Final2022 Week 2
AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX|
Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys, Week 2 2022
Cincinnati Bengals
Away
17
Dallas Cowboys
HomeWon
20
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 17 |
| Cowboys | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
CIN 17 · DAL 20 Final
Passing leader
Cooper Rush
DAL · QB
13.6PPR pts
19/31, 235 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Noah Brown
DAL · WR
20.1PPR pts
5 REC, 91 YDS, 1 TD
Bengals leader
CIN · WR
19.1PPR pts
6 REC, 71 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Micah Parsons
DAL
2 SACK, 4 TKL
Cowboys 20, Bengals 17: Dallas holds off Cincinnati
Dallas led 17–3 at halftime and won 20–17, though Cincinnati took the second half 14–3. The Cowboys finished with a 337–254 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play.
The Bengals went 6-for-17 on third down.
Key advantages
- +1.9 yards/play DAL 5.7 · CIN 3.8
- +83 total yards DAL 337 · CIN 254
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Cowboys Won
Dallas won the efficiency battle.
| Bengals | Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | Yards per play | 5.7 |
| 254 | Total yards | 337 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 67 | Plays | 59 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 35% | Third-down conversion | 30% |
| 33:48 | Time of possession | 26:12 |
Scoring Summary
The Cowboys scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Bengals scored one touchdown and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | CIN | DAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:35 | DAL | Cooper Rush → Noah Brown, 9-yard TD Takes leadBrett Maher XP | 0 | 7 |
| 3:05 | CIN | Evan McPherson 43-yard FG | 3 | 7 |
| 0:17 | DAL | Tony Pollard 1-yard TD run Extends leadBrett Maher XP | 3 | 14 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 0:09 | DAL | Brett Maher 54-yard FG Extends lead | 3 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:41 | CIN | Evan McPherson 50-yard FG | 6 | 17 |
| 4:05 | CIN | Evan McPherson 46-yard FG | 9 | 17 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 3:45 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 5-yard TD Ties gameJoe Burrow → Tyler Boyd, 2-pt conversion | 17 | 17 |
| 0:00 | DAL | Brett Maher 50-yard FG Game winner | 17 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Cowboys, Week 2 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Noah BrownDAL · WR20.1 PTSWR14
- Tony PollardDAL · RB19.8 PTSRB3
- Tee HigginsCIN · WR19.1 PTSWR17
- Joe BurrowCIN · QB15.6 PTSQB16
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.6 | QB20 | 19/31 | 235 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 95.5 | ||
| 15.6 | QB16 | 24/36 | 199 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 89.9 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.1 | WR14 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 91 | 1 | ||
| 19.8 | RB3 | RB | 9 | 43 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 55 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 19.1 | WR17 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | 71 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 15.1 | WR24 | WR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 75 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 11.3 | RB19 | RB | 19 | 57 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 | ||
| 10.8 | WR43 | WR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 54 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.4 | TE21 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 24 | 0 | ||
| 5.9 | RB44 | RB | 15 | 53 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 0 | ||
| 5.7 | WR74 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 17 | 0 | ||
| 2.0 | RB65 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.3 | TE50 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||
| 0.8 | TE52 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.6 | TE53 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | -4 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.3 | WR113 | WR | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Cincinnati Bengals
Snap Share
Ja'Marr ChaseWR67 snaps96%
Tee HigginsWR62 snaps89%
Tyler BoydWR57 snaps81%
Hayden HurstTE57 snaps81%
Joe MixonRB53 snaps76%
Target Share35 targets
- Tee Higgins29%, 10 targets
- Ja'Marr Chase26%, 9 targets
- Hayden Hurst20%, 7 targets
- Joe Mixon11%, 4 targets
- Tyler Boyd6%, 2 targets
