Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 30–20 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 7–27 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:27) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 38 yards to PIT 33, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brow…
- Game date
- 2013-12-15
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30–20 on 2013-12-15. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +11.13 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 21 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(10:03) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
(2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
(1:27) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 38 yards to PIT 33, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-10-K.Huber was injured during the play.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
(9:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
(5:19) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton.
(1:19) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
(6:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
(14:13) #74 Roland and #94 Peko report as eligible receivers. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton.
(5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:03TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:03) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:58XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:24TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 12
- Score
- 0-13
(2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:16XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:27TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 71
- Score
- 0-20
(1:27) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 38 yards to PIT 33, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-10-K.Huber was injured during the play.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:12XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:39FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 0-24
(9:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:19TD GBGermie BernardPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 6-24
(5:19) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 5:14XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:19FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 27
- Score
- 7-27
(1:19) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:22FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 7-30
(6:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:13TD TET. EifertPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 13-30
(14:13) #74 Roland and #94 Peko report as eligible receivers. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 14:09XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-30
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 5:51TD Marcus JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 13
- Score
- 20-30
(5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +11.13 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 3Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 5T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 7Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 8Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +2.57 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.05 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
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+11.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (3:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell ran ob at CIN 15 for 16 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.31 EPA): K. Huber — (1:27) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 38 yards to PIT 33, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-10-K.Huber was injured during the play.
Quarterback report card
Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -6.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.57 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 76.9% completion · +15.1% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +11.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.062 | +0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.428 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.272 | -0.231 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.062 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.06 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.04 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -5.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +3.41 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Eifert (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Marcus Jones (Andy Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 10:03) — (10:03) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:58) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q1 2:24) — (2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:16) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q1 1:27); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 1:12) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 5:19) — (5:19) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 5:14) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q3 6:22) — (6:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 14:13) — (14:13) #74 Roland and #94 Peko report as eligible receivers. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 14:09) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 13 (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 1, and recovers at CIN 1. 10-K.Huber to CIN 1 for no gain (20-W.Allen).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell ran ob at CIN 15 for 16 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:19) — (1:19) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:16) — (4:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery to CIN 31 for 2 yards (92-J.Harrison).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 7:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton sacked at CIN 10 for -8 yards (96-E.Hood).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 1:27) — (1:27) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 38 yards to PIT 33, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-10-K.Huber was injured during the play.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 1, and recovers at CIN 1. 10-K.Huber to CIN 1 for no gain (20-W.Allen).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell ran ob at CIN 15 for 16 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:03 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
(10:03) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:58 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 2:24 · CIN 12 · Score 0-13
(2:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-C.Dunlap]. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:16 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:27 · PIT 71 · Score 0-20
(1:27) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 38 yards to PIT 33, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-10-K.Huber was injured during the play. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:12 · CIN 2 · Score 0-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 9:39 · CIN 7 · Score 0-24
(9:39) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 5:19 · PIT 1 · Score 6-24
(5:19) 25-G.Bernard up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 5:14 · PIT 2 · Score 7-24
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:19 · CIN 27 · Score 7-27
(1:19) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 6:22 · CIN 8 · Score 7-30
(6:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 14:13 · PIT 1 · Score 13-30
(14:13) #74 Roland and #94 Peko report as eligible receivers. 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 85-T.Eifert for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:09 · PIT 2 · Score 14-30
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-14-A.Dalton. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 5:51 · PIT 13 · Score 20-30
(5:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 82-M.Jones for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2013-12-15?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 30-20 in Week 15, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 21; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q1 10:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 2:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (Q1 1:27) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q2 5:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Eifert (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 14:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Jones (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 5:51) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 9:39, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 1:19, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 6:22, 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?
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.0% completion, -6.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.57 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 76.9% completion, +15.1% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +11.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.13 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (3:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell ran ob at CIN 15 for 16 yards..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
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