Final2022 Week 13

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 13 2022

Kansas City Chiefs

Away

24

Cincinnati Bengals

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chiefs3714024
Bengals7731027

KC 24CIN 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Joe Burrow

    CIN · QB

    30.0PPR pts

    25/31, 286 YDS, 2 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Samaje Perine

    CIN · RB

    21.5PPR pts

    21 ATT, 106 YDS, 6 REC, 49 REC YDS

  • Chiefs leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    19.8PPR pts

    16/27, 223 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    George Karlaftis

    KC

    1 SACK, 3 TKL

Bengals 27, Chiefs 24: Cincinnati rallies in the fourth quarter

Cincinnati led 14–10 at halftime and won 27–24, though Kansas City took the second half 14–13. The Bengals finished with a 431–349 edge in total offense.

The Chiefs went 6-for-11 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Bengals kept the ball for 32:06 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 14 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

  • +1 turnover margin CIN 0 turnovers
  • +82 total yards CIN 431 · KC 349
  • +9% third-down rate CIN 64% · KC 55%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Bengals Won

Cincinnati won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Bengals
ChiefsStatBengals
1Turnovers0
349Total yards431
55%Third-down conversion64%
Other team stats
6.5Yards per play6.5
54Plays66
27:54Time of possession32:06

Scoring Summary

The Bengals scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Chiefs scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlayKCCIN
1st quarter
8:49CINJoe Burrow 4-yard TD run Takes leadEvan McPherson XP07
3:56KCHarrison Butker 26-yard FG37
2nd quarter
13:33CINJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 12-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP314
2:23KCPatrick Mahomes → Jerick McKinnon, 2-yard TDHarrison Butker XP1014
3rd quarter
12:03KCIsiah Pacheco 8-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Butker XP1714
7:16CINEvan McPherson 36-yard FG Ties game1717
3:49KCPatrick Mahomes 3-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Butker XP2417
4th quarter
14:47CINEvan McPherson 41-yard FG2420
8:54CINJoe Burrow → Chris Evans, 8-yard TD Game winnerEvan McPherson XP2427

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Bengals, Week 13 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Joe BurrowCINQB30.0 PTSQB2
  2. Samaje PerineCINRB21.5 PTSRB3
  3. Patrick MahomesKCQB19.8 PTSQB6
  4. Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR16.7 PTSWR17

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Joe BurrowCINQB30.0QB225/312862011461126.6Start/Sit →
Patrick MahomesKCQB19.8QB616/272231029198.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Samaje PerineCINRB21.5RB3RB21106076490Start/Sit →
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR16.7WR17WR———87970Start/Sit →
Isiah PachecoKCRB16.2RB15RB1466122160
Jerick McKinnonKCRB14.0RB17RB85102291
Tee HigginsCINWR12.5WR30WR———53351Start/Sit →
Tyler BoydCINWR10.0WR42WR———54600
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR9.1WR48WR———62710Start/Sit →
Chris EvansCINRB7.8RB38RB———1181
Travis KelceKCTE7.6TE13TE———64560Start/Sit →
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR6.5WR56WR———43350
Hayden HurstCINTE3.2TE35TE———32120
Justin WatsonKCWR2.5WR86WR———11150
Noah GrayKCTE2.5TE40TE———11150Start/Sit →
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE2.3TE43TE———11130
Trenton IrwinCINWR2.2WR92WR———11120
Jody FortsonKCTE1.6TE54TE———1160
Skyy MooreKCWR1.2WR107WR1120————Start/Sit →
Trayveon WilliamsCINRB0.3RB75RB130————
Trent TaylorCINWR-0.3—WR1-30————

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE45 snaps82%
  2. JuJu Smith-SchusterWR42 snaps76%
  3. Justin WatsonWR34 snaps62%
  4. Noah GrayTE32 snaps58%
  5. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR31 snaps56%