- Other9%, 3 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- Joe Mixon76%, 19 carries
- Joe Burrow16%, 4 carries
- Samaje Perine4%, 1 carries
- Ja'Marr Chase4%, 1 carries
Dallas Cowboys
Snap Share
CeeDee LambWR58 snaps95%
Dalton SchultzTE55 snaps90%
Noah BrownWR52 snaps85%
Ezekiel ElliottRB41 snaps67%
Jake FergusonTE34 snaps56%
Target Share30 targets
- CeeDee Lamb37%, 11 targets
- Tony Pollard23%, 7 targets
- Noah Brown17%, 5 targets
- Dalton Schultz13%, 4 targets
- Ezekiel Elliott7%, 2 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share27 carries
- Ezekiel Elliott56%, 15 carries
- Tony Pollard33%, 9 carries
- Cooper Rush4%, 1 carries
- CeeDee Lamb4%, 1 carries
- KaVontae Turpin4%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 96% | 9 | 26% | 1 | |
| 58 | 95% | 11 | 37% | 1 | |
| 55 | 90% | 4 | 13% | 0 | |
| 62 | 89% | 10 | 29% | 0 | |
| 52 | 85% | 5 | 17% | 0 | |
| 57 | 81% | 2 | 6% | 0 | |
| 57 | 81% | 7 | 20% | 0 | |
| 53 | 76% | 4 | 11% | 19 | |
| 41 | 67% | 2 | 7% | 15 | |
| 34 | 56% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 24 | 39% | 7 | 23% | 9 | |
| 21 | 34% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 19 | 27% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 14 | 20% | 1 | 3% | 1 | |
| 10 | 14% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 7 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 6 | 10% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 5 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% | 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+11.8Noah Brown20.1 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−7.6Joe Mixon11.3 PTS vs 18.9 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.0 xFPCeeDee Lamb15.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee LambDAL · WR | 15.1 | 19.0 | −3.9 | 95% | 37% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 11 | 37% |
| Joe MixonCIN · RB | 11.3 | 18.9 | −7.6 | 76% | 76% car | — | 0 | 19 | 76% | 4 | 11% |
| Joe BurrowCIN · QB | 16.6 | 17.8 | −1.2 | 100% | 36 att | — | 36 | 4 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Tony PollardDAL · RB | 19.8 | 17.5 | +2.3 | 39% | 33% car | — | 0 | 9 | 33% | 7 | 23% |
| Tee HigginsCIN · WR | 19.1 | 16.7 | +2.4 | 89% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 29% |
| Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR | 10.8 | 15.6 | −4.8 | 96% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 9 | 26% |
| Cooper RushDAL · QB | 13.6 | 13.8 | −0.2 | 100% | 31 att | — | 31 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Ezekiel ElliottDAL · RB | 5.9 | 13.0 | −7.1 | 67% | 56% car | — | 0 | 15 | 56% | 2 | 7% |
| Hayden HurstCIN · TE | 7.4 | 11.7 | −4.3 | 81% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 20% |
| Noah BrownDAL · WR | 20.1 | 8.3 | +11.8 | 85% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 17% |
| Dalton SchultzDAL · TE | 1.8 | 6.7 | −4.9 | 90% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Tyler BoydCIN · WR | 5.7 | 3.3 | +2.4 | 81% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Samaje PerineCIN · RB | 2.0 | 2.3 | −0.3 | 20% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 1 | 3% |
| Dennis HoustonDAL · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 34% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Drew SampleCIN · TE | 0.6 | 1.7 | −1.1 | 14% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Mitchell WilcoxCIN · TE | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | 27% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| KaVontae TurpinDAL · WR | 0.3 | 0.6 | −0.3 | 8% | 4% car | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Bengals 35 targets and 25 carries; Cowboys 30 targets and 27 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Joe Burrow
CIN · QB · 16.6 pts on 17.8 expected
24 of 36 passing for 199 yards, 1 touchdown; 4 carries for 26 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.8 expected.
Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →Cooper Rush
DAL · QB · 13.6 pts on 13.8 expected
19 of 31 passing for 235 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for 2 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected.
Joe Mixon Volume, no payoff
CIN · RB · 11.3 pts on 18.9 expected
4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 26 yards; 19 carries (76% of the team's) for 57 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Tee Higgins
CIN · WR · 19.1 pts on 16.7 expected
10 targets (29% of the team's), 6 catches for 71 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.
