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
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 26 |
| Bengals | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 23 |
SF 26 · CIN 23 Final/OT
Passing leader
CIN · QB
22.2PPR pts
25/34, 348 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
SF · TE
34.1PPR pts
13 REC, 151 YDS, 1 TD
Bengals leader
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.
| 49ers | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 31% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 355 | Total yards | 397 |
| 5.1 | Yards per play | 6.1 |
| 69 | Plays | 65 |
| 33:50 | Time of possession | 34:17 |
Scoring Summary
The 49ers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Bengals scored two touchdowns and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | SF | CIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 6:37 | SF | Robbie Gould 33-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 0:31 | CIN | Evan McPherson 37-yard FG Ties game | 3 | 3 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 12:05 | SF | Deebo Samuel 27-yard TD run Takes leadRobbie Gould XP | 10 | 3 |
| 1:42 | CIN | Evan McPherson 28-yard FG | 10 | 6 |
| 0:18 | SF | Jimmy Garoppolo → George Kittle, 14-yard TD Extends leadRobbie Gould XP | 17 | 6 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 7:43 | SF | Robbie Gould 24-yard FG Extends lead | 20 | 6 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 9:20 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 17-yard TDEvan McPherson XP | 20 | 13 |
| 1:19 | CIN | Joe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 32-yard TD Ties gameEvan McPherson XP | 20 | 20 |
| Overtime | ||||
| 6:15 | CIN | Evan McPherson 41-yard FG Takes lead | 20 | 23 |
| 1:53 | SF | Jimmy Garoppolo → Brandon Aiyuk, 12-yard TD Game winner | 26 | 23 |
Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Bengals, Week 14 2021
Fantasy leaders
- George KittleSF · TE34.1 PTSTE1
- Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR25.3 PTSWR5
- Joe BurrowCIN · QB21.2 PTSQB7
- Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB19.1 PTSQB11
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.2 | QB7 | 25/34 | 348 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 125.6 | Start/Sit → | |
| 19.1 | QB11 | 27/41 | 296 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 103.3 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.1 | TE1 | TE | — | — | — | 15 | 13 | 151 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 25.3 | WR5 | WR | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 77 | 2 | Start/Sit → | |
| 18.6 | WR12 | WR | 1 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 62 | 1 | ||
| 16.4 | WR22 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 114 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 12.9 | WR38 | WR | 8 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | ||
| 9.6 | TE12 | TE | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 56 | 0 | ||
| 9.3 | WR50 | WR | 1 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 55 | 0 | ||
| 8.8 | RB32 | RB | 18 | 58 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 7.3 | RB34 | RB | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 6.6 | WR62 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 46 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.6 | RB38 | RB | 13 | 56 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 4.0 | RB44 | RB | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 2.4 | TE40 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
San Francisco 49ers
Snap Share
George KittleTE68 snaps96%
Brandon AiyukWR67 snaps94%
Deebo SamuelWR55 snaps77%
Jauan JenningsWR47 snaps66%
Jeff WilsonRB42 snaps59%
Target Share35 targets
- George Kittle43%, 15 targets
- Brandon Aiyuk29%, 10 targets
- Jauan Jennings14%, 5 targets
- JaMycal Hasty9%, 3 targets
- Travis Benjamin3%, 1 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share23 carries
- Jeff Wilson57%, 13 carries
- Deebo Samuel35%, 8 carries
