Game story
In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-15, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 14–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +2.04 total EPA, and -1.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-43.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (:06) 17-S.Graham 62 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 2 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4 J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 B. Gradkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.04 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6 A. Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7 R. Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 8 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Clayton — TB · Receiving
M. Clayton posted the highest total EPA (+9.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.51 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.45 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — A. Smith (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Clayton (B. Gradkowski pass)
Field goals
- 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 second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 33 (Q2 39:18); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 39:08) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q3 21:43) — (6:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 21:37) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q3 17:34) — (2:34) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q4 0:43); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:35) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 17-S.Graham 62 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to TB 44 for 17 yards (20-R.Barber).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:18) — (:18) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 39 for -8 yards (96-E.Wyms).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) PENALTY on TB-79-S.Mahan, Tripping, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 8 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 39:18) — (9:18) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:08.)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 34:34) — (4:34) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to TB 29 for 51 yards (21-J.Bolden).
Quarterback report card
B.Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.04 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.040 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.279 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.06, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -4.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -6.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 39:18 · TB 33 · Score 6-0
(9:18) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:08.) - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 39:08 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 21:43 · CIN 2 · Score 7-6
(6:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 21:37 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 17:34 · TB 20 · Score 10-7
(2:34) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:39 · TB 29 · Score 13-7
(10:39) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · CIN 8 · Score 13-13
(:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Cl - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · CIN 2 · Score 13-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 14-13 in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 (CIN 13-14 TB) in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 39:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q3 21:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Clayton (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 0:43) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 17:34, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 10:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 49.0% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.04 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.24 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +9.08 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.45 EPA): (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, T. The biggest win-probability swing was -43.1%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 14-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
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