Game story
In Week 6 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-10-16, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 31–23 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -10.38 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-24.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.44 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 3 K. Walter · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 4 B. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 5 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6 E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7 B. Troupe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 C. Brown · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Palmer — CIN · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+14.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.27 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — C. Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Perry (C. Palmer pass)
- Tennessee Titans — C. Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — O. Thurman
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — R. Johnson
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 42:55) — (12:55) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 42:50) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 32:14) — (2:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 23-C.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 30:33) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 3 (Q3 22:33) — (7:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 19:37) — (4:37) 29-C.Brown left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 19:32) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 76 (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 16:01) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 4:19) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:26) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 9-S.McNair pass to 29-C.Brown to TEN 26 for 6 yards (20-T.James). FUMBLES (20-T.James), RECOVERED by CIN-20-T.James at TEN 27. 20-T.James to TEN 1 for 26 yards (72-B.Hopkins). PENALTY on TEN-69
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete to 85-C.Johnson. PENALTY on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CIN 46 - No Play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 9-S.McNair pass to 81-B.Jones pushed ob at CIN 16 for 25 yards (40-M.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:10) — (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 9-S.McNair pass to 29-C.Brown to TEN 26 for 6 yards (20-T.James). FUMBLES (20-T.James), RECOVERED by CIN-20-T.James at TEN 27. 20-T.James to TEN 1 for 26 yards (72-B.Hopkins). PENALTY on TEN-69
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 26:01) — (11:01) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to TEN 5 for 35 yards (28-L.Thompson).
Quarterback report card
S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -10.38 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.096 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.5% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.380 | -0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 41.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -2.59 total EPA, 6 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 42:55 · CIN 4 · Score 0-6
(12:55) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 42:50 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 32:14 · CIN 6 · Score 0-10
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 30:37 · TEN 1 · Score 6-10
(:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 23-C.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 30:33 · TEN 2 · Score 7-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 22:33 · TEN 3 · Score 10-10
(7:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 19:37 · CIN 9 · Score 10-16
(4:37) 29-C.Brown left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 19:32 · CIN 2 · Score 10-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 16:10 · CIN 76 · Score 16-17
(1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 16:01 · TEN 2 · Score 17-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 4:59 · CIN 11 · Score 17-20
(4:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · TEN 15 · Score 23-20
(4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · TEN 2 · Score 24-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · TEN 1 · Score 30-20
(2:29) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · TEN 2 · Score 31-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:37 · CIN 29 · Score 31-23
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 31-23 in Week 6, 2005 on 2005-10-16.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 31, Tennessee Titans 23 (CIN 31-23 TEN) in Week 6, 2005 on 2005-10-16.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Tennessee Titans 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 31, Tennessee Titans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q2 42:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Perry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 30:37) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q3 19:37) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — O. Thurman (Q3 16:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:24) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 2:29) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 32:14, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 22:33, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 4:59, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 0:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 63.4% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.38 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 71.1% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.44 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +14.44 on passing plays. across 38 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.27 EPA): (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -24.1%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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