Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Ravens 20–27 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2007

Game story

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27–20 in Week 1 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-10, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-25.1% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens swung the momentum.

In Week 1 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-09-10, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -20.75 total EPA, and +6.1% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-25.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (9:43) 9-S.McNair pass deep right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at CIN 48. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 22 for 30 yards (78-A.Terry). Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, an

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Baltimore Ravens	0	10	0	10	0	20
Cincinnati Bengals	9	3	7	8	0	27

Stars of the game

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

1 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
2 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3 D. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
4 M. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
5 W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
6 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
7 D. Coats · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
8 R. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

C. Johnson — CIN · Receiving

C. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+8.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.

The signature play (-7.38 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 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 — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 53:38)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Smith (Q2 41:56)
Cincinnati Bengals — L. Johnson (Q3 23:57)
Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed (Q4 12:25)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 8:53)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q1 49:07)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 31:07)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 30:06)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 14:05)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 39 (Q1 53:38) — (8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q1 49:07) — (4:07) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 41:56) — (11:56) 32-M.Smith right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 41:52) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 31:07) — (1:07) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 58 (Q3 23:57); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 23:47) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–8. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 87 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:07) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the BAL 1 (Q4 8:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-R.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

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

Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 9-S.McNair pass deep right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at CIN 48. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 22 for 30 yards (78-A.Terry). Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, an [WPA -25.1% · EPA -5.39]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 7-K.Boller pass short middle intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 96-M.Myers at CIN -2. Touchback. {Pass deflected by Heap (BAL#86), then off L.Johnson (CIN#59), then was caught by M.Myers (CI [WPA -23.5% · EPA -4.34]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 20 for 4 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at CIN 30. 20-E.Reed to CIN 24 for 6 yards (79-S.Andrews). [WPA -20.9% · EPA -3.58]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -7.38]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.5% · EPA -4.91]

Impact plays

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

Baltimore Ravens (Q3 23:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -7.38]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:46) — (8:46) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 39 for -7 yards (55-A.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-A.Brooks) [55-A.Brooks], RECOVERED by CIN-91-R.Geathers at BAL 39. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 39 for no gain (78-A.Terry). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -5.40]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 9-S.McNair pass deep right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at CIN 48. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 22 for 30 yards (78-A.Terry). Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, an [WPA -25.1% · EPA -5.39]
Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 9-S.McNair FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 40, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 41. 59-L.Johnson to BAL 41 for no gain (9-S.McNair). [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.09]

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) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +6.1% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -20.75 total EPA
C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Baltimore Ravens	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.278	-0.256
Offensive success rate	45.6%	37.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.531	-0.108
Rush EPA/play	-0.120	-0.354
Defensive EPA/play	+0.256	+0.278
Defensive success rate	62.8%	54.4%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.28, Cincinnati Bengals -0.26) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -25.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, -19.96 total EPA, 5 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.
C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:38 · BAL 39 · Score 0-6
(8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 49:07 · BAL 5 · Score 0-9
(4:07) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 41:56 · CIN 6 · Score 6-9
(11:56) 32-M.Smith right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 41:52 · CIN 2 · Score 7-9
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 31:07 · BAL 22 · Score 7-12
(1:07) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · CIN 18 · Score 10-12
(:06) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 23:57 · CIN 58 · Score 10-18
(8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 23:47 · BAL 2 · Score 10-19
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 14:05 · CIN 5 · Score 13-19
(14:05) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 12:25 · BAL 87 · Score 19-19
(12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · CIN 2 · Score 20-19
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:53 · BAL 7 · Score 20-25
(8:53) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 8:48 · BAL 1 · Score 20-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-R.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in Week 1, 2007 on 2007-09-10.

What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

The final score was Baltimore Ravens 20, Cincinnati Bengals 27 (BAL 20-27 CIN) in Week 1, 2007 on 2007-09-10.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 9; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 8; Final: Baltimore Ravens 20, Cincinnati Bengals 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 53:38) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Smith (Q2 41:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Johnson (Q3 23:57) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (Q4 12:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 8:53) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 49:07, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 31:07, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 14:05, 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), 55.6% completion, +6.1% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -20.75 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.6% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.89 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +8.28 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.38 EPA): (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -25.1%.

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Now 0-1 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Now 1-0 W

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Game story

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Stars of the game

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