Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 31–24 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–14 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:07) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 42 for -1 yards (56-S.Cowart). FUMBLES (56-S.Cowar…
- Game date
- 2004-09-12
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–24 on 2004-09-12. C. Palmer posted a game-high +14.24 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Jets | 14 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(12:42) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(8:53) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(3:17) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(3:26) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(12:07) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 42 for -1 yards (56-S.Cowart). FUMBLES (56-S.Cowart), touched at CIN 42, RECOVERED by NYJ-29-D.Abraham at CIN 41. 29-D.Abraham for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(6:34) 9-C.Palmer pass to 33-K.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:30) 6-D.Brien 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(9:42) 28-C.Martin left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 12:42TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 6-0
(12:42) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 12:36XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:53TD Chandler MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 7-6
(8:53) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:48XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:17TD Ja'Tyre CarterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 46
- Score
- 7-13
(3:17) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:09XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:26FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 10-14
(3:26) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 12:07TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 57
- Score
- 10-20
(12:07) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 42 for -1 yards (56-S.Cowart). FUMBLES (56-S.Cowart), touched at CIN 42, RECOVERED by NYJ-29-D.Abraham at CIN 41. 29-D.Abraham for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 11:56XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-21
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:34TD KWK. WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 16-21
(6:34) 9-C.Palmer pass to 33-K.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:20XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 0:30FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 17-24
(:30) 6-D.Brien 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:42TD Chandler MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 17-30
(9:42) 28-C.Martin left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:35XP DBD. BrienPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-31
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:37TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 53
- Score
- 23-31
(6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:28XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-31
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).
- 1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.24 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +9.53 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 4Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Rushing · +8.73 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 6P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 8Ja'Tyre Carter · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.05 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
C. Palmer — CIN · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+14.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+5.11 EPA): (6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.52 EPA): Roschon Johnson — (12:07) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 42 for -1 yards (56-S.Cowart). FUMBLES (56-S.Cowart), touched at CIN 42, RECOVERED by NYJ-29-D.Abraham at CIN 41. 29-D.Abraham for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.47 EPA/play · +14.24 total EPA
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +9.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.170 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 58.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.512 | +0.329 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.410 | +0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.170 | -0.126 |
| Defensive success rate | 41.3% | 48.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.13, New York Jets +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.13 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.17 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +9.56 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +12.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson
- New York Jets — Chandler Martin (C. Pennington pass)
- New York Jets — Ja'Tyre Carter (C. Pennington pass)
- New York Jets — Roschon Johnson
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Watson (C. Palmer pass)
- New York Jets — Chandler Martin
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- New York Jets — D. Brien
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 9 (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 12:36) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q1 8:53) — (8:53) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 8:48) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 46 (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:09) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NYJ 4 (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 57 (Q3 12:07); New York Jets added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 11:56) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 6 (Q3 6:34) — (6:34) 9-C.Palmer pass to 33-K.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 6:20) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q3 0:30) — (:30) 6-D.Brien 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 28-C.Martin left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:35) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NYJ 53 (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 6:28) — 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 (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 42 for -1 yards (56-S.Cowart). FUMBLES (56-S.Cowart), touched at CIN 42, RECOVERED by NYJ-29-D.Abraham at CIN 41. 29-D.Abraham for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 10:31) — (10:31) 10-C.Pennington pass to 83-S.Moss pushed ob at CIN 18 for 31 yards (40-M.Williams). PENALTY on CIN-90-J.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 9 yards, enforced at CIN 18.
- New York Jets (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 26-E.Coleman at NYJ 30. 26-E.Coleman to NYJ 34 for 4 yards (84-T.Houshmandzadeh).
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — 17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from CIN 30 to NYJ 4. 84-J.Carter to NYJ 21 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CIN-37-R.Myles at NYJ 25.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 42 for -1 yards (56-S.Cowart). FUMBLES (56-S.Cowart), touched at CIN 42, RECOVERED by NYJ-29-D.Abraham at CIN 41. 29-D.Abraham for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — 17-S.Graham kicks 66 yards from CIN 30 to NYJ 4. 84-J.Carter to NYJ 21 for 17 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by CIN-37-R.Myles at NYJ 25.
- New York Jets (Q1 3:17) — (3:17) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 12:42 · NYJ 9 · Score 6-0
(12:42) 32-R.Johnson left guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 12:36 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 8:53 · CIN 3 · Score 7-6
(8:53) 10-C.Pennington pass to 28-C.Martin for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 8:48 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:17 · CIN 46 · Score 7-13
(3:17) 10-C.Pennington pass to 84-J.Carter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 3:09 · CIN 2 · Score 7-14
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 3:26 · NYJ 4 · Score 10-14
(3:26) 17-S.Graham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 12:07 · NYJ 57 · Score 10-20
(12:07) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 42 for -1 yards (56-S.Cowart). FUMBLES (56-S.Cowart), touched at CIN 42, RECOVERED by NYJ-29-D.Abraham at CIN 41. 29-D.Abraham for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 11:56 · CIN 2 · Score 10-21
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 6:34 · NYJ 6 · Score 16-21
(6:34) 9-C.Palmer pass to 33-K.Watson for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 6:20 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 0:30 · CIN 3 · Score 17-24
(:30) 6-D.Brien 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:42 · CIN 24 · Score 17-30
(9:42) 28-C.Martin left end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:35 · CIN 2 · Score 17-31
6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:37 · NYJ 53 · Score 23-31
(6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:28 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-31
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 York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets on 2004-09-12?
The New York Jets beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-24 in Week 1, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New York Jets 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, New York Jets 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New York Jets 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, New York Jets 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 24, New York Jets 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 12:42) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 8:53) New York Jets touchdown — J. Carter (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 3:17) New York Jets touchdown — R. Johnson (Q3 12:07) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Watson (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 6:34) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q4 9:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 6:37) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 3:26, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 0:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +14.24 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 69.0% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +9.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.11 EPA): (6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 31-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 0-1 L
New York Jets
Now 1-0 W
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