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NFL · Week 5 · October 9, 2005 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2005 Week 5 Recap

Jaguars defeat Bengals 23–20 in Week 5

C.Henry led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 20–23 Week 5 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 20 4–1
Final 20–23
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 3–2 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–13 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Henry
Game date
October 9, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • C.Henry 3 REC · 85 YDS · 1 TD +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 5 REC · 52 YDS · 1 TD +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Perry 7 CAR · 55 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Jonnu Smith
    Jonnu Smith 3 REC · 43 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Wrighster 2 REC · 40 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams 2 REC · 41 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 23–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–13 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Henry
Top passer
C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play
17-S.Graham kicks 64 yards from CIN 30 to JAX 6. 36-D.Wimbush to JAX 23 for 17 yards (57-H…
Game date
2005-10-09

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 on 2005-10-09. C. Henry posted a game-high +7.43 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals0767020
Jacksonville Jaguars10373023

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 10:39TD
    GWG. Wrighster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 26
    Score
    0-6

    (10:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on CB20. JJ87 hurdled CB24 at CB5.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 10:31XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  3. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 0:54FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 13
    Score
    0-10

    (:54) 10-J.Scobee 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 10:17FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 32
    Score
    0-13

    (10:17) 10-J.Scobee 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 5:42TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 14
    Score
    6-13

    (5:42) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 5:36XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    7-13

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

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 12:22TD
    EWE. Wilford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    7-19

    (12:22) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the 10. Stiff arm CB #20 at the 5.

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q3 12:16XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-20

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 7:09FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 13
    Score
    10-20

    (7:09) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:34FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    13-20

    (4:34) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 9:50FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 35
    Score
    13-23

    (9:50) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 5:23TD
    CHC. Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 25
    Score
    19-23

    (5:23) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 5:16XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    20-23

    17-S.Graham extra point 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. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  3. 3Jonnu SmithJonnu Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Perry · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  5. 5G. Wrighster · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
  6. 6Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Perry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Pearman · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.21 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. Henry — CIN · Receiving

C. Henry posted the highest total EPA (+7.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.48 EPA per play.

C. Henry's top snap (+3.61 EPA): (5:23) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.99 EPA): S. Graham — 17-S.Graham kicks 64 yards from CIN 30 to JAX 6. 36-D.Wimbush to JAX 23 for 17 yards (57-H.Navies). FUMBLES (57-H.Navies), RECOVERED by CIN-57-H.Navies at JAX 21. 57-H.Navies to JAX 21 for no gain (50

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) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.43 total EPA
  • B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play-0.012-0.006
Offensive success rate42.5%48.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.011+0.039
Rush EPA/play+0.007-0.037
Defensive EPA/play+0.006+0.012
Defensive success rate51.8%57.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.01, Jacksonville Jaguars -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -1.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, -0.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — G. Wrighster (B. Leftwich pass) (Q1 10:39)
  • Cornelius JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 5:42)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — E. Wilford (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 12:22)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:23)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q1 0:54)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 10:17)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 7:09)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 4:34)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 9:50)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on CB20. JJ87 hurdled CB24 at CB5.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 10:31) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q1 0:54) — (:54) 10-J.Scobee 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q2 10:17) — (10:17) 10-J.Scobee 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 14 (Q2 5:42) — (5:42) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 5:36) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–6. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q3 12:22) — (12:22) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the 10. Stiff arm CB #20 at the 5.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 12:16) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 13 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the JAX 30 (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 25 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 5:16) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 48 for -7 yards (93-B.McCray). FUMBLES (93-B.McCray), RECOVERED by JAX-51-A.Ayodele at JAX 45. 51-A.Ayodele to JAX 45 for no gain (63-B.Williams). [WPA -32.6% · EPA -3.33]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 7:05) — 17-S.Graham kicks 64 yards from CIN 30 to JAX 6. 36-D.Wimbush to JAX 23 for 17 yards (57-H.Navies). FUMBLES (57-H.Navies), RECOVERED by CIN-57-H.Navies at JAX 21. 57-H.Navies to JAX 21 for no gain (50 [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.99]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to JAX 45 for 13 yards (25-K.Wright). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +0.71]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry to JAX 26 for 47 yards (27-R.Mathis). Penalty on JAX-21-T.Cousin, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +3.04]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 7:05) — 17-S.Graham kicks 64 yards from CIN 30 to JAX 6. 36-D.Wimbush to JAX 23 for 17 yards (57-H.Navies). FUMBLES (57-H.Navies), RECOVERED by CIN-57-H.Navies at JAX 21. 57-H.Navies to JAX 21 for no gain (50 [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.99]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 48 for -7 yards (93-B.McCray). FUMBLES (93-B.McCray), RECOVERED by JAX-51-A.Ayodele at JAX 45. 51-A.Ayodele to JAX 45 for no gain (63-B.Williams). [WPA -32.6% · EPA -3.33]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on CB20. JJ87 hurdled CB24 at CB5. [WPA +5.2% · EPA +3.25]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 10:39 · CIN 26 · Score 0-6
    (10:39) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 87-G.Wrighster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught on CB20. JJ87 hurdled CB24 at CB5.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 10:31 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 0:54 · CIN 13 · Score 0-10
    (:54) 10-J.Scobee 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 10:17 · CIN 32 · Score 0-13
    (10:17) 10-J.Scobee 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 5:42 · JAX 14 · Score 6-13
    (5:42) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 5:36 · JAX 2 · Score 7-13
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 12:22 · CIN 11 · Score 7-19
    (12:22) 7-B.Leftwich pass to 19-E.Wilford for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the 10. Stiff arm CB #20 at the 5.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 12:16 · CIN 2 · Score 7-20
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 7:09 · JAX 13 · Score 10-20
    (7:09) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 4:34 · JAX 30 · Score 13-20
    (4:34) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 9:50 · CIN 35 · Score 13-23
    (9:50) 10-J.Scobee 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-2-C.Hanson.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:23 · JAX 25 · Score 19-23
    (5:23) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:16 · JAX 2 · Score 20-23
    17-S.Graham extra point 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.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • C. Henry (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2005-10-09?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Week 5, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — G. Wrighster (B. Leftwich pass) (Q1 10:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 5:42) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — E. Wilford (B. Leftwich pass) (Q3 12:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:23) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q1 0:54, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 10:17, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 7:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 4:34, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 9:50, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.4% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.43 total passing EPA. B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 38.5% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.02 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

C. Henry (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+3.61 EPA): (5:23) 9-C.Palmer pass to 15-C.Henry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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