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NFL · Week 6 · October 14, 2007 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2007 Week 6 Recap

Chiefs defeat Bengals 27–20 in Week 6

T.Houshmandzadeh led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 20–27 Week 6 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 20 1–4
Final 20–27
Kansas City Chiefs 27 3–3 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
20–27
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–20 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Houshmandzadeh
Game date
October 14, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 8 REC · 145 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 8 REC · 83 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Kelly
    Ryan Kelly 3 REC · 45 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • T.Gonzalez 9 REC · 102 YDS · 2 TD +11.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Huard 25/42 · 233 YDS · 2 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bowe 4 REC · 46 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 27–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–20 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Houshmandzadeh
Top passer
C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play
(13:08) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 45 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOV…
Game date
2007-10-14

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–20 on 2007-10-14. T. Houshmandzadeh posted a game-high +12.25 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals70130020
Kansas City Chiefs101070027

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 9:50FG
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 14
    Score
    0-3

    (9:50) 6-D.Rayner 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:47TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 42
    Score
    6-3

    (7:47) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:39XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    7-3

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

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 0:58TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    7-9

    (:58) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 0:53XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-10

    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:33TD
    Lonnie Johnson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    7-16

    (6:33) 27-L.Johnson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 6:27XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-17

    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 0:05FG
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-20

    (:05) 6-D.Rayner 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:58FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    10-20

    (13:58) 17-S.Graham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 8:09TD
    TGT. Gonzalez

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 26
    Score
    10-26

    (8:09) 11-D.Huard pass deep left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 8:03XP
    DRDaveren Rayner

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-27

    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 5:09TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 30
    Score
    16-27

    (5:09) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 5:03XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    17-27

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

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:20FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 18
    Score
    20-27

    (:20) 17-S.Graham 36 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. 1T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +12.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +11.64 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Huard · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +7.67 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  4. 4Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  5. 5D. Bowe · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  6. 6Jeremiah WebbJeremiah Webb · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  7. 7Ryan KellyRyan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  8. 8K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 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. Houshmandzadeh — CIN · Receiving

T. Houshmandzadeh posted the highest total EPA (+12.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.

T. Houshmandzadeh's top snap (+4.21 EPA): (7:47) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.07 EPA): C. Palmer — (13:08) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 45 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-95-R.Edwards at CIN 45. 95-R.Edwards to CIN 45 for no gain (9-C.Palmer).

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) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.5% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.30 total EPA
  • D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +12.6% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play-0.064+0.001
Offensive success rate47.7%46.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.006+0.183
Rush EPA/play-0.265-0.345
Defensive EPA/play-0.001+0.064
Defensive success rate53.1%52.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.06 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -5.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 15 drives, +0.13 total EPA, 5 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) (Q1 7:47)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q1 0:58)
  • Lonnie Johnson Jr.Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr. (Q2 6:33)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q4 8:09)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:09)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — Daveren Rayner (Q1 9:50)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — Daveren Rayner (Q2 0:05)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 13:58)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 0:20)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) 6-D.Rayner 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 42 (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 7:39) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:53) — 6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) 27-L.Johnson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 6:27) — 6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 6-D.Rayner 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 17-S.Graham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the CIN 26 (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) 11-D.Huard pass deep left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:03) — 6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the KC 30 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 5:03) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 17-S.Graham 36 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 (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 45 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-95-R.Edwards at CIN 45. 95-R.Edwards to CIN 45 for no gain (9-C.Palmer). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -5.07]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +4.21]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 33-K.Watson ran ob at CIN 15 for 5 yards (90-T.McBride). PENALTY on KC-20-B.Sapp, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 15. Penalty on KC-20-B.Sapp, D [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.80]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 26-M.Bennett to KC 50 for 7 yards (96-M.Myers) [90-J.Smith]. PENALTY on CIN-46-B.Adams, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at KC 50. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +2.09]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) 27-L.Johnson right end to CIN 20 for 20 yards (90-J.Smith). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.54]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:08) — (13:08) 9-C.Palmer sacked at CIN 45 for -8 yards (69-J.Allen). FUMBLES (69-J.Allen), RECOVERED by KC-95-R.Edwards at CIN 45. 95-R.Edwards to CIN 45 for no gain (9-C.Palmer). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -5.07]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 1:56) — (1:56) 11-D.Huard pass short left to 80-J.Webb to KC 49 for 5 yards (57-Dh.Jones). FUMBLES (57-Dh.Jones), RECOVERED by CIN-92-F.Rucker at CIN 48. 92-F.Rucker to CIN 48 for no gain (80-J.Webb). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.44]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +4.21]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.6% · EPA +3.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 9:50 · CIN 14 · Score 0-3
    (9:50) 6-D.Rayner 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 7:47 · KC 42 · Score 6-3
    (7:47) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 7:39 · KC 2 · Score 7-3
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 0:58 · CIN 3 · Score 7-9
    (:58) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 0:53 · CIN 2 · Score 7-10
    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 6:33 · CIN 8 · Score 7-16
    (6:33) 27-L.Johnson left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 6:27 · CIN 2 · Score 7-17
    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  8. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CIN 2 · Score 7-20
    (:05) 6-D.Rayner 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 13:58 · KC 15 · Score 10-20
    (13:58) 17-S.Graham 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 8:09 · CIN 26 · Score 10-26
    (8:09) 11-D.Huard pass deep left to 88-T.Gonzalez for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 8:03 · CIN 2 · Score 10-27
    6-D.Rayner extra point is GOOD, Center-51-J.Darche, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · KC 30 · Score 16-27
    (5:09) (No Huddle) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 5:03 · KC 2 · Score 17-27
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · KC 18 · Score 20-27
    (:20) 17-S.Graham 36 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.

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • T. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Huard (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2007-10-14?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-20 in Week 6, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Kansas City Chiefs 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 7:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q1 0:58) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q2 6:33) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Gonzalez (D. Huard pass) (Q4 8:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 5:09) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — D. Rayner (Q1 9:50, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 13:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.2% completion, +0.5% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.30 total passing EPA. D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 59.5% completion, +12.6% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.67 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs?

T. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.25 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.21 EPA): (7:47) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W