Game story
In Week 5 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-10-11, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 17–14 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +6.50 total EPA, and +0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+40.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.50 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 2 C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 3 A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 4 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5 K. Washington · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 6 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7 C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.28 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · -0.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.02 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 (+6.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.54 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in regular season.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice (J. Flacco pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — A. Caldwell (C. Palmer pass)
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 second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 55 (Q2 42:27); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 42:17) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 14 (Q2 40:16) — (10:16) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q3 16:01) — (1:01) 32-C.Benson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CIN 30 (Q3 15:52) — 17-S.Graham kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to BAL 0. 21-L.Webb to BAL 43 for 43 yards (17-S.Graham)..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 48 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 6:59) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:22) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 42:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 24, recovered by CIN-40-B.Leonard at BAL 30. 40-B.Leonard to BAL 30 for no gain (90-T.Pryce).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco (41-F.Walker). PENALTY on BAL-20-E.Reed, Defensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at BAL 30 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 42:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 41:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-C.Henry to BAL 4 for 73 yards (24-D.Foxworth). Penalty on BAL-24-D.Foxworth, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 53:01) — (8:01) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (97-K.Gregg), Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.50 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +5.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.001 | -0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.167 | -0.034 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | -0.195 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.001 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 57.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -4.42 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -0.09 total EPA, 4 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. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) 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.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 42:27 · BAL 55 · Score 0-6
(12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 42:17 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 40:16 · BAL 14 · Score 3-7
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 16:01 · BAL 28 · Score 9-7
(1:01) 32-C.Benson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 15:52 · CIN 30 · Score 10-7
17-S.Graham kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to BAL 0. 21-L.Webb to BAL 43 for 43 yards (17-S.Graham). - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:13 · CIN 48 · Score 10-13
(7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:59 · CIN 2 · Score 10-14
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · BAL 20 · Score 16-14
(:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:22 · BAL 2 · Score 17-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-14 in Week 5, 2009 on 2009-10-11.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 17, Baltimore Ravens 14 (CIN 17-14 BAL) in Week 5, 2009 on 2009-10-11.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Baltimore Ravens 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (Q2 42:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q3 16:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 7:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Caldwell (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 0:27) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 40:16, 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), 46.2% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.50 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 62.9% completion, +5.3% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +6.50 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.54 EPA): (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off in. The biggest win-probability swing was +40.0%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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