Target Share23 targets

  1. Travis Kelce26%, 6 targets
  2. Marquez Valdes-Scantling26%, 6 targets
  3. JuJu Smith-Schuster17%, 4 targets
  4. Jerick McKinnon9%, 2 targets
  5. Isiah Pacheco9%, 2 targets
  6. Other13%, 3 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Isiah Pacheco56%, 14 carries
  2. Jerick McKinnon32%, 8 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes8%, 2 carries
  4. Skyy Moore4%, 1 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Tee HigginsWR67 snaps93%
  2. Tyler BoydWR62 snaps86%
  3. Samaje PerineRB60 snaps83%
  4. Ja'Marr ChaseWR59 snaps82%
  5. Mitchell WilcoxTE52 snaps72%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase26%, 8 targets
  2. Samaje Perine23%, 7 targets
  3. Tyler Boyd16%, 5 targets
  4. Tee Higgins16%, 5 targets
  5. Hayden Hurst10%, 3 targets
  6. Other10%, 3 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Samaje Perine62%, 21 carries
  2. Joe Burrow32%, 11 carries
  3. Trent Taylor3%, 1 carries
  4. Trayveon Williams3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tee HigginsCINWR6793%516%0
Tyler BoydCINWR6286%516%0
Samaje PerineCINRB6083%723%21
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR5982%826%0
Travis KelceKCTE4582%626%0
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR4276%417%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE5272%13%0
Justin WatsonKCWR3462%14%0
Noah GrayKCTE3258%14%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR3156%626%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB2647%29%8
Isiah PachecoKCRB2545%29%14
Skyy MooreKCWR2342%00%1
Devin AsiasiCINTE1825%00%0
Jody FortsonKCTE1018%14%0
Trayveon WilliamsCINRB1115%00%1
Hayden HurstCINTE913%310%0
Trenton IrwinCINWR913%13%0
Stanley MorganCINWR68%00%0
Trent TaylorCINWR57%00%1
Ronald JonesKCRB35%00%0
Chris EvansCINRB23%13%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB21.525.2−3.783%62% car—02162%723%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB30.020.2+9.8100%31 att—311132%00%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR16.713.3+3.482%26% tgt—000%826%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB19.812.7+7.1100%27 att—2728%00%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB16.212.3+3.945%56% car—01456%29%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR9.110.0−0.956%26% tgt—000%626%
Travis KelceKC · TE7.610.0−2.482%26% tgt—000%626%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB14.08.5+5.547%32% car—0832%29%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR12.58.3+4.293%16% tgt—000%516%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR10.08.3+1.786%16% tgt—000%516%
JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR6.56.7−0.276%17% tgt—000%417%
Hayden HurstCIN · TE3.25.0−1.813%10% tgt—000%310%
Chris EvansCIN · RB7.81.7+6.13%3% tgt—000%13%
Jody FortsonKC · TE1.61.7−0.118%4% tgt—000%14%
Justin WatsonKC · WR2.51.7+0.862%4% tgt—000%14%
Mitchell WilcoxCIN · TE2.31.7+0.672%3% tgt—000%13%
Noah GrayKC · TE2.51.7+0.858%4% tgt—000%14%
Trenton IrwinCIN · WR2.21.7+0.513%3% tgt—000%13%
Skyy MooreKC · WR1.20.6+0.642%4% car—014%00%
Trayveon WilliamsCIN · RB0.30.6−0.315%3% car—013%00%
Trent TaylorCIN · WR-0.30.6−0.97%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Chiefs 23 targets and 25 carries; Bengals 31 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 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

Patrick Mahomes Ran hot

KC · QB · 19.8 pts on 12.7 expected

16 of 27 passing for 223 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 9 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Joe Burrow Ran hot

CIN · QB · 30.0 pts on 20.2 expected

25 of 31 passing for 286 yards, 2 touchdowns; 11 carries for 46 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Isiah Pacheco

KC · RB · 16.2 pts on 12.3 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 16 yards; 14 carries (56% of the team's) for 66 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.3 expected.

Samaje Perine Volume, no payoff

CIN · RB · 21.5 pts on 25.2 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 49 yards; 21 carries (62% of the team's) for 106 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 25.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Samaje Perine →

Ja'Marr Chase

CIN · WR · 16.7 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 97 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Jerick McKinnon Ran hot

KC · RB · 14.0 pts on 8.5 expected

2 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 9 yards and 1 touchdown; 8 carries (32% of the team's) for 51 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Chris Evans Ran hot

CIN · RB · 7.8 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 8 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Isiah Pacheco played 45% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
  • Stock up: Justin Watson played 62% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
  • Stock up: Skyy Moore played 42% of the snaps, up from a 26% season average.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Samaje Perine played 83% of the snaps, up from a 36% season average.
  • Stock up: Tee Higgins played 93% of the snaps, up from a 70% season average.
  • Stock up: Mitchell Wilcox played 72% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed toChiefs DBengals D
QBs20.114.3
RBs21.720.0
WRs32.630.8
TEs12.112.4

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

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 43% win probability, fell as low as 13%, then rallied to win.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 43%, stood at 61% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Burrow 4-yd TD run43% → 65%Q1 8:49
  2. −23Mahomes → McKinnon, 2-yd TD83% → 61%Q2 2:23
  3. −30Pacheco 8-yd TD run62% → 32%Q3 12:03
  4. −31Mahomes 3-yd TD run46% → 15%Q3 3:49
  5. +49Burrow → Evans, 8-yd TD20% → 69%Q4 8:54

