Final2022 Week 15

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 15 2022

Cincinnati Bengals

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bengals03171434
Buccaneers3140623

CIN 34TB 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tom Brady

    TB · QB

    18.6PPR pts

    30/44, 312 YDS, 3 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Russell Gage Jr.

    TB · WR

    25.9PPR pts

    8 REC, 59 YDS, 2 TD

  • Buccaneers leader

    Chris Godwin Jr.

    TB · WR

    22.3PPR pts

    8 REC, 83 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Germaine Pratt

    CIN

    1 INT, 9 TKL

Bengals 34, Buccaneers 23: Cincinnati rallies from 14 down at halftime

Cincinnati erased a 17–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Tampa Bay 31–6 after the break to win 34–23. Tampa Bay outgained the Bengals 396–237.

The Buccaneers went 4-for-12 on third down and committed four turnovers.

Key advantages

  • +3 turnover margin CIN 1 · TB 4 turnovers
  • +5% third-down rate CIN 38% · TB 33%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Bengals Won

Cincinnati won the turnover and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Bengals vs Buccaneers
BengalsStatBuccaneers
1Turnovers4
38%Third-down conversion33%
Other team stats
237Total yards396
3.8Yards per play5.7
62Plays70
29:25Time of possession30:35

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Bengals vs Buccaneers
TimeTeamPlayCINTB
1st quarter
6:06TBRyan Succop 21-yard FG Takes lead03
2nd quarter
14:11TBTom Brady → Russell Gage, 1-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP010
1:39TBTom Brady → Chris Godwin, 5-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP017
0:00CINEvan McPherson 41-yard FG317
3rd quarter
12:04CINEvan McPherson 21-yard FG617
5:42CINJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 5-yard TD2-pt try failed1217
2:40CINJoe Burrow → Tyler Boyd, 3-yard TD Takes leadJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 2-pt conversion2017
4th quarter
12:45CINJoe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 8-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP2717
2:21CINJoe Burrow → Mitchell Wilcox, 12-yard TD Extends leadEvan McPherson XP3417
0:49TBTom Brady → Russell Gage, 5-yard TD2-pt try failed3423

Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Buccaneers, Week 15 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Russell GageTBWR25.9 PTSWR5
  2. Joe BurrowCINQB25.8 PTSQB6
  3. Chris GodwinTBWR22.3 PTSWR7
  4. Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR19.0 PTSWR14

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tom BradyTBQB18.6QB1230/443123221092.2
Joe BurrowCINQB25.8QB627/3920041380104.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Russell GageTBWR25.9WR5WR———128592
Chris GodwinTBWR22.3WR7WR———88831
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR19.0WR14WR———137601Start/Sit →
Tee HigginsCINWR16.3WR21WR———85331Start/Sit →
Tyler BoydCINWR14.5WR25WR———55351
Mike EvansTBWR13.3WR29WR———95830Start/Sit →
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE12.4TE10TE———33341
Leonard FournetteTBRB11.4RB30RB1044044300
Joe MixonCINRB10.4RB32RB1121065330
Rachaad WhiteTBRB5.3RB45RB113802150Start/Sit →
Cameron BrateTBTE4.5TE30TE———52250
Samaje PerineCINRB3.4RB54RB72401100Start/Sit →
Cade OttonTBTE3.0TE41TE———11200Start/Sit →
Deven ThompkinsTBWR2.6WR85WR1901170
Trenton IrwinCINWR1.5WR96WR———2150
Giovani BernardTBRB0.0—RB100————

Fantasy Usage

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Mitchell WilcoxTE60 snaps91%
  2. Ja'Marr ChaseWR60 snaps91%
  3. Tee HigginsWR53 snaps80%
  4. Joe MixonRB42 snaps64%
  5. Tyler BoydWR40 snaps61%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase34%, 13 targets
  2. Tee Higgins21%, 8 targets
  3. Joe Mixon16%, 6 targets
  4. Tyler Boyd13%, 5 targets
  5. Mitchell Wilcox8%, 3 targets
  6. Other8%, 3 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Joe Mixon52%, 11 carries
  2. Samaje Perine33%, 7 carries
  3. Joe Burrow14%, 3 carries

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Snap Share

  1. Chris GodwinWR66 snaps89%
  2. Mike EvansWR60 snaps81%
  3. Cade OttonTE48 snaps65%
  4. Russell GageWR46 snaps62%
  5. Leonard FournetteRB43 snaps58%

Target Share42 targets

  1. Russell Gage29%, 12 targets
  2. Mike Evans21%, 9 targets
  3. Chris Godwin19%, 8 targets
  4. Cameron Brate12%, 5 targets
  5. Leonard Fournette10%, 4 targets
  6. Other10%, 4 targets

