Game story
In Week 9 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-05, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 26–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with +10.62 total EPA, and +5.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.62 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (1:59) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh (27-R.Prude).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 14 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +10.62 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 2 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 4 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 5 C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
- 6 R. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7 D. Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 8 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. McNair — BAL · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+10.62) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.79 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Lewis
- Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Johnson
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- 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 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 57:06) — (12:06) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 57:01) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 76 (Q1 55:41); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 55:28) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 35:44) — (5:44) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 26 (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 31:06) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q3 23:55) — (8:55) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q3 19:31) — (4:31) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 33 (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 13:31) — 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 17 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 17-S.Graham 31 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 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh (27-R.Prude).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 59:54) — (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 86-T.Heap to CIN 19 for 15 yards (28-D.Jackson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-C.Henry to BAL 4 for 71 yards (21-C.McAlister). FUMBLES (21-C.McAlister), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at BAL 4. 20-E.Reed to BAL 23 for 19 yards (84
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 60:00) — 3-M.Stover kicks 64 yards from BAL 30 to CIN 6. 23-C.Perry to CIN 33 for 27 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-32-Mu.Smith at CIN 34.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-C.Henry to BAL 4 for 71 yards (21-C.McAlister). FUMBLES (21-C.McAlister), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at BAL 4. 20-E.Reed to BAL 23 for 19 yards (84
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 60:00) — 3-M.Stover kicks 64 yards from BAL 30 to CIN 6. 23-C.Perry to CIN 33 for 27 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-32-Mu.Smith at CIN 34.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.62 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -15.6% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.036 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.2% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.332 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.118 | -0.316 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.036 | +0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 45.8% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.01, Baltimore Ravens +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, +3.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens 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.
- S. McNair (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) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 57:06 · CIN 2 · Score 0-6
(12:06) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 57:01 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 55:41 · BAL 76 · Score 0-13
(10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Re - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 55:28 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 35:44 · CIN 25 · Score 0-17
(5:44) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 31:12 · BAL 26 · Score 6-17
(1:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:06 · BAL 2 · Score 7-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 23:55 · CIN 7 · Score 7-20
(8:55) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 19:31 · CIN 18 · Score 7-23
(4:31) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 17:24 · BAL 33 · Score 10-23
(2:24) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · BAL 4 · Score 16-23
(13:37) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:31 · BAL 2 · Score 17-23
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:29 · CIN 17 · Score 17-26
(8:29) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · BAL 12 · Score 20-26
(4:05) 17-S.Graham 31 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 Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-20 in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 20, Baltimore Ravens 26 (CIN 20-26 BAL) in Week 9, 2006 on 2006-11-05.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Baltimore Ravens 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 57:06) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 55:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 31:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 13:37) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 35:44, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 23:55, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 19:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 17:24, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 8:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 4:05, 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?
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 65.6% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.62 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 38.7% completion, -15.6% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +10.62 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.79 EPA): (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOU. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.0%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 26-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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