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NFL · Week 17 · January 2, 2005 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles: 2004 Week 17 Recap

Bengals defeat Eagles 38–10 in Week 17

F.Mitchell led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 38–10 Week 17 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 38 8–8 Winner
Final 38–10
Philadelphia Eagles 10 13–3
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
38–10
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–3 Philadelphia Eagles
Top passer
K. Detmer
FantasyHQ MVP
F.Mitchell
Game date
January 2, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 6 REC · 71 YDS · 1 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 5 REC · 67 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Watson 3 CAR · 20 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • F.Mitchell 6 REC · 76 YDS · 1 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Lewis 6 REC · 53 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • E.McCoo 9 CAR · 54 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 38–10 Philadelphia Eagles
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–3 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
F. Mitchell
Top passer
K. Detmer
Biggest EPA play
(6:31) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 22-E.McCoo INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at PHI 36. 91-…
Game date
2005-01-02

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38–10 on 2005-01-02. F. Mitchell posted a game-high +8.03 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals171470038
Philadelphia Eagles3070010

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:23TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 5
    Score
    6-0

    (14:23) 32-R.Johnson left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:18XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    7-0

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 8:08TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 20
    Score
    13-0

    (8:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bengals' Houshmandzadeh runs corner pattern and leaps to catch TD pass in the middle of the end zone.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 8:02XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    14-0

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:15FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 32
    Score
    17-0

    (1:15) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 0:08FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 28
    Score
    17-3

    (:08) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 6:31TD
    RGR. Geathers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 60
    Score
    23-3

    (6:31) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 22-E.McCoo INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at PHI 36. 91-R.Geathers for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Blake replaced Detmer at quarterback.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 6:20XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    24-3

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:03TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 6
    Score
    30-3

    (5:03) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:59XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    31-3

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:19TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 3
    Score
    37-3

    (10:19) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:14XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    38-3

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  13. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:17TD
    FMF. Mitchell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    38-9

    (6:17) 11-J.Blake pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 6:14XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    38-10

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1F. Mitchell · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  4. 4G. Lewis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  5. 5E. McCoo · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.93 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  7. 7Roschon JohnsonRoschon Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.32 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.08 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

F. Mitchell — PHI · Receiving

F. Mitchell posted the highest total EPA (+8.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.

F. Mitchell's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (7:32) 10-K.Detmer pass to 84-F.Mitchell to PHI 47 for 28 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn).

Biggest single play (-9.11 EPA): J. Blake — (6:31) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 22-E.McCoo INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at PHI 36. 91-R.Geathers for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Blake replaced Detmer at quarterback.

Quarterback report card

K. Detmer led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Detmer (Philadelphia Eagles) · 36 dropbacks · 47.2% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -13.06 total EPA
  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPhiladelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play+0.056-0.299
Offensive success rate47.6%37.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.077-0.395
Rush EPA/play+0.186+0.095
Defensive EPA/play+0.299-0.056
Defensive success rate62.1%52.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.30), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.06 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.30 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, +4.67 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 15 drives, -28.41 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q2 14:23)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 8:08)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — R. Geathers (Q3 6:31)
  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q3 5:03)
  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q4 10:19)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — F. Mitchell (J. Blake pass) (Q4 6:17)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 1:15)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 0:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 32-R.Johnson left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 14:18) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 20 (Q2 8:08); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 8:02) — 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 PHI 32 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 28 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 60 (Q3 6:31); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 6:20) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q3 4:59) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 3 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q4 10:14) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) 11-J.Blake pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 6:14) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 10-K.Detmer pass intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CIN -5. Touchback. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.30]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:56) — (10:56) 2-D.Akers 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -2.29]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 22-E.McCoo INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at PHI 36. 91-R.Geathers for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Blake replaced Detmer at quarterback. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -9.11]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:08) — (2:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson pushed ob at PHI 24 for 27 yards (30-J.Reed). [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.10]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) 10-K.Detmer pass to 84-F.Mitchell to PHI 47 for 28 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.53]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 22-E.McCoo INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at PHI 36. 91-R.Geathers for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Blake replaced Detmer at quarterback. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -9.11]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 6:20) — 17-S.Graham kicks 67 yards from CIN 30 to PHI 3. 29-R.Hood to PHI 15 for 12 yards (55-M.Wilkins). FUMBLES (55-M.Wilkins), RECOVERED by CIN-55-M.Wilkins at PHI 15. 55-M.Wilkins to PHI 15 for no gain (2 [WPA -2.8% · EPA -5.42]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:41) — (7:41) 10-K.Detmer pass intended for 83-G.Lewis INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CIN -5. Touchback. [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.30]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 10-K.Detmer sacked at PHI 17 for -10 yards (90-J.Smith). FUMBLES (90-J.Smith), touched at PHI 17, RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at PHI 20. 90-J.Smith to PHI 20 for no gain (76-A.Ephraim). [WPA -3.7% · EPA -4.26]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 14:23 · PHI 5 · Score 6-0
    (14:23) 32-R.Johnson left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:18 · PHI 2 · Score 7-0
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 8:08 · PHI 20 · Score 13-0
    (8:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bengals' Houshmandzadeh runs corner pattern and leaps to catch TD pass in the middle of the end zone.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 8:02 · PHI 2 · Score 14-0
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:15 · PHI 32 · Score 17-0
    (1:15) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · CIN 28 · Score 17-3
    (:08) 2-D.Akers 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 6:31 · CIN 60 · Score 23-3
    (6:31) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 22-E.McCoo INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at PHI 36. 91-R.Geathers for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Eagles Blake replaced Detmer at quarterback.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 6:20 · PHI 2 · Score 24-3
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 5:03 · PHI 6 · Score 30-3
    (5:03) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 4:59 · PHI 2 · Score 31-3
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · PHI 3 · Score 37-3
    (10:19) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:14 · PHI 2 · Score 38-3
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  13. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:17 · CIN 3 · Score 38-9
    (6:17) 11-J.Blake pass to 84-F.Mitchell for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:14 · CIN 2 · Score 38-10
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-88-M.Bartrum, Holder-10-K.Detmer.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • F. Mitchell (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2005-01-02?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-10 in Week 17, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 38, Philadelphia Eagles 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 14:23) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 8:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Geathers (Q3 6:31) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q3 5:03) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 10:19) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — F. Mitchell (J. Blake pass) (Q4 6:17) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 1:15, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

K. Detmer (Philadelphia Eagles), 47.2% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -13.06 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.1% completion, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +2.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles?

F. Mitchell (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (7:32) 10-K.Detmer pass to 84-F.Mitchell to PHI 47 for 28 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 13-2 Now 13-3 L