Final2022 Week 12

Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans, Week 12 2022

Cincinnati Bengals

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20

Tennessee Titans

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16

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bengals0103720
Titans0103316

CIN 20TEN 16 Final

  • Passing leader

    Ryan Tannehill

    TEN · QB

    12.5PPR pts

    22/34, 291 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tee Higgins

    CIN · WR

    24.4PPR pts

    7 REC, 114 YDS, 1 TD

  • Titans leader

    Derrick Henry

    TEN · RB

    14.7PPR pts

    17 ATT, 38 YDS, 3 REC, 79 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Sam Hubbard

    CIN

    1 SACK, 6 TKL

Bengals 20, Titans 16: Cincinnati beats Tennessee

Cincinnati broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Tennessee 10–6 after the break to win 20–16. The Bengals finished with a 374–344 edge in total offense.

The Titans went 7-for-16 on third down, while the Bengals finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 8 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

  • +30 total yards CIN 374 · TEN 344
  • +3:32 time of possession CIN 31:46 · TEN 28:14

Game Highlights

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Why the Bengals Won

Cincinnati won the time of possession battle.

Team stats comparison, Bengals vs Titans
BengalsStatTitans
374Total yards344
31:46Time of possession28:14
Other team stats
5.7Yards per play6.1
66Plays56
0Turnovers0
36%Third-down conversion44%

Scoring Summary

The Bengals scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Titans scored one touchdown and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Bengals vs Titans
TimeTeamPlayCINTEN
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
14:06TENCaleb Shudak 33-yard FG Takes lead03
11:30CINEvan McPherson 47-yard FG Ties game33
11:15TENTitans TD Takes leadCaleb Shudak XP310
1:55CINSamaje Perine 7-yard TD run Ties gameEvan McPherson XP1010
3rd quarter
2:35CINEvan McPherson 38-yard FG Takes lead1310
0:39TENCaleb Shudak 24-yard FG Ties game1313
4th quarter
13:42CINJoe Burrow → Tee Higgins, 27-yard TD Game winnerEvan McPherson XP2013
6:07TENCaleb Shudak 38-yard FG2016

Fantasy Points: Bengals vs Titans, Week 12 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tee HigginsCINWR24.4 PTSWR6
  2. Samaje PerineCINRB19.3 PTSRB10
  3. Joe BurrowCINQB18.0 PTSQB14
  4. Treylon BurksTENWR17.0 PTSWR18

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Ryan TannehillTENQB12.5QB2322/342910029091.7
Joe BurrowCINQB18.0QB1422/3727010932091.0Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tee HigginsCINWR24.4WR6WR———971141Start/Sit →
Samaje PerineCINRB19.3RB10RB1758174350Start/Sit →
Treylon BurksTENWR17.0WR18WR———64700Start/Sit →
Derrick HenryTENRB14.7RB19RB1738033790Start/Sit →
Hayden HurstCINTE11.7TE10TE———96570
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR9.8WR49WR———64580Start/Sit →
Chig OkonkwoTENTE6.5TE20TE———53350Start/Sit →
Austin HooperTENTE6.0TE23TE———43300Start/Sit →
Trayveon WilliamsCINRB5.2RB51RB218011240
Dontrell HilliardTENRB4.9RB52RB21603330
Robert WoodsTENWR3.6WR83WR———62160
Tyler BoydCINWR3.6WR84WR———42160
Trenton IrwinCINWR2.6WR95WR———41160
Trent TaylorCINWR1.8WR103WR———2180
Geoff SwaimTENTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Tee HigginsWR58 snaps83%
  2. Samaje PerineRB56 snaps80%
  3. Tyler BoydWR53 snaps76%
  4. Trenton IrwinWR52 snaps74%
  5. Hayden HurstTE46 snaps66%

Target Share36 targets

  1. Hayden Hurst25%, 9 targets
  2. Tee Higgins25%, 9 targets
  3. Samaje Perine19%, 7 targets
  4. Tyler Boyd11%, 4 targets
  5. Trenton Irwin11%, 4 targets
  6. Other8%, 3 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Samaje Perine61%, 17 carries
  2. Joe Burrow32%, 9 carries
  3. Trayveon Williams7%, 2 carries

Tennessee Titans

Snap Share

  1. Robert WoodsWR46 snaps81%
  2. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR43 snaps75%
  3. Austin HooperTE38 snaps67%
  4. Treylon BurksWR38 snaps67%
  5. Derrick HenryRB32 snaps56%

