Game story
In Week 14 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-12-12, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 23–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +4.11 total EPA, and +5.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.1% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (4:49) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 45. 43-T.Polamalu for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 3 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.11 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4 B. Leonard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5 C. Benson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 6 J. Shipley · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
H. Ward — PIT · Receiving
H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+5.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.54 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (4:49) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 45. 43-T.Polamalu for 45 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 — A. Whitworth (C. Palmer pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Polamalu
- Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Woodley
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
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 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 55:02) — (10:02) #94 Peko and #77 Whitworth report as eligible receivers. 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 77-A.Whitworth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 54:58) — 3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 67 (Q2 34:49) — (4:49) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 45. 43-T.Polamalu for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 34:37) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q2 30:24) — (:24) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q3 23:38) — (8:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 90 (Q4 12:27); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:21) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q4 5:34) — (5:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 34:49) — (4:49) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 45. 43-T.Polamalu for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) #74 Roland reports as eligible receiver. 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Woodley at CIN 14. 56-L.Woodley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 56:26) — (11:26) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 81-T.Owens to PIT 21 for 22 yards (25-R.Clark).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 17:23) — (2:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 86-H.Ward to CIN 46 for 29 yards (20-R.Nelson).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 55:09) — (10:09) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete deep right to 85-C.Ochocinco. PENALTY on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at PIT 20 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 34:49) — (4:49) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 45. 43-T.Polamalu for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) #74 Roland reports as eligible receiver. 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Woodley at CIN 14. 56-L.Woodley for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep right intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 0. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 12 for 12 yards. Lateral to 20-B.McFadden to PIT 12 for no ga
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace to CIN 29 for 33 yards (29-L.Hall).
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) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.11 total EPA
- C.Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -12.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.203 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.334 | +0.108 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.246 | -0.093 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.203 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -13.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +2.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 55:02 · PIT 1 · Score 6-0
(10:02) #94 Peko and #77 Whitworth report as eligible receivers. 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 77-A.Whitworth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 54:58 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
3-C.Stitser extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 34:49 · PIT 67 · Score 7-6
(4:49) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 45. 43-T.Polamalu for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 34:37 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:24 · CIN 5 · Score 7-10
(:24) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 23:38 · CIN 16 · Score 7-13
(8:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · PIT 90 · Score 7-19
(12:27) #74 Roland reports as eligible receiver. 9-C.Palmer pass short right intended for 85-C.Ochocinco INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Woodley at CIN 14. 56-L.Woodley for - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:21 · CIN 2 · Score 7-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 5:34 · CIN 23 · Score 7-23
(5:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-7 in Week 14, 2010 on 2010-12-12.
What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 23 (CIN 7-23 PIT) in Week 14, 2010 on 2010-12-12.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Whitworth (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 55:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Polamalu (Q2 34:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Woodley (Q4 12:27) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 30:24, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 23:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 5:34, 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), 55.3% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.11 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.1% completion, -2.3% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -12.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +5.95 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.54 EPA): (4:49) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 45. 43-T.Polamalu for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.1%.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-10 Now 2-11 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 9-3 Now 10-3 W
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