Carry Share25 carries

  1. Rachaad White44%, 11 carries
  2. Leonard Fournette40%, 10 carries
  3. Tom Brady8%, 2 carries
  4. Giovani Bernard4%, 1 carries
  5. Deven Thompkins4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE6091%38%0
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR6091%1334%0
Chris GodwinTBWR6689%819%0
Mike EvansTBWR6081%921%0
Tee HigginsCINWR5380%821%0
Cade OttonTBTE4865%12%0
Joe MixonCINRB4264%616%11
Russell GageTBWR4662%1229%0
Tyler BoydCINWR4061%513%0
Leonard FournetteTBRB4358%410%10
Cameron BrateTBTE2939%512%0
Rachaad WhiteTBRB2939%25%11
Samaje PerineCINRB2538%13%7
Ko KieftTBTE2027%00%0
Devin AsiasiCINTE1726%00%0
Trenton IrwinCINWR1624%25%0
Deven ThompkinsTBWR1318%12%1
Stanley MorganCINWR1015%00%0
Scotty MillerTBWR811%00%0
Breshad PerrimanTBWR79%00%0
Trent TaylorCINWR12%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+9.0Chris Godwin Jr.22.3 PTS vs 13.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.7Joe Mixon10.4 PTS vs 17.1 xFP
  • Highest expected volume21.7 xFPJa'Marr Chase19.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR19.021.7−2.791%34% tgt—000%1334%
Russell Gage Jr.TB · WR25.920.0+5.962%29% tgt—000%1229%
Tom BradyTB · QB18.619.9−1.3100%44 att—4428%00%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB25.818.4+7.4100%39 att—39314%00%
Joe MixonCIN · RB10.417.1−6.764%52% car—01152%616%
Mike EvansTB · WR13.315.0−1.781%21% tgt—000%921%
Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR22.313.3+9.089%19% tgt—000%819%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR16.313.3+3.080%21% tgt—000%821%
Leonard FournetteTB · RB11.413.1−1.758%40% car—01040%410%
Rachaad WhiteTB · RB5.310.4−5.139%44% car—01144%25%
Cameron BrateTB · TE4.58.3−3.839%12% tgt—000%512%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR14.58.3+6.261%13% tgt—000%513%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB3.46.2−2.838%33% car—0733%13%
Mitchell WilcoxCIN · TE12.45.0+7.491%8% tgt—000%38%
Trenton IrwinCIN · WR1.53.3−1.824%5% tgt—000%25%
Deven ThompkinsTB · WR2.62.3+0.318%4% car—014%12%
Cade OttonTB · TE3.01.7+1.365%2% tgt—000%12%
Giovani BernardTB · RB0.00.6−0.6—4% car—014%00%

Team totals: Bengals 38 targets and 21 carries; Buccaneers 42 targets and 25 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 Ran hot

CIN · QB · 25.8 pts on 18.4 expected

27 of 39 passing for 200 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception; 3 carries for 8 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Tom Brady

TB · QB · 18.6 pts on 19.9 expected

30 of 44 passing for 312 yards, 3 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.9 expected.

Ja'Marr Chase Volume, no payoff

CIN · WR · 19.0 pts on 21.7 expected

13 targets (34% of the team's), 7 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Joe Mixon Unlucky

CIN · RB · 10.4 pts on 17.1 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 5 catches for 33 yards; 11 carries (52% of the team's) for 21 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Russell Gage Jr. Ran hot

TB · WR · 25.9 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (29% of the team's), 8 catches for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Mike Evans

TB · WR · 13.3 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 83 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Chris Godwin Jr. Ran hot

TB · WR · 22.3 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (19% of the team's), 8 catches for 83 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Rachaad White Unlucky

TB · RB · 5.3 pts on 10.4 expected

2 targets (5% of the team's), 1 catch for 5 yards; 11 carries (44% of the team's) for 38 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Rachaad White →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Mitchell Wilcox played 91% of the snaps, up from a 41% season average.
  • Stock down: Trenton Irwin played 24% of the snaps, down from a 55% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bengals defense and Buccaneers defense
Points allowed toBengals DBuccaneers D
QBs14.315.5
RBs20.018.7
WRs30.834.2
TEs12.413.0

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

How the Game Swung

Tampa Bay opened at 40% win probability, climbed as high as 94%, then lost.

Buccaneers win probability

Buccaneers win probability by game minuteBuccaneers started at 40%, stood at 90% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 10 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +22Brady → Gage, 1-yd TD51% → 74%Q2 14:11
  2. +14Brady → Godwin, 5-yd TD80% → 94%Q2 1:39
  3. −21Burrow → Higgins, 5-yd TD89% → 68%Q3 5:42
  4. −41Burrow → Boyd, 3-yd TD71% → 29%Q3 2:40
  5. −23Burrow → Chase, 8-yd TD27% → 4%Q4 12:45

Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bengals vs Buccaneers
Cincinnati BengalsMeasureTampa Bay Buccaneers
62Plays70
66%Pass rate64%
4.5Yds / dropback6.8
2.5Yds / carry3.7
5/13Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 8 fewer plays than Tampa Bay.