- Jimmy Garoppolo4%, 1 carries
- Brandon Aiyuk4%, 1 carries
Cincinnati Bengals
Snap Share
Ja'Marr ChaseWR65 snaps97%
C.J. UzomahTE58 snaps87%
Tyler BoydWR57 snaps85%
Tee HigginsWR50 snaps75%
Joe MixonRB40 snaps60%
Target Share34 targets
- Ja'Marr Chase24%, 8 targets
- Tee Higgins21%, 7 targets
- C.J. Uzomah18%, 6 targets
- Tyler Boyd15%, 5 targets
- Samaje Perine15%, 5 targets
- Other9%, 3 targets
Carry Share26 carries
- Joe Mixon69%, 18 carries
- Samaje Perine15%, 4 carries
- Joe Burrow8%, 2 carries
- Tyler Boyd4%, 1 carries
- Ja'Marr Chase4%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 97% | 8 | 24% | 1 | |
| 68 | 96% | 15 | 43% | 0 | |
| 67 | 94% | 10 | 29% | 1 | |
| 58 | 87% | 6 | 18% | 0 | |
| 57 | 85% | 5 | 15% | 1 | |
| 55 | 77% | 1 | 3% | 8 | |
| 50 | 75% | 7 | 21% | 0 | |
| 47 | 66% | 5 | 14% | 0 | |
| 40 | 60% | 2 | 6% | 18 | |
| 42 | 59% | 0 | 0% | 13 | |
| 28 | 42% | 5 | 15% | 4 | |
| 18 | 27% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 14 | 20% | 3 | 9% | 0 | |
| 14 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 13 | 19% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 2 | 3% | 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+11.2Ja'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
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George KittleSF · TE | 34.1 | 25.3 | +8.8 | 96% | 41% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 15 | 41% |
| Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB | 20.1 | 18.7 | +1.4 | 100% | 41 att | — | 41 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Brandon AiyukSF · WR | 18.6 | 17.5 | +1.1 | 94% | 27% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 10 | 27% |
| Joe BurrowCIN · QB | 22.2 | 16.2 | +6.0 | 100% | 34 att | — | 34 | 2 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Joe MixonCIN · RB | 8.8 | 14.9 | −6.1 | 60% | 69% car | — | 0 | 18 | 69% | 2 | 6% |
| Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR | 25.3 | 14.1 | +11.2 | 97% | 24% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 8 | 24% |
| Tee HigginsCIN · WR | 16.4 | 11.8 | +4.6 | 75% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 21% |
| Samaje PerineCIN · RB | 7.3 | 11.0 | −3.7 | 42% | 15% car | — | 0 | 4 | 15% | 5 | 15% |
| C.J. UzomahCIN · TE | 9.6 | 10.1 | −0.5 | 87% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 18% |
| Tyler BoydCIN · WR | 10.3 | 9.1 | +1.2 | 85% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 5 | 15% |
| Jauan JenningsSF · WR | 7.6 | 8.4 | −0.8 | 66% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Jeff Wilson Jr.SF · RB | 5.6 | 8.3 | −2.7 | 59% | 57% car | — | 0 | 13 | 57% | 0 | 0% |
| Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR | 12.9 | 6.8 | +6.1 | 77% | 35% car | — | 0 | 8 | 35% | 1 | 3% |
| JaMycal HastySF · RB | 4.0 | 5.1 | −1.1 | 20% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Kyle JuszczykSF · RB | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | — | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Drew SampleCIN · TE | 2.4 | 1.7 | +0.7 | 27% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Travis BenjaminSF · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 3% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 20.3, 15.4, 15.6, 12.2, 18.0, 20.1
W9W10W11W12W13W14
Best score since Week 9.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 20.3, 8.4, 8.0, 17.4, 17.6, 22.2
W8W9W11W12W13W14
No interceptions after 5 in the previous four games. Best score since Week 7.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 19.1, 16.0, 13.4, 2.3, 39.6, 34.1
W9W10W11W12W13W14
Season high in targets (15). A touchdown in 5 of the last 8 games.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 17.7, 5.6, 21.5, 12.5, 8.5, 18.6
W9W10W11W12W13W14
Season high in targets (10).
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 25.1, 28.0, 24.3, 32.3, 8.4, 8.8
W8W9W11W12W13W14
A touchdown in 7 of the last 8 games.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 13.1, 7.9, 13.0, 6.9, 10.2, 25.3
W8W9W11W12W13W14
Best score since Week 7.
