Game story
In Week 1 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-09-10, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 23–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -4.36 total EPA, and +22.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.99 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (1:14) 19-K.Larson punts 41 yards to KC 20, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 82-D.Hall MUFFS catch, touched at KC 20, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at KC 14.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2 L. Johnson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3 T. Perry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 4 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5 J. Page · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
- 6 S. Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 7 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 8 K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving
T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+6.99) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.40 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Huard sacked at CIN 38 for -8 yards (90-J.Smith). FUMBLES (90-J.Smith), touched at CIN 38, RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at KC 44. 90-J.Smith to KC 44 for no gain (11-D.Huard).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Johnson
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Watson
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- 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: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 19 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 22 (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 35:15) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 31:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 33-K.Watson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 31:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:52) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 17-S.Graham 36 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 (Q1 46:14) — (1:14) 19-K.Larson punts 41 yards to KC 20, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 82-D.Hall MUFFS catch, touched at KC 20, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at KC 14.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 35:21) — (5:21) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 51:55) — (6:55) 10-T.Green pass short middle to 87-E.Kennison to CIN 27 for 14 yards (24-D.O'Neal).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 59:14) — (14:14) 10-T.Green FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 24, recovered by KC-27-L.Johnson at KC 24. 27-L.Johnson to KC 24 for no gain (98-B.Robinson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 40:57) — (10:57) 10-T.Green sacked at KC 46 for -9 yards (91-R.Geathers).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Huard sacked at CIN 38 for -8 yards (90-J.Smith). FUMBLES (90-J.Smith), touched at CIN 38, RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at KC 44. 90-J.Smith to KC 44 for no gain (11-D.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 46:14) — (1:14) 19-K.Larson punts 41 yards to KC 20, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 82-D.Hall MUFFS catch, touched at KC 20, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at KC 14.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 26:33) — (11:33) 9-C.Palmer sacked at KC 40 for -7 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-56-D.Johnson at KC 40. 56-D.Johnson to KC 40 for no gain (76-L.Jones).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D.Huard led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +22.8% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.36 total EPA
- T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +22.0% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -4.71 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.131 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 42.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.189 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.047 | -0.048 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.131 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.8% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +5.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -10.89 total EPA, 2 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.
- T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Huard (KC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- T. Green (KC) 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.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 48:09 · CIN 11 · Score 0-3
(3:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · KC 19 · Score 3-3
(15:00) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 35:21 · KC 22 · Score 9-3
(5:21) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 35:15 · KC 2 · Score 10-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 31:11 · KC 8 · Score 16-3
(1:11) (Shotgun) 33-K.Watson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 31:05 · KC 2 · Score 17-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:38 · KC 24 · Score 20-3
(11:38) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:57 · CIN 9 · Score 20-9
(3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:52 · CIN 2 · Score 20-10
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · KC 18 · Score 23-10
(1:12) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23-10 in Week 1, 2006 on 2006-09-10.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 23, Kansas City Chiefs 10 (CIN 23-10 KC) in Week 1, 2006 on 2006-09-10.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Kansas City Chiefs 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 35:21) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Watson (Q2 31:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q4 3:57) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 48:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 11:38, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.0% completion, +22.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.36 total passing EPA. T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 47.8% completion, +22.0% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -4.71 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +6.99 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.40 EPA): (8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Huard sacked at CIN 38 for -8 yards (90-J.Smith). FUMBLES (90-J.Smith), touched at CIN 38, RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at KC 44. 90-J.Smith to KC 4. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.2%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 1-0 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Now 0-1 L
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