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NFL · Week 11 · November 16, 2008 · 12 min read

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2008 Week 11 Recap

Eagles and Bengals tie 13–13 in Week 11

T.Houshmandzadeh led Fantasy Impact as Eagles played in a 13–13 Week 11 finish.

Philadelphia Eagles 13 5–4
Final 13–13
Cincinnati Bengals 13 1–8
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 3–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
D. McNabb
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Houshmandzadeh
Game date
November 16, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Eagles

  • Drake Jackson
    Drake Jackson 4 REC · 66 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Baskett 2 REC · 74 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Buckhalter 1 REC · 44 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 12 REC · 149 YDS · 1 TD +17.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 4 REC · 34 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Kelly
    Ryan Kelly 3 REC · 24 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Philadelphia Eagles
Final score
Philadelphia Eagles 13–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Philadelphia Eagles 3–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Houshmandzadeh
Top passer
D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play
(1:26) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-B.…
Game date
2008-11-16

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cincinnati Bengals 13–13 on 2008-11-16, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 10–3 halftime lead. T. Houshmandzadeh posted a game-high +16.96 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Philadelphia Eagles3730013
Cincinnati Bengals10300013

Scoring Map

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

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:12FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    0-3

    (14:12) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  2. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q2 11:16FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 23
    Score
    3-3

    (11:16) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:39TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PHI 26
    Score
    3-9

    (:39) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:33XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PHI 2
    Score
    3-10

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

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 10:29FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PHI 23
    Score
    3-13

    (10:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  6. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 9:35TD
    Lecitus Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 4
    Score
    9-13

    (9:35) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 82-L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q3 9:29XP
    DAD. Akers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-13

    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

  8. PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
    Q4 5:22FG
    DAD. Akers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    13-13

    (5:22) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +16.96 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
  2. 2Drake JacksonDrake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Baskett · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.26 EPA/play
  5. 5Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Curtis · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  8. 8Lecitus SmithLecitus Smith · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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 (+16.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +1.41 EPA per play.

T. Houshmandzadeh's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (:39) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): D. McNabb — (1:26) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Johnson at CIN 16. 59-B.Johnson pushed ob at PHI 49 for 35 yards (5-D.McNabb).

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 61 dropbacks · 45.9% completion · -13.6% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -15.72 total EPA
  • R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) · 55 dropbacks · 52.7% completion · -2.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -8.52 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPhiladelphia EaglesCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.191-0.205
Offensive success rate37.6%33.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.258-0.155
Rush EPA/play-0.033-0.429
Defensive EPA/play+0.205+0.191
Defensive success rate66.7%62.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles -0.19, Cincinnati Bengals -0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Philadelphia Eagles: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 18 drives, -21.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Philadelphia Eagles: 19 drives, -19.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 0:39)
  • Lecitus SmithPhiladelphia Eagles — Lecitus Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 9:35)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 14:12)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 11:16)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 10:29)
  • Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 5:22)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PHI 26 (Q2 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:33) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 82-L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 9:29) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the CIN 9 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 1:59) — (1:59) 19-K.Larson punts 35 yards to PHI 12, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 10-D.Jackson to PHI 13 for 1 yard (34-K.Hebert). [WPA +77.7% · EPA +0.03]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (OT 1:30) — (1:30) 6-S.Rocca punts 37 yards to CIN 41, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, downed by PHI-39-Q.Demps. [WPA +65.8% · EPA -0.77]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (OT 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass incomplete deep left to 84-H.Baskett (26-M.White). [WPA +47.6% · EPA -0.04]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (OT 4:18) — (4:18) 6-S.Rocca punts 34 yards to CIN 45, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, out of bounds. [WPA +36.7% · EPA -0.43]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 0:48) — (:48) 32-C.Benson left tackle to PHI 29 for no gain (58-T.Cole; 57-C.Gocong). [WPA +29.5% · EPA +0.44]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 59-B.Johnson at CIN 16. 59-B.Johnson pushed ob at PHI 49 for 35 yards (5-D.McNabb). [WPA -20.0% · EPA -5.86]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb sacked at PHI 13 for -3 yards (91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (91-R.Geathers) [91-R.Geathers], RECOVERED by CIN-92-F.Rucker at PHI 7. 92-F.Rucker to PHI 1 for 6 yards (69-J.Runyan) [WPA -15.1% · EPA -5.29]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Crocker at CIN 22. 42-C.Crocker to CIN 44 for 22 yards (5-D.McNabb). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -4.67]
  • Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) 5-D.McNabb pass deep middle to 84-H.Baskett pushed ob at CIN 4 for 57 yards (42-C.Crocker). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +4.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 14:12 · PHI 2 · Score 0-3
    (14:12) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  2. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 11:16 · CIN 23 · Score 3-3
    (11:16) 2-D.Akers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:39 · PHI 26 · Score 3-9
    (:39) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · PHI 2 · Score 3-10
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 10:29 · PHI 23 · Score 3-13
    (10:29) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  6. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 9:35 · CIN 4 · Score 9-13
    (9:35) 5-D.McNabb pass short middle to 82-L.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 9:29 · CIN 2 · Score 10-13
    2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
  8. Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 5:22 · CIN 9 · Score 13-13
    (5:22) 2-D.Akers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Philadelphia Eagles 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. McNabb (PHI) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals?

The game ended in a 13-13 tie in Week 11, 2008 on 2008-11-16.

What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 13, Cincinnati Bengals 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 0:39) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. Smith (D. McNabb pass) (Q3 9:35) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 14:12, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 11:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 10:29, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 5:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.9% completion, -13.6% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -15.72 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.7% completion, -2.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -8.52 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Cincinnati Bengals?

T. Houshmandzadeh (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (:39) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 5-4 Now 5-4 T

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-8 Now 1-8 T