Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 17–0 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- P. Ramsey
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Willi…
- Game date
- 2004-11-14
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders 17–10 on 2004-11-14. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +10.71 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play - 2
T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 3
L. Coles · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 4
C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.79 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 5
C. Cooley · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.52 EPA/play - 6
D. McCants · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play - 7
K. Walter · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 8
T. Jacobs · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 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
Cornelius Johnson — CIN · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+10.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.78 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+4.05 EPA): (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark).
Biggest single play (-4.26 EPA): M. Brunell — (10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Williams) at CIN 42. 56-B.Simmons to WAS 47 for 11 yards (46-L.Betts).
Quarterback report card
P. Ramsey led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders) · 44 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.36 total EPA
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.080 | -0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.5% | 38.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.095 | -0.340 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.315 | +0.011 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.186 | +0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.1% | 61.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -7.27 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 14 drives, -16.70 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson 
Cincinnati Bengals — Tre Stewart (C. Palmer pass)
Washington Commanders — C. Cooley (P. Ramsey pass)
Field goals
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Washington Commanders — O. Kimrin
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 5:37) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) 9-C.Palmer pass to 86-T.Stewart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 12:26) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the WAS 24 (Q2 7:33) — (7:33) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 10–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 6-O.Kimrin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 2:22) — 6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Williams) at CIN 42. 56-B.Simmons to WAS 47 for 11 yards (46-L.Betts).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to WAS 31 for 12 yards (25-R.Clark).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark).
- Washington Commanders (Q1 3:15) — (3:15) 8-M.Brunell pass incomplete to 80-L.Coles.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 14:35) — (14:35) 26-C.Portis left tackle to CIN 44 for 2 yards (92-D.Clemons).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Washington Commanders (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 8-M.Brunell pass intended for 87-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons (40-M.Williams) at CIN 42. 56-B.Simmons to WAS 47 for 11 yards (46-L.Betts).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-W.Harris at WAS 21. 27-W.Harris to CIN 48 for 31 yards (74-R.Braham).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 10:04) — (10:04) 32-R.Johnson left end to WAS 43 for 12 yards (95-J.Salave'a). FUMBLES (95-J.Salave'a), RECOVERED by WAS-53-M.Washington at WAS 43. 53-M.Washington to WAS 39 for -4 yards (82-R.Kelly).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 5:42 · WAS 1 · Score 6-0
(5:42) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:37 · WAS 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:30 · WAS 1 · Score 13-0
(12:30) 9-C.Palmer pass to 86-T.Stewart for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 12:26 · WAS 2 · Score 14-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 7:33 · WAS 24 · Score 17-0
(7:33) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 5:49 · CIN 15 · Score 17-3
(5:49) 6-O.Kimrin 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · CIN 9 · Score 17-9
(2:29) 11-P.Ramsey pass to 47-C.Cooley for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · CIN 2 · Score 17-10
6-O.Kimrin extra point is GOOD, Center-71-E.Albright, Holder-19-T.Tupa.
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.
- Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders on 2004-11-14?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Washington Commanders 17-10 in Week 10, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Washington Commanders 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Washington Commanders 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Washington Commanders 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Washington Commanders 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 5:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Stewart (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 12:30) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Cooley (P. Ramsey pass) (Q4 2:29) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 7:33, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — O. Kimrin (Q4 5:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
P. Ramsey (Washington Commanders), 40.9% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.36 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders?
Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.05 EPA): (8:25) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to WAS 17 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark)..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Washington Commanders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L