Game story
In Week 13 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-30, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 13–7 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +3.81 total EPA, and +6.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (:12) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +12.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 2 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.29 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5 S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.81 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 6 K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play
- 7 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Mason — BAL · Receiving
D. Mason posted the highest total EPA (+12.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.22 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q2 44:53) — (14:53) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 9 (Q2 35:00) — (5:00) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 40 (Q3 26:34); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 26:25) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 36 (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:01) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 30:12) — (:12) 3-M.Stover 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 31:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair scrambles up the middle to CIN 31 for 19 yards (28-D.Jackson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 28:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 33-K.Watson to CIN 40 for 20 yards (20-E.Reed). {Shovel pass}
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 26:34) — (11:34) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker - handoff to R.Johnson (CIN#32), returned to C.Palmer (CIN#9)}
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 46:20) — (1:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Johnson to BAL 6 for 24 yards (20-E.Reed).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) 19-K.Larson punts 51 yards to BAL 34, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 35-C.Ivy MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-43-E.Kilmer at BAL 35. 43-E.Kilmer, dead ball declared at BAL 35 for no gain.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 26:34) — (11:34) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker - handoff to R.Johnson (CIN#32), returned to C.Palmer (CIN#9)}
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 85-D.Mason to CIN 33 for 12 yards (56-B.Simmons; 34-K.Kaesviharn).
Quarterback report card
S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +6.2% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.81 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.010 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.6% | 40.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.087 | +0.151 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.220 | -0.276 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.077 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.0% | 61.4% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, -6.43 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals 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.
- D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. McNair (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Palmer (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.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 44:53 · BAL 6 · Score 0-3
(14:53) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 35:00 · BAL 9 · Score 0-6
(5:00) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 26:34 · BAL 40 · Score 0-12
(11:34) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. {Flea flicker - handoff to R.Johnson (CIN#32), returned to C.Palmer (CIN#9)} - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 26:25 · BAL 2 · Score 0-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:09 · CIN 36 · Score 6-13
(1:09) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:01 · CIN 2 · Score 7-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 13-7 in Week 13, 2006 on 2006-11-30.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 13 (BAL 7-13 CIN) in Week 13, 2006 on 2006-11-30.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 26:34) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q4 1:09) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 44:53, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 35:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 59.1% completion, +6.2% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.81 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +12.28 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.22 EPA): (1:09) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass deep left to 85-D.Mason for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.5%.
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 13-7 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-2 Now 9-3 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
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