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Bengals
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureCincinnati Bengals
54Plays66
54%Pass rate48%
7.3Yds / dropback8.7
5.5Yds / carry4.5
6/11Third downs7/11

Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 12 more plays and gained 1.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • KC Valdes-Scantling 26% · Kelce 26% · Smith-Schuster 17%
  • CIN Chase 26% · Perine 23% · Higgins 16%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Bengals
ResultKCCIN
Touchdowns33
Field goals12
Punts11
Turnovers10
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals10

CIN turnover edge: +1

  • The Bengals opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Bengals scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 16 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CINQ1 15:0011756:11Touchdown
KCQ1 8:4910654:53Field goal
CINQ1 3:569745:23Touchdown
KCQ2 13:333-102:13Punt
CINQ2 11:20361:52Punt
KCQ2 9:2814817:05Touchdown
CINQ2 2:238701:34Downs
KCQ2 0:492190:49End of half
KCQ3 15:007772:57Touchdown
CINQ3 12:039574:47Field goal
KCQ3 7:168533:27Touchdown
CINQ3 3:498524:02Field goal
KCQ4 14:472210:55Fumble
CINQ4 13:5210534:58Touchdown
KCQ4 8:5410385:35Missed FG
CINQ4 3:1910393:19End 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.

Chiefs vs Bengals Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Bengals first met in 1968 and have played 35 times since.

All-time series
18–17Bengals lead, 35 meetings since 1968
Postseason
1–1Chiefs won in 2022; Bengals won in 2021
Largest Chiefs win
45–102018
Largest Bengals win
33–61974

Since 2021

3–3 Series tied

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

Oldest to newest. C = Chiefs win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 14 Chiefs at Bengals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Bengals
ChiefsStatBengals
14-3Record12-4
29.2Points per game26.1
413.6Yards per game360.5
6.4Yards per play5.5
21.7Points allowed per game20.1
328.2Yards allowed per game335.7

Chiefs vs Bengals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −2.5Chiefs failed to cover by 5.5
Total
53Under: 51 points scored (by 2)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs27.824−3.8
Bengals25.327+1.8

The Bengals beat their implied total and the Chiefs fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 3 meetings: Bengals 3–0 ATS, unders 2–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
5–7
Over/under
5–7
ATS as favorite
4–6
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS on the road
3–3

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
9–3
Over/under
4–7–1
ATS as favorite
7–3
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS at home
4–1

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

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Chiefs vs Bengals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 14 in Cincinnati. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chiefs vs Bengals Week 13 game?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27–24 in Week 13 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on December 4, 2022. See the Bengals' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Bengals?

The final score was Bengals 27, Chiefs 24. The Bengals led 14–10 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 14, Bengals 13.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Bengals game?

Cincinnati led 14–10 at halftime and won 27–24, though Kansas City took the second half 14–13. The Bengals finished with a 431–349 edge in total offense. Joe Burrow led all players with 25 of 31 passing for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 46 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs committed 1 turnover, the Bengals none.

What was the game-winning score in Chiefs vs Bengals?

Joe Burrow's 8-yard touchdown pass to Chris Evans with 8:54 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bengals a 27–24 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Bengals?

Joe Burrow led the game with 30.0 PPR fantasy points, the QB2 of Week 13, on 25 of 31 passing for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 46 rushing yards and a touchdown. Samaje Perine was next with 21.5 (RB3). See Joe Burrow's 2022 game log.

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

Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 25 of 31 for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns. Samaje Perine (CIN) led in rushing with 21 carries for 106 yards. Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 97 yards.

How many fantasy points did Joe Burrow score against the Chiefs?

Joe Burrow scored 30.0 fantasy points against the Chiefs in Week 13 of the 2022 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 25 of 31 passing for 286 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 11 carries for 46 rushing yards and a touchdown.

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

Joe Burrow outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 30.0 PPR points on 20.2 xFP (+9.8). Samaje Perine fell furthest short, with 21.5 points on 25.2 xFP (−3.7). 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 come back to beat the Chiefs?

The Bengals' chances of winning fell as low as 13% in the fourth quarter. Joe Burrow's 8-yard touchdown pass to Chris Evans in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Joe Burrow's 8-yard touchdown pass to Chris Evans then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Bengals record?

The Bengals lead the all-time series 18–17 across 35 meetings since 1968, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 13 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 playoffs on January 30, 2022, when the Bengals beat the Chiefs 27–24.

Have the Chiefs and Bengals met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2022 playoffs. The Chiefs are 1–1 against the Bengals in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Bengals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −2.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 53. That implied about 27.8 points for the Chiefs and 25.3 for the Bengals.

Did Chiefs vs Bengals go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 53, and the teams combined for 51 points, 2 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Bengals?

The Bengals covered as 2.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −2.5. The final margin was 3 points.