Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 23–13 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 7–17 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Ochocinco
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 68…
- Game date
- 2009-12-06
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 23–13 on 2009-12-06. C. Ochocinco posted a game-high +6.11 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions
(3:36) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(12:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 68-J.Fanene (93-M.Johnson) at DET 45. 68-J.Fanene for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(6:04) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:14) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(8:08) 17-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(8:15) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:39) 34-K.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:36TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 54
- Score
- 6-0
(3:36) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 3:27XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 12:00TD JFJ. FanenePoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 49
- Score
- 7-6
(12:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 68-J.Fanene (93-M.Johnson) at DET 45. 68-J.Fanene for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:50XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:04TD COC. OchocincoPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 36
- Score
- 7-13
(6:04) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:55XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:14FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 26
- Score
- 7-17
(:14) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 8:08FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 21
- Score
- 7-20
(8:08) 17-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:15FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 6
- Score
- 7-23
(8:15) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 1:39TD Kobe SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 13-23
(1:39) 34-K.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +5.82 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 3D. Culpepper · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 4B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5Kobe Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6Q. Cosby · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 7Kobe Smith · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 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. Ochocinco — CIN · Receiving
C. Ochocinco posted the highest total EPA (+6.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
C. Ochocinco's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (6:04) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.79 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (12:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 68-J.Fanene (93-M.Johnson) at DET 45. 68-J.Fanene for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -5.79 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 31 dropbacks · 35.5% completion · -15.3% CPOE · -0.60 EPA/play · -18.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.255 | -0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.5% | 46.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.426 | -0.175 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.077 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.255 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.7% | 53.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.26 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -8.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, -18.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Fanene
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass)
- Detroit Lions — Kobe Smith
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 54 (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:27) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 49 (Q2 12:00); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 11:50) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the DET 36 (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 5:55) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 26 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 21 (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 17-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 6–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the DET 6 (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) 34-K.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 68-J.Fanene (93-M.Johnson) at DET 45. 68-J.Fanene for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 11-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at DET 43. 41-W.James to DET 46 for 3 yards (11-L.Coles).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:04) — (6:04) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 4:59) — (4:59) 4-J.Hanson 55 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Crossbar, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 68-J.Fanene (93-M.Johnson) at DET 45. 68-J.Fanene for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:13) — (4:13) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer sacked at DET 38 for -8 yards (31-P.Buchanon). FUMBLES (31-P.Buchanon), RECOVERED by DET-99-D.White at DET 45. 99-D.White to 50 for 5 yards (73-A.Collins).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 11-L.Coles INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at DET 43. 41-W.James to DET 46 for 3 yards (11-L.Coles).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 3:36 · CIN 54 · Score 6-0
(3:36) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 3:27 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 12:00 · CIN 49 · Score 7-6
(12:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 21-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 68-J.Fanene (93-M.Johnson) at DET 45. 68-J.Fanene for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 11:50 · DET 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:04 · DET 36 · Score 7-13
(6:04) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 5:55 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · DET 26 · Score 7-17
(:14) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 8:08 · DET 21 · Score 7-20
(8:08) 17-S.Graham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 8:15 · DET 6 · Score 7-23
(8:15) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 1:39 · CIN 2 · Score 13-23
(1:39) 34-K.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- C. Ochocinco (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2009-12-06?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Detroit Lions 23-13 in Week 13, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 0, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Detroit Lions 13, Cincinnati Bengals 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 3:36) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Fanene (Q2 12:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 6:04) Detroit Lions touchdown — K. Smith (Q4 1:39) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 8:08, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 8:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.5% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -5.79 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 35.5% completion, -15.3% CPOE, -0.60 EPA per dropback, -18.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Ochocinco (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.11 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (6:04) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
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