Panthers 14–17 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2006

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Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 17–14 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 14–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Palmer
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (3:57) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 34-K.Kaesvi…
Game date: 2006-10-22

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Carolina Panthers 17–14 on 2006-10-22, overcoming Carolina Panthers's 14–7 halftime lead. C. Palmer posted a game-high +11.05 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	7	7	0	0	0	14
Cincinnati Bengals	0	7	3	7	0	17

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

CAR 16

CIN 20

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:18TD
KMK. Mangum
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 7
Score
6-0
(2:18) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 86-K.Mangum for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CIN at 02:09.)
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 2:09XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:21TD
Ryan Kelly
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 16
Score
7-6
(3:21) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 82-R.Kelly for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:16XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:52TD
NGN. Goings
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 20
Score
13-7
(:52) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 37-N.Goings for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:47XP
JKJ. Kasay
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:09FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 5
Score
14-10
(7:09) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:12TD
THT. Houshmandzadeh
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
14-16
(8:12) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:07XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
14-17
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).

1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.05 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
2Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +8.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
3T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
5Ryan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
6Kisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
7N. Goings · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
8Tre Stewart · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.42 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 (+11.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.

C. Palmer's top snap (+3.82 EPA): (9:13) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to CAR 3 for 32 yards (20-C.Gamble).

Biggest single play (-4.21 EPA): J. Delhomme — (3:57) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 34-K.Kaesviharn at CIN -9. Touchback.

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) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +11.05 total EPA
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.47 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.028	+0.006
Offensive success rate	45.7%	43.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.040	+0.251
Rush EPA/play	-0.252	-0.285
Defensive EPA/play	-0.006	+0.028
Defensive success rate	56.7%	54.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers -0.03, Cincinnati Bengals +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.03 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -1.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +0.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 2:18)
Cincinnati Bengals — Ryan Kelly (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 3:21)
Carolina Panthers — N. Goings (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 0:52)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 8:12)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 7:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q1 2:18); Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:09) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CAR 16 (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 82-R.Kelly for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 3:16) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q2 0:52) — (:52) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 37-N.Goings for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:47) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CAR 5 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 8:07) — 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.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 34-K.Kaesviharn at CIN -9. Touchback. [WPA -32.0% · EPA -4.21]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:13) — (9:13) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to CAR 3 for 32 yards (20-C.Gamble). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +3.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 82-R.Kelly for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.49]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 83-A.Chatman to CAR 44 for 9 yards (35-C.Morton). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +1.64]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 17-J.Delhomme pass short right to 89-S.Smith to CAR 37 for 18 yards (20-T.James). PENALTY on CIN-40-M.Williams, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at CAR 37. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Carolina Panthers (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep middle intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 34-K.Kaesviharn at CIN -9. Touchback. [WPA -32.0% · EPA -4.21]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 9:13) — (9:13) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to CAR 3 for 32 yards (20-C.Gamble). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +3.82]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 82-R.Kelly for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.49]
Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:52) — (:52) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 37-N.Goings for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +3.08]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 2:18 · CIN 7 · Score 6-0
(2:18) 17-J.Delhomme pass short middle to 86-K.Mangum for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CIN at 02:09.)
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 2:09 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:21 · CAR 16 · Score 7-6
(3:21) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 82-R.Kelly for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 3:16 · CAR 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:52 · CIN 20 · Score 13-7
(:52) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 37-N.Goings for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:47 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 7:09 · CAR 5 · Score 14-10
(7:09) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:12 · CAR 1 · Score 14-16
(8:12) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · CAR 2 · Score 14-17
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.

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. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2006-10-22?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Carolina Panthers 17-14 in Week 7, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — K. Mangum (J. Delhomme pass) (Q1 2:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Kelly (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 3:21) Carolina Panthers touchdown — N. Goings (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 0:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 8:12) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 7:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.3% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +11.05 total passing EPA. J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 54.1% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.47 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.82 EPA): (9:13) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson to CAR 3 for 32 yards (20-C.Gamble)..

Was Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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