Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos, Week 15 2021
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Bengals | 3 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 15 |
| Broncos | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
CIN 15DEN 10 Final
Passing leader
12.8PPR pts
15/22, 157 YDS, 1 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Tyler Boyd
20.6PPR pts
5 REC, 96 YDS, 1 TD
Broncos leader
13.2PPR pts
3 REC, 42 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Justin Simmons
1.5 SACK, 4 TKL
Bengals 15, Broncos 10: Cincinnati beats Denver
Cincinnati led 6–3 at halftime and outscored Denver 9–7 after the break to win 15–10. Denver outgained the Bengals 292–249, but the Bengals averaged 4.9 yards per play.
The Broncos went 7-for-16 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Bengals finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +0.8 yards/play CIN 4.9 · DEN 4.1
- +1 turnover margin CIN 0 turnovers
Game Highlights
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Why the Bengals Won
Cincinnati won the efficiency and turnover battles.
| Bengals | Stat | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 4.1 |
| 0 | Turnovers | 1 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 249 | Total yards | 292 |
| 51 | Plays | 71 |
| 31% | Third-down conversion | 44% |
| 27:19 | Time of possession | 32:41 |
Scoring Summary
The Bengals scored one touchdown and three field goals; the Broncos scored one touchdown and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | CIN | DEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:34 | CIN | Evan McPherson 53-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:44 | DEN | Brandon McManus 54-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 0:00 | CIN | Evan McPherson 58-yard FG Takes lead | 6 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 6:21 | CIN | Evan McPherson 26-yard FG Extends lead | 9 | 3 |
| 1:15 | DEN | Drew Lock → Tim Patrick, 25-yard TD Takes leadBrandon McManus XP | 9 | 10 |
| 0:30 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Tyler Boyd, 56-yard TD Takes lead2-pt try failed | 15 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Broncos, Week 15 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Tyler Boyd20.6 PTSWR9
- Tim Patrick13.2 PTSWR19
- Joe Burrow12.8 PTSQB15
- Javonte Williams12.1 PTSRB19
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | 12.8 | QB15 | 15/22 | 157 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 103.8 | Start/Sit → |
| Teddy Bridgewater | 4.9 | QB29 | 12/22 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 66.1 | |
| Drew Lock | 4.3 | QB31 | 6/12 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 102.1 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Boyd | 20.6 | WR9 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 96 | 1 | |
| Tim Patrick | 13.2 | WR19 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 42 | 1 | |
| Javonte Williams | 12.1 | RB19 | RB | 15 | 72 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Noah Fant | 10.7 | TE11 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 57 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | 8.8 | TE18 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 58 | 0 | |
| Melvin Gordon | 7.1 | RB34 | RB | 15 | 53 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Joe Mixon | 7.0 | RB35 | RB | 17 | 58 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| Samaje Perine | 6.3 | RB40 | RB | 4 | 30 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| C.J. Uzomah | 4.8 | TE30 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 18 | 0 | |
| Tee Higgins | 4.3 | WR68 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Courtland Sutton | 3.2 | WR83 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 12 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ja'Marr Chase | 1.3 | WR107 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Drew Sample | 1.2 | TE57 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jerry Jeudy | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kendall Hinton | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Cincinnati Bengals
Snap Share
Target Share21 targets
- Tyler Boyd29%, 6 targets
- C.J. Uzomah19%, 4 targets
- Ja'Marr Chase19%, 4 targets
- Tee Higgins14%, 3 targets
- Samaje Perine10%, 2 targets
- Other10%, 2 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- , 17 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 4 carries
Denver Broncos
Snap Share
Target Share32 targets
- Courtland Sutton22%, 7 targets
- Noah Fant19%, 6 targets
- Tim Patrick16%, 5 targets
- Jerry Jeudy13%, 4 targets
- Albert Okwuegbunam13%, 4 targets
- Other19%, 6 targets
Carry Share34 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | 51 | 96% | 4 | 19% | 0 |
| Tim Patrick | 71 | 95% | 5 | 16% | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | 69 | 92% | 7 | 22% | 0 |
| Tyler Boyd | 46 | 87% | 6 | 29% | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | 46 | 87% | 3 | 14% | 0 |
| Noah Fant | 60 | 80% | 6 | 19% | 0 |
| C.J. Uzomah | 42 | 79% | 4 | 19% | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | 52 | 69% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | 44 | 59% | 4 | 13% | 15 |
| Joe Mixon | 31 | 58% | 1 | 5% | 17 |
| Melvin Gordon | 31 | 41% | 1 | 3% | 15 |
| Albert Okwuegbunam | 30 | 40% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Samaje Perine | 16 | 30% | 2 | 10% | 4 |
| Drew Sample | 16 | 30% | 1 | 5% | 0 |
| Kendall Hinton | 11 | 15% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Chris Evans | 6 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Eric Saubert | 3 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Stanley Morgan | 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Diontae Spencer | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Mitchell Wilcox | 1 | 2% | 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+10.5Tyler Boyd20.6 PTS vs 10.1 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−8.6Courtland Sutton3.2 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume16.4 xFPJavonte Williams12.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB | 12.1 | 16.4 | −4.3 | 59% | 44% car | — | 0 | 15 | 44% | 4 | 13% |