Trend: Season high in targets (10).
CeeDee Lamb Volume, no payoff
DAL · WR · 15.1 pts on 19.0 expected
11 targets (37% of the team's), 7 catches for 75 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 6 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.0 expected.
Start/Sit: CeeDee Lamb →Tony Pollard
DAL · RB · 19.8 pts on 17.5 expected
7 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 55 yards; 9 carries (33% of the team's) for 43 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected.
Trend: Season high in targets (7).
Ezekiel Elliott Unlucky
DAL · RB · 5.9 pts on 13.0 expected
2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for -4 yards; 15 carries (56% of the team's) for 53 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Trend: Season high in carries (15).
Noah Brown Ran hot
DAL · WR · 20.1 pts on 8.3 expected
5 targets (17% of the team's), 5 catches for 91 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Cincinnati Bengals
- ▲Stock up: Tee Higgins played 89% of the snaps, up from a 26% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Mitchell Wilcox played 27% of the snaps, up from a 2% season average.
Dallas Cowboys
- ▼Stock down: Tony Pollard played 39% of the snaps, down from a 55% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Dennis Houston played 34% of the snaps, down from a 57% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bengals D | Cowboys D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| RBs | 20.0 | 17.8 |
| WRs | 30.8 | 35.6 |
| TEs | 12.4 | 9.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Dallas opened at 30% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Cowboys win probability
Key Swings
- +21Rush → Brown, 9-yd TD31% → 52%Q1 8:35
- −10McPherson 43-yd FG55% → 45%Q1 3:05
- +23Pollard 1-yd TD run46% → 69%Q1 0:17
- −54Burrow → Higgins, 5-yd TD99% → 45%Q4 3:45
- +50Maher 50-yd FG50% → >99%Q4 0:00
Swing in Cowboys win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Cincinnati Bengals | Measure | Dallas Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Plays | 59 |
| 63% | Pass rate | 54% |
| 3.9 | Yds / dropback | 7.2 |
| 3.6 | Yds / carry | 4.0 |
| 6/17 | Third downs | 3/10 |
Efficiency edge Dallas ran 8 fewer plays but gained 3.3 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- CIN Higgins 29% · Chase 26% · Hurst 20%
- DAL Lamb 37% · Pollard 23% · Brown 17%
Possession Results
| Result | CIN | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 2 |
| Field goals | 3 | 2 |
| Punts | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
CIN turnover edge: +1
- The Cowboys opened the scoring on their first possession, a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Cowboys scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAL | Q1 15:00 | 12 | 75 | 6:25 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q1 8:35 | 9 | 50 | 5:30 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q1 3:05 | 6 | 75 | 2:48 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q1 0:17 | 3 | 6 | 1:12 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 14:05 | 6 | 18 | 3:38 | Punt |
| CIN | Q2 10:27 | 9 | 43 | 4:56 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 5:31 | 7 | 41 | 3:19 | Punt |
| CIN | Q2 2:12 | 5 | 6 | 1:21 | Punt |
| DAL | Q2 0:51 | 6 | 13 | 0:42 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q2 0:09 | 1 | -1 | 0:09 | End of half |
| CIN | Q3 15:00 | 11 | 43 | 5:19 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q3 9:41 | 3 | 3 | 1:41 | Punt |
| CIN | Q3 8:00 | 7 | 31 | 3:55 | Field goal |
| DAL | Q3 4:05 | 7 | 49 | 3:00 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q3 1:05 | 3 | 0 | 1:16 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 14:49 | 4 | 15 | 2:10 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 12:39 | 19 | 83 | 8:54 | Touchdown |
| DAL | Q4 3:45 | 4 | 20 | 1:32 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 2:13 | 3 | 8 | 1:16 | Punt |
| DAL | Q4 0:57 | 6 | 33 | 0:57 | Field goal |
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.
Bengals vs Cowboys Head-to-Head
The Bengals and Cowboys first met in 1973 and have played 15 times since.
