Arizona Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2019 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-10-06, the Arizona Cardinals took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 26–23 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +9.83 total EPA, and +5.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.01 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+22.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (2:08) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +11.01 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +9.83 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
4. 4 K. Murray · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +5.09 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
6. 6 P. Cooper · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Willis · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Clay · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Arizona Cardinals — K. Murray (Q1 48:46)
• Arizona Cardinals — C. Edmonds (Q4 7:21)
• Cincinnati Bengals — A. Tate (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 4:11)
• Cincinnati Bengals — T. Boyd (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 2:08)

Field goals

• Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock (Q1 53:31)
• Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 35:13)
• Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock (Q2 33:32)
• Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 30:01)
• Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock (Q3 23:38)
• Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 13:28)
• Arizona Cardinals — Z. Gonzalez (Q4 0:02)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q1 53:31) — (8:31) 4-R.Bullock 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) 1-K.Murray left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 48:40) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q2 35:13) — (5:13) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q2 33:32) — (3:32) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 5-Z.Gonzalez 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ARI 5 (Q3 23:38) — (8:38) 4-R.Bullock 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–13. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q4 13:28) — (13:28) 5-Z.Gonzalez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the CIN 37 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) (Shotgun) 29-C.Edmonds left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 7:13) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 19-A.Tate for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 4:08) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ARI 42 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 2:00) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +4.40]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA +17.0% · EPA +0.16]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep left to 31-D.Johnson pushed ob at CIN 43 for 24 yards (30-J.Bates III; 59-N.Vigil). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +1.39]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles up the middle to CIN 15 for 24 yards (42-C.Fejedelem). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +1.71]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 37:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 11-L.Fitzgerald to CIN 45 for 16 yards (23-B.Webb). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.23]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +4.40]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q1 48:46) — (3:46) 1-K.Murray left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.93]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q2 43:00) — (13:00) 5-Z.Gonzalez 37 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -3.91]
• Arizona Cardinals (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) (Shotgun) 29-C.Edmonds left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.4% · EPA +3.59]

Quarterback report card

A.Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.83 total EPA
• K.Murray (Arizona Cardinals) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +3.0% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Arizona Cardinals +0.12, Cincinnati Bengals +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Arizona Cardinals: 10 drives, +11.81 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +7.55 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Arizona Cardinals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• K. Murray (Arizona Cardinals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• A. Dalton (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 53:31 · ARI 5 · Score 0-3
   (8:31) 4-R.Bullock 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
2. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 48:46 · CIN 6 · Score 6-3
   (3:46) 1-K.Murray left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 48:40 · CIN 15 · Score 7-3
   5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
4. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 35:13 · CIN 5 · Score 10-3
   (5:13) 5-Z.Gonzalez 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 33:32 · ARI 30 · Score 10-6
   (3:32) 4-R.Bullock 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
6. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · CIN 2 · Score 13-6
   (:01) 5-Z.Gonzalez 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 23:38 · ARI 5 · Score 13-9
   (8:38) 4-R.Bullock 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
8. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 13:28 · CIN 4 · Score 16-9
   (13:28) 5-Z.Gonzalez 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
9. Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 7:21 · CIN 37 · Score 22-9
   (7:21) (Shotgun) 29-C.Edmonds left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 7:13 · CIN 15 · Score 23-9
    5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:11 · ARI 2 · Score 23-15
    (4:11) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 19-A.Tate for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:08 · ARI 15 · Score 23-16
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:08 · ARI 42 · Score 23-22
    (2:08) 14-A.Dalton pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:00 · ARI 15 · Score 23-23
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
15. Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · CIN 13 · Score 26-23
    (:02) 5-Z.Gonzalez 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.