| Joe BurrowCIN · QB | 12.8 | 12.9 | −0.1 | 100% | 22 att | — | 22 | 5 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
| Joe MixonCIN · RB | 7.0 | 12.6 | −5.6 | 58% | 65% car | — | 0 | 17 | 65% | 1 | 5% |
| Courtland SuttonDEN · WR | 3.2 | 11.8 | −8.6 | 92% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 22% |
| Teddy BridgewaterDEN · QB | 4.9 | 11.6 | −6.7 | 57% | 22 att | — | 22 | 3 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB | 7.1 | 11.3 | −4.2 | 41% | 44% car | — | 0 | 15 | 44% | 1 | 3% |
| Noah FantDEN · TE | 10.7 | 10.1 | +0.6 | 80% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 19% |
| Tyler BoydCIN · WR | 20.6 | 10.1 | +10.5 | 87% | 29% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 29% |
| Tim PatrickDEN · WR | 13.2 | 8.4 | +4.8 | 95% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE | 8.8 | 6.7 | +2.1 | 40% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| C.J. UzomahCIN · TE | 4.8 | 6.7 | −1.9 | 79% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 19% |
| Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR | 1.3 | 6.7 | −5.4 | 96% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 19% |
| Jerry JeudyDEN · WR | 0.0 | 6.7 | −6.7 | 69% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Drew LockDEN · QB | 5.3 | 5.9 | −0.6 | 43% | 12 att | — | 12 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Samaje PerineCIN · RB | 6.3 | 5.9 | +0.4 | 30% | 15% car | — | 0 | 4 | 15% | 2 | 10% |
| Tee HigginsCIN · WR | 4.3 | 5.1 | −0.8 | 87% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 14% |
| Drew SampleCIN · TE | 1.2 | 1.7 | −0.5 | 30% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 5% |
| Kendall HintonDEN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 15% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Bengals 21 targets and 26 carries; Broncos 32 targets and 34 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
Joe Burrow
15 of 22 passing for 157 yards, 1 touchdown; 5 carries for 25 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.9 expected.
Fewest points since Week 11.
Teddy Bridgewater Unlucky
12 of 22 passing for 98 yards; 3 carries for 10 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Joe Mixon Volume, no payoff
1 target (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 2 yards; 17 carries (65% of the team's) for 58 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Tyler Boyd Ran hot
6 targets (29% of the team's), 5 catches for 96 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 4.
Javonte Williams
4 targets (13% of the team's), 4 catches for 9 yards; 15 carries (44% of the team's) for 72 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.4 expected.
Fewest points since Week 10.
Courtland Sutton Unlucky
7 targets (22% of the team's), 2 catches for 12 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Ja'Marr Chase Unlucky
4 targets (19% of the team's), 1 catch for 3 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Jerry Jeudy Unlucky
4 targets (13% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Denver Broncos
- Stock up: Javonte Williams led the backfield with 59% of the snaps after trailing Melvin Gordon III before this game.
- Stock down: Melvin Gordon III lost the backfield lead: 41% of the snaps to Javonte Williams's 59%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Bengals D | Broncos D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| RBs | 24.5 | 21.4 |
| WRs | 31.7 | 29.8 |
| TEs | 14.7 | 8.5 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Denver opened at 59% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.
Broncos win probability
Key Swings
- +11McManus 54-yd FG47% → 57%Q2 10:44
- −12McPherson 58-yd FG56% → 44%Q2 0:00
- −14McPherson 26-yd FG41% → 27%Q3 6:21
- +37Lock → Patrick, 25-yd TD23% → 60%Q3 1:15
- −33Burrow → Boyd, 56-yd TD60% → 27%Q3 0:30
Swing in Broncos win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Cincinnati Bengals | Measure | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Plays | 71 |
| 49% | Pass rate | 52% |
| 5.4 | Yds / dropback | 4.3 |
| 4.3 | Yds / carry | 3.9 |
| 4/13 | Third downs | 7/16 |
Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 20 fewer plays but gained 1.1 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- CIN Boyd 29% · Uzomah 19% · Chase 19%
- DEN Sutton 22% · Fant 19% · Patrick 16%
Possession Results
| Result | CIN | DEN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 1 |
| Field goals | 3 | 1 |
| Punts | 7 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
CIN turnover edge: +1
- The Bengals opened the scoring on their second possession, a 8-play, 33-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIN | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 8 | 1:00 | Punt |
| DEN | Q1 14:00 | 6 | 19 | 3:31 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 10:29 | 8 | 33 | 3:55 | Field goal |
| DEN | Q1 6:34 | 6 | 8 | 2:47 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 3:47 | 3 | -1 | 1:27 | Punt |
| DEN | Q1 2:20 | 3 | 6 | 1:04 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 1:16 | 6 | 11 | 3:36 | Punt |
| DEN | Q2 12:40 | 5 | 32 | 1:56 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q2 10:44 | 3 | 9 | 2:43 | Punt |
| DEN | Q2 8:01 | 5 | 14 | 2:19 | Punt |
| CIN | Q2 5:42 | 3 | -3 | 2:12 | Punt |
| DEN | Q2 3:30 | 12 | 47 | 3:21 | Missed FG |
| CIN | Q2 0:09 | 2 | 19 | 0:09 | Field goal |
| DEN | Q3 15:00 | 6 | 12 | 3:36 | Punt |
| CIN | Q3 11:24 | 11 | 72 | 5:03 | Field goal |
| DEN | Q3 6:21 | 9 | 75 | 5:06 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q3 1:15 | 2 | 68 | 0:45 | Touchdown |
| DEN | Q3 0:30 | 11 | 64 | 4:56 | Fumble |
| CIN | Q4 10:34 | 6 | 19 | 3:49 | Punt |
| DEN | Q4 6:45 | 6 | 32 | 3:05 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 3:40 | 6 | 20 | 2:36 | Punt |
| DEN | Q4 1:04 | 4 | -14 | 1:00 | Downs |
| CIN | Q4 0:04 | 1 | -1 | 0:04 | End 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.
