Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 34–13 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 17–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:37) 34-S.Morris right end to CIN 2 for 49 yards (40-M.Williams). Cincinnati challenged …
- Game date
- 2007-10-01
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–13 on 2007-10-01. T. Brady posted a game-high +16.20 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 10 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(10:39) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(11:03) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(4:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(8:00) 34-S.Morris left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-67-D.Koppen was injured during the play.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(4:14) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(13:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(9:09) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:39FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 3-0
(10:39) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:55TD MVM. VrabelPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 9-0
(:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 0:51XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:03TD THT. HoushmandzadehPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 10-6
(11:03) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:59XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:17TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 16-7
(4:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:11XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:00TD SMS. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 23-7
(8:00) 34-S.Morris left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-67-D.Koppen was injured during the play.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:55XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 24-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 4:14FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 22
- Score
- 24-10
(4:14) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:07FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 18
- Score
- 27-10
(13:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 9:09FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 27-13
(9:09) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:24TD Riley MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 14
- Score
- 33-13
(3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 3:18XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 34-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +16.20 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2Riley Moss · New England Patriots · Receiving · +13.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 3T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 4S. Morris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +5.34 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5
Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play - 6D. Stallworth · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 7
Ryan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play - 8W. Welker · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.68 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. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+16.20) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+3.86 EPA): S. Morris — (2:37) 34-S.Morris right end to CIN 2 for 49 yards (40-M.Williams). Cincinnati challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.)
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) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +2.9% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.22 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 34 dropbacks · 73.5% completion · +14.9% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +16.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.290 | -0.020 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.0% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.476 | -0.087 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.289 | -0.069 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.290 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 41.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.29 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.02 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, -1.36 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +24.08 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — M. Vrabel (T. Brady pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- New England Patriots — Riley Moss (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — S. Morris
- New England Patriots — Riley Moss (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 13 (Q1 10:39) — (10:39) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 0:55) — (:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:51) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 10:59) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 4:11) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 34-S.Morris left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-67-D.Koppen was injured during the play.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 7:55) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q3 4:14) — (4:14) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q4 13:07) — (13:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the CIN 14 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 3:18) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 2. 22-A.Samuel to NE 3 for 1 yard (16-G.Holt).
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 34-S.Morris right end to CIN 2 for 49 yards (40-M.Williams). Cincinnati challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.)
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:59) — (13:59) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss to CIN 33 for 17 yards (40-M.Williams).
- New England Patriots (Q2 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 13:55) — (13:55) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 82-R.Kelly to NE 49 for 21 yards (96-A.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 2:37) — (2:37) 34-S.Morris right end to CIN 2 for 49 yards (40-M.Williams). Cincinnati challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.)
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to NE 29 for 10 yards (32-R.Baker).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Samuel at NE 2. 22-A.Samuel to NE 3 for 1 yard (16-G.Holt).
- New England Patriots (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) 34-S.Morris left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-67-D.Koppen was injured during the play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 10:39 · CIN 13 · Score 3-0
(10:39) 3-S.Gostkowski 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 0:55 · CIN 1 · Score 9-0
(:55) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 50-M.Vrabel for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 0:51 · CIN 2 · Score 10-0
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 11:03 · NE 1 · Score 10-6
(11:03) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:59 · NE 2 · Score 10-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:17 · CIN 7 · Score 16-7
(4:17) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 81-R.Moss for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:11 · CIN 2 · Score 17-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:00 · CIN 7 · Score 23-7
(8:00) 34-S.Morris left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-67-D.Koppen was injured during the play. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:55 · CIN 2 · Score 24-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 4:14 · NE 22 · Score 24-10
(4:14) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 13:07 · CIN 18 · Score 27-10
(13:07) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 9:09 · NE 30 · Score 27-13
(9:09) 17-S.Graham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 3:24 · CIN 14 · Score 33-13
(3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 3:18 · CIN 2 · Score 34-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2007-10-01?
The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-13 in Week 4, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: New England Patriots 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: New England Patriots 34, Cincinnati Bengals 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
New England Patriots touchdown — M. Vrabel (T. Brady pass) (Q1 0:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 11:03) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Moss (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:17) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Morris (Q3 8:00) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Moss (T. Brady pass) (Q4 3:24) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 10:39, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 4:14, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q4 13:07, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 9:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.8% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.22 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 73.5% completion, +14.9% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +16.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.20 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (3:24) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 81-R.Moss for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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