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.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 23.1, 11.3, 30.3, 16.4, 20.8, 12.9
W8W9W10W11W12W14
Fewest points since Week 9. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
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.
Last 4 games + this one (PPR): 2.8, 5.8, 1.7, 0.0, 5.6
W10W11W12W13W14
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.
| Points allowed to | 49ers D | Bengals D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 17.7 | 16.0 |
| RBs | 20.9 | 24.5 |
| WRs | 35.4 | 31.7 |
| TEs | 9.1 | 14.7 |
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
Key Swings
- −22Samuel 27-yd TD run46% → 24%Q2 12:05
- −20Garoppolo → Kittle, 14-yd TD31% → 11%Q2 0:18
- +49Burrow → Chase, 32-yd TD<1% → 49%Q4 1:19
- +30McPherson 41-yd FG49% → 79%OT 6:15
- −100Garoppolo → Aiyuk, 12-yd TD>99% → <1%OT 1:53
Swing in Bengals win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| San Francisco 49ers | Measure | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Plays | 65 |
| 67% | Pass rate | 60% |
| 5.5 | Yds / dropback | 8.0 |
| 4.3 | Yds / carry | 3.3 |
| 5/15 | Third downs | 4/13 |
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
| Result | SF | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 3 | 2 |
| Field goals | 2 | 3 |
| Punts | 7 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 1 | 1 |
- 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
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | Q1 15:00 | 3 | -11 | 2:07 | Punt |
| CIN | Q1 12:53 | 3 | -2 | 0:59 | Punt |
| SF | Q1 11:54 | 5 | 17 | 2:44 | Punt |
| SF | Q1 9:10 | 4 | 8 | 2:33 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q1 6:37 | 11 | 67 | 6:06 | Field goal |
| SF | Q1 0:31 | 6 | 75 | 3:26 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q2 12:05 | 4 | 20 | 2:37 | Punt |
| SF | Q2 9:28 | 3 | 7 | 1:40 | Punt |
| CIN | Q2 7:48 | 12 | 53 | 6:06 | Field goal |
| SF | Q2 1:42 | 3 | -5 | 0:45 | Punt |
| SF | Q2 0:57 | 4 | 31 | 0:39 | Touchdown |
| CIN | Q2 0:18 | 1 | -1 | 0:18 | End of half |
| CIN | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 9 | 2:00 | Punt |
| SF | Q3 13:00 | 12 | 69 | 5:17 | Field goal |
| CIN | Q3 7:43 | 11 | 47 | 6:30 | Missed FG |
| SF | Q3 1:13 | 6 | 1 | 4:21 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 11:52 | 6 | 66 | 2:32 | Touchdown |
| SF | Q4 9:20 | 4 | 5 | 2:40 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 6:40 | 4 | 4 | 2:03 | Punt |
| SF | Q4 4:37 | 5 | 22 | 1:57 | Punt |
| CIN | Q4 2:40 | 7 | 87 | 1:21 | Touchdown |
| SF | Q4 1:19 | 10 | 50 | 1:19 | Missed FG |
| CIN | OT 10:00 | 7 | 52 | 3:45 | Field goal |
| SF | OT 6:15 | 7 | 75 | 4:22 | Touchdown |
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.
- 4
- B
Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2023 Wk 8 Bengals at 49ers, 2023 Wk 8 recap CIN 31 SF 17 CIN W
- 2021 Wk 14 49ers at Bengals SF 26 CIN 23 SF W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| 49ers | Stat | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 10-7 | Record | 10-7 |
| 25.1 | Points per game | 27.1 |
| 375.7 | Yards per game | 361.5 |
| 6.1 | Yards per play | 5.9 |
| 21.5 | Points allowed per game | 22.1 |
| 310.0 | Yards allowed per game | 350.8 |
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
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | 25.3 | 26 | +0.8 |
| Bengals | 23.8 | 23 | −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
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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.
