Game story
In Week 16 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-12-27, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 17–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -3.10 total EPA, and +0.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Castille (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.73 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (15:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 46-T.Castille for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Castille · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.73 EPA/play
- 2 L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 3 B. Wade · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 4 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.29 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 5 Q. Cosby · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 6 A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 M. Cox · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Castille — KC · Receiving
T. Castille posted the highest total EPA (+3.73) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +3.73 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.85 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (2:31) (Punt formation) 2-D.Colquitt Aborted. 43-T.Gafford FUMBLES at KC 30, ball out of bounds at KC 7. Penalty on KC-2-D.Colquitt, Illegal Touch Kick, declined. {Colquitt kicked the fumbled snap out of bounds without g
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — T. Castille (M. Cassel pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
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 11 (Q2 31:42) — (1:42) 17-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) 6-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Coles for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 24:10) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 46-T.Castille for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:52) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 2:03) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 46-T.Castille for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 40-B.Leonard to CIN 13 for 8 yards (59-J.Belcher; 30-M.Brown). {Shovel pass}
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) (Punt formation) 2-D.Colquitt Aborted. 43-T.Gafford FUMBLES at KC 30, ball out of bounds at KC 7. Penalty on KC-2-D.Colquitt, Illegal Touch Kick, declined. {Colquitt kicked the fumbled snap out
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) 7-M.Cassel pass deep left intended for 11-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at CIN 19. 29-L.Hall to CIN 19 for no gain (11-C.Chambers).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 32:31) — (2:31) (Punt formation) 2-D.Colquitt Aborted. 43-T.Gafford FUMBLES at KC 30, ball out of bounds at KC 7. Penalty on KC-2-D.Colquitt, Illegal Touch Kick, declined. {Colquitt kicked the fumbled snap out
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 46-T.Castille for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 41:03) — (11:03) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle intended for 82-D.Bowe INTERCEPTED by 41-C.Ndukwe at CIN 32. 41-C.Ndukwe to CIN 41 for 9 yards (45-L.Pope).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 44:16) — (14:16) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 47-J.McGraw at KC 23. 47-J.McGraw to 50 for 27 yards (64-K.Cook).
Quarterback report card
M.Cassel led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.10 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.116 | -0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.076 | +0.046 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.120 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.041 | +0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 57.0% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -3.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -9.95 total EPA, 2 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.
- T. Castille (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 31:42 · KC 11 · Score 0-3
(1:42) 17-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 30:09 · CIN 12 · Score 3-3
(:09) 6-R.Succop 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 24:16 · KC 10 · Score 3-9
(9:16) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 11-L.Coles for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 24:10 · KC 2 · Score 3-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CIN 20 · Score 9-10
(15:00) 7-M.Cassel pass deep middle to 46-T.Castille for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · CIN 2 · Score 10-10
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:05 · KC 6 · Score 10-16
(2:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · KC 2 · Score 10-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 17-10 in Week 16, 2009 on 2009-12-27.
What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 10, Cincinnati Bengals 17 (KC 10-17 CIN) in Week 16, 2009 on 2009-12-27.
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 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 10, Cincinnati Bengals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 24:16) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Castille (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 2:05) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 31:42, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q2 30:09, 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?
M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 53.7% completion, +0.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.10 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.7% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals?
T. Castille (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +3.73 on receiving plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.85 EPA): (2:31) (Punt formation) 2-D.Colquitt Aborted. 43-T.Gafford FUMBLES at KC 30, ball out of bounds at KC 7. Penalty on KC-2-D.Colquitt, Illegal Touch Kick, declined. {Colquitt kicked . The biggest win-probability swing was +16.0%.
Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
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