Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 35–28 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 14–28 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Houshmandzadeh
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN …
- Game date
- 2004-12-12
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35–28 on 2004-12-12. T. Houshmandzadeh posted a game-high +14.40 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 35 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(5:11) NE 50-Vrabel & 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE has now scored first in 18 consecutive games, extending their NFL record.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(10:05) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(8:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN 34. 22-A.Samuel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 22-Samuel's 1st INT of season, 3rd career. 2nd career INT return TD.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(2:36) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:25) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(9:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(3:14) (Field Goal formation) 19-K.Larson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(3:55) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:11TD CDC. DillonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 0-6
(5:11) NE 50-Vrabel & 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE has now scored first in 18 consecutive games, extending their NFL record.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:08XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:05TD MSM. SchobelPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-7
(10:05) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:03XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:38TD DPD. PattenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 48
- Score
- 7-13
(8:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:31XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:27TD Asante Samuel Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 67
- Score
- 7-20
(8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN 34. 22-A.Samuel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 22-Samuel's 1st INT of season, 3rd career. 2nd career INT return TD.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:19XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:36TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 13-21
(2:36) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:31XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:25TD KFKeldric FaulkPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 14-27
(:25) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:22XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:19TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 17
- Score
- 14-34
(9:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 9:14XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-35
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:14TD KLK. LarsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 20-35
(3:14) (Field Goal formation) 19-K.Larson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:10XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-35
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:55TD KWK. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 27
- Score
- 27-35
(3:55) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 3:50XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 28-35
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.40 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.85 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 3D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +9.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 4Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 5C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.29 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +5.15 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7K. Washington · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 8K. Larson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.22 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
T. Houshmandzadeh — CIN · Receiving
T. Houshmandzadeh posted the highest total EPA (+14.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.20 EPA per play.
T. Houshmandzadeh's top snap (-8.22 EPA): (8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN 34. 22-A.Samuel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 22-Samuel's 1st INT of season, 3rd career. 2nd career INT return TD.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.44 EPA/play · +11.85 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 25 dropbacks · 72.0% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +6.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.115 | +0.205 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.2% | 57.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.322 | +0.439 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.075 | +0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.205 | -0.115 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.3% | 43.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.12 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.20 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +10.21 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +14.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Dillon
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Schobel (C. Palmer pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Patten (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Asante Samuel Jr.
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- New England Patriots — Keldric Faulk
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Larson
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Washington (J. Kitna pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 5:11); New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 5:08) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–14. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 10:05) — (10:05) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 10:03) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 48 (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:31) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 67 (Q2 8:27); New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:19) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 2:36) — (2:36) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 2:31) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:22) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 9:14) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (Field Goal formation) 19-K.Larson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 3:10) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 27 (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 3:50) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 32-R.Johnson up the middle to NE 12 for no gain (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), RECOVERED by NE-55-W.McGinest at NE 16. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by CIN at 11:26
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN 34. 22-A.Samuel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 22-Samuel's 1st INT of season, 3rd career. 2nd career INT return T
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:05) — (10:05) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 10:10) — (10:10) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten to CIN 29 for 16 yards (40-M.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:27) — (8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN 34. 22-A.Samuel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 22-Samuel's 1st INT of season, 3rd career. 2nd career INT return T
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 32-R.Johnson up the middle to NE 12 for no gain (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), RECOVERED by NE-55-W.McGinest at NE 16. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by CIN at 11:26
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (Field Goal formation) 19-K.Larson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 5:11 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
(5:11) NE 50-Vrabel & 93-Seymour eligible. 28-C.Dillon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE has now scored first in 18 consecutive games, extending their NFL record. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 5:08 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:05 · NE 2 · Score 6-7
(10:05) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:03 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:38 · CIN 48 · Score 7-13
(8:38) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:31 · CIN 2 · Score 7-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:27 · NE 67 · Score 7-20
(8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN 34. 22-A.Samuel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 22-Samuel's 1st INT of season, 3rd career. 2nd career INT return T - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:19 · CIN 2 · Score 7-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:36 · NE 5 · Score 13-21
(2:36) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:31 · NE 2 · Score 14-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · CIN 4 · Score 14-27
(:25) 33-K.Faulk left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · CIN 2 · Score 14-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 9:19 · CIN 17 · Score 14-34
(9:19) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 9:14 · CIN 2 · Score 14-35
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 3:14 · NE 11 · Score 20-35
(3:14) (Field Goal formation) 19-K.Larson left guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 3:10 · NE 2 · Score 21-35
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 3:55 · NE 27 · Score 27-35
(3:55) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 3:50 · NE 2 · Score 28-35
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots on 2004-12-12?
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-28 in Week 14, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, New England Patriots 21; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New England Patriots 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 28, New England Patriots 35.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Dillon (Q1 5:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Schobel (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 10:05) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Patten (T. Brady pass) (Q2 8:38) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Samuel (Q2 8:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 2:36) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Faulk (Q2 0:25) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q3 9:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Larson (Q3 3:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Washington (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 3:55) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 66.7% completion, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +11.85 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 72.0% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +6.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots?
T. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-8.22 EPA): (8:27) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at CIN 34. 22-A.Samuel for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 22-Samuel's 1st INT of season, 3rd career. 2nd.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 35-28 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 6-6 Now 6-7 L
New England Patriots
Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W
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