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NFL · Week 10 · November 9, 2003 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2003 Week 10 Recap

Bengals defeat Texans 34–27 in Week 10

J.Kitna led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 27–34 Week 10 finish.

Houston Texans 27 3–6
Final 27–34
Cincinnati Bengals 34 4–5 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
27–34
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
Derek Carr
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Kitna
Game date
November 9, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • C.Bradford 1 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Domenique Davis
    Domenique Davis 15 CAR · 104 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Derek Carr
    Derek Carr 1 CAR · 2 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • J.Kitna 18/29 · 182 YDS · 2 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 9 REC · 89 YDS · 1 TD +8.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Ru.Johnson 43 CAR · 182 YDS · 2 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 34–27 Houston Texans
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Kitna
Top passer
Derek Carr
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2003-11-09

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Houston Texans 34–27 on 2003-11-09. J. Kitna posted a game-high +10.41 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans314100027
Cincinnati Bengals710710034

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:11TD
    BBB. Bennett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 6
    Score
    0-6

    (9:11) 3-J.Kitna pass to 36-B.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:03XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    0-7

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

  3. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 7:01FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 27
    Score
    3-7

    (7:01) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. Bounced in off of right upright.

  4. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 15:00TD
    CBC. Bradford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 73
    Score
    9-7

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 14:49XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-7

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 6:55TD
    Josh Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    10-13

    (6:55) 31-J.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 6:47XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    10-14

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:37FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 23
    Score
    10-17

    (2:37) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:24TD
    JGJ. Gaffney

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    16-17

    (:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:19XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    17-17

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:35TD
    Domenique Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    23-17

    (12:35) 37-D.Davis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 12:31XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-17

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 8:13TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 17
    Score
    24-23

    (8:13) 32-Ru.Johnson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 8:09XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    24-24

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

  15. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 1:52FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    27-24

    (1:52) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. Bounced in off of left upright.

  16. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:59TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 1
    Score
    27-30

    (10:59) 32-Ru.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 10:56XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    27-31

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

  18. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:37FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 23
    Score
    27-34

    (2:37) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.41 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Bradford · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +7.72 EPA/play
  4. 4Ru. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +5.64 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5Domenique DavisDomenique Davis · Houston Texans · Rushing · +4.09 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  6. 6Derek CarrDerek Carr · Houston Texans · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
  7. 7Austin JohnsonAustin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 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

J. Kitna — CIN · Passing

J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+10.41) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

J. Kitna's top snap (-3.51 EPA): (:04) 3-J.Kitna kneels to HOU 2 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (+7.72 EPA): Derek Carr — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Derek CarrDerek Carr (Houston Texans) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.82 total EPA
  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 62.1% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +10.41 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.220+0.194
Offensive success rate43.3%56.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.029+0.362
Rush EPA/play+0.389+0.127
Defensive EPA/play-0.194-0.220
Defensive success rate43.6%56.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.22, Cincinnati Bengals +0.19) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.19 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +19.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Houston Texans: 10 drives, +14.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — B. Bennett (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 9:11)
  • Houston Texans — C. Bradford (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Josh JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Josh Johnson (Q2 6:55)
  • Houston Texans — J. Gaffney (Derek Carr pass) (Q2 0:24)
  • Domenique DavisHouston Texans — Domenique Davis (Q3 12:35)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q3 8:13)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q4 10:59)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q1 7:01)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 2:37)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 1:52)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 2:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the HOU 6 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 3-J.Kitna pass to 36-B.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 9:03) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. Bounced in off of right upright..

The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–10. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 73 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 14:49) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) 31-J.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 6:47) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q2 2:37) — (2:37) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:19) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q3 12:35) — (12:35) 37-D.Davis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 12:31) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the HOU 17 (Q3 8:13) — (8:13) 32-Ru.Johnson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q3 8:09) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q3 1:52) — (1:52) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. Bounced in off of left upright..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) 32-Ru.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q4 10:56) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +7.72]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) 37-D.Davis left end pushed ob at CIN 23 for 51 yards (26-T.James). [WPA +16.5% · EPA +4.00]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 80-A.Johnson to CIN 10 for 17 yards (20-M.Roman). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +3.24]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:13) — (8:13) 32-Ru.Johnson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.7% · EPA +2.66]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 0:24) — (:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.47]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +23.7% · EPA +7.72]
  • Houston Texans (Q3 14:11) — (14:11) 37-D.Davis left end pushed ob at CIN 23 for 51 yards (26-T.James). [WPA +16.5% · EPA +4.00]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 2:26) — (2:26) 8-D.Carr pass intended for 82-B.Miller INTERCEPTED by 30-T.Roberts (92-D.Clemons) at HOU 24. 30-T.Roberts to HOU 18 for 6 yards (67-M.Brown). Tipped at the line of scrimmage by D.Clemons (CIN # [WPA -7.0% · EPA -3.83]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 3-J.Kitna kneels to HOU 2 for -1 yards. [EPA -3.51]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:11 · HOU 6 · Score 0-6
    (9:11) 3-J.Kitna pass to 36-B.Bennett for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:03 · HOU 2 · Score 0-7
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
  3. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q1 7:01 · CIN 27 · Score 3-7
    (7:01) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. Bounced in off of right upright.
  4. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 73 · Score 9-7
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Carr pass to 85-C.Bradford for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:49 · CIN 2 · Score 10-7
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:55 · HOU 1 · Score 10-13
    (6:55) 31-J.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:47 · HOU 2 · Score 10-14
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 2:37 · HOU 23 · Score 10-17
    (2:37) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
  9. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · CIN 8 · Score 16-17
    (:24) 8-D.Carr pass to 86-J.Gaffney for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · CIN 2 · Score 17-17
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  11. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 12:35 · CIN 2 · Score 23-17
    (12:35) 37-D.Davis right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 12:31 · CIN 2 · Score 24-17
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 8:13 · HOU 17 · Score 24-23
    (8:13) 32-Ru.Johnson right tackle for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 8:09 · HOU 2 · Score 24-24
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
  15. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 1:52 · CIN 15 · Score 27-24
    (1:52) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-7-C.Stanley. Bounced in off of left upright.
  16. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:59 · HOU 1 · Score 27-30
    (10:59) 32-Ru.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:56 · HOU 2 · Score 27-31
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
  18. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:37 · HOU 23 · Score 27-34
    (2:37) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.

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.
  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2003-11-09?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Houston Texans 34-27 in Week 10, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Houston Texans 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Houston Texans 14, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Houston Texans 10, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Houston Texans 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Final: Houston Texans 27, Cincinnati Bengals 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Bennett (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 9:11) Houston Texans touchdown — C. Bradford (D. Carr pass) (Q2 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Johnson (Q2 6:55) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Gaffney (D. Carr pass) (Q2 0:24) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Davis (Q3 12:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:59) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q1 7:01, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 2:37, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 1:52, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 2:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Derek Carr (Houston Texans), 36.7% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.82 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 62.1% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +10.41 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.41 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (-3.51 EPA): (:04) 3-J.Kitna kneels to HOU 2 for -1 yards..

Was Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W

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