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NFL · Week 9 · November 2, 2008 · 12 min read

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2008 Week 9 Recap

Bengals defeat Jaguars 21–19 in Week 9

Marcus Jones led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 19–21 Week 9 finish.

Jacksonville Jaguars 19 3–5
Final 19–21
Cincinnati Bengals 21 1–8 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
19–21
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 3–14 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
D. Garrard
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Game date
November 2, 2008

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • Marcus Jones
    Marcus Jones 7 REC · 69 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Jones-Drew 2 REC · 32 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Marcedes Lewis
    Marcedes Lewis 4 REC · 38 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 7 REC · 65 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 5 REC · 37 YDS · 2 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Fitzpatrick 21/39 · 205 YDS · 2 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 21–19 Jacksonville Jaguars
Halftime
Jacksonville Jaguars 3–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Marcus Jones
Top passer
D. Garrard
Biggest EPA play
10-J.Scobee kicks 72 yards from JAX 30 to CIN -2. 16-G.Holt to CIN 16 for 18 yards (42-C.N…
Game date
2008-11-02

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21–19 on 2008-11-02. Marcus Jones posted a game-high +5.56 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Jacksonville Jaguars03022019
Cincinnati Bengals7770021

Scoring Map

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

JAXJacksonville Jaguars
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 2:35TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-6

    (2:35) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 2:28XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:50TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 10
    Score
    0-13

    (10:50) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:44XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 3:08FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 34
    Score
    3-14

    (3:08) 10-J.Scobee 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 9:20TD
    CBC. Benson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 7
    Score
    3-20

    (9:20) 32-C.Benson right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 9:15XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 2
    Score
    3-21

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

  8. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 13:31FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    6-21

    (13:31) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  9. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 13:27TD
    MOM. Owens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    12-21

    10-J.Scobee kicks 72 yards from JAX 30 to CIN -2. 16-G.Holt to CIN 16 for 18 yards (42-C.Nkang). FUMBLES (42-C.Nkang), RECOVERED by JAX-24-M.Owens at CIN 18. 24-M.Owens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 13:17XP
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    13-21

    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.

  11. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 1:22TD
    MJM. Jones-Drew

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    19-21

    (1:22) 32-M.Jones-Drew right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:19TD
    KLK. Larson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 35
    Score
    19-21

    (:19) 19-K.Larson punts 31 yards to JAX 4, Center-48-B.St. Louis, downed by CIN-20-Da.Jones.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Marcus JonesMarcus Jones · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  3. 3Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  4. 4R. Fitzpatrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.25 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Jones-Drew · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Utecht · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  7. 7Marcedes LewisMarcedes Lewis · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  8. 8Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Marcus Jones

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Marcus Jones — JAX · Receiving

Marcus Jones posted the highest total EPA (+5.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Jacksonville Jaguars. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.

Marcus Jones's top snap (-5.57 EPA): (10:09) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle intended for 18-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 57-Dh.Jones at CIN 35. 57-Dh.Jones to CIN 48 for 13 yards (77-U.Nwaneri). PENALTY on JAX-32-M.Jones-Drew, Low Block, 15 yards, enforced at CIN

Biggest single play (-7.75 EPA): J. Scobee — 10-J.Scobee kicks 72 yards from JAX 30 to CIN -2. 16-G.Holt to CIN 16 for 18 yards (42-C.Nkang). FUMBLES (42-C.Nkang), RECOVERED by JAX-24-M.Owens at CIN 18. 24-M.Owens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Garrard led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +6.7% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.67 total EPA
  • R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.25 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatJacksonville JaguarsCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.058-0.063
Offensive success rate49.4%44.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.145+0.109
Rush EPA/play-0.036-0.151
Defensive EPA/play+0.063+0.058
Defensive success rate55.8%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Jacksonville Jaguars -0.06, Cincinnati Bengals -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.06 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -5.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, -4.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cornelius JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 2:35)
  • Cornelius JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 10:50)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson (Q3 9:20)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Owens (Q4 13:27)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 1:22)

