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NFL · Week 5 · October 5, 2008 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Dallas Cowboys: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Cowboys defeat Bengals 31–22 in Week 5

F.Jones led Fantasy Impact as Cowboys prevailed in a 22–31 Week 5 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 22 0–5
Final 22–31
Dallas Cowboys 31 4–1 Winner
Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
22–31
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 6–17 Dallas Cowboys
Top passer
C. Palmer
FantasyHQ MVP
F.Jones
Game date
October 5, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 7 REC · 85 YDS · 2 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 3 REC · 43 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Chatman 7 REC · 55 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Cowboys

  • F.Jones 9 CAR · 96 YDS · 1 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Witten 8 REC · 79 YDS · 1 TD +9.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyler Owens
    Tyler Owens 2 REC · 67 YDS · 1 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Dallas Cowboys
Final score
Dallas Cowboys 31–22 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 6–17 Dallas Cowboys at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
F. Jones
Top passer
C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play
(:51) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Rivers [95-O.H…
Game date
2008-10-05

Game summary

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–22 on 2008-10-05. F. Jones posted a game-high +10.59 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals0679022
Dallas Cowboys107014031

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
DALDallas Cowboys

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 13:10FG
    Nick Folk

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    0-3

    (13:10) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  2. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 6:08TD
    FJF. Jones

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 33
    Score
    0-9

    (6:08) 28-F.Jones right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q1 6:00XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-10

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  4. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 12:19TD
    JWJ. Witten

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 4
    Score
    0-16

    (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q2 12:12XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-17

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 8:19FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 23
    Score
    3-17

    (8:19) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:37FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 13
    Score
    6-17

    (:37) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 8:05TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 18
    Score
    12-17

    (8:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 7:59XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DAL 2
    Score
    13-17

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

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 14:06FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DAL 22
    Score
    16-17

    (14:06) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  11. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 11:56TD
    Tyler Owens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 57
    Score
    16-23

    (11:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught on a post pattern.

  12. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 11:46XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    16-24

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:45TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DAL 10
    Score
    22-24

    (7:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jenkins of Dallas was shaken up on the play.

  14. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 1:59TD
    PCP. Crayton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    22-30

    (1:59) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 84-P.Crayton for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass went through Austin Miles' hands around the 2-yard-line and into Crayton's hands in the end zone for the score.

  15. DALDallas Cowboys
    Q4 1:52XP
    Nick Folk

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    22-31

    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1F. Jones · Dallas Cowboys · Rushing · +10.59 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Witten · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +9.11 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  4. 4Tyler OwensTyler Owens · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.64 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Crayton · Dallas Cowboys · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.77 EPA/play
  6. 6Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Chatman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  8. 8T. Romo · Dallas Cowboys · Passing · +1.71 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.07 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

F. Jones — DAL · Rushing

F. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+10.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Dallas Cowboys. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.18 EPA per play.

F. Jones's top snap (+5.46 EPA): (6:08) 28-F.Jones right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.51 EPA): T. Romo — (:51) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Rivers [95-O.Harris] at CIN 20. 55-K.Rivers to DAL 41 for 39 yards (9-T.Romo).

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) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · -1.0% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.48 total EPA
  • T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys) · 26 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsDallas Cowboys
Offensive EPA/play-0.017+0.057
Offensive success rate43.0%46.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.035+0.066
Rush EPA/play-0.366+0.185
Defensive EPA/play-0.057+0.017
Defensive success rate53.2%57.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Dallas Cowboys held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.02 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Dallas Cowboys: +0.06 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -1.45 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Dallas Cowboys: 13 drives, +4.50 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dallas Cowboys — F. Jones (Q1 6:08)
  • Dallas Cowboys — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:19)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 8:05)
  • Tyler OwensDallas Cowboys — Tyler Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 11:56)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 7:45)
  • Dallas Cowboys — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:59)

Field goals

  • Nick FolkDallas Cowboys — Nick Folk (Q1 13:10)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 8:19)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 0:37)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q4 14:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 10–0. Dallas Cowboys connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 33 (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 28-F.Jones right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 6:00) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