Bengals vs Broncos Head-to-Head
The Bengals and Broncos first met in 1968 and have played 35 times since.
- All-time series
- 23–12Broncos lead, 35 meetings since 1968
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Bengals win
- 38–211981
- Largest Broncos win
- 45–141991
Since 2021
2–1 Bengals lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. CIN = Bengals win, DEN = Broncos win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 4 Bengals at Broncos, 2025 Wk 4 recap DEN 28 CIN 3 DEN W
- 2024 Wk 17 Broncos at Bengals, 2024 Wk 17 recap CIN 30 DEN 24 CIN W
- 2021 Wk 15 Bengals at Broncos CIN 15 DEN 10 CIN W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Bengals | Stat | Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| 10-7 | Record | 7-10 |
| 27.1 | Points per game | 19.7 |
| 361.5 | Yards per game | 330.5 |
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 22.1 | Points allowed per game | 18.9 |
| 350.8 | Yards allowed per game | 326.1 |
Bengals vs Broncos Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- DEN −3Broncos failed to cover by 8
- Total
- 44Under: 25 points scored (by 19)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | 23.5 | 10 | −13.5 |
| Bengals | 20.5 | 15 | −5.5 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Cincinnati Bengals
- Against the spread
- 7–7
- Over/under
- 6–7–1
- ATS as favorite
- 3–4
- ATS as underdog
- 4–3
- ATS on the road
- 5–2
Denver Broncos
- Against the spread
- 7–7
- Over/under
- 3–11
- ATS as favorite
- 5–4
- ATS as underdog
- 2–2
- ATS at home
- 4–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Bengals vs Broncos Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Bengals vs Broncos Week 15 game?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Denver Broncos 15–10 in Week 15 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on December 19, 2021. See the Bengals' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Bengals vs Broncos?
The final score was Bengals 15, Broncos 10. The Bengals led 6–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 9, Broncos 7.
What happened in the Bengals vs Broncos game?
Cincinnati led 6–3 at halftime and outscored Denver 9–7 after the break to win 15–10. Denver outgained the Bengals 292–249, but the Bengals averaged 4.9 yards per play. Tyler Boyd led all players with 5 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. The Broncos committed 1 turnover, the Bengals none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Broncos?
Tyler Boyd led the game with 20.6 PPR fantasy points, the WR9 of Week 15, on 5 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. Tim Patrick was next with 13.2 (WR19).
Who led Bengals vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?
Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 15 of 22 for 157 yards and a touchdown. Javonte Williams (DEN) led in rushing with 15 carries for 72 yards. Tyler Boyd (CIN) led in receiving with 5 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Tyler Boyd score against the Broncos?
Tyler Boyd scored 20.6 points in PPR leagues, 18.1 in half-PPR and 15.6 in standard scoring against the Broncos in Week 15 of the 2021 season, on 5 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. He drew 29% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Broncos?
Tyler Boyd outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.6 PPR points on 10.1 xFP (+10.5). Courtland Sutton fell furthest short, with 3.2 points on 11.8 xFP (−8.6). 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.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Broncos?
Javonte Williams had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 16.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Bengals beat the Broncos?
The Bengals beat the Broncos 15–10 because they averaged 4.9 yards per play to 4.1 and won the turnover battle 1–0.
Which team won the turnover battle in Bengals vs Broncos?
The Bengals won the turnover battle 1–0: the Broncos gave the ball away 1 time and the Bengals not at all. The Bengals won the game.
What is the all-time Bengals vs Broncos record?
The Broncos lead the all-time series 23–12 across 35 meetings since 1968.
When did the Bengals and Broncos last play before this game?
Before Week 15 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on December 2, 2018, when the Broncos beat the Bengals 24–10.
What was the closing spread for Bengals vs Broncos?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Broncos −3, making the Denver Broncos 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 44. That implied about 23.5 points for the Broncos and 20.5 for the Bengals.
Did Bengals vs Broncos go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44, and the teams combined for 25 points, 19 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Bengals vs Broncos?
The Bengals covered as 3-point underdogs against the closing line of Broncos −3. The final margin was 5 points.