Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins: 2007 Week 17 Recap

Game story

In Week 17 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-30, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 38–25 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +24.50 total EPA, and +12.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +24.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+19.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (6:42) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +24.50 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +3.13 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Beck · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.23 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Hagan · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Chatman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 48:59)
• Miami Dolphins — T. Ginn (C. Lemon pass) (Q2 37:11)
• Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 36:42)
• Cincinnati Bengals — A. Chatman (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 30:10)
• Cincinnati Bengals — C. Ndukwe (Q3 28:22)
• Miami Dolphins — J. Beck (Q4 12:24)
• Cincinnati Bengals — K. Watson (Q4 10:08)
• Miami Dolphins — D. Hagan (J. Beck pass) (Q4 0:36)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q1 56:26)
• Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 2:21)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 31 (Q1 56:26) — (11:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 48:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 48:53) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 37:11) — (7:11) 17-C.Lemon pass short right to 19-T.Ginn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 37:03) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 70 (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 36:27) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 83-A.Chatman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 30:04) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 36 (Q3 28:22); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 28:12) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 15–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:24) — (12:24) 9-J.Beck up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:21) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) 33-K.Watson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:03) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Beck pass deep right to 82-D.Hagan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Beck pass to 82-D.Hagan is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +6.01]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Pope at CIN 37. 56-D.Pope to CIN 37 for no gain (33-K.Watson). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.69]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:22) — (13:22) New QB #9 - Beck, J.(Shotgun) 9-J.Beck FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 42, RECOVERED by CIN-41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 46. 41-C.Ndukwe for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -9.57]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-C.Henry to CIN 48 for 16 yards (32-J.Allen). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.63]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 53:21) — (8:21) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh [56-D.Pope]. PENALTY on MIA-47-C.Bryan, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at MIA 48 - No Play. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.33]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:22) — (13:22) New QB #9 - Beck, J.(Shotgun) 9-J.Beck FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 42, RECOVERED by CIN-41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 46. 41-C.Ndukwe for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.2% · EPA -9.57]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.5% · EPA +6.01]
• Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 56-D.Pope at CIN 37. 56-D.Pope to CIN 37 for no gain (33-K.Watson). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.69]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Beck pass deep right to 82-D.Hagan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.80]

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) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.70 EPA/play · +24.50 total EPA
• C.Lemon (Miami Dolphins) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.37 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +19.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +2.76 total EPA, 5 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.
• C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Palmer (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• C. Lemon (MIA) 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.

1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 56:26 · CIN 31 · Score 0-3
   (11:26) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 48:59 · MIA 2 · Score 6-3
   (3:59) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 48:53 · MIA 2 · Score 7-3
   17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 37:11 · CIN 5 · Score 7-9
   (7:11) 17-C.Lemon pass short right to 19-T.Ginn for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 37:03 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
   3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 36:42 · MIA 70 · Score 13-10
   (6:42) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 85-C.Johnson for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 36:27 · MIA 2 · Score 14-10
   17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:10 · MIA 4 · Score 20-10
   (:10) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 83-A.Chatman for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:04 · MIA 2 · Score 21-10
   17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 28:22 · CIN 36 · Score 27-10
    (13:22) New QB #9 - Beck, J.(Shotgun) 9-J.Beck FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 42, RECOVERED by CIN-41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 46. 41-C.Ndukwe for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 28:12 · MIA 2 · Score 28-10
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
12. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 12:24 · CIN 2 · Score 28-16
    (12:24) 9-J.Beck up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 12:21 · CIN 2 · Score 28-17
    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
14. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · MIA 2 · Score 34-17
    (10:08) 33-K.Watson right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:03 · MIA 2 · Score 35-17
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
16. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:21 · MIA 12 · Score 38-17
    (2:21) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
17. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:36 · CIN 22 · Score 38-23
    (:36) (Shotgun) 9-J.Beck pass deep right to 82-D.Hagan for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
18. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 0:28 · CIN 2 · Score 38-25
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Beck pass to 82-D.Hagan is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.