Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 31–23 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 7–10 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) a…
- Game date
- 2005-10-16
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 31–23 on 2005-10-16, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 10–7 halftime lead. C. Palmer posted a game-high +14.44 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
 Tennessee Titans | 10 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(12:55) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 23-C.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(7:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(4:37) 29-C.Brown left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(4:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(2:29) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:55TD Charles BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 0-6
(12:55) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:50XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 2:14FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 0-10
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:37TD CPC. PerryPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 6-10
(:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 23-C.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:33XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:33FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 3
- Score
- 10-10
(7:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:37TD Charles BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 9
- Score
- 10-16
(4:37) 29-C.Brown left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:32XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:10TD OTO. ThurmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 76
- Score
- 16-17
(1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:01XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:59FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 17-20
(4:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:24TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 15
- Score
- 23-20
(4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 4:19XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 24-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:29TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 30-20
(2:29) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:26XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 31-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:37FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 29
- Score
- 31-23
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.44 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 3K. Walter · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 4
Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play - 5D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 6E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 7B. Troupe · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8Charles Brown · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.47 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.08 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. Palmer — CIN · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+14.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+2.76 EPA): (11:01) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to TEN 5 for 35 yards (28-L.Thompson).
Biggest single play (-7.27 EPA): S. McNair — (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -10.38 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +0.38 EPA/play · +14.44 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.096 | -0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.5% | 52.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.380 | -0.253 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.068 | +0.116 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.6% | 41.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -2.59 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Charles Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Perry (C. Palmer pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Charles Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — O. Thurman
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 12:55) — (12:55) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 12:50) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 6 (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 23-C.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 0:33) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TEN 3 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) 29-C.Brown left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 4:32) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 76 (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 1:01) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q4 4:59) — (4:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 4:19) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 2:29) — (2:29) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:26) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 9-S.McNair pass to 29-C.Brown to TEN 26 for 6 yards (20-T.James). FUMBLES (20-T.James), RECOVERED by CIN-20-T.James at TEN 27. 20-T.James to TEN 1 for 26 yards (72-B.Hopkins). PENALTY on TEN-69
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:24) — (4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete to 85-C.Johnson. PENALTY on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CIN 46 - No Play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) 9-S.McNair pass to 81-B.Jones pushed ob at CIN 16 for 25 yards (40-M.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:10) — (1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 9-S.McNair pass to 29-C.Brown to TEN 26 for 6 yards (20-T.James). FUMBLES (20-T.James), RECOVERED by CIN-20-T.James at TEN 27. 20-T.James to TEN 1 for 26 yards (72-B.Hopkins). PENALTY on TEN-69
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to TEN 5 for 35 yards (28-L.Thompson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 12:55 · CIN 4 · Score 0-6
(12:55) 29-C.Brown up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 12:50 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 2:14 · CIN 6 · Score 0-10
(2:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · TEN 1 · Score 6-10
(:37) 9-C.Palmer pass to 23-C.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · TEN 2 · Score 7-10
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 7:33 · TEN 3 · Score 10-10
(7:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 4:37 · CIN 9 · Score 10-16
(4:37) 29-C.Brown left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 4:32 · CIN 2 · Score 10-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 1:10 · CIN 76 · Score 16-17
(1:10) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-T.Calico INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman (20-T.James) at TEN 30. 51-O.Thurman for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 1:01 · TEN 2 · Score 17-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 4:59 · CIN 11 · Score 17-20
(4:59) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:24 · TEN 15 · Score 23-20
(4:24) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-32-A.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · TEN 2 · Score 24-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:29 · TEN 1 · Score 30-20
(2:29) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · TEN 2 · Score 31-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:37 · CIN 29 · Score 31-23
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
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.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans on 2005-10-16?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Tennessee Titans 31-23 in Week 6, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Tennessee Titans 6; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 31, Tennessee Titans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q2 12:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Perry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:37) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Brown (Q3 4:37) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — O. Thurman (Q3 1:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 4:24) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 2:29) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 2:14, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 7:33, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 4:59, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 0:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 63.4% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.38 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 71.1% completion, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +14.44 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+2.76 EPA): (11:01) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson to TEN 5 for 35 yards (28-L.Thompson)..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
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