Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 27–20 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 10–12 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cornelius Johnson
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.G…
- Game date
- 2007-09-10
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27–20 on 2007-09-10. Cornelius Johnson posted a game-high +8.28 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 9 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens
(8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:07) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(11:56) 32-M.Smith right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:07) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:06) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(14:05) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(8:53) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-R.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:38TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 39
- Score
- 0-6
(8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 4:07FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 5
- Score
- 0-9
(4:07) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 11:56TD Mazi SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 6
- Score
- 6-9
(11:56) 32-M.Smith right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 11:52XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-9
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:07FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 22
- Score
- 7-12
(1:07) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:06FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 18
- Score
- 10-12
(:06) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 8:57TD Lonnie Johnson Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 58
- Score
- 10-18
(8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 8:47XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 10-19
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 14:05FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 13-19
(14:05) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 12:25TD ERE. ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 87
- Score
- 19-19
(12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 12:07XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 20-19
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:53TD THT. HoushmandzadehPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 7
- Score
- 20-25
(8:53) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:48Safety Roschon JohnsonPoints+2
- Yard line
- BAL 1
- Score
- 20-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-R.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
- 2D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 3
Dorian Williams · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play - 4Mazi Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +4.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7D. Coats · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 8Roschon Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.44 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
Cornelius Johnson — CIN · Receiving
Cornelius Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+8.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
Cornelius Johnson's top snap (+3.47 EPA): (8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.38 EPA): S. McNair — (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 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) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +6.1% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -20.75 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.278 | -0.256 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 37.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.531 | -0.108 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.354 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.256 | +0.278 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.8% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.28, Cincinnati Bengals -0.26) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.28 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.26 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -25.05 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, -19.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Mazi Smith
- Cincinnati Bengals — Lonnie Johnson Jr.
- Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 9–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 39 (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 5 (Q1 4:07) — (4:07) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 11:56) — (11:56) 32-M.Smith right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:52) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 22 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 58 (Q3 8:57); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 8:47) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–8. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q4 14:05) — (14:05) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 87 (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:07) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the BAL 1 (Q4 8:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-R.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 9-S.McNair pass deep right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at CIN 48. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 22 for 30 yards (78-A.Terry). Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, an
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) 7-K.Boller pass short middle intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 96-M.Myers at CIN -2. Touchback. {Pass deflected by Heap (BAL#86), then off L.Johnson (CIN#59), then was caught by M.Myers (CI
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 32-R.Johnson right guard to CIN 20 for 4 yards (92-H.Ngata). FUMBLES (92-H.Ngata), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at CIN 30. 20-E.Reed to CIN 24 for 6 yards (79-S.Andrews).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:25) — (12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 8:57) — (8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 8:46) — (8:46) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 39 for -7 yards (55-A.Brooks). FUMBLES (55-A.Brooks) [55-A.Brooks], RECOVERED by CIN-91-R.Geathers at BAL 39. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 39 for no gain (78-A.Terry).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:43) — (9:43) 9-S.McNair pass deep right intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 91-R.Geathers at CIN 48. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 22 for 30 yards (78-A.Terry). Baltimore challenged the pass completion ruling, an
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) 9-S.McNair FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 40, RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 41. 59-L.Johnson to BAL 41 for no gain (9-S.McNair).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 8:38 · BAL 39 · Score 0-6
(8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 4:07 · BAL 5 · Score 0-9
(4:07) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 11:56 · CIN 6 · Score 6-9
(11:56) 32-M.Smith right guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 11:52 · CIN 2 · Score 7-9
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:07 · BAL 22 · Score 7-12
(1:07) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · CIN 18 · Score 10-12
(:06) 3-M.Stover 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 8:57 · CIN 58 · Score 10-18
(8:57) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair sacked at BAL 34 for -8 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers), RECOVERED by CIN-59-L.Johnson at BAL 34. 59-L.Johnson for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 8:47 · BAL 2 · Score 10-19
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 14:05 · CIN 5 · Score 13-19
(14:05) 3-M.Stover 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 12:25 · BAL 87 · Score 19-19
(12:25) 19-K.Larson punts 50 yards to BAL 37, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 20-E.Reed for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 12:07 · CIN 2 · Score 20-19
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:53 · BAL 7 · Score 20-25
(8:53) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q4 8:48 · BAL 1 · Score 20-27
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 32-R.Johnson rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) 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 Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2007-09-10?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-20 in Week 1, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 9; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 10, Cincinnati Bengals 8; Final: Baltimore Ravens 20, Cincinnati Bengals 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 8:38) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Smith (Q2 11:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Johnson (Q3 8:57) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (Q4 12:25) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 8:53) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 4:07, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 1:07, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 14:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
S. McNair (Baltimore Ravens), 55.6% completion, +6.1% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -20.75 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 55.6% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cornelius Johnson (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.47 EPA): (8:38) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 85-C.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 1-0 W
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