Bengals 27–26 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2004

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

C. Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-10.07 EPA): (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C..

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Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 27–26 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 3–6 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Cornelius Johnson
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.…
Game date: 2004-12-05

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27–26 on 2004-12-05, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 6–3 halftime lead. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +14.97 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	0	3	0	24	0	27
Baltimore Ravens	3	3	14	6	0	26

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3BAL 22

BAL 34

+3CIN 20

+3CIN 27

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 9:18FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-3
(9:18) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:29FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 22
Score
3-3
(2:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:06FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 4
Score
3-6
(:06) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 8:17TD
Calvin Taylor Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
3-12
(8:17) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 8:13XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
3-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 3:32TD
CMC. McAlister
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 34
Score
3-19
(3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36. 21-C.McAlister for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 2:29XP
MSM. Stover
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
3-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 15:00TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 13
Score
9-20
(15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:55XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
10-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:44TD
Cornelius Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 12
Score
16-20
(10:44) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:39XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
17-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 8:39FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 20
Score
17-23
(8:39) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 5:50TD
THT. Houshmandzadeh
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 9
Score
23-23
(5:50) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN-84-T.Houshmandzadeh, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 5:38XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
24-23
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:44FG
MSM. Stover
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 27
Score
24-26
(1:44) 3-M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:02FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 6
Score
27-26
(:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.97 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +13.40 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
3C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.89 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
4Tyrod Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
5Kisean Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
6Jordan White · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
7Calvin Taylor Jr. · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
8Truman Jones · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.76 total EPA · 3 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 (+14.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +1.50 EPA per play.

Cornelius Johnson's top snap (-10.07 EPA): (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36. 21-C.McAlister for

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) · 38 dropbacks · 76.3% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.89 total EPA
K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.08 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	+0.089	+0.041
Offensive success rate	57.1%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.197	+0.012
Rush EPA/play	-0.150	+0.045
Defensive EPA/play	-0.041	-0.089
Defensive success rate	50.6%	42.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals +0.09, Baltimore Ravens +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.09 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +3.44 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +7.48 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — Calvin Taylor Jr. (Q3 8:17)
Baltimore Ravens — C. McAlister (Q3 3:32)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 15:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 10:44)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:50)

Field goals

Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q1 9:18)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 2:29)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:06)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 8:39)
Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 1:44)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 0:02)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 2:29) — (2:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 8:13) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 34 (Q3 3:32); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 2:29) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 24–6. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 13 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:55) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 12 (Q4 10:44) — (10:44) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 10:39) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 9 (Q4 5:50); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 5:38) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q4 1:44) — (1:44) 3-M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. [WPA +32.4% · EPA +0.11]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to BAL 9 for 22 yards. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +1.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to BAL 42 for 32 yards (47-W.Demps). [WPA +21.3% · EPA +1.85]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:42) — (7:42) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to BAL 20 for 34 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +2.97]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -10.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 3:32) — (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36. [WPA -14.6% · EPA -10.07]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:41) — (11:41) 9-C.Palmer pass to 89-M.Schobel to CIN 47 for no gain (20-E.Reed, 47-W.Demps). FUMBLES (20-E.Reed), touched at CIN 47, RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at CIN 47. 20-E.Reed to CIN 25 for 22 yards (6 [WPA -14.1% · EPA -4.98]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:28) — (:28) 19-K.Larson punts 31 yards to BAL 19, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 36-B.Sams MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-55-M.Wilkins at BAL 19. [WPA +3.1% · EPA +4.31]
Baltimore Ravens (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) 7-K.Boller pass intended for 84-C.Moore INTERCEPTED by 40-M.Williams at 50. 40-M.Williams to 50 for no gain (84-C.Moore). [WPA -4.6% · EPA -3.54]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 9:18 · CIN 2 · Score 0-3
(9:18) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 2:29 · BAL 22 · Score 3-3
(2:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · CIN 4 · Score 3-6
(:06) 3-M.Stover 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 8:17 · CIN 1 · Score 3-12
(8:17) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 8:13 · CIN 2 · Score 3-13
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:32 · BAL 34 · Score 3-19
(3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C.McAlister at BAL 36.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 2:29 · CIN 2 · Score 3-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BAL 13 · Score 9-20
(15:00) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · BAL 2 · Score 10-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:44 · BAL 12 · Score 16-20
(10:44) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:39 · BAL 2 · Score 17-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:39 · CIN 20 · Score 17-23
(8:39) 3-M.Stover 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:50 · BAL 9 · Score 23-23
(5:50) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CIN-84-T.Houshmandzadeh, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:38 · BAL 2 · Score 24-23
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:44 · CIN 27 · Score 24-26
(1:44) 3-M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-16-N.Murphy.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · BAL 6 · Score 27-26
(:02) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

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 Baltimore Ravens on 2004-12-05?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-26 in Week 13, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Baltimore Ravens 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Taylor (Q3 8:17) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. McAlister (Q3 3:32) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 10:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:50) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 9:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 2:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 8:39, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 1:44, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 76.3% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.89 total passing EPA. K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 59.4% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.08 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-10.07 EPA): (3:32) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 15. 20-E.Reed to BAL 39 for 24 yards (86-T.Stewart). FUMBLES (86-T.Stewart), recovered by BAL-21-C..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

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