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NFL · Week 9 · November 6, 2005 · 11 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2005 Week 9 Recap

Bengals defeat Ravens 21–9 in Week 9

C.Palmer led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 21–9 Week 9 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 21 7–2 Winner
Final 21–9
Baltimore Ravens 9 2–6
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
21–9
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 14–6 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
Alex Wright
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Palmer
Game date
November 6, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • C.Palmer 19/33 · 231 YDS · 3 TD +14.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 5 REC · 91 YDS +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Houshmandzadeh 5 REC · 61 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • D.Mason 5 REC · 60 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Alex Wright
    Alex Wright 1 CAR · 1 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Patrick Johnson
    Patrick Johnson 1 REC · 19 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 21–9 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 14–6 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Palmer
Top passer
Alex Wright
Biggest EPA play
(7:49) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to BAL 4 for 48 yards (49-C.Williams).
Game date
2005-11-06

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 21–9 on 2005-11-06. C. Palmer posted a game-high +14.79 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals01470021
Baltimore Ravens333009

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 3:36FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    0-3

    (3:36) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 6:02TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    6-3

    (6:02) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 5:56XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-3

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:54TD
    TPT. Perry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 8
    Score
    13-3

    (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 88-T.Perry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:50XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    14-3

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  6. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:14FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 14
    Score
    14-6

    (:14) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  7. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 14:00FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    14-9

    (14:00) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:15TD
    CHC. Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 3
    Score
    20-9

    (6:15) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:05XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    21-9

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. PENALTY on CIN-15-C.Henry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.79 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Perry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.35 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Walter · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Alex WrightAlex Wright · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 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

C. Palmer — CIN · Passing

C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+14.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

C. Palmer's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (7:49) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to BAL 4 for 48 yards (49-C.Williams).

Quarterback report card

Alex Wright led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Alex WrightAlex Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -7.11 total EPA
  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +14.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.150-0.033
Offensive success rate53.2%44.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.448-0.215
Rush EPA/play-0.020+0.048
Defensive EPA/play+0.033-0.150
Defensive success rate55.6%46.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 8 drives, -2.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +11.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q2 6:02)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Perry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:54)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 6:15)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q1 3:36)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:14)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 14:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 5:56) — 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 8 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 88-T.Perry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 1:50) — 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 14 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 3 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 6:05).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 14:00) — (14:00) 10-K.Stewart sacked at CIN 12 for -6 yards (42-A.Mitchell). [WPA -12.3% · EPA -2.47]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:59) — (9:59) 9-C.Palmer sacked at BAL 44 for -7 yards (96-A.Thomas). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -2.42]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to CIN 48 for 12 yards (21-C.McAlister). [WPA +8.4% · EPA +1.81]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) 2-A.Wright pass to 86-T.Heap to BAL 31 for 10 yards (59-L.Johnson). FUMBLES (59-L.Johnson), RECOVERED by CIN-34-K.Kaesviharn at BAL 31. 34-K.Kaesviharn to BAL 31 for no gain (86-T.Heap). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -2.54]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:49) — (7:49) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to BAL 4 for 48 yards (49-C.Williams). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +3.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -3.48]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 88-T.Perry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.6% · EPA +3.35]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:16) — (8:16) 9-C.Palmer pass to 83-K.Walter to BAL 39 for 33 yards (47-W.Demps). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.89]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 3:36 · CIN 16 · Score 0-3
    (3:36) 3-M.Stover 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · BAL 1 · Score 6-3
    (6:02) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 5:56 · BAL 2 · Score 7-3
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · BAL 8 · Score 13-3
    (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 88-T.Perry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · BAL 2 · Score 14-3
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · CIN 14 · Score 14-6
    (:14) 3-M.Stover 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 14:00 · CIN 12 · Score 14-9
    (14:00) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:15 · BAL 3 · Score 20-9
    (6:15) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:05 · BAL 2 · Score 21-9
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. PENALTY on CIN-15-C.Henry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2005-11-06?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 21-9 in Week 9, 2005.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Baltimore Ravens 9.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 6:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Perry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 6:15) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 3:36, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 14:00, 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?

Alex Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 57.6% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -7.11 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.6% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +14.79 total passing EPA.

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

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (7:49) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to BAL 4 for 48 yards (49-C.Williams)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L