Quick answer
- Winner
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Final score
- Las Vegas Raiders 20–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 14–7 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- B. Gradkowski
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:55) 29-M.Bush right end to CIN 47 for 7 yards (57-Dh.Jones). FUMBLES (57-Dh.Jones), REC…
- Game date
- 2009-11-22
Game summary
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–17 on 2009-11-22, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 14–7 halftime lead. C. Palmer posted a game-high +10.06 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(5:39) 9-C.Palmer scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(7:13) 9-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:03) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 80-Z.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(10:32) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(3:31) 17-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(:16) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:39TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 6-0
(5:39) 9-C.Palmer scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:32XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:13TD CPC. PalmerPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 1
- Score
- 13-0
(7:13) 9-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 7:12XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 2
- Score
- 14-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:03TD ZMZ. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 10
- Score
- 14-6
(1:03) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 80-Z.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:59XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:32FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 34
- Score
- 14-10
(10:32) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 3:31FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 7
- Score
- 17-10
(3:31) 17-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:41TD LML. MurphyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 29
- Score
- 17-16
(:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:33XP SJS. JanikowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:16FG SJS. JanikowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 15
- Score
- 17-20
(:16) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +10.06 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 3B. Gradkowski · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +5.95 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 5Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 6A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7C. Schilens · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 8
Ben Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.78 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
C. Palmer — CIN · Passing
C. Palmer posted the highest total EPA (+10.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (-6.55 EPA): (13:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at LV 35 for -8 yards (33-T.Branch). FUMBLES (33-T.Branch), RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Morrison at LV 39. 52-K.Morrison to LV 47 for 8 yards (63-B.Williams). FUMBLES (63-B.Williams), recover
Biggest single play (-6.94 EPA): M. Bush — (4:55) 29-M.Bush right end to CIN 47 for 7 yards (57-Dh.Jones). FUMBLES (57-Dh.Jones), RECOVERED by CIN-91-R.Geathers at CIN 49. 91-R.Geathers to LV 13 for 38 yards (81-C.Schilens).
Quarterback report card
B. Gradkowski led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.95 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +10.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.062 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.347 | +0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.124 | -0.640 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.062 | +0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cincinnati Bengals -0.06, Las Vegas Raiders -0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -5.29 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Las Vegas Raiders: 14 drives, -4.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Palmer
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Palmer
- Las Vegas Raiders — Z. Miller (B. Gradkowski pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass)
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
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 LV 1 (Q1 5:39) — (5:39) 9-C.Palmer scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 5:32) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) 9-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 7:12) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 80-Z.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:59) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 34 (Q3 10:32) — (10:32) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the LV 7 (Q3 3:31) — (3:31) 17-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the CIN 29 (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 0:33) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:33) — 11-S.Janikowski kicks 71 yards from LV 30 to CIN -1. 87-A.Caldwell to CIN 17 for 18 yards (83-B.Myers). FUMBLES (83-B.Myers), RECOVERED by LV-83-B.Myers at CIN 17.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q1) — Bengals' Captains: #9 C.Palmer, #34 K.Hebert, #57 D.Jones, #77 A.Whitworth, #94 D.Peko
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 29-M.Bush right end to CIN 47 for 7 yards (57-Dh.Jones). FUMBLES (57-Dh.Jones), RECOVERED by CIN-91-R.Geathers at CIN 49. 91-R.Geathers to LV 13 for 38 yards (81-C.Schilens).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 87-A.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 21-N.Asomugha (21-N.Asomugha) at LV 7. 21-N.Asomugha to LV 7 for no gain (87-A.Caldwell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 4:55) — (4:55) 29-M.Bush right end to CIN 47 for 7 yards (57-Dh.Jones). FUMBLES (57-Dh.Jones), RECOVERED by CIN-91-R.Geathers at CIN 49. 91-R.Geathers to LV 13 for 38 yards (81-C.Schilens).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at LV 35 for -8 yards (33-T.Branch). FUMBLES (33-T.Branch), RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Morrison at LV 39. 52-K.Morrison to LV 47 for 8 yards (63-B.Williams). FUMBLES (63-
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 23-J.Johnson up the middle to LV 15 for -1 yards (90-D.Bryant). FUMBLES (90-D.Bryant), RECOVERED by LV-90-D.Bryant at LV 15. 90-D.Bryant to LV 15 for no gain (Team).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) 28-B.Scott left end to LV 19 for 61 yards (24-M.Huff).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 5:39 · LV 1 · Score 6-0
(5:39) 9-C.Palmer scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:32 · LV 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:13 · LV 1 · Score 13-0
(7:13) 9-C.Palmer up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 7:12 · LV 2 · Score 14-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · CIN 10 · Score 14-6
(1:03) 5-B.Gradkowski pass short right to 80-Z.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 10:32 · CIN 34 · Score 14-10
(10:32) 11-S.Janikowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 3:31 · LV 7 · Score 17-10
(3:31) 17-S.Graham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:41 · CIN 29 · Score 17-16
(:41) (Shotgun) 5-B.Gradkowski pass deep left to 18-L.Murphy for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and Upheld. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:33 · CIN 2 · Score 17-17
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:16 · CIN 15 · Score 17-20
(:16) 11-S.Janikowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Gradkowski (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2009-11-22?
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-17 in Week 11, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Las Vegas Raiders 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Las Vegas Raiders 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Las Vegas Raiders 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q1 5:39) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Palmer (Q2 7:13) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — Z. Miller (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q2 1:03) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — L. Murphy (B. Gradkowski pass) (Q4 0:41) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q3 10:32, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 3:31, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 0:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
B. Gradkowski (Las Vegas Raiders), 50.0% completion, -7.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.95 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.3% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +10.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 29 snaps. Their top snap (-6.55 EPA): (13:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at LV 35 for -8 yards (33-T.Branch). FUMBLES (33-T.Branch), RECOVERED by LV-52-K.Morrison at LV 39. 52-K.Morrison to LV 47 for 8 yards (63-B.Wil.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Las Vegas Raiders won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W
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