Field goals

  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q2 3:08)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee (Q4 13:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 2 (Q1 2:35) — (2:35) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 2:28) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q2 10:50) — (10:50) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 10:44) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 34 (Q2 3:08) — (3:08) 10-J.Scobee 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the JAX 7 (Q3 9:20) — (9:20) 32-C.Benson right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q3 9:15) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 22–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 30 (Q4 13:27); Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 13:17) — 10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) 32-M.Jones-Drew right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the JAX 35 (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 19-K.Larson punts 31 yards to JAX 4, Center-48-B.St. Louis, downed by CIN-20-Da.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:17) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-D.Garrard pass to 80-J.Porter is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. {Broken up by J.Joseph and M.White} [WPA -12.8% · EPA -0.95]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 86-D.Northcutt to JAX 11 for 7 yards [91-R.Geathers]. Lateral to 32-M.Jones-Drew to JAX 11 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by JAX-18-M.Jones at JAX 8. [WPA -9.7% · EPA +0.07]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:27) — 10-J.Scobee kicks 72 yards from JAX 30 to CIN -2. 16-G.Holt to CIN 16 for 18 yards (42-C.Nkang). FUMBLES (42-C.Nkang), RECOVERED by JAX-24-M.Owens at CIN 18. 24-M.Owens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -7.75]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle intended for 18-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 57-Dh.Jones at CIN 35. 57-Dh.Jones to CIN 48 for 13 yards (77-U.Nwaneri). PENALTY on JAX-32-M.Jones-Drew, Low Block, 15 yar [WPA -7.1% · EPA -5.57]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle to 18-M.Jones to CIN 46 for 14 yards (26-M.White). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +1.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:27) — 10-J.Scobee kicks 72 yards from JAX 30 to CIN -2. 16-G.Holt to CIN 16 for 18 yards (42-C.Nkang). FUMBLES (42-C.Nkang), RECOVERED by JAX-24-M.Owens at CIN 18. 24-M.Owens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -7.75]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 10:09) — (10:09) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle intended for 18-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 57-Dh.Jones at CIN 35. 57-Dh.Jones to CIN 48 for 13 yards (77-U.Nwaneri). PENALTY on JAX-32-M.Jones-Drew, Low Block, 15 yar [WPA -7.1% · EPA -5.57]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 29-B.Williams at JAX 43. 29-B.Williams to JAX 47 for 4 yards (84-T.Houshmandzadeh). [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.49]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) 9-D.Garrard pass deep right to 80-J.Porter ran ob at JAX 48 for 31 yards (22-J.Joseph). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +3.03]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:35 · JAX 2 · Score 0-6
    (2:35) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:28 · JAX 2 · Score 0-7
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:50 · JAX 10 · Score 0-13
    (10:50) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 85-C.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:44 · JAX 2 · Score 0-14
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  5. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 3:08 · CIN 34 · Score 3-14
    (3:08) 10-J.Scobee 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 9:20 · JAX 7 · Score 3-20
    (9:20) 32-C.Benson right tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 9:15 · JAX 2 · Score 3-21
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  8. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 13:31 · CIN 8 · Score 6-21
    (13:31) 10-J.Scobee 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  9. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 13:27 · JAX 30 · Score 12-21
    10-J.Scobee kicks 72 yards from JAX 30 to CIN -2. 16-G.Holt to CIN 16 for 18 yards (42-C.Nkang). FUMBLES (42-C.Nkang), RECOVERED by JAX-24-M.Owens at CIN 18. 24-M.Owens for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q4 13:17 · CIN 2 · Score 13-21
    10-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-A.Podlesh.
  11. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 1:22 · CIN 1 · Score 19-21
    (1:22) 32-M.Jones-Drew right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · JAX 35 · Score 19-21
    (:19) 19-K.Larson punts 31 yards to JAX 4, Center-48-B.St. Louis, downed by CIN-20-Da.Jones.

Key takeaways

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

  • Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Marcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Garrard (JAX) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2008-11-02?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 21-19 in Week 9, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Q1: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Jacksonville Jaguars 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Jacksonville Jaguars 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Jacksonville Jaguars 22, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Jacksonville Jaguars 19, Cincinnati Bengals 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 2:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 10:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q3 9:20) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Owens (Q4 13:27) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — M. Jones-Drew (Q4 1:22) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 3:08, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 13:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?

D. Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars), 50.0% completion, +6.7% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.67 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.8% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.25 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Marcus Jones (Jacksonville Jaguars) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-5.57 EPA): (10:09) 9-D.Garrard pass short middle intended for 18-M.Jones INTERCEPTED by 57-Dh.Jones at CIN 35. 57-Dh.Jones to CIN 48 for 13 yards (77-U.Nwaneri). PENALTY on JAX-32-M.Jones-Dre.

Was Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 21-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-8 Now 1-8 W