- All-time series
- 10–5Cowboys lead, 15 meetings since 1973
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Bengals win
- 50–241985
- Largest Cowboys win
- 38–101973
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
- C
- B
Oldest to newest. B = Bengals win, C = Cowboys win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 14 Bengals at Cowboys, 2024 Wk 14 recap CIN 27 DAL 20 CIN W
- 2022 Wk 2 Bengals at Cowboys DAL 20 CIN 17 DAL W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bengals | Stat | Cowboys |
|---|---|---|
| 12-4 | Record | 12-5 |
| 26.1 | Points per game | 27.5 |
| 360.5 | Yards per game | 354.9 |
| 5.5 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 20.1 | Points allowed per game | 20.1 |
| 335.7 | Yards allowed per game | 330.2 |
Bengals vs Cowboys Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- CIN −7Bengals failed to cover by 10
- Total
- 42Under: 37 points scored (by 5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | 24.5 | 17 | −7.5 |
| Cowboys | 17.5 | 20 | +2.5 |
The Cowboys beat their implied total and the Bengals fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Cincinnati Bengals
- Against the spread
- 0–2
- Over/under
- 0–2
- ATS as favorite
- 0–2
- ATS on the road
- 0–1
Dallas Cowboys
- Against the spread
- 1–1
- Over/under
- 0–2
- ATS as underdog
- 1–1
- ATS at home
- 1–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bengals and Cowboys in Fantasy
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- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Bengals and Cowboys defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
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Bengals vs Cowboys Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Bengals vs Cowboys Week 2 game?
The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–17 in Week 2 of the 2022 season. The game was played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, on September 18, 2022. See the Cowboys' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Bengals vs Cowboys?
The final score was Cowboys 20, Bengals 17. The Cowboys led 17–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 14, Cowboys 3.
What happened in the Bengals vs Cowboys game?
Dallas led 17–3 at halftime and won 20–17, though Cincinnati took the second half 14–3. The Cowboys finished with a 337–254 edge in total offense and averaged 5.7 yards per play. Noah Brown led all players with 5 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys committed 1 turnover, the Bengals none.
What was the game-winning score in Bengals vs Cowboys?
Brett Maher's 50-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Cowboys a 20–17 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Cowboys?
Noah Brown led the game with 20.1 PPR fantasy points, the WR14 of Week 2, on 5 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. Tony Pollard was next with 19.8 (RB3).
Who led Bengals vs Cowboys in passing, rushing and receiving?
Cooper Rush (DAL) led all passers with 19 of 31 for 235 yards and a touchdown. Joe Mixon (CIN) led in rushing with 19 carries for 57 yards. Noah Brown (DAL) led in receiving with 5 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Noah Brown score against the Bengals?
Noah Brown scored 20.1 points in PPR leagues, 17.6 in half-PPR and 15.1 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 2 of the 2022 season, on 5 catches for 91 yards and a touchdown.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Cowboys?
Noah Brown outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.1 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+11.8). Joe Mixon fell furthest short, with 11.3 points on 18.9 xFP (−7.6). 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 Cowboys beat the Bengals?
The Cowboys beat the Bengals 20–17 because they averaged 5.7 yards per play to 3.8 and outgained them 337–254. Brett Maher's 50-yard field goal put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Bengals vs Cowboys?
The Bengals won the turnover battle 1–0: the Cowboys gave the ball away 1 time and the Bengals not at all. The Cowboys won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Bengals vs Cowboys record?
The Cowboys lead the all-time series 10–5 across 15 meetings since 1973.
When did the Bengals and Cowboys last play before this game?
Before Week 2 of 2022, they last met in the 2020 season on December 13, 2020, when the Cowboys beat the Bengals 30–7.
What was the closing spread for Bengals vs Cowboys?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −7, making the Cincinnati Bengals 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 42. That implied about 24.5 points for the Bengals and 17.5 for the Cowboys.
Did Bengals vs Cowboys go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 42, and the teams combined for 37 points, 5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Bengals vs Cowboys?
The Cowboys covered as 7-point underdogs against the closing line of Bengals −7. The final margin was 3 points.