Target Share34 targets

  1. Robert Woods18%, 6 targets
  2. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine18%, 6 targets
  3. Treylon Burks18%, 6 targets
  4. Chig Okonkwo15%, 5 targets
  5. Austin Hooper12%, 4 targets
  6. Other21%, 7 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Derrick Henry81%, 17 carries
  2. Ryan Tannehill10%, 2 carries
  3. Dontrell Hilliard10%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tee HigginsCINWR5883%925%0
Robert WoodsTENWR4681%618%0
Samaje PerineCINRB5680%719%17
Tyler BoydCINWR5376%411%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR4375%618%0
Trenton IrwinCINWR5274%411%0
Austin HooperTENTE3867%412%0
Treylon BurksTENWR3867%618%0
Hayden HurstCINTE4666%925%0
Derrick HenryTENRB3256%39%17
Geoff SwaimTENTE3154%13%0
Dontrell HilliardTENRB2137%39%2
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE2536%00%0
Chig OkonkwoTENTE1933%515%0
Trayveon WilliamsCINRB1420%13%2
Devin AsiasiCINTE1420%00%0
Trent TaylorCINWR1116%26%0
Kwamie LassiterCINWR811%00%0
Hassan HaskinsTENRB611%00%0
Kevin RaderTENTE59%00%0
Stanley MorganCINWR57%00%0
Cody HollisterTENWR47%00%0
Chris EvansCINRB46%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+9.4Tee Higgins24.4 PTS vs 15.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.4Robert Woods3.6 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.6 xFPSamaje Perine19.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB19.322.6−3.380%61% car—01761%719%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB18.021.5−3.5100%37 att—37932%00%
Derrick HenryTEN · RB14.715.9−1.256%81% car—01781%39%
Ryan TannehillTEN · QB12.515.7−3.2100%34 att—34210%00%
Hayden HurstCIN · TE11.715.0−3.366%25% tgt—000%925%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR24.415.0+9.483%25% tgt—000%925%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR9.810.0−0.275%18% tgt—000%618%
Robert WoodsTEN · WR3.610.0−6.481%18% tgt—000%618%
Treylon BurksTEN · WR11.010.0+1.067%18% tgt—000%618%
Chig OkonkwoTEN · TE6.58.3−1.833%15% tgt—000%515%
Austin HooperTEN · TE6.06.7−0.767%12% tgt—000%412%
Trenton IrwinCIN · WR2.66.7−4.174%11% tgt—000%411%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR3.66.7−3.176%11% tgt—000%411%
Dontrell HilliardTEN · RB4.96.3−1.437%10% car—0210%39%
Trent TaylorCIN · WR1.83.3−1.516%6% tgt—000%26%
Trayveon WilliamsCIN · RB5.23.0+2.220%7% car—027%13%
Geoff SwaimTEN · TE0.01.7−1.754%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Bengals 36 targets and 28 carries; Titans 34 targets and 21 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

CIN · QB · 18.0 pts on 21.5 expected

22 of 37 passing for 270 yards, 1 touchdown; 9 carries for 32 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.5 expected.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Ryan Tannehill

TEN · QB · 12.5 pts on 15.7 expected

22 of 34 passing for 291 yards; 2 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.7 expected.

Samaje Perine Volume, no payoff

CIN · RB · 19.3 pts on 22.6 expected

7 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 35 yards; 17 carries (61% of the team's) for 58 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Samaje Perine →

Hayden Hurst

CIN · TE · 11.7 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 6 catches for 57 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Derrick Henry Volume, no payoff

TEN · RB · 14.7 pts on 15.9 expected

3 targets (9% of the team's), 3 catches for 79 yards; 17 carries (81% of the team's) for 38 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Derrick Henry →

Tee Higgins Ran hot

CIN · WR · 24.4 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (25% of the team's), 7 catches for 114 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tee Higgins →

Robert Woods Unlucky

TEN · WR · 3.6 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (18% of the team's), 2 catches for 16 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cincinnati Bengals

  • Stock up: Samaje Perine played 80% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
  • Stock up: Trenton Irwin played 74% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.

Tennessee Titans

  • Stock up: Austin Hooper played 67% of the snaps, up from a 50% 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 Titans defense
Points allowed toBengals DTitans D
QBs14.319.5
RBs20.017.3
WRs30.839.8
TEs12.414.9

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

How the Game Swung

Tennessee opened at 47% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Titans win probability

Titans win probability by game minuteTitans started at 47%, stood at 48% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +24Titans TD48% → 71%Q2 11:15
  2. −27Perine 7-yd TD run74% → 48%Q2 1:55
  3. −16McPherson 38-yd FG48% → 33%Q3 2:35
  4. +17Shudak 24-yd FG32% → 48%Q3 0:39
  5. −35Burrow → Higgins, 27-yd TD49% → 13%Q4 13:42

Swing in Titans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bengals vs Titans
Cincinnati BengalsMeasureTennessee Titans
66Plays56
58%Pass rate63%
7.0Yds / dropback8.0
3.9Yds / carry3.0
5/14Third downs7/16

