Game story
In Week 12 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-11-28, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 27–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +9.33 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Scott (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.15 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+41.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: K.Brown kicks 58 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 12. D.Griffin to CIN 16 for 4 yards (J.Fiala; C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 2 M. Tomczak · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.33 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 4 T. Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5 M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6 M. Basnight · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.64 EPA/play
- 7 J. Blake · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.54 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 8 C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.64 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Scott — CIN · Receiving
D. Scott posted the highest total EPA (+10.15) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.90 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (14:17) K.Stewart pass intended for J.Witman INTERCEPTED by R.Heath at CIN 42. R.Heath for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 76 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 58:33) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q1 55:35) — (10:35) J.Blake right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 53:04) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 49 (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) K.Stewart pass intended for J.Witman INTERCEPTED by R.Heath at CIN 42. R.Heath for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 43:30) — D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) D.Pelfrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 38:32) — (8:32) K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q2 31:59) — (1:59) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 31:53) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 34 (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 28:32) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q3 26:40) — (11:40) D.Pelfrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 60:00) — K.Brown kicks 58 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 12. D.Griffin to CIN 16 for 4 yards (J.Fiala; C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) K.Stewart pass intended for J.Witman INTERCEPTED by R.Heath at CIN 42. R.Heath for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak sacked at CIN 44 for -11 yards (J.Copeland).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) K.Stewart pass intended for J.Witman INTERCEPTED by R.Heath at CIN 42. R.Heath for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) J.Blake pass intended for T.McGee INTERCEPTED by C.Emmons at PIT 28. C.Emmons to 50 for 22 yards (M.O'Dwyer).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M.Tomczak led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +9.33 total EPA
- J.Blake (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.032 | -0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.020 | -0.042 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.197 | -0.379 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.068 | -0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 60.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, +3.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -7.08 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Scott (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 60:00 · PIT 76 · Score 6-0
(15:00) J.Blake pass to D.Scott for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 58:33 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 55:35 · PIT 4 · Score 13-0
(10:35) J.Blake right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 53:04 · PIT 2 · Score 14-0
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 47:57 · CIN 17 · Score 14-3
(2:57) K.Brown 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 44:17 · CIN 49 · Score 20-3
(14:17) K.Stewart pass intended for J.Witman INTERCEPTED by R.Heath at CIN 42. R.Heath for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 43:30 · PIT 2 · Score 21-3
D.Pelfrey extra point is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 40:47 · PIT 12 · Score 24-3
(10:47) D.Pelfrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 38:32 · CIN 15 · Score 24-6
(8:32) K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 31:59 · CIN 15 · Score 24-12
(1:59) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:53 · CIN 2 · Score 24-13
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · CIN 34 · Score 24-19
(15:00) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 28:32 · CIN 2 · Score 24-20
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 26:40 · PIT 12 · Score 27-20
(11:40) D.Pelfrey 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-S.Bush, Holder-B.Costello.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-20 in Week 12, 1999 on 1999-11-28.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (CIN 27-20 PIT) in Week 12, 1999 on 1999-11-28.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 60:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 55:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 30:00) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 47:57, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 40:47, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 38:32, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q3 26:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.8% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +9.33 total passing EPA. J. Blake (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.65 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Scott (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +10.15 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.90 EPA): (14:17) K.Stewart pass intended for J.Witman INTERCEPTED by R.Heath at CIN 42. R.Heath for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +41.7%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 27-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-10 Now 2-10 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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