Bengals 17–14 Ravens: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2009

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 17–14 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 3–7 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Palmer
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 2…
Game date: 2009-10-11

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 17–14 on 2009-10-11, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 7–3 halftime lead. C. Palmer posted a game-high +6.50 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	3	7	7	0	0	17
Baltimore Ravens	7	0	7	0	0	14

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

BAL 55

+1CIN 2

+3BAL 14

BAL 28

+1CIN 30

CIN 48

+1CIN 2

BAL 20

+1BAL 2

BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 12:27TD
ERE. Reed
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 55
Score
0-6
(12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in regular season.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 12:17XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
0-7
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:16FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
BAL 14
Score
3-7
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 1:01TD
CBC. Benson
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 28
Score
9-7
(1:01) 32-C.Benson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:52XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 30
Score
10-7
17-S.Graham kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to BAL 0. 21-L.Webb to BAL 43 for 43 yards (17-S.Graham).
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 7:13TD
Rashee Rice
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 48
Score
10-13
(7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career.
BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 6:59XP
SHS. Hauschka
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-14
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:27TD
ACA. Caldwell
Points+6
Yard line
BAL 20
Score
16-14
(:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:22XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BAL 2
Score
17-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +6.50 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
2C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
3A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
4Rashee Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
5K. Washington · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.40 EPA/play
6B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
7C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.28 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
8L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · -0.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.02 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 (+6.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.17 EPA per play.

C. Palmer's top snap (-7.54 EPA): (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in regular season.

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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.50 total EPA
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · +5.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Baltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play	-0.001	-0.064
Offensive success rate	42.7%	33.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.167	-0.034
Rush EPA/play	-0.021	-0.195
Defensive EPA/play	+0.064	+0.001
Defensive success rate	66.7%	57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Baltimore Ravens: -0.06 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Baltimore Ravens: 11 drives, -4.42 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -0.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Baltimore Ravens — E. Reed (Q2 12:27)
Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson (Q3 1:01)
Baltimore Ravens — Rashee Rice (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 7:13)
Cincinnati Bengals — A. Caldwell (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 0:27)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 10:16)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 55 (Q2 12:27); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 12:17) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the BAL 14 (Q2 10:16) — (10:16) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q3 1:01) — (1:01) 32-C.Benson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CIN 30 (Q3 0:52) — 17-S.Graham kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to BAL 0. 21-L.Webb to BAL 43 for 43 yards (17-S.Graham)..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the CIN 48 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 6:59) — 6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:22) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +40.0% · EPA +3.52]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career. [WPA +28.6% · EPA +5.24]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in [WPA -16.9% · EPA -7.54]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer FUMBLES (Aborted) at BAL 24, recovered by CIN-40-B.Leonard at BAL 30. 40-B.Leonard to BAL 30 for no gain (90-T.Pryce). [WPA -15.8% · EPA -0.77]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco (41-F.Walker). PENALTY on BAL-20-E.Reed, Defensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at BAL 30 - No Play. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +1.07]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in [WPA -16.9% · EPA -7.54]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 15-C.Henry to BAL 4 for 73 yards (24-D.Foxworth). Penalty on BAL-24-D.Foxworth, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +5.74]
Baltimore Ravens (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career. [WPA +28.6% · EPA +5.24]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 8:01) — (8:01) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is BLOCKED (97-K.Gregg), Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -3.55]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 12:27 · BAL 55 · Score 0-6
(12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off interception return in
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 12:17 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 10:16 · BAL 14 · Score 3-7
(10:16) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 1:01 · BAL 28 · Score 9-7
(1:01) 32-C.Benson left end for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 0:52 · CIN 30 · Score 10-7
17-S.Graham kicks 70 yards from CIN 30 to BAL 0. 21-L.Webb to BAL 43 for 43 yards (17-S.Graham).
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 7:13 · CIN 48 · Score 10-13
(7:13) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 27-R.Rice for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice's first TD reception of career.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:59 · CIN 2 · Score 10-14
6-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · BAL 20 · Score 16-14
(:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 87-A.Caldwell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:22 · BAL 2 · Score 17-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Huber.

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.
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Joe Flacco (BAL) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens on 2009-10-11?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-14 in Week 5, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Baltimore Ravens 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Reed (Q2 12:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q3 1:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 7:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Caldwell (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 0:27) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 10:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.2% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.50 total passing EPA. Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 62.9% completion, +5.3% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (-7.54 EPA): (12:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL 48. 20-E.Reed for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ed Reed scores 6th career TD off in.

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

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