Final/OT2021 Week 14

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 14 2021

San Francisco 49ers

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26

Cincinnati Bengals

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23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
49ers31430626
Bengals33014323

SF 26CIN 23 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Joe Burrow

    CIN · QB

    22.2PPR pts

    25/34, 348 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    George Kittle

    SF · TE

    34.1PPR pts

    13 REC, 151 YDS, 1 TD

  • Bengals leader

    Ja'Marr Chase

    CIN · WR

    25.3PPR pts

    5 REC, 77 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nick Bosa

    SF

    2 SACK, 3 TKL

49ers 26, Bengals 23: San Francisco wins it in overtime

San Francisco led 17–6 at halftime, regulation ended 20–20, and the 49ers won it 26–23 in overtime. Cincinnati outgained the 49ers 397–355.

The Bengals went 4-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the 49ers kept the ball for 33:50 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin SF 0 turnovers
  • +2% third-down rate SF 33% · CIN 31%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Bengals
49ersStatBengals
0Turnovers2
33%Third-down conversion31%
Other team stats
355Total yards397
5.1Yards per play6.1
69Plays65
33:50Time of possession34:17

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Bengals scored two touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlaySFCIN
1st quarter
6:37SFRobbie Gould 33-yard FG Takes lead30
0:31CINEvan McPherson 37-yard FG Ties game33
2nd quarter
12:05SFDeebo Samuel 27-yard TD run Takes leadRobbie Gould XP103
1:42CINEvan McPherson 28-yard FG106
0:18SFJimmy Garoppolo → George Kittle, 14-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP176
3rd quarter
7:43SFRobbie Gould 24-yard FG Extends lead206
4th quarter
9:20CINJoe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 17-yard TDEvan McPherson XP2013
1:19CINJoe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 32-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP2020
Overtime
6:15CINEvan McPherson 41-yard FG Takes lead2023
1:53SFJimmy Garoppolo → Brandon Aiyuk, 12-yard TD Game winner2623

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Bengals, Week 14 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. George KittleSFTE34.1 PTSTE1
  2. Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR25.3 PTSWR5
  3. Joe BurrowCINQB21.2 PTSQB7
  4. Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB19.1 PTSQB11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Joe BurrowCINQB21.2QB725/3434820230125.6Start/Sit →
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB19.1QB1127/4129620130103.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
George KittleSFTE34.1TE1TE———15131511Start/Sit →
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR25.3WR5WR16085772Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR18.6WR12WR140106621
Tee HigginsCINWR16.4WR22WR———751140Start/Sit →
Deebo SamuelSFWR12.9WR38WR837111220
C.J. UzomahCINTE9.6TE12TE———64560
Tyler BoydCINWR9.3WR50WR18054550
Joe MixonCINRB8.8RB32RB1858022100
Samaje PerineCINRB7.3RB34RB411054220Start/Sit →
Jauan JenningsSFWR6.6WR62WR———53460Start/Sit →
Jeff WilsonSFRB5.6RB38RB13560————
JaMycal HastySFRB4.0RB44RB———33100
Drew SampleCINTE2.4TE40TE———11140Start/Sit →
Travis BenjaminSFWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE68 snaps96%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR67 snaps94%
  3. Deebo SamuelWR55 snaps77%
  4. Jauan JenningsWR47 snaps66%
  5. Jeff WilsonRB42 snaps59%

