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NFL · Week 10 · November 15, 2020 · 11 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2020 Week 10 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 36–10 in Week 10

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 10–36 Week 10 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 10 2–6
Final 10–36
Pittsburgh Steelers 36 9–0 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
10–36
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–22 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
November 15, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 7 REC · 115 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Sam Williams
    Sam Williams 1 CAR · 39 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Samaje Perine
    Samaje Perine 7 CAR · 48 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 27/51 · 333 YDS · 4 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster
    JuJu Smith-Schuster 9 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 6 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 36–10 in Week 10 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-15, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+14.0% win probability) came in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals swung the momentum.

In Week 10 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-11-15, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 36–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +13.49 total EPA, and -3.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.49 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+14.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals0703010
Pittsburgh Steelers121077036

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +13.49 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  3. 3 S. Williams · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.77 EPA/play
  4. 4 J. Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  5. 5 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  7. 7 C. Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8 S. Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+13.49) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

The signature play (+4.90 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 for 13 yards (92-O.Adeniyi, 44-D.Watt). FUMBLES (92-O.Adeniyi), RECOVERED by PIT-24-B.Snell at CIN 32.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 46:54)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 40:40)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 37:27)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 19:26)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 10:34)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q1 56:28)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q1 49:53)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 31:51)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — R. Bullock (Q4 5:09)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 12–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q1 56:28) — (11:28) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q1 46:54) — (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 18-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 40:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 40:37) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 37:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 37:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q2 31:51) — (1:51) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q3 19:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 19:22) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 10:31) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) 4-R.Bullock 37 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.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 40:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.92]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:38) — (13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 for 13 yards (92-O.Adeniyi, 44-D.Watt). FUMBLES (92-O.Adeniyi), RECOVERED by PIT-24-B.Snell at CIN 32. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.90]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson pushed ob at CIN 28 for 46 yards (22-W.Jackson III) [58-C.Lawson]. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.91]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 37:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson]. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.10]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 45:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins to PIT 46 for 9 yards (20-C.Sutton). FUMBLES (20-C.Sutton), RECOVERED by PIT-22-S.Nelson at PIT 45. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.60]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:38) — (13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 for 13 yards (92-O.Adeniyi, 44-D.Watt). FUMBLES (92-O.Adeniyi), RECOVERED by PIT-24-B.Snell at CIN 32. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.90]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 36-S.Williams. 36-S.Williams left tackle to PIT 27 for 39 yards (14-R.McCloud). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.77]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 45:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins to PIT 46 for 9 yards (20-C.Sutton). FUMBLES (20-C.Sutton), RECOVERED by PIT-22-S.Nelson at PIT 45. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.60]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 40:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.92]

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) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +13.49 total EPA
  • J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -16.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.211+0.112
Offensive success rate35.2%43.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.380+0.264
Rush EPA/play+0.061-0.418
Defensive EPA/play-0.112+0.211
Defensive success rate56.5%64.8%

By the numbers

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

  • Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -18.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, +10.28 total EPA, 7 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.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • J. Burrow (CIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 56:28 · CIN 23 · Score 0-3
    (11:28) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 49:53 · CIN 12 · Score 0-6
    (4:53) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 46:54 · CIN 12 · Score 0-12
    (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 18-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 40:40 · PIT 2 · Score 6-12
    (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 40:37 · PIT 15 · Score 7-12
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 37:27 · CIN 8 · Score 7-18
    (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 37:23 · CIN 15 · Score 7-19
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 31:51 · CIN 27 · Score 7-22
    (1:51) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 19:26 · CIN 11 · Score 7-28
    (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 19:22 · CIN 15 · Score 7-29
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:34 · CIN 5 · Score 7-35
    (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 10:31 · CIN 15 · Score 7-36
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 5:09 · PIT 19 · Score 10-36
    (5:09) 4-R.Bullock 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36-10 in Week 10, 2020 on 2020-11-15.

What was the final score of Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 36 (CIN 10-36 PIT) in Week 10, 2020 on 2020-11-15.

What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 12; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 46:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 40:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 37:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 19:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 10:34) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 56:28, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 49:53, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 31:51, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 5:09, 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), 52.9% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +13.49 total passing EPA. J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.8% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -16.32 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +13.49 on passing plays. across 51 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.90 EPA): (13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 for 13 yards (92-O.Adeniyi, 44-D.Watt). FUMBLES (92-O.Adeniyi), RECOVERED by PIT-24-B.Snell. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.0%.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-0 Now 9-0 W

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