  • Top targets
  • CIN Chase 34% · Higgins 21% · Mixon 16%
  • TB Gage 29% · Evans 21% · Godwin 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bengals vs Buccaneers
ResultCINTB
Touchdowns43
Field goals21
Punts41
Turnovers14
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals01

CIN turnover edge: +3

  • The Buccaneers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • Cincinnati's first four possessions all ended in a three-and-out or an interception.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CINQ1 15:005352:34Interception
TBQ1 12:2613676:20Field goal
CINQ1 6:06302:08Punt
TBQ1 3:5811594:47Touchdown
CINQ2 14:113-61:44Punt
TBQ2 12:278324:29Missed FG
CINQ2 7:58371:28Punt
TBQ2 6:3010854:51Touchdown
CINQ2 1:397471:39Field goal
TBQ3 15:004-11:29Downs
CINQ3 13:315131:27Field goal
TBQ3 12:045152:28Interception
CINQ3 9:367313:54Touchdown
TBQ3 5:423-80:46Fumble
CINQ3 4:565132:16Touchdown
TBQ3 2:403131:22Fumble
CINQ3 1:188393:33Touchdown
TBQ4 12:453160:59Interception
CINQ4 11:46350:56Punt
TBQ4 10:50391:32Punt
CINQ4 9:1813626:57Touchdown
TBQ4 2:219751:32Touchdown
CINQ4 0:492-20:49End 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 Buccaneers Head-to-Head

The Bengals and Buccaneers first met in 1976 and have played 14 times since.

All-time series
7–7Series tied, 14 meetings since 1976
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Bengals win
56–231989
Largest Buccaneers win
35–01998

Since 2021

2–0 Bengals lead

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

Oldest to newest. CIN = Bengals win, TB = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

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

Season to date, Bengals vs Buccaneers
BengalsStatBuccaneers
12-4Record8-9
26.1Points per game18.4
360.5Yards per game346.7
5.5Yards per play5.1
20.1Points allowed per game21.1
335.7Yards allowed per game324.3

Bengals vs Buccaneers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CIN −3.5Bengals covered by 7.5
Total
47.5Over: 57 points scored (by 9.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bengals25.534+8.5
Buccaneers22.023+1.0

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

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

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
11–3
Over/under
5–8–1
ATS as favorite
9–3
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS on the road
6–2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Against the spread
3–10–1
Over/under
4–10
ATS as favorite
3–8–1
ATS as underdog
0–2
ATS at home
1–6–1

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

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Bengals and Buccaneers in Fantasy

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

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Bengals vs Buccaneers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Bengals vs Buccaneers Week 15 game?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34–23 in Week 15 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on December 18, 2022. See the Bengals' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Bengals vs Buccaneers?

The final score was Bengals 34, Buccaneers 23. The Buccaneers led 17–3 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 31, Buccaneers 6.

What happened in the Bengals vs Buccaneers game?

Cincinnati erased a 17–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Tampa Bay 31–6 after the break to win 34–23. Tampa Bay outgained the Bengals 396–237. Russell Gage led all players with 8 catches for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Buccaneers committed 4 turnovers, the Bengals 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Buccaneers?

Russell Gage led the game with 25.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR5 of Week 15, on 8 catches for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns. Joe Burrow was next with 25.8 (QB6).

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

Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 30 of 44 for 312 yards, 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Leonard Fournette (TB) led in rushing with 10 carries for 44 yards. Mike Evans (TB) led in receiving with 5 catches for 83 yards.

How many fantasy points did Russell Gage score against the Bengals?

Russell Gage scored 25.9 points in PPR leagues, 21.9 in half-PPR and 17.9 in standard scoring against the Bengals in Week 15 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 59 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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

Chris Godwin Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.3 PPR points on 13.3 xFP (+9.0). Joe Mixon fell furthest short, with 10.4 points on 17.1 xFP (−6.7). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Bengals vs Buccaneers?

Ja'Marr Chase had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 19.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Bengals come back to beat the Buccaneers?

The Bengals' chances of winning fell as low as 6% in the third quarter. Joe Burrow's 3-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Boyd in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 34–23 win.

Which team won the turnover battle in Bengals vs Buccaneers?

The Bengals won the turnover battle 4–1: the Buccaneers gave the ball away 4 times and the Bengals 1 time. The Bengals won the game.

What is the all-time Bengals vs Buccaneers record?

The all-time series is tied 7–7 across 14 meetings since 1976.

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

Before Week 15 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on October 28, 2018, when the Bengals beat the Buccaneers 37–34.

What was the closing spread for Bengals vs Buccaneers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −3.5, making the Cincinnati Bengals 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 25.5 points for the Bengals and 22.0 for the Buccaneers.

Did Bengals vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 57 points, 9.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Bengals vs Buccaneers?

The Bengals covered by 7.5 against the closing line of Bengals −3.5. The final margin was 11 points.