Target Share35 targets

  1. George Kittle43%, 15 targets
  2. Brandon Aiyuk29%, 10 targets
  3. Jauan Jennings14%, 5 targets
  4. JaMycal Hasty9%, 3 targets
  5. Travis Benjamin3%, 1 targets
  6. Other3%, 1 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Jeff Wilson57%, 13 carries
  2. Deebo Samuel35%, 8 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo4%, 1 carries
  4. Brandon Aiyuk4%, 1 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR65 snaps97%
  2. C.J. UzomahTE58 snaps87%
  3. Tyler BoydWR57 snaps85%
  4. Tee HigginsWR50 snaps75%
  5. Joe MixonRB40 snaps60%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase24%, 8 targets
  2. Tee Higgins21%, 7 targets
  3. C.J. Uzomah18%, 6 targets
  4. Tyler Boyd15%, 5 targets
  5. Samaje Perine15%, 5 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Joe Mixon69%, 18 carries
  2. Samaje Perine15%, 4 carries
  3. Joe Burrow8%, 2 carries
  4. Tyler Boyd4%, 1 carries
  5. Ja'Marr Chase4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR6597%824%1
George KittleSFTE6896%1543%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR6794%1029%1
C.J. UzomahCINTE5887%618%0
Tyler BoydCINWR5785%515%1
Deebo SamuelSFWR5577%13%8
Tee HigginsCINWR5075%721%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR4766%514%0
Joe MixonCINRB4060%26%18
Jeff WilsonSFRB4259%00%13
Samaje PerineCINRB2842%515%4
Drew SampleCINTE1827%13%0
JaMycal HastySFRB1420%39%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE1420%00%0
Stanley MorganCINWR1319%00%0
Trent SherfieldSFWR1318%00%0
Travis BenjaminSFWR23%13%0
Ross DwelleySFTE23%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+11.2Ja'Marr Chase25.3 PTS vs 14.1 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.1Joe Mixon8.8 PTS vs 14.9 xFP
  • Highest expected volume25.3 xFPGeorge Kittle34.1 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
George KittleSF · TE34.125.3+8.896%41% tgt—000%1541%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB20.118.7+1.4100%41 att—4114%00%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR18.617.5+1.194%27% tgt—014%1027%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB22.216.2+6.0100%34 att—3428%00%
Joe MixonCIN · RB8.814.9−6.160%69% car—01869%26%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR25.314.1+11.297%24% tgt—014%824%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR16.411.8+4.675%21% tgt—000%721%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB7.311.0−3.742%15% car—0415%515%
C.J. UzomahCIN · TE9.610.1−0.587%18% tgt—000%618%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR10.39.1+1.285%15% tgt—014%515%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR7.68.4−0.866%14% tgt—000%514%
Jeff Wilson Jr.SF · RB5.68.3−2.759%57% car—01357%00%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR12.96.8+6.177%35% car—0835%13%
JaMycal HastySF · RB4.05.1−1.120%8% tgt—000%38%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB1.53.4−1.9—5% tgt—000%25%
Drew SampleCIN · TE2.41.7+0.727%3% tgt—000%13%
Travis BenjaminSF · WR0.01.7−1.73%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: 49ers 37 targets and 23 carries; Bengals 34 targets and 26 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

Jimmy Garoppolo

SF · QB · 20.1 pts on 18.7 expected

27 of 41 passing for 296 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 3 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.7 expected.

Joe Burrow Ran hot

CIN · QB · 22.2 pts on 16.2 expected

25 of 34 passing for 348 yards, 2 touchdowns; 2 carries for 3 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

George Kittle Ran hot

SF · TE · 34.1 pts on 25.3 expected

15 targets (41% of the team's), 13 catches for 151 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 25.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Brandon Aiyuk

SF · WR · 18.6 pts on 17.5 expected

10 targets (27% of the team's), 6 catches for 62 yards and 1 touchdown; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 4 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.5 expected.

Joe Mixon Volume, no payoff

CIN · RB · 8.8 pts on 14.9 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 10 yards; 18 carries (69% of the team's) for 58 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 14.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Ja'Marr Chase Ran hot

CIN · WR · 25.3 pts on 14.1 expected

8 targets (24% of the team's), 5 catches for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 12.9 pts on 6.8 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for 22 yards; 8 carries (35% of the team's) for 37 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.8 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jeff Wilson Jr.

SF · RB · 5.6 pts on 8.3 expected

13 carries (57% of the team's) for 56 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Jeff Wilson Jr. led the backfield with 59% of the snaps after trailing JaMycal Hasty before this game.
  • Stock up: Brandon Aiyuk played 94% of the snaps, up from a 79% season average.
  • Stock up: Jauan Jennings played 66% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock down: Drew Sample played 27% of the snaps, down from a 45% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed to49ers DBengals D
QBs17.716.0
RBs20.924.5
WRs35.431.7
TEs9.114.7

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

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 46% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 46%, stood at 11% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Samuel 27-yd TD run46% → 24%Q2 12:05
  2. −20Garoppolo → Kittle, 14-yd TD31% → 11%Q2 0:18
  3. +49Burrow → Chase, 32-yd TD<1% → 49%Q4 1:19
  4. +30McPherson 41-yd FG49% → 79%OT 6:15
  5. −100Garoppolo → Aiyuk, 12-yd TD>99% → <1%OT 1:53

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Bengals
San Francisco 49ersMeasureCincinnati Bengals
69Plays65
67%Pass rate60%
5.5Yds / dropback8.0
4.3Yds / carry3.3
5/15Third downs4/13

