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NFL · Week 9 · November 5, 2006 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2006 Week 9 Recap

Ravens defeat Bengals 26–20 in Week 9

S.McNair led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 20–26 Week 9 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 20 4–4
Final 20–26
Baltimore Ravens 26 6–2 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
20–26
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–17 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
S.McNair
Game date
November 5, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 3 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Henry 2 REC · 79 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Roschon Johnson
    Roschon Johnson 19 CAR · 77 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • S.McNair 21/32 · 255 YDS +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Clayton 8 REC · 73 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Heap 4 REC · 84 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 26–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–17 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
S. McNair
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.…
Game date
2006-11-05

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26–20 on 2006-11-05. S. McNair posted a game-high +10.62 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals07310020
Baltimore Ravens14363026

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 12:06TD
    Jourdan Lewis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-6

    (12:06) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 12:01XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:41TD
    ERE. Reed

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 76
    Score
    0-13

    (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:28XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 5:44FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    0-17

    (5:44) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:12TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 26
    Score
    6-17

    (1:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:06XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-17

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

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 8:55FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    7-20

    (8:55) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 4:31FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 18
    Score
    7-23

    (4:31) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:24FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 33
    Score
    10-23

    (2:24) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:37TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 4
    Score
    16-23

    (13:37) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:31XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    17-23

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

  13. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q4 8:29FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 17
    Score
    17-26

    (8:29) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 4:05FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 12
    Score
    20-26

    (4:05) 17-S.Graham 31 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).

  1. 1S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +10.62 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
  6. 6Roschon JohnsonRoschon Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.22 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

S. McNair — BAL · Passing

S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+10.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

S. McNair's top snap (+2.51 EPA): (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 87-D.Williams to BAL 38 for 20 yards (40-M.Williams, 28-D.Jackson).

Biggest single play (-5.79 EPA): C. Palmer — (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +5.7% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +10.62 total EPA
  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 38.7% completion · -15.6% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.011+0.036
Offensive success rate54.2%43.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.109+0.332
Rush EPA/play+0.118-0.316
Defensive EPA/play-0.036+0.011
Defensive success rate56.2%45.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.01, Baltimore Ravens +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, +3.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jourdan LewisBaltimore Ravens — Jourdan Lewis (Q1 12:06)
  • Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 10:41)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:12)
  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q4 13:37)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 5:44)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 8:55)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q3 4:31)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 2:24)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 8:29)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 4:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 12:06) — (12:06) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 12:01) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 76 (Q1 10:41); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 10:28) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 26 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 1:06) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 33 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 13:31) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 17-S.Graham 31 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 (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh (27-R.Prude). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -2.69]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 9-S.McNair pass short right to 86-T.Heap to CIN 19 for 15 yards (28-D.Jackson). [WPA +8.7% · EPA +1.00]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -5.79]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-C.Henry to BAL 4 for 71 yards (21-C.McAlister). FUMBLES (21-C.McAlister), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at BAL 4. 20-E.Reed to BAL 23 for 19 yards (84 [WPA +8.3% · EPA +5.34]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — 3-M.Stover kicks 64 yards from BAL 30 to CIN 6. 23-C.Perry to CIN 33 for 27 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-32-Mu.Smith at CIN 34. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -5.79]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 15-C.Henry to BAL 4 for 71 yards (21-C.McAlister). FUMBLES (21-C.McAlister), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at BAL 4. 20-E.Reed to BAL 23 for 19 yards (84 [WPA +8.3% · EPA +5.34]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — 3-M.Stover kicks 64 yards from BAL 30 to CIN 6. 23-C.Perry to CIN 33 for 27 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-32-Mu.Smith at CIN 34. [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.73]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +3.56]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 12:06 · CIN 2 · Score 0-6
    (12:06) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 12:01 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 10:41 · BAL 76 · Score 0-13
    (10:41) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Rolle at CIN 49. 22-S.Rolle to CIN 25 for 24 yards. Lateral to 20-E.Reed for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 10:28 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 5:44 · CIN 25 · Score 0-17
    (5:44) 3-M.Stover 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:12 · BAL 26 · Score 6-17
    (1:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:06 · BAL 2 · Score 7-17
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 8:55 · CIN 7 · Score 7-20
    (8:55) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 4:31 · CIN 18 · Score 7-23
    (4:31) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:24 · BAL 33 · Score 10-23
    (2:24) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:37 · BAL 4 · Score 16-23
    (13:37) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:31 · BAL 2 · Score 17-23
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  13. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 8:29 · CIN 17 · Score 17-26
    (8:29) 3-M.Stover 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · BAL 12 · Score 20-26
    (4:05) 17-S.Graham 31 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.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • S. McNair (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2006-11-05?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 26-20 in Week 9, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Baltimore Ravens 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 12:06) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 10:41) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 1:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 13:37) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 5:44, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 8:55, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 4:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 2:24, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 8:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 65.6% completion, +5.7% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +10.62 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 38.7% completion, -15.6% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.38 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+2.51 EPA): (4:52) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass short left to 87-D.Williams to BAL 38 for 20 yards (40-M.Williams, 28-D.Jackson)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 26-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

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