Game story
In Week 9 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-08, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 17–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -9.84 total EPA, and -6.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (11:43) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco to BAL 38 for 11 yards (25-C.Carr) [52-R.Lewis].
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.28 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 3 L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 4 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5 L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6 L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 7 C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 8 J. Foschi · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Palmer — CIN · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+7.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.96 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (4:31) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Ochocinco. PENALTY on BAL-31-F.Washington, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at BAL 39 - No Play.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Caldwell (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
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 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 6 (Q1 54:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 53:55) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q1 47:26) — (2:26) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 47:23) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 27-R.Rice left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:54) — 6-S.Hauschka 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 56:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco to BAL 38 for 11 yards (25-C.Carr) [52-R.Lewis].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Ochocinco. PENALTY on BAL-31-F.Washington, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at BAL 39 - No Play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco to BAL 36 for 21 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at BAL 36. 20-E.Reed to BAL 49 for 13 yards. Lateral t
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 6-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 54:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Ochocinco. PENALTY on BAL-31-F.Washington, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at BAL 39 - No Play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 85-C.Ochocinco to BAL 36 for 21 yards (20-E.Reed). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at BAL 36. 20-E.Reed to BAL 49 for 13 yards. Lateral t
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 6-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 54:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -9.84 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.1% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.252 | +0.192 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.006 | -0.188 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.003 | +0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 54.9% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -10.29 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -0.30 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.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 54:02 · BAL 6 · Score 0-6
(9:02) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 53:55 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 47:26 · BAL 1 · Score 0-13
(2:26) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 47:23 · BAL 2 · Score 0-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 37:50 · BAL 5 · Score 0-17
(7:50) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · CIN 2 · Score 6-17
(12:58) 27-R.Rice left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 12:54 · CIN 2 · Score 7-17
6-S.Hauschka 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 17-7 in Week 9, 2009 on 2009-11-08.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 17 (BAL 7-17 CIN) in Week 9, 2009 on 2009-11-08.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Baltimore Ravens 7, Cincinnati Bengals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Caldwell (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 54:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q1 47:26) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q4 12:58) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 37:50, 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?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 46.2% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -9.84 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.6% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +7.28 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.96 EPA): (4:31) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Ochocinco. PENALTY on BAL-31-F.Washington, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at BAL 39 - No Play.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.2%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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