Game story
In Week 10 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-15, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 18–12 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -14.62 total EPA, and -13.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Coles (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.11 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.2% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (13:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 92-F.Rucker (25-M.Trent) at PIT 40. 92-F.Rucker to PIT 14 for 26 yards (21-M.Moore). PIT-74-W.Colon was inj
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Coles · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2 M. Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 B. Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 5 C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +1.20 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 M. Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Coles — CIN · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+5.11) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.86 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: 3-J.Reed kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 4. 28-B.Scott for 96 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 — B. Scott
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
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 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q1 49:46) — (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q1 49:43) — 3-J.Reed kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 4. 28-B.Scott for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 34:18) — (4:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q2 30:16) — (:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q3 26:22) — (11:22) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q3 21:45) — (6:45) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q4 11:24) — (11:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q4 7:29) — (7:29) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 28:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 92-F.Rucker (25-M.Trent) at PIT 40. 92-F.Rucker to PIT 14 for 26 yards (21-M.Moore). PIT-74-W.Colon was inj
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:43) — 3-J.Reed kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 4. 28-B.Scott for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to 17-M.Wallace. PENALTY on CIN-41-C.Ndukwe, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at PIT 24 - No Play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to 86-H.Ward. PRESSURE BY #92 RUCKER AND #93 M.JOHNSON
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 57:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short left to 11-L.Coles ran ob at PIT 29 for 12 yards.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:43) — 3-J.Reed kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 4. 28-B.Scott for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 28:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 92-F.Rucker (25-M.Trent) at PIT 40. 92-F.Rucker to PIT 14 for 26 yards (21-M.Moore). PIT-74-W.Colon was inj
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:53) — (10:53) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 51 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to 17-M.Wallace. PENALTY on CIN-41-C.Ndukwe, Defensive Pass Interference, 46 yards, enforced at PIT 24 - No Play.
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) · 47 dropbacks · 42.6% completion · -13.1% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -14.62 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.011 | -0.133 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 45.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.311 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.133 | +0.011 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.3% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -0.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -10.76 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.
- L. Coles (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 49:46 · CIN 10 · Score 0-3
(4:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 49:43 · PIT 30 · Score 6-3
3-J.Reed kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 4. 28-B.Scott for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 34:18 · CIN 15 · Score 6-6
(4:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:16 · CIN 17 · Score 6-9
(:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 26:22 · PIT 5 · Score 9-9
(11:22) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 21:45 · PIT 14 · Score 12-9
(6:45) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:24 · CIN 16 · Score 12-12
(11:24) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:29 · PIT 15 · Score 15-12
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 25 · Score 18-12
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 18-12 in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 12 (CIN 18-12 PIT) in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — B. Scott (Q1 49:43) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 49:46, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 34:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 30:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 26:22, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 21:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 11:24, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 7:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 2:00, 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), 42.6% completion, -13.1% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -14.62 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.5% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
L. Coles (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +5.11 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.86 EPA): 3-J.Reed kicks 66 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 4. 28-B.Scott for 96 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.2%.
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 18-12 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L
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