Ravens

Snap Share

  1. Marquise BrownWR54 snaps92%
  2. Rashod BatemanWR48 snaps81%
  3. Mark AndrewsTE47 snaps80%
  4. Devonta FreemanRB33 snaps56%
  5. James ProcheWR28 snaps47%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Mark Andrews27%, 10 targets
  2. Marquise Brown24%, 9 targets
  3. James Proche22%, 8 targets
  4. Rashod Bateman14%, 5 targets
  5. Devonta Freeman5%, 2 targets
  6. Other8%, 3 targets

Carry Share16 carries

  1. Devonta Freeman38%, 6 carries
  2. Josh Johnson31%, 5 carries
  3. Latavius Murray31%, 5 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Tyler BoydWR69 snaps91%
  2. Ja'Marr ChaseWR69 snaps91%
  3. Tee HigginsWR64 snaps84%
  4. Joe MixonRB62 snaps82%
  5. C.J. UzomahTE49 snaps64%

Target Share46 targets

  1. Tee Higgins28%, 13 targets
  2. Ja'Marr Chase22%, 10 targets
  3. C.J. Uzomah15%, 7 targets
  4. Joe Mixon13%, 6 targets
  5. Tyler Boyd11%, 5 targets
  6. Other11%, 5 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Joe Mixon86%, 18 carries
  2. Joe Burrow10%, 2 carries
  3. Chris Evans5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Marquise BrownBALWR5492%924%0
Tyler BoydCINWR6991%511%0
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR6991%1022%0
Tee HigginsCINWR6484%1328%0
Joe MixonCINRB6282%613%18
Rashod BatemanBALWR4881%514%0
Mark AndrewsBALTE4780%1027%0
C.J. UzomahCINTE4964%715%0
Devonta FreemanBALRB3356%25%6
James ProcheBALWR2847%822%0
Tylan WallaceBALWR2746%25%0
Drew SampleCINTE3242%24%0
Latavius MurrayBALRB1729%13%5
Nick BoyleBALTE1729%00%0
Eric TomlinsonBALTE1220%00%0
Stanley MorganCINWR1520%00%0
Samaje PerineCINRB1114%24%0
Tony PoljanBALTE610%00%0
Sammy WatkinsBALWR35%00%0
Miles BoykinBALWR35%00%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE34%00%0
Chris EvansCINRB34%12%1
Trent TaylorCINWR11%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+21.5Tee Higgins43.4 PTS vs 21.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.8Hollywood Brown9.4 PTS vs 15.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.9 xFPTee Higgins43.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR43.421.9+21.584%28% tgt—000%1328%
Joe MixonCIN · RB31.521.7+9.882%86% car—01886%613%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB38.121.5+16.6100%46 att—46210%00%
Josh JohnsonBAL · —20.220.8−0.6100%40 att—40531%00%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR19.516.8+2.791%22% tgt—000%1022%
Mark AndrewsBAL · TE26.516.8+9.780%27% tgt—000%1027%
Hollywood BrownBAL · —9.415.2−5.8—24% tgt—000%924%
James Proche IIBAL · WR14.613.5+1.147%22% tgt—000%822%
C.J. UzomahCIN · TE8.611.8−3.264%15% tgt—000%715%
Rashod BatemanBAL · WR12.68.4+4.281%14% tgt—000%514%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR17.58.4+9.191%11% tgt—000%511%
Devonta FreemanBAL · RB10.07.2+2.856%38% car—0638%25%
Latavius MurrayBAL · RB3.44.9−1.529%31% car—0531%13%
Drew SampleCIN · TE2.93.4−0.542%4% tgt—000%24%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB2.63.4−0.814%4% tgt—000%24%
Tylan WallaceBAL · WR2.83.4−0.646%5% tgt—000%25%
Chris EvansCIN · RB0.12.3−2.24%5% car—015%12%

Team totals: Ravens 37 targets and 16 carries; Bengals 46 targets and 21 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Johnson

BAL · — · 20.2 pts on 20.8 expected

28 of 40 passing for 304 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 5 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 20.8 expected.

Joe Burrow Ran hot

CIN · QB · 38.1 pts on 21.5 expected

37 of 46 passing for 525 yards, 4 touchdowns; 2 carries for 11 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Mark Andrews Ran hot

BAL · TE · 26.5 pts on 16.8 expected

10 targets (27% of the team's), 8 catches for 125 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Mark Andrews →

Hollywood Brown Unlucky

BAL · — · 9.4 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 44 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tee Higgins Ran hot

CIN · WR · 43.4 pts on 21.9 expected

13 targets (28% of the team's), 12 catches for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tee Higgins →

Joe Mixon Ran hot

CIN · RB · 31.5 pts on 21.7 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 6 catches for 70 yards and 1 touchdown; 18 carries (86% of the team's) for 65 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Tyler Boyd Ran hot

CIN · WR · 17.5 pts on 8.4 expected

5 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 85 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

James Proche II

BAL · WR · 14.6 pts on 13.5 expected

8 targets (22% of the team's), 7 catches for 76 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Baltimore Ravens

  • Stock up: James Proche II played 47% of the snaps, up from a 20% season average.
  • Stock up: Rashod Bateman played 81% of the snaps, up from a 63% season average.
  • Stock up: Tylan Wallace played 46% of the snaps, up from a 5% season average.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Joe Mixon played 82% of the snaps, up from a 66% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Ravens defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed toRavens DBengals D
QBs19.516.0
RBs20.824.5
WRs38.231.7
TEs15.414.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 71% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 71%, stood at 98% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +7McPherson 30-yd FG70% → 78%Q1 11:06
  2. −20Johnson → Bateman, 4-yd TD77% → 58%Q1 5:56
  3. +21Mixon 1-yd TD run56% → 77%Q1 0:27
  4. +14Burrow → Boyd, 68-yd TD77% → 91%Q2 13:18
  5. +6Burrow → Mixon, 9-yd TD92% → 98%Q2 7:03

