Quick answer
- Winner
- Baltimore Ravens
- Final score
- Baltimore Ravens 17–10 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 3–10 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Mason
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:29) 27-R.Rice to CIN 29 for -6 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED b…
- Game date
- 2008-09-07
Game summary
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17–10 on 2008-09-07. D. Mason posted a game-high +5.75 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(2:27) 89-M.Clayton left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mark Clayton scores on double reverse from Derrick Mason.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(1:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:09) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:27) 5-J.Flacco scrambles right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(10:29) 27-R.Rice to CIN 29 for -6 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED by CIN-22-J.Joseph at CIN 35. 22-J.Joseph for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 2:27TD MCM. ClaytonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 42
- Score
- 0-6
(2:27) 89-M.Clayton left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mark Clayton scores on double reverse from Derrick Mason.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 2:12XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 1:46FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 0-10
(1:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:09FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 25
- Score
- 3-10
(:09) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 0:27TD Joe FlaccoPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 38
- Score
- 3-16
(:27) 5-J.Flacco scrambles right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q3 0:15XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 3-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:29TD JJJ. JosephPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 23
- Score
- 9-17
(10:29) 27-R.Rice to CIN 29 for -6 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED by CIN-22-J.Joseph at CIN 35. 22-J.Joseph for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 10:15XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 10-17
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).
- 1D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 2M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.72 EPA/play
- 3
Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play - 4M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 6T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7
Ryan Kelly · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 8L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.06 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
D. Mason — BAL · Receiving
D. Mason posted the highest total EPA (+5.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-11.53 EPA): Rashee Rice — (10:29) 27-R.Rice to CIN 29 for -6 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED by CIN-22-J.Joseph at CIN 35. 22-J.Joseph for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -13.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.81 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -17.3% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -13.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.343 | -0.188 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.443 | -0.127 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.523 | -0.168 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.343 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 66.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.19 vs -0.34), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.34 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -17.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -23.68 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Clayton
- Baltimore Ravens — Joe Flacco
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Joseph
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 42 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 89-M.Clayton left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mark Clayton scores on double reverse from Derrick Mason.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:12) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 38 (Q3 0:27) — (:27) 5-J.Flacco scrambles right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 0:15) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q4 10:29); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 10:15) — 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.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister (20-E.Reed) at BAL 6. 21-C.McAlister to BAL 22 for 16 yards (9-C.Palmer).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 86-T.Heap to BAL 37 for 9 yards (92-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (92-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by CIN-91-R.Geathers at BAL 33. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 33 for no gain (78-A.Terry).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 27-R.Rice to CIN 29 for -6 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED by CIN-22-J.Joseph at CIN 35. 22-J.Joseph for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 89-M.Clayton left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mark Clayton scores on double reverse from Derrick Mason.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:48) — (2:48) 23-C.Perry left tackle to CIN 35 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BAL-21-C.McAlister at CIN 40. 21-C.McAlister to CIN 29 for 11 yards. PENALTY on BAL-92-H.Ngata, Illegal Block Above the Waist
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 27-R.Rice to CIN 29 for -6 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED by CIN-22-J.Joseph at CIN 35. 22-J.Joseph for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 85-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister (20-E.Reed) at BAL 6. 21-C.McAlister to BAL 22 for 16 yards (9-C.Palmer).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 14:19) — (14:19) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 86-T.Heap to BAL 37 for 9 yards (92-F.Rucker). FUMBLES (92-F.Rucker), RECOVERED by CIN-91-R.Geathers at BAL 33. 91-R.Geathers to BAL 33 for no gain (78-A.Terry).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 89-M.Clayton left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mark Clayton scores on double reverse from Derrick Mason.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 2:27 · CIN 42 · Score 0-6
(2:27) 89-M.Clayton left end for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Mark Clayton scores on double reverse from Derrick Mason. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 2:12 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 1:46 · CIN 3 · Score 0-10
(1:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · BAL 25 · Score 3-10
(:09) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 0:27 · CIN 38 · Score 3-16
(:27) 5-J.Flacco scrambles right end for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 0:15 · CIN 2 · Score 3-17
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 10:29 · CIN 23 · Score 9-17
(10:29) 27-R.Rice to CIN 29 for -6 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED by CIN-22-J.Joseph at CIN 35. 22-J.Joseph for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · BAL 2 · Score 10-17
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.
- Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2008-09-07?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Cincinnati Bengals 17-10 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Baltimore Ravens 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Clayton (Q1 2:27) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Flacco (Q3 0:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Joseph (Q4 10:29) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 1:46, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:09, 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?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, -13.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.81 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 33.3% completion, -17.3% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -13.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?
D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.75 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Baltimore Ravens won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 0-1 L
Baltimore Ravens
Now 1-0 W
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