Game story
In Week 11 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-16, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 24–19 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +7.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, P. Warrick (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.13 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.1% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (2:29) 8-M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 2 T. Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.50 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.14 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 4 J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5 T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 8 J. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Warrick — CIN · Receiving
P. Warrick posted the highest total EPA (+10.13) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.26 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 77 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 — J. Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — P. Warrick
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Dunn (T. Green pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Andersen
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 9 (Q2 36:22) — (6:22) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 19 (Q2 30:01) — (:01) 8-M.Andersen 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q3 25:37) — (10:37) 8-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) 3-J.Kitna pass to 31-J.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 20:04) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–13. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 64 (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 9-J.Baker punts 32 yards to CIN 32, Center-83-K.Gammon. 80-P.Warrick for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 12:47) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 77 (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 6:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:19) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 17:29) — (2:29) 8-M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 9-J.Baker punts 32 yards to CIN 32, Center-83-K.Gammon. 80-P.Warrick for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 20:13) — (5:13) 3-J.Kitna pass to 31-J.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 37:49) — (7:49) 32-Ru.Johnson left tackle pushed ob at KC 11 for 38 yards (25-G.Wesley).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:18) — (6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:04) — (13:04) 9-J.Baker punts 32 yards to CIN 32, Center-83-K.Gammon. 80-P.Warrick for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 17:29) — (2:29) 8-M.Andersen 44 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) 32-Ru.Johnson right guard to KC 29 for 54 yards (22-D.McCleon).
Quarterback report card
T.Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.50 total EPA
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 35 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +7.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.205 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 51.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Kansas City Chiefs -0.03, Cincinnati Bengals +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +0.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -2.33 total EPA, 5 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- P. Warrick (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.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 36:22 · KC 9 · Score 0-3
(6:22) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:01 · CIN 19 · Score 3-3
(:01) 8-M.Andersen 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 25:37 · CIN 21 · Score 6-3
(10:37) 8-M.Andersen 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 20:13 · KC 13 · Score 6-9
(5:13) 3-J.Kitna pass to 31-J.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 20:04 · KC 2 · Score 6-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:04 · CIN 64 · Score 6-16
(13:04) 9-J.Baker punts 32 yards to CIN 32, Center-83-K.Gammon. 80-P.Warrick for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 12:47 · KC 2 · Score 6-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:29 · CIN 12 · Score 12-17
(6:29) 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:18 · KC 77 · Score 12-23
(6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:05 · KC 2 · Score 12-24
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:27 · CIN 3 · Score 18-24
(3:27) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:19 · CIN 2 · Score 19-24
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 24-19 in Week 11, 2003 on 2003-11-16.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 19, Cincinnati Bengals 24 (KC 19-24 CIN) in Week 11, 2003 on 2003-11-16.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 19, Cincinnati Bengals 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q3 20:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — P. Warrick (Q4 13:04) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (T. Green pass) (Q4 6:29) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — P. Warrick (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 6:18) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Dunn (T. Green pass) (Q4 3:27) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 36:22, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q2 30:01, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Andersen (Q3 25:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
T. Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.9% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.50 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.3% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +7.14 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
P. Warrick (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +10.13 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.26 EPA): (6:18) 3-J.Kitna pass to 80-P.Warrick for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.1%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 24-19 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 9-0 Now 9-1 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
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