Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14–13 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 7–0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Clayton
- Top passer
- B. Gradkowski
- Biggest EPA play
- (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Revi…
- Game date
- 2006-10-15
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 14–13 on 2006-10-15, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 7–0 halftime lead. M. Clayton posted a game-high +9.08 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(9:18) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:08.)
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(6:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(2:34) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(10:39) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:18TD THT. HoushmandzadehPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 33
- Score
- 6-0
(9:18) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:08.)
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:08XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:43TD Arian SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-6
(6:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 6:37XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 2:34FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 20
- Score
- 10-7
(2:34) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:39FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 29
- Score
- 13-7
(10:39) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:43TD MCM. ClaytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 13-13
(:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 0:35XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 13-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3
Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play - 4J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5B. Gradkowski · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.04 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6Arian Smith · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7
Ryan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play - 8C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.24 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.03 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
M. Clayton — TB · Receiving
M. Clayton posted the highest total EPA (+9.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.51 EPA per play.
M. Clayton's top snap (+4.45 EPA): (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -1.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.04 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.065 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.031 | +0.040 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.279 | -0.071 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.06, Tampa Bay Buccaneers -0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -4.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -6.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Arian Smith (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Clayton (B. Gradkowski pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the TB 33 (Q2 9:18); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 9:08) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:43) — (6:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:37) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 20 (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q4 10:39) — (10:39) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q4 0:43); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:35) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 17-S.Graham 62 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to TB 44 for 17 yards (20-R.Barber).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:18) — (:18) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 39 for -8 yards (96-E.Wyms).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) PENALTY on TB-79-S.Mahan, Tripping, 10 yards, enforced at CIN 8 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:08.)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 3-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to TB 29 for 51 yards (21-J.Bolden).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:18 · TB 33 · Score 6-0
(9:18) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TB and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by TB at 09:08.) - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 9:08 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 6:43 · CIN 2 · Score 7-6
(6:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 81-A.Smith for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 6:37 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:34 · TB 20 · Score 10-7
(2:34) 17-S.Graham 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 10:39 · TB 29 · Score 13-7
(10:39) 17-S.Graham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 0:43 · CIN 8 · Score 13-13
(:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 0:35 · CIN 2 · Score 13-14
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2006-10-15?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 14-13 in Week 6, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 9:18) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — A. Smith (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q3 6:43) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Clayton (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 0:43) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 2:34, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 10:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
B. Gradkowski (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 49.0% completion, -1.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.04 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 60.0% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
M. Clayton (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.45 EPA): (:43) 7-B.Gradkowski pass incomplete short middle to 80-M.Clayton. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Gradkowski pass short middle to 80-M.Clayton for 8 yards, T.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 14-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
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