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NFL · Week 10 · November 14, 2004 · 11 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Washington Commanders: 2004 Week 10 Recap

Bengals defeat Commanders 17–10 in Week 10

Cornelius Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 17–10 Week 10 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 17 4–5 Winner
Final 17–10
Washington Commanders 10 3–6
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
17–10
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–0 Washington Commanders
Top passer
P. Ramsey
FantasyHQ MVP
Cornelius Johnson
Game date
November 14, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 6 REC · 89 YDS +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Houshmandzadeh 7 REC · 59 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Palmer 24/40 · 217 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • L.Coles 6 REC · 74 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cooley 1 REC · 9 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.McCants 2 REC · 46 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–0 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Cornelius Johnson
Top passer
P. Ramsey
Biggest EPA play
(10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Willi…
Game date
2004-11-14

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders 17–10 on 2004-11-14. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +10.71 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals71000017
Washington Commanders00100010

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:42TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    6-0

    (5:42) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:37XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:30TD
    Tre Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 1
    Score
    13-0

    (12:30) 9-C.Palmer pass to 86-T.Stewart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:26XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    14-0

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

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 7:33FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 24
    Score
    17-0

    (7:33) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  6. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 5:49FG
    OKO. Kimrin

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-3

    (5:49) 6-O.Kimrin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.

  7. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:29TD
    CCC. Cooley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    17-9

    (2:29) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. WASWashington Commanders
    Q4 2:22XP
    OKO. Kimrin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    17-10

    6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  3. 3L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.79 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.52 EPA/play
  6. 6D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Walter · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Jacobs · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Cornelius Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Cornelius Johnson — CIN · Receiving

Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+10.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.78 EPA per play.

Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+4.05 EPA): (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark).

Biggest single play (-4.26 EPA): M. Brunell — (10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Williams) at CIN 42. 56-B.Simmons to WAS 47 for 11 yards (46-L.Betts).

Quarterback report card

P. Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.36 total EPA
  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsWashington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play-0.080-0.186
Offensive success rate38.5%38.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.095-0.340
Rush EPA/play-0.315+0.011
Defensive EPA/play+0.186+0.080
Defensive success rate61.1%61.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Washington Commanders: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -7.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -16.70 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q1 5:42)
  • Tre StewartCincinnati Bengals — Tre Stewart (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 12:30)
  • Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:29)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 7:33)
  • Washington Commanders — O. Kimrin (Q4 5:49)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 5:37) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) 9-C.Palmer pass to 86-T.Stewart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 12:26) — 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 WAS 24 (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 6-O.Kimrin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 2:22) — 6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Williams) at CIN 42. 56-B.Simmons to WAS 47 for 11 yards (46-L.Betts). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.26]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to WAS 31 for 12 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.26]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +4.05]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) 8-M.Brunell pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -2.36]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 14:35) — (14:35) 26-C.Portis left tackle to CIN 44 for 2 yards (92-D.Clemons). [WPA +5.5% · EPA -0.45]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Williams) at CIN 42. 56-B.Simmons to WAS 47 for 11 yards (46-L.Betts). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.26]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +4.05]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at WAS 21. 27-W.Harris to CIN 48 for 31 yards (74-R.Braham). [WPA -4.2% · EPA -3.98]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 10:04) — (10:04) 32-R.Johnson left end to WAS 43 for 12 yards (95-J.Salave'a). FUMBLES (95-J.Salave'a), RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 43. 53-M.Washington to WAS 39 for -4 yards (82-R.Kelly). [WPA -4.0% · EPA -3.72]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 5:42 · WAS 1 · Score 6-0
    (5:42) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:37 · WAS 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 12:30 · WAS 1 · Score 13-0
    (12:30) 9-C.Palmer pass to 86-T.Stewart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:26 · WAS 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 7:33 · WAS 24 · Score 17-0
    (7:33) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  6. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 5:49 · CIN 15 · Score 17-3
    (5:49) 6-O.Kimrin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
  7. Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · CIN 9 · Score 17-9
    (2:29) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · CIN 2 · Score 17-10
    6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders on 2004-11-14?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders 17-10 in Week 10, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Washington Commanders 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Washington Commanders 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 5:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Stewart (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 12:30) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:29) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 7:33, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — O. Kimrin (Q4 5:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?

P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 40.9% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.36 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?

Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.05 EPA): (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

Washington Commanders

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L