Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 28–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 14–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Henry
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:16) 19-K.Larson punts 58 yards to PIT 18, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 21-R.Colclough MUFFS c…
- Game date
- 2006-09-24
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–20 on 2006-09-24. C. Henry posted a game-high +10.31 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(9:09) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:40) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fade pass caught on the goal line
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(:10) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-C.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(9:41) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:26) 39-W.Parker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-39-W.Parker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on PIT-34-V.Haynes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(8:02) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(7:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(3:23) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:09TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 0-6
(9:09) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:04XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:40TD CHC. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 6-7
(6:40) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fade pass caught on the goal line
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:34XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:10TD CHC. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 13-7
(:10) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-C.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:05XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:41FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 19
- Score
- 14-10
(9:41) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:26TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 14-16
(6:26) 39-W.Parker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-39-W.Parker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on PIT-34-V.Haynes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:43XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:02TD THT. HoushmandzadehPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 20-17
(8:02) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:59XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 21-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:12TD THT. HoushmandzadehPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 27-17
(7:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:05XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 28-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:23FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 18
- Score
- 28-20
(3:23) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +10.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +9.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3
Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.28 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play - 4W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.22 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
- 6S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 7H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 8K. Watson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 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. Henry — CIN · Receiving
C. Henry posted the highest total EPA (+10.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.06 EPA per play.
C. Henry's top snap (-4.97 EPA): (8:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Henry INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor (25-R.Clark) at CIN 41. 24-I.Taylor to CIN 7 for 34 yards (82-R.Kelly). CIN-15-C.Henry was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (+6.60 EPA): K. Larson — (8:16) 19-K.Larson punts 58 yards to PIT 18, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 21-R.Colclough MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-86-T.Stewart at PIT 9. 86-T.Stewart to PIT 9 for no gain (57-C.Kriewaldt).
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -5.76 total EPA
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +16.3% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.084 | -0.042 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.137 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.042 | +0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.042 | -0.084 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 47.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.08 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +6.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -4.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:04) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q2 6:40) — (6:40) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fade pass caught on the goal line; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 6:34) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-C.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 19 (Q3 9:41) — (9:41) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 6:26); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:43) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 8:02) — (8:02) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:59) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 18 (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) 19-K.Larson punts 58 yards to PIT 18, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 21-R.Colclough MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-86-T.Stewart at PIT 9. 86-T.Stewart to PIT 9 for no gain (57-C.Kriewaldt).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 9-C.Palmer sacked at PIT 31 for -9 yards (26-D.Townsend). FUMBLES (26-D.Townsend), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at PIT 31.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CIN 29. 24-D.O'Neal pushed ob at PIT 29 for 42 yards (78-M.Starks).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Henry INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor (25-R.Clark) at CIN 41. 24-I.Taylor to CIN 7 for 34 yards (82-R.Kelly). CIN-15-C.Henry was injured durin
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) 34-V.Haynes left end to PIT 30 for 4 yards (34-K.Kaesviharn). FUMBLES (34-K.Kaesviharn), RECOVERED by CIN-56-B.Simmons at PIT 30. 56-B.Simmons to PIT 30 for no gain (83-H.Miller).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) 19-K.Larson punts 58 yards to PIT 18, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 21-R.Colclough MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-86-T.Stewart at PIT 9. 86-T.Stewart to PIT 9 for no gain (57-C.Kriewaldt).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CIN 29. 24-D.O'Neal pushed ob at PIT 29 for 42 yards (78-M.Starks).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:33) — (1:33) 9-C.Palmer sacked at PIT 31 for -9 yards (26-D.Townsend). FUMBLES (26-D.Townsend), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at PIT 31.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Henry INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor (25-R.Clark) at CIN 41. 24-I.Taylor to CIN 7 for 34 yards (82-R.Kelly). CIN-15-C.Henry was injured durin
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:09 · CIN 3 · Score 0-6
(9:09) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:04 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:40 · PIT 16 · Score 6-7
(6:40) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 15-C.Henry for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. fade pass caught on the goal line - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:34 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · PIT 3 · Score 13-7
(:10) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-C.Henry for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:05 · PIT 2 · Score 14-7
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:41 · CIN 19 · Score 14-10
(9:41) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:26 · CIN 1 · Score 14-16
(6:26) 39-W.Parker left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-39-W.Parker, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on PIT-34-V.Haynes, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, decline - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:43 · CIN 2 · Score 14-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:02 · PIT 9 · Score 20-17
(8:02) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 7:59 · PIT 2 · Score 21-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 7:12 · PIT 30 · Score 27-17
(7:12) 9-C.Palmer pass deep left to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 7:05 · PIT 2 · Score 28-17
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:23 · CIN 18 · Score 28-20
(3:23) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
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. Henry (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2006-09-24?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-20 in Week 3, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q1 9:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 6:40) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Henry (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 0:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q3 6:26) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 8:02) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 7:12) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 9:41, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 3:23, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.9% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -5.76 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 58.1% completion, +16.3% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
C. Henry (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.31 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-4.97 EPA): (8:00) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Henry INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor (25-R.Clark) at CIN 41. 24-I.Taylor to CIN 7 for 34 yards (82-R.Kelly). CIN-15-C.Hen.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
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