Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 29–27 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 13–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Vick
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-10-29
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Cincinnati Bengals 29–27 on 2006-10-29, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 17–13 halftime lead. M. Vick posted a game-high +23.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 6 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 29 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons(11:28) 5-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(7:01) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(1:01) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(7:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(:20) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(4:39) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(2:30) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:48) 5-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
(3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 11:28FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 3-0
(11:28) 5-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 7:01TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 3-6
(7:01) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 6:56XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 3-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:01FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 22
- Score
- 6-7
(1:01) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:20TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 12
- Score
- 6-13
(7:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:13XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 6-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 2:00TD ACA. CrumplerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 16
- Score
- 12-14
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 1:54XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 13-14
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:20FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 32
- Score
- 13-17
(:20) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:06TD MJM. JenkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 26
- Score
- 19-17
(10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 9:55XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 20-17
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 4:39FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 8
- Score
- 20-20
(4:39) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:30TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 26-20
(2:30) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 7:48FG MAM. AndersenPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 21
- Score
- 29-20
(7:48) 5-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:49TD CHC. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 55
- Score
- 29-26
(3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:41XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 29-27
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Vick · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +23.56 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 2C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.89 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3A. Crumpler · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 4Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 5M. Jenkins · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
- 6
Ricky White III · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play - 7C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 8A. Lelie · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
M. Vick — ATL · Passing
M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+23.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.67 EPA per play.
M. Vick's top snap (+4.02 EPA): (10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.30 EPA): C. Palmer — (3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 41 dropbacks · 58.5% completion · +8.1% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +11.89 total EPA
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +16.5% CPOE · +0.67 EPA/play · +23.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.257 | +0.206 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 58.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.628 | +0.290 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.257 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.2% | 47.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Atlanta Falcons generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.26 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +22.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +16.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Jonas Griffith (M. Vick pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Andersen
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 5-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q1 6:56) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 12 (Q2 7:20) — (7:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 7:13) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 16 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 1:54) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ATL 32 (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–3. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 9:55) — 5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the ATL 8 (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q3 2:30) — (2:30) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 5-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the ATL 55 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 3:41) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 18 for -5 yards (97-P.Kerney). FUMBLES (97-P.Kerney), RECOVERED by ATL-59-M.Boley at CIN 25. 59-M.Boley to CIN 25 for no gain (53-E.Ghiaciuc). {The sack is for
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:30) — (2:30) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler to CIN 35 for 22 yards (24-D.O'Neal; 40-M.Williams) [50-A.Brooks]. PENALTY on CIN-50-A.Brooks, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 35.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep right to 84-R.White pushed ob at CIN 32 for 21 yards (24-D.O'Neal).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 11:28 · CIN 24 · Score 3-0
(11:28) 5-M.Andersen 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:01 · ATL 1 · Score 3-6
(7:01) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 6:56 · ATL 2 · Score 3-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 1:01 · CIN 22 · Score 6-7
(1:01) 5-M.Andersen 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:20 · ATL 12 · Score 6-13
(7:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 7:13 · ATL 2 · Score 6-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CIN 16 · Score 12-14
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short middle to 83-A.Crumpler for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CIN 2 · Score 13-14
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:20 · ATL 32 · Score 13-17
(:20) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 10:06 · CIN 26 · Score 19-17
(10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 9:55 · CIN 2 · Score 20-17
5-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 4:39 · ATL 8 · Score 20-20
(4:39) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 2:30 · CIN 8 · Score 26-20
(2:30) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 33-J.Griffith for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 7:48 · CIN 21 · Score 29-20
(7:48) 5-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-B.Stutz, Holder-8-M.Schaub. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · ATL 55 · Score 29-26
(3:49) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:41 · ATL 2 · Score 29-27
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2006-10-29?
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Cincinnati Bengals 29-27 in Week 8, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 6, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 13, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Atlanta Falcons 29, Cincinnati Bengals 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 7:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 7:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — A. Crumpler (M. Vick pass) (Q2 2:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Jenkins (M. Vick pass) (Q3 10:06) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — J. Griffith (M. Vick pass) (Q3 2:30) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 3:49) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 11:28, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q1 1:01, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 4:39, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Andersen (Q4 7:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 58.5% completion, +8.1% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +11.89 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 57.1% completion, +16.5% CPOE, +0.67 EPA per dropback, +23.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+4.02 EPA): (10:06) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 12-M.Jenkins for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Atlanta Falcons vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Atlanta Falcons won 29-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
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