Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 45–10 Chicago Bears
- Halftime
- Chicago Bears 3–31 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Palmer
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 29-L.…
- Game date
- 2009-10-25
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Chicago Bears 45–10 on 2009-10-25. C. Palmer posted a game-high +28.69 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CHIChicago Bears(11:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:13) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 85-C.Ochocinco for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(11:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 88-J.Foschi for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(1:15) 17-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:01) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(4:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-N.Roach].
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(15:00) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(11:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 23-D.Hester for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 11:08TD CHC. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 9
- Score
- 0-6
(11:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 11:00XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:13TD COC. OchocincoPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 8
- Score
- 0-13
(1:13) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 85-C.Ochocinco for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:07XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:20TD JFJ. FoschiPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 3
- Score
- 0-20
(11:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 88-J.Foschi for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 11:14XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:55TD LCL. ColesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 8
- Score
- 0-27
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:49XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 0-28
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:15FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CHI 11
- Score
- 0-31
(1:15) 17-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:01FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 3-31
(:01) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 4:53TD COC. OchocincoPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 13
- Score
- 3-37
(4:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-N.Roach].
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 4:48XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-38
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 15:00TD CBC. BensonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 3-44
(15:00) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:57XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 3-45
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 11:54TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 9-45
(11:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 23-D.Hester for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 11:48XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-45
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +28.69 total EPA · 26 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 2C. Ochocinco · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +11.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 3C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 4L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5D. Hester · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6
Ben Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.55 EPA/play - 7A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 8
Josh Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 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 (+28.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.
C. Palmer's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (4:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-N.Roach].
Biggest single play (-5.56 EPA): J. Cutler — (2:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall (42-C.Crocker) at CHI 39. 29-L.Hall to CHI 17 for 22 yards (13-J.Knox).
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 38 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +9.8% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -10.22 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 26 dropbacks · 76.9% completion · +25.3% CPOE · +1.10 EPA/play · +28.69 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Chicago Bears | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.106 | +0.335 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 56.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.285 | +1.057 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.021 | -0.086 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.335 | +0.106 |
| Defensive success rate | 43.4% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Chicago Bears: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.34 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, -7.55 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Cincinnati Bengals: 9 drives, +27.77 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Foschi (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Benson
- Chicago Bears — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 9 (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 11:00) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q1 1:13) — (1:13) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 85-C.Ochocinco for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 1:07) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 17–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 3 (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 88-J.Foschi for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 11:14) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 8 (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q2 2:49) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CHI 11 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 17-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the CIN 4 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 13 (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-N.Roach].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 4:48) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q4 14:57) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Chicago Bears found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 23-D.Hester for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:48) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-C.Henry to CHI 34 for 17 yards (55-L.Briggs).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester to CIN 38 for 18 yards (42-C.Crocker; 22-J.Joseph). FUMBLES (42-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CIN-57-Dh.Jones at CIN 34. 57-Dh.Jones to CIN 34 fo
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:00) — (13:00) 32-C.Benson right end pushed ob at CHI 11 for 23 yards (38-D.Manning).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 32-C.Benson right end pushed ob at CIN 38 for 18 yards (24-A.Afalava).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left intended for 80-E.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall (42-C.Crocker) at CHI 39. 29-L.Hall to CHI 17 for 22 yards (13-J.Knox).
- Chicago Bears (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle intended for 82-G.Olsen INTERCEPTED by 42-C.Crocker at CIN 27. 42-C.Crocker pushed ob at CIN 47 for 20 yards (68-F.Omiyale).
- Chicago Bears (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 23-D.Hester to CIN 38 for 18 yards (42-C.Crocker; 22-J.Joseph). FUMBLES (42-C.Crocker), RECOVERED by CIN-57-Dh.Jones at CIN 34. 57-Dh.Jones to CIN 34 fo
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-N.Roach].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 11:08 · CHI 9 · Score 0-6
(11:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 11:00 · CHI 2 · Score 0-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:13 · CHI 8 · Score 0-13
(1:13) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 85-C.Ochocinco for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Illegal Contact, declined. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 1:07 · CHI 2 · Score 0-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 11:20 · CHI 3 · Score 0-20
(11:20) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 88-J.Foschi for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · CHI 2 · Score 0-21
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:55 · CHI 8 · Score 0-27
(2:55) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Coles for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:49 · CHI 2 · Score 0-28
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 1:15 · CHI 11 · Score 0-31
(1:15) 17-S.Graham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · CIN 4 · Score 3-31
(:01) 9-R.Gould 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 4:53 · CHI 13 · Score 3-37
(4:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-N.Roach]. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 4:48 · CHI 2 · Score 3-38
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · CHI 1 · Score 3-44
(15:00) 32-C.Benson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · CHI 2 · Score 3-45
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 11:54 · CIN 5 · Score 9-45
(11:54) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 23-D.Hester for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 11:48 · CIN 2 · Score 10-45
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2009-10-25?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Chicago Bears 45-10 in Week 7, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Chicago Bears 0, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Chicago Bears 3, Cincinnati Bengals 17; Q3: Chicago Bears 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Chicago Bears 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Chicago Bears 10, Cincinnati Bengals 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 11:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 1:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Foschi (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 11:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — L. Coles (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 2:55) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Ochocinco (C. Palmer pass) (Q3 4:53) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Benson (Q4 15:00) Chicago Bears touchdown — D. Hester (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 11:54) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 1:15, 3 pts) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 68.4% completion, +9.8% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -10.22 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 76.9% completion, +25.3% CPOE, +1.10 EPA per dropback, +28.69 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Chicago Bears vs Cincinnati Bengals?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +28.69 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (4:53) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 85-C.Ochocinco for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-N.Roach]..
Season records after this game
Chicago Bears
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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