Game story
In Week 14 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-09, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 19–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -10.67 total EPA, and +7.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (14:15) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at CIN 36. 34-F.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +7.12 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 2 D. Dorsey · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +6.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 3 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 4 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 5 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 6 B. Leonard · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.34 EPA/play
- 7 A. Chatman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 8 C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+7.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.29 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (14:15) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at CIN 36. 34-F.Brown for 36 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 — R. Johnson
- Los Angeles Rams — F. Brown
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) 32-R.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 50:32) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 9 (Q2 39:54) — (9:54) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 7–6. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the LA 67 (Q3 29:15); Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 29:06) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 20 (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 17-S.Graham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 14 (Q3 15:23) — (:23) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q4 5:13) — (5:13) 14-J.Wilkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LA 29 (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) 17-S.Graham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 29:15) — (14:15) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at CIN 36. 34-F.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:24) — (5:24) 3-B.Berlin to CIN 35 for -6 yards (28-D.Jackson) [28-D.Jackson]. FUMBLES (28-D.Jackson) [28-D.Jackson], RECOVERED by CIN-97-J.Thornton at CIN 39. 97-J.Thornton to CIN 39 for no gain (3-B.Berlin
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 17:24) — (2:24) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to LA 18 for 52 yards (21-O.Atogwe).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 20:04) — (5:04) 9-C.Palmer sacked at LA 20 for -11 yards (92-E.Moore).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at CIN 42. 24-R.Bartell to CIN 41 for 1 yard (84-T.Houshmandzadeh).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 29:15) — (14:15) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at CIN 36. 34-F.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 35:24) — (5:24) 3-B.Berlin to CIN 35 for -6 yards (28-D.Jackson) [28-D.Jackson]. FUMBLES (28-D.Jackson) [28-D.Jackson], RECOVERED by CIN-97-J.Thornton at CIN 39. 97-J.Thornton to CIN 39 for no gain (3-B.Berlin
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 36:37) — (6:37) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 24-R.Bartell at CIN 42. 24-R.Bartell to CIN 41 for 1 yard (84-T.Houshmandzadeh).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 36:42) — (6:42) 14-J.Wilkins 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Quarterback report card
C.Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 67.7% completion · +7.1% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -10.67 total EPA
- B.Berlin (Los Angeles Rams) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.9% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.344 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.381 | +0.115 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.037 | +0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 61.1% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -3.04 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -11.69 total EPA, 1 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.
- T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- B. Berlin (LA) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 50:37 · LA 1 · Score 0-6
(5:37) 32-R.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 50:32 · LA 2 · Score 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 39:54 · LA 9 · Score 0-10
(9:54) 17-S.Graham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 29:15 · LA 67 · Score 6-10
(14:15) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at CIN 36. 34-F.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 29:06 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 19:47 · LA 20 · Score 7-13
(4:47) 17-S.Graham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 15:23 · LA 14 · Score 7-16
(:23) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q4 5:13 · CIN 32 · Score 10-16
(5:13) 14-J.Wilkins 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:27 · LA 29 · Score 10-19
(2:27) 17-S.Graham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Rams 19-10 in Week 14, 2007 on 2007-12-09.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 10, Cincinnati Bengals 19 (LA 10-19 CIN) in Week 14, 2007 on 2007-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 7, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Los Angeles Rams 10, Cincinnati Bengals 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 50:37) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — F. Brown (Q3 29:15) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 39:54, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 19:47, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 15:23, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q4 5:13, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 2:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 67.7% completion, +7.1% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -10.67 total passing EPA. B. Berlin (Los Angeles Rams), 56.7% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.62 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals?
T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +7.12 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.29 EPA): (14:15) 9-C.Palmer pass short left intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 34-F.Brown at CIN 36. 34-F.Brown for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
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