Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 28–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 14–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Schaub
- Top passer
- M. Schaub
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-10-18
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28–17 on 2009-10-18, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 17–14 halftime lead. M. Schaub posted a game-high +23.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(1:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-98-A.Odom was injured during the play.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:39) 32-C.Benson left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:56) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:03) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(11:31) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:34) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 1:08TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 12
- Score
- 6-0
(1:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-98-A.Odom was injured during the play.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:39TD CBC. BensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 10
- Score
- 7-6
(11:39) 32-C.Benson left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:33XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 8:08TD SSS. SlatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 38
- Score
- 13-7
(8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 7:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:56TD LCL. ColesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 8
- Score
- 14-13
(:56) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:48XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 2
- Score
- 14-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:03FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 32
- Score
- 14-17
(:03) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:31TD Justin JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 23
- Score
- 20-17
(11:31) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 21-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:34TD ODO. DanielsPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 27-17
(2:34) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 2:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 28-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Schaub · Houston Texans · Passing · +23.58 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 2S. Slaton · Houston Texans · Receiving · +10.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 3O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 4C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5
Austin Johnson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 6Justin Jones · Houston Texans · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 7L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8
Darius Anderson · Houston Texans · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 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
M. Schaub — HOU · Passing
M. Schaub posted the highest total EPA (+23.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.
M. Schaub's top snap (+4.89 EPA): (8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 42 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +13.8% CPOE · +0.56 EPA/play · +23.58 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +3.4% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.092 | -0.086 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 48.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.562 | -0.182 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.353 | -0.198 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.086 | -0.092 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.0% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Houston Texans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -6.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Houston Texans: 13 drives, +8.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson
- Houston Texans — S. Slaton (M. Schaub pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass)
- Houston Texans — Justin Jones (M. Schaub pass)
- Houston Texans — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q1 1:08) — (1:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-98-A.Odom was injured during the play.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:48) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q2 11:39) — (11:39) 32-C.Benson left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 11:33) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 38 (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 7:59) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the HOU 8 (Q2 0:56) — (:56) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q2 0:48) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the HOU 32 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q3 11:31) — (11:31) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 11:23) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 2:29) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 80-A.Johnson pushed ob at CIN 29 for 59 yards (29-L.Hall).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 86-D.Coats to HOU 44 for 6 yards (56-B.Cushing, 31-B.Pollard). FUMBLES (56-B.Cushing), RECOVERED by HOU-94-A.Smith at HOU 44. 94-A.Smith to HOU 46 for 2 yards (9-
- Houston Texans (Q2 0:18) — (:18) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left intended for 83-K.Walter INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Crocker at CIN 41. 42-C.Crocker to HOU 41 for 18 yards (12-J.Jones).
- Houston Texans (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco to HOU 8 for 50 yards (23-Du.Robinson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 10:13) — (10:13) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 86-D.Coats to HOU 44 for 6 yards (56-B.Cushing, 31-B.Pollard). FUMBLES (56-B.Cushing), RECOVERED by HOU-94-A.Smith at HOU 44. 94-A.Smith to HOU 46 for 2 yards (9-
- Houston Texans (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 20-S.Slaton right end to CIN 23 for -4 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-B.Johnson at CIN 29. 59-B.Johnson to CIN 29 for no gain (55-C.Myers). {Slaton credited
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 88-J.Foschi to CIN 41 for 6 yards (56-B.Cushing). FUMBLES (56-B.Cushing), RECOVERED by HOU-31-B.Pollard at CIN 41. 31-B.Pollard to CIN 41 for no gain (
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 1:08 · CIN 12 · Score 6-0
(1:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-98-A.Odom was injured during the play. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:48 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 11:39 · HOU 10 · Score 7-6
(11:39) 32-C.Benson left guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 11:33 · HOU 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 8:08 · CIN 38 · Score 13-7
(8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 7:59 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:56 · HOU 8 · Score 14-13
(:56) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:48 · HOU 2 · Score 14-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · HOU 32 · Score 14-17
(:03) 17-S.Graham 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 11:31 · CIN 23 · Score 20-17
(11:31) 8-M.Schaub pass deep middle to 12-J.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 11:23 · CIN 2 · Score 21-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 2:34 · CIN 7 · Score 27-17
(2:34) 8-M.Schaub pass short middle to 81-O.Daniels for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 2:29 · CIN 2 · Score 28-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dreessen, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Schaub (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Schaub (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2009-10-18?
The Houston Texans beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28-17 in Week 6, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Houston Texans 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Houston Texans 7, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Q3: Houston Texans 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Houston Texans 28, Cincinnati Bengals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q1 1:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q2 11:39) Houston Texans touchdown — S. Slaton (M. Schaub pass) (Q2 8:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:56) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Jones (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 11:31) Houston Texans touchdown — O. Daniels (M. Schaub pass) (Q3 2:34) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:03, 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?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 66.7% completion, +13.8% CPOE, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +23.58 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.5% completion, +3.4% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Cincinnati Bengals?
M. Schaub (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (8:08) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 20-S.Slaton for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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