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NFL · Week 2 · September 19, 2004 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2004 Week 2 Recap

Bengals defeat Dolphins 16–13 in Week 2

C.Chambers led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 13–16 Week 2 finish.

Miami Dolphins 13 0–2
Final 13–16
Cincinnati Bengals 16 1–1 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
13–16
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 3–0 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Chambers
Game date
September 19, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • C.Chambers 5 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +8.7 Fantasy Impact
  • R.McMichael 6 REC · 93 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Darwin Thompson
    Darwin Thompson 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • P.Warrick 6 REC · 51 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 3 REC · 45 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Houshmandzadeh 1 REC · 13 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 16–13 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 3–0 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Chambers
Top passer
C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play
(12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B…
Game date
2004-09-19

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 16–13 on 2004-09-19, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 3–0 halftime lead. C. Chambers posted a game-high +8.69 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Miami Dolphins30100013
Cincinnati Bengals01330016

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 12:44FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    3-0

    (12:44) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 12:11TD
    BSB. Simmons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 53
    Score
    3-6

    (12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B.Simmons for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 12:01XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    3-7

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:16FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 30
    Score
    3-10

    (5:16) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 0:18FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 18
    Score
    3-13

    (:18) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 3:46TD
    CCC. Chambers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 4
    Score
    9-13

    (3:46) 7-A.Feeley pass to 84-C.Chambers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball was tipped by D.Clemons (CIN#92) before being caught for the touchdown.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 3:39XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-13

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:57FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 29
    Score
    13-13

    (1:57) 10-O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:07FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 21
    Score
    13-16

    (:07) 17-S.Graham 39 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).

  1. 1C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
  2. 2R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  3. 3P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  4. 4Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  7. 7Tre StewartTre Stewart · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8Darwin ThompsonDarwin Thompson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.41 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

C. Chambers — MIA · Receiving

C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+8.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.74 EPA per play.

C. Chambers's top snap (-8.64 EPA): (12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B.Simmons for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -17.27 total EPA
  • A. Feeley (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.01 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.251-0.220
Offensive success rate33.3%30.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.263-0.402
Rush EPA/play-0.529-0.288
Defensive EPA/play+0.220+0.251
Defensive success rate69.5%66.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.25, Cincinnati Bengals -0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 17 drives, -20.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 16 drives, -21.12 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — B. Simmons (Q3 12:11)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (A. Feeley pass) (Q4 3:46)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 12:44)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 5:16)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 0:18)
  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 1:57)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 0:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 53 (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B.Simmons for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 12:01) — 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 MIA 30 (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q3 0:18) — (:18) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q4 3:46); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) 10-O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 17-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B.Simmons for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -28.2% · EPA -8.64]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 19-K.Larson punts 40 yards to MIA 33, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 45-L.Brightful pushed ob at CIN 31 for 36 yards (19-K.Larson). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -2.21]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) 19-K.Larson punts 49 yards to MIA 32, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 45-L.Brightful to MIA 48 for 16 yards (33-K.Watson). FUMBLES (33-K.Watson), RECOVERED by CIN-89-M.Schobel at MIA 48. 89-M.Schobel to [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.66]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 17-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +0.67]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 7-A.Feeley pass to 84-C.Chambers to CIN 25 for 19 yards (30-T.Roberts). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.60]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B.Simmons for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -28.2% · EPA -8.64]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:01) — (7:01) 19-K.Larson punts 49 yards to MIA 32, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 45-L.Brightful to MIA 48 for 16 yards (33-K.Watson). FUMBLES (33-K.Watson), RECOVERED by CIN-89-M.Schobel at MIA 48. 89-M.Schobel to [WPA +12.7% · EPA +4.66]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) 9-C.Palmer pass INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor (21-A.Edwards) at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor to MIA 46 for -3 yards (63-B.Williams). Penalty on CIN, Illegal Formation, declined. Pass was deflected by B.Wil [WPA -10.2% · EPA -3.44]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:07) — (14:07) 7-A.Feeley pass to 84-C.Chambers to CIN 25 for 19 yards (30-T.Roberts). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +2.60]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 12:44 · CIN 25 · Score 3-0
    (12:44) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 12:11 · CIN 53 · Score 3-6
    (12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B.Simmons for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 12:01 · MIA 2 · Score 3-7
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 5:16 · MIA 30 · Score 3-10
    (5:16) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 0:18 · MIA 18 · Score 3-13
    (:18) 17-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:46 · CIN 4 · Score 9-13
    (3:46) 7-A.Feeley pass to 84-C.Chambers for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball was tipped by D.Clemons (CIN#92) before being caught for the touchdown.
  7. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:39 · CIN 2 · Score 10-13
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  8. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:57 · CIN 29 · Score 13-13
    (1:57) 10-O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · MIA 21 · Score 13-16
    (:07) 17-S.Graham 39 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.
  • C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2004-09-19?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Miami Dolphins 16-13 in Week 2, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 13, Cincinnati Bengals 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Simmons (Q3 12:11) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (A. Feeley pass) (Q4 3:46) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 12:44, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 5:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 0:18, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 1:57, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.8% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -17.27 total passing EPA. A. Feeley (Miami Dolphins), 51.2% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.01 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-8.64 EPA): (12:11) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at 50. 56-B.Simmons for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W