Efficiency edge Cincinnati ran 10 more plays and gained 0.9 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • CIN Hurst 25% · Higgins 25% · Perine 19%
  • TEN Westbrook-Ikhine 18% · Woods 18% · Burks 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bengals vs Titans
ResultCINTEN
Touchdowns21
Field goals23
Punts55
Turnovers00
Missed field goals01
  • The Titans opened the scoring on their third possession, a 10-play, 39-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Bengals drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to seven minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CINQ1 15:007213:10Punt
TENQ1 11:507314:24Punt
CINQ1 7:26330:50Punt
TENQ1 6:36361:28Punt
CINQ1 5:083-32:01Punt
TENQ1 3:0710394:01Field goal
CINQ2 14:067472:36Field goal
TENQ2 11:301750:15Touchdown
CINQ2 11:153-12:06Punt
TENQ2 9:09311:40Punt
CINQ2 7:299925:34Touchdown
TENQ2 1:5510581:51Missed FG
CINQ2 0:041-10:04End of half
TENQ3 15:003-61:22Punt
CINQ3 13:38302:02Punt
TENQ3 11:366193:42Punt
CINQ3 7:5414605:19Field goal
TENQ3 2:355691:56Field goal
CINQ3 0:396751:57Touchdown
TENQ4 13:4212557:35Field goal
CINQ4 6:0712666:07End of game
CINQ4 1:123-30:45Other
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 Titans Head-to-Head

The Bengals and Titans first met in 1968 and have played 80 times since.

All-time series
41–38–1Titans lead, 80 meetings since 1968
Postseason
2–0Bengals won in 1990 and 2021
Largest Bengals win
61–71989
Largest Titans win
38–31993

Since 2021

3–1 Bengals lead

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

Oldest to newest. B = Bengals win, T = Titans win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 8 Titans at Bengals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

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

Season to date, Bengals vs Titans
BengalsStatTitans
12-4Record7-10
26.1Points per game17.5
360.5Yards per game296.8
5.5Yards per play5.1
20.1Points allowed per game21.1
335.7Yards allowed per game351.6

Bengals vs Titans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CIN −1Bengals covered by 3
Total
42.5Under: 36 points scored (by 6.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bengals21.820−1.8
Titans20.816−4.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

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

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

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
8–3
Over/under
4–6–1
ATS as favorite
7–3
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
5–2

Tennessee Titans

Against the spread
8–3
Over/under
3–8
ATS as favorite
3–1
ATS as underdog
5–2
ATS at home
3–2

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

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Bengals vs Titans Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 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

Bengals vs Titans Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Bengals vs Titans Week 12 game?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 20–16 in Week 12 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, on November 27, 2022. See the Bengals' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Bengals vs Titans?

The final score was Bengals 20, Titans 16. The teams were tied 10–10 at halftime, and the second half went Bengals 10, Titans 6.

What happened in the Bengals vs Titans game?

Cincinnati broke a 10–10 halftime tie, outscoring Tennessee 10–6 after the break to win 20–16. The Bengals finished with a 374–344 edge in total offense. Tee Higgins led all players with 7 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.

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

Joe Burrow's 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 13:42 left in the fourth quarter gave the Bengals a 20–13 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bengals vs Titans?

Tee Higgins led the game with 24.4 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 12, on 7 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown. Samaje Perine was next with 19.3 (RB10). See Tee Higgins's 2022 game log.

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

Ryan Tannehill (TEN) led all passers with 22 of 34 for 291 yards. Samaje Perine (CIN) led in rushing with 17 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown. Tee Higgins (CIN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Tee Higgins score against the Titans?

Tee Higgins scored 24.4 points in PPR leagues, 20.9 in half-PPR and 17.4 in standard scoring against the Titans in Week 12 of the 2022 season, on 7 catches for 114 yards and a touchdown. He drew 25% of his team's targets.

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

Tee Higgins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 24.4 PPR points on 15.0 xFP (+9.4). Robert Woods fell furthest short, with 3.6 points on 10.0 xFP (−6.4). 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 beat the Titans?

The Bengals beat the Titans 20–16 because they outgained them 374–344. Joe Burrow's 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bengals vs Titans record?

The Titans lead the all-time series 41–38–1 across 80 meetings since 1968, including a 0–2 record in the postseason.

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

Before Week 12 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 playoffs on January 22, 2022, when the Bengals beat the Titans 19–16.

Have the Bengals and Titans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2021 playoffs. The Bengals are 2–0 against the Titans in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bengals vs Titans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −1, making the Cincinnati Bengals 1-point favorites, with a closing total of 42.5. That implied about 21.8 points for the Bengals and 20.8 for the Titans.

Did Bengals vs Titans go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 42.5, and the teams combined for 36 points, 6.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Bengals vs Titans?

The Bengals covered by 3 against the closing line of Bengals −1. The final margin was 4 points.