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Ravens vs Bengals
Baltimore RavensMeasureCincinnati Bengals
57Plays70
72%Pass rate70%
7.2Yds / dropback10.2
2.4Yds / carry3.7
6/11Third downs5/10

Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 13 more plays and gained 3.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BAL Andrews 27% · Brown 24% · Proche 22%
  • CIN Higgins 28% · Chase 22% · Uzomah 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Ravens vs Bengals
ResultBALCIN
Touchdowns35
Field goals02
Punts30
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs10
Missed field goals01

CIN turnover edge: +1

  • The Bengals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 57-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Bengals scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to 11 minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CINQ1 15:008573:54Field goal
BALQ1 11:0612755:10Touchdown
CINQ1 5:5610745:29Touchdown
BALQ1 0:27351:16Punt
CINQ2 14:112710:53Touchdown
BALQ2 13:18342:15Punt
CINQ2 11:037584:00Touchdown
BALQ2 7:0313905:25Touchdown
CINQ2 1:387751:17Touchdown
BALQ2 0:213220:21End of half
BALQ3 15:008183:51Punt
CINQ3 11:09196810:29Field goal
BALQ3 0:405600:45Touchdown
CINQ4 14:558784:50Touchdown
BALQ4 10:05492:03Downs
CINQ4 8:02722:47Missed FG
BALQ4 5:156321:51Interception
CINQ4 3:245593:24End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Ravens vs Bengals Head-to-Head

The Ravens and Bengals first met in 1996 and have played 61 times since. They have been AFC North rivals since 1996.

All-time series
33–28Ravens lead, 61 meetings since 1996
Postseason
1–0Bengals won in 2022
Largest Ravens win
37–02000
Largest Bengals win
41–172021

Since 2021

6–5 Ravens lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Ravens win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 7 Bengals at Ravens Upcoming
  • Week 17 Ravens at Bengals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Ravens vs Bengals
RavensStatBengals
8-9Record10-7
22.8Points per game27.1
378.8Yards per game361.5
5.4Yards per play5.9
23.1Points allowed per game22.1
363.4Yards allowed per game350.8

Ravens vs Bengals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CIN −7.5Bengals covered by 12.5
Total
43.5Over: 62 points scored (by 18.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bengals25.541+15.5
Ravens18.021+3.0

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Bengals 2–0 ATS, overs 2–0.

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Baltimore Ravens

Against the spread
7–8
Over/under
8–7
ATS as favorite
3–7
ATS as underdog
4–1
ATS on the road
3–5

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
8–7
Over/under
7–7–1
ATS as favorite
4–4
ATS as underdog
4–3
ATS at home
3–5

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Ravens vs Bengals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Ravens vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Ravens vs Bengals Week 16 game?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 41–21 in Week 16 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on December 26, 2021. See the Bengals' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Ravens vs Bengals?

The final score was Bengals 41, Ravens 21. The Bengals led 31–14 at halftime, and the second half went Ravens 7, Bengals 10.

What happened in the Ravens vs Bengals game?

Cincinnati led 31–14 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Baltimore 10–7 after the break to win 41–21. The Bengals finished with a 575–334 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play. Tee Higgins led all players with 12 catches for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Ravens committed 1 turnover, the Bengals none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Ravens vs Bengals?

Tee Higgins led the game with 43.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 16, on 12 catches for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joe Burrow was next with 38.1 (QB1). See Tee Higgins's 2021 game log.

Who led Ravens vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 37 of 46 for 525 yards and 4 touchdowns. Joe Mixon (CIN) led in rushing with 18 carries for 65 yards and a touchdown. Tee Higgins (CIN) led in receiving with 12 catches for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Tee Higgins score against the Ravens?

Tee Higgins scored 43.4 points in PPR leagues, 37.4 in half-PPR and 31.4 in standard scoring against the Ravens in Week 16 of the 2021 season, on 12 catches for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 28% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Ravens vs Bengals?

Tee Higgins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 43.4 PPR points on 21.9 xFP (+21.5). Hollywood Brown fell furthest short, with 9.4 points on 15.2 xFP (−5.8). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Bengals beat the Ravens?

The Bengals beat the Ravens 41–21 because they averaged 8.2 yards per play to 5.9, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 575–334.

Which team won the turnover battle in Ravens vs Bengals?

The Bengals won the turnover battle 1–0: the Ravens gave the ball away 1 time and the Bengals not at all. The Bengals won the game.

What is the all-time Ravens vs Bengals record?

The Ravens lead the all-time series 33–28 across 61 meetings since 1996, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Ravens and Bengals last play before this game?

Before Week 16 of 2021, they last met in the 2021 season on October 24, 2021, when the Bengals beat the Ravens 41–17.

Have the Ravens and Bengals met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 2022 playoffs. The Ravens are 0–1 against the Bengals in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Ravens vs Bengals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −7.5, making the Cincinnati Bengals 7.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 25.5 points for the Bengals and 18.0 for the Ravens.

Did Ravens vs Bengals go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 62 points, 18.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Ravens vs Bengals?

The Bengals covered by 12.5 against the closing line of Bengals −7.5. The final margin was 20 points.