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 4 more plays and gained 1.0 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • SF Kittle 41% · Aiyuk 27% · Jennings 14%
  • CIN Chase 24% · Higgins 21% · Uzomah 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Bengals
ResultSFCIN
Touchdowns32
Field goals23
Punts74
Turnovers00
Missed field goals11
  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their third possession, a 4-play, 8-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The 49ers drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 24 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:003-112:07Punt
CINQ1 12:533-20:59Punt
SFQ1 11:545172:44Punt
SFQ1 9:10482:33Field goal
CINQ1 6:3711676:06Field goal
SFQ1 0:316753:26Touchdown
CINQ2 12:054202:37Punt
SFQ2 9:28371:40Punt
CINQ2 7:4812536:06Field goal
SFQ2 1:423-50:45Punt
SFQ2 0:574310:39Touchdown
CINQ2 0:181-10:18End of half
CINQ3 15:00392:00Punt
SFQ3 13:0012695:17Field goal
CINQ3 7:4311476:30Missed FG
SFQ3 1:13614:21Punt
CINQ4 11:526662:32Touchdown
SFQ4 9:20452:40Punt
CINQ4 6:40442:03Punt
SFQ4 4:375221:57Punt
CINQ4 2:407871:21Touchdown
SFQ4 1:1910501:19Missed FG
CINOT 10:007523:45Field goal
SFOT 6:157754:22Touchdown
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.

49ers vs Bengals Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Bengals first met in 1974 and have played 18 times since.

All-time series
13–549ers lead, 18 meetings since 1974
Postseason
2–049ers won in 1981 and 1988
Largest 49ers win
41–172019
Largest Bengals win
21–31974

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

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

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

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

Season to date, 49ers vs Bengals
49ersStatBengals
10-7Record10-7
25.1Points per game27.1
375.7Yards per game361.5
6.1Yards per play5.9
21.5Points allowed per game22.1
310.0Yards allowed per game350.8

49ers vs Bengals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −1.549ers covered by 1.5
Total
49Push: 49 points scored

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers25.326+0.8
Bengals23.823−0.8

The 49ers 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 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

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

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
6–7
Over/under
6–6–1
ATS as favorite
3–4
ATS as underdog
3–3
ATS at home
2–5

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

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49ers and Bengals in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a 49er or a Bengal, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 49ers vs Bengals Week 14 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–23 in Week 14 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on December 12, 2021. See the 49ers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Bengals?

The final score was 49ers 26, Bengals 23 in overtime. The 49ers led 17–6 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 3, Bengals 14 before overtime.

What happened in the 49ers vs Bengals game?

San Francisco led 17–6 at halftime, regulation ended 20–20, and the 49ers won it 26–23 in overtime. Cincinnati outgained the 49ers 397–355. George Kittle led all players with 13 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals committed 2 turnovers, the 49ers none.

What was the game-winning score in 49ers vs Bengals?

Jimmy Garoppolo's 12-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Aiyuk with 1:53 left in the overtime gave the 49ers a 26–23 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Bengals?

George Kittle led the game with 34.1 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 14, on 13 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. Ja'Marr Chase was next with 25.3 (WR5). See George Kittle's 2021 game log.

Who led 49ers vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 25 of 34 for 348 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joe Mixon (CIN) led in rushing with 18 carries for 58 yards. George Kittle (SF) led in receiving with 13 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did George Kittle score against the Bengals?

George Kittle scored 34.1 points in PPR leagues, 27.6 in half-PPR and 21.1 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 14 of the 2021 season, on 13 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown. He drew 41% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Bengals?

Ja'Marr Chase outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 25.3 PPR points on 14.1 xFP (+11.2). Joe Mixon fell furthest short, with 8.8 points on 14.9 xFP (−6.1). 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 49ers come back to beat the Bengals?

The 49ers' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in overtime. Jimmy Garoppolo's 12-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Aiyuk in the overtime was the biggest swing of the game. Jimmy Garoppolo's 12-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Aiyuk then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Bengals record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 13–5 across 18 meetings since 1974, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.

Have the 49ers and Bengals played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, 2 times: the 49ers won Super Bowl XVI 26–21 over the Bengals after the 1981 season; the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIII 20–16 over the Bengals after the 1988 season.

When did the 49ers and Bengals last play before this game?

Before Week 14 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on September 15, 2019, when the 49ers beat the Bengals 41–17.

What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Bengals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −1.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 49. That implied about 25.3 points for the 49ers and 23.8 for the Bengals.

Did 49ers vs Bengals go over or under the total?

Neither: 49 points landed exactly on the closing total of 49, a push.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Bengals?

The 49ers covered by 1.5 against the closing line of 49ers −1.5. The final margin was 3 points.