Game story
In Week 13 of the 2004 NFL season on 2004-12-05, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 27–26 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +6.89 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+32.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 27 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 2 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +13.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.89 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 5 K. Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6 J. White · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7 C. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 8 T. Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.59 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 (+14.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.07 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36. 21-C.McAlister for
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Taylor
- Baltimore Ravens — C. McAlister
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- 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: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q1 54:18) — (9:18) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q2 30:06) — (:06) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 23:17) — (8:17) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 23:13) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 34 (Q3 18:32); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 17:29) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 24–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 13 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:55) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 10:39) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 9 (Q4 5:50); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 5:38) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 3-M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to BAL 9 for 22 yards.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to BAL 42 for 32 yards (47-W.Demps).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to BAL 20 for 34 yards (20-E.Reed).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel to CIN 47 for no gain (20-E.Reed, 47-W.Demps). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), touched at CIN 47, RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at CIN 47. 20-E.Reed to CIN 25 for 22 yards (6
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 15:28) — (:28) 19-K.Larson punts 31 yards to BAL 19, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 36-B.Sams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-55-M.Wilkins at BAL 19.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 19:14) — (4:14) 7-K.Boller pass intended for 84-C.Moore INTERCEPTED by 40-M.Williams at 50. 40-M.Williams to 50 for no gain (84-C.Moore).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 76.3% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.89 total EPA
- K.Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.1% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.197 | +0.012 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.150 | +0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.089 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 42.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.09, Baltimore Ravens +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +3.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +7.48 total EPA, 6 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 54:18 · CIN 2 · Score 0-3
(9:18) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 32:29 · BAL 22 · Score 3-3
(2:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · CIN 4 · Score 3-6
(:06) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 23:17 · CIN 1 · Score 3-12
(8:17) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 23:13 · CIN 2 · Score 3-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 18:32 · BAL 34 · Score 3-19
(3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), re - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 17:29 · CIN 2 · Score 3-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 13 · Score 9-20
(15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · BAL 2 · Score 10-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:44 · BAL 12 · Score 16-20
(10:44) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · BAL 2 · Score 17-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:39 · CIN 20 · Score 17-23
(8:39) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:50 · BAL 9 · Score 23-23
(5:50) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN-84-T.Houshmandzadeh, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between do - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:38 · BAL 2 · Score 24-23
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:44 · CIN 27 · Score 24-26
(1:44) 3-M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · BAL 6 · Score 27-26
(:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-26 in Week 13, 2004 on 2004-12-05.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 27, Baltimore Ravens 26 (CIN 27-26 BAL) in Week 13, 2004 on 2004-12-05.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Baltimore Ravens 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Taylor (Q3 23:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. McAlister (Q3 18:32) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 10:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:50) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 54:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 32:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 30:06, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 8:39, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 1:44, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 76.3% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.89 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 59.4% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +14.97 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.07 EPA): (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.. The biggest win-probability swing was +32.4%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-26 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
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