Bengals 23–10 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2006

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 23–10 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 17–3 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Gonzalez
Top passer: D. Huard
Biggest EPA play: (8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Huard sacked at CIN 38 for -8 yards (90-J.Smith). FUMBLES…
Game date: 2006-09-10

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23–10 on 2006-09-10. T. Gonzalez posted a game-high +6.99 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	0	17	6	0	0	23
Kansas City Chiefs	3	0	7	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3CIN 11

CIN 9

+1CIN 2

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 3:09FG
LTL. Tynes
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 11
Score
0-3
(3:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 15:00FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
KC 19
Score
3-3
(15:00) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:21TD
Roschon Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 22
Score
9-3
(5:21) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:15XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
10-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:11TD
KWK. Watson
Points+6
Yard line
KC 8
Score
16-3
(1:11) (Shotgun) 33-K.Watson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:05XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
KC 2
Score
17-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:38FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
KC 24
Score
20-3
(11:38) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:57TD
TGT. Gonzalez
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 9
Score
20-9
(3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:52XP
LTL. Tynes
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
20-10
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 1:12FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
KC 18
Score
23-10
(1:12) 17-S.Graham 36 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).

1T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
2Lonnie Johnson Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
3T. Perry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
4Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5J. Page · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
6Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
7E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
8K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 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

T. Gonzalez — KC · Receiving

T. Gonzalez posted the highest total EPA (+6.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

T. Gonzalez's top snap (+4.23 EPA): (3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.40 EPA): D. Huard — (8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Huard sacked at CIN 38 for -8 yards (90-J.Smith). FUMBLES (90-J.Smith), touched at CIN 38, RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at KC 44. 90-J.Smith to KC 44 for no gain (11-D.

Quarterback report card

D. Huard led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · +22.8% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -4.36 total EPA
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 23 dropbacks · 47.8% completion · +22.0% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -4.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.067	-0.131
Offensive success rate	45.3%	42.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.076	-0.189
Rush EPA/play	-0.047	-0.048
Defensive EPA/play	+0.131	-0.067
Defensive success rate	57.8%	54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.07 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.13 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +5.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -10.89 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 (Q2 5:21)
Cincinnati Bengals — K. Watson (Q2 1:11)
Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q4 3:57)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — L. Tynes (Q1 3:09)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 15:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 11:38)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 1:12)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q1 3:09) — (3:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 19 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 22 (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 5:15) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 33-K.Watson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 1:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–6. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 24 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:52) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) 17-S.Graham 36 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 (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 19-K.Larson punts 41 yards to KC 20, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 82-D.Hall MUFFS catch, touched at KC 20, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at KC 14. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +5.64]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +3.11]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:55) — (6:55) 10-T.Green pass short middle to 87-E.Kennison to CIN 27 for 14 yards (24-D.O'Neal). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.69]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:14) — (14:14) 10-T.Green FUMBLES (Aborted) at KC 24, recovered by KC-27-L.Johnson at KC 24. 27-L.Johnson to KC 24 for no gain (98-B.Robinson). [WPA -7.5% · EPA -2.29]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 10:57) — (10:57) 10-T.Green sacked at KC 46 for -9 yards (91-R.Geathers). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -2.50]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-D.Huard sacked at CIN 38 for -8 yards (90-J.Smith). FUMBLES (90-J.Smith), touched at CIN 38, RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at KC 44. 90-J.Smith to KC 44 for no gain (11-D. [WPA -3.1% · EPA -6.40]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 19-K.Larson punts 41 yards to KC 20, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 82-D.Hall MUFFS catch, touched at KC 20, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at KC 14. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +5.64]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 11:33) — (11:33) 9-C.Palmer sacked at KC 40 for -7 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-56-D.Johnson at KC 40. 56-D.Johnson to KC 40 for no gain (76-L.Jones). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.67]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +4.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 3:09 · CIN 11 · Score 0-3
(3:09) 1-L.Tynes 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · KC 19 · Score 3-3
(15:00) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 5:21 · KC 22 · Score 9-3
(5:21) 32-R.Johnson right tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 5:15 · KC 2 · Score 10-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:11 · KC 8 · Score 16-3
(1:11) (Shotgun) 33-K.Watson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:05 · KC 2 · Score 17-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:38 · KC 24 · Score 20-3
(11:38) 17-S.Graham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 3:57 · CIN 9 · Score 20-9
(3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 3:52 · CIN 2 · Score 20-10
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 1:12 · KC 18 · Score 23-10
(1:12) 17-S.Graham 36 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.
T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
D. Huard (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Taylen Green (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2006-09-10?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 23-10 in Week 1, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Kansas City Chiefs 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q2 5:21) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Watson (Q2 1:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q4 3:57) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — L. Tynes (Q1 3:09, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 11:38, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 1:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.0% completion, +22.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -4.36 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 47.8% completion, +22.0% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -4.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Gonzalez (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.99 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.23 EPA): (3:57) 11-D.Huard pass to 88-T.Gonzalez for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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