The second quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 7–6. Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 12:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 23 (Q2 8:19) — (8:19) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 13 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 18 (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DAL 2 (Q3 7:59) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Dallas Cowboys won the period 14–9. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DAL 22 (Q4 14:06) — (14:06) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 57 (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught on a post pattern.; Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:46) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DAL 10 (Q4 7:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jenkins of Dallas was shaken up on the play.; Dallas Cowboys found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q4 1:59); Dallas Cowboys added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:52) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 23-C.Perry left end to DAL 38 for -1 yards (95-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at DAL 41. 93-A.Spencer to DAL 41 for no gain (86-D.Coats). [WPA -26.6% · EPA -5.21]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:51) — (:51) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Rivers [95-O.Harris] at CIN 20. 55-K.Rivers to DAL 41 for 39 yards (9-T.Romo). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.51]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught on a post pattern. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.19]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 14:02) — 17-S.Graham kicks onside 18 yards from CIN 30 to CIN 48. RECOVERED by CIN-93-R.Jeanty. [WPA -15.6% · EPA -2.76]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.61]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Dallas Cowboys (Q3 0:51) — (:51) 9-T.Romo pass short left intended for 82-J.Witten INTERCEPTED by 55-K.Rivers [95-O.Harris] at CIN 20. 55-K.Rivers to DAL 41 for 39 yards (9-T.Romo). [WPA -19.8% · EPA -6.51]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 28-F.Jones right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +5.46]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 23-C.Perry left end to DAL 38 for -1 yards (95-T.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-T.Johnson), RECOVERED by DAL-93-A.Spencer at DAL 41. 93-A.Spencer to DAL 41 for no gain (86-D.Coats). [WPA -26.6% · EPA -5.21]
  • Dallas Cowboys (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught on a post pattern. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +5.19]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Dallas Cowboys FG (+3) — Q1 13:10 · CIN 12 · Score 0-3
    (13:10) (Field Goal formation) 6-N.Folk 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  2. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q1 6:08 · CIN 33 · Score 0-9
    (6:08) 28-F.Jones right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q1 6:00 · CIN 2 · Score 0-10
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  4. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q2 12:19 · CIN 4 · Score 0-16
    (12:19) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short middle to 82-J.Witten for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q2 12:12 · CIN 2 · Score 0-17
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 8:19 · DAL 23 · Score 3-17
    (8:19) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:37 · DAL 13 · Score 6-17
    (:37) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 8:05 · DAL 18 · Score 12-17
    (8:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 7:59 · DAL 2 · Score 13-17
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 14:06 · DAL 22 · Score 16-17
    (14:06) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  11. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 11:56 · CIN 57 · Score 16-23
    (11:56) 9-T.Romo pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass was caught on a post pattern.
  12. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 11:46 · CIN 2 · Score 16-24
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:45 · DAL 10 · Score 22-24
    (7:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Jenkins of Dallas was shaken up on the play.
  14. Dallas Cowboys TD (+6) — Q4 1:59 · CIN 15 · Score 22-30
    (1:59) (Shotgun) 9-T.Romo pass short left to 84-P.Crayton for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass went through Austin Miles' hands around the 2-yard-line and into Crayton's hands in the end zone for the score.
  15. Dallas Cowboys XP (+1) — Q4 1:52 · CIN 2 · Score 22-31
    6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-91-L.Ladouceur, Holder-14-B.Johnson.

Key takeaways

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

  • Dallas Cowboys earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • F. Jones (Dallas Cowboys) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys on 2008-10-05?

The Dallas Cowboys beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-22 in Week 5, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Dallas Cowboys 10; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Dallas Cowboys 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Dallas Cowboys 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 9, Dallas Cowboys 14; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 22, Dallas Cowboys 31.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

Dallas Cowboys touchdown — F. Jones (Q1 6:08) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — J. Witten (T. Romo pass) (Q2 12:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 8:05) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — T. Owens (T. Romo pass) (Q4 11:56) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 7:45) Dallas Cowboys touchdown — P. Crayton (T. Romo pass) (Q4 1:59) Dallas Cowboys field goal — N. Folk (Q1 13:10, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 8:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:37, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 14:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.5% completion, -1.0% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.48 total passing EPA. T. Romo (Dallas Cowboys), 53.8% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Dallas Cowboys?

F. Jones (Dallas Cowboys) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.59 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+5.46 EPA): (6:08) 28-F.Jones right end for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

Dallas Cowboys

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

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