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NFL · Week 11 · November 20, 2022 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2022 Week 11 Recap

Bengals defeat Steelers 37–30 in Week 11

Joe Burrow led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 37–30 Week 11 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 37 6–4 Winner
Final 37–30
Pittsburgh Steelers 30 3–7
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
37–30
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 17–23 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Kenny Pickett
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Burrow
Game date
November 20, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 24/42 · 348 YDS · 4 TD +12.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Samaje Perine
    Samaje Perine 4 REC · 52 YDS · 3 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 9 REC · 148 YDS +7.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • George Pickens
    George Pickens 4 REC · 83 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Gunner Olszewski
    Gunner Olszewski 2 REC · 39 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaylen Warren
    Jaylen Warren 1 REC · 9 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 37–30 in Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-20, a matchup that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half. The decisive swing (-20.5% win probability) came in the third quarter when Cincinnati Bengals swung the momentum.

In Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-20, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 37–30 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -0.29 total EPA, and +2.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.31 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-20.5% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals1071013037
Pittsburgh Steelers32037030

Stars of the game

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

  1. 1 J. Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +12.31 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2 S. Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
  3. 3 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  4. 4 G. Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  6. 6 T. Irwin · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  7. 7 G. Olszewski · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  8. 8 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

J. Burrow — CIN · Passing

J. Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+12.31) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.38 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 45:48)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris (Q2 43:04)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 36:46)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — G. Pickens (K. Pickett pass) (Q2 31:52)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Irwin (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 22:07)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 4:35)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris (Q4 0:47)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson (Q1 53:59)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wright (Q1 49:41)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wright (Q2 30:03)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 30:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wright (Q3 19:32)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson (Q3 15:36)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson (Q4 3:22)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson (Q4 3:18)

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 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q1 49:41) — (4:41) 4-M.Wright 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 29 (Q1 45:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 45:39) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 20–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q2 43:04) — (13:04) 22-N.Harris left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 42:58) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q2 36:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 36:38) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 20 (Q2 31:47) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-M.Wright 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 22:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 16-T.Irwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 22:02) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q3 19:32) — (4:32) 4-M.Wright 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q3 15:36) — (:36) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 4:30) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) 2-E.McPherson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q4 3:18) — 2-E.McPherson kicks 59 yards from CIN 35 to PIT 6. 82-S.Sims to PIT 28 for 22 yards (44-C.Johnston).; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:45) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 20:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins). [WPA -20.5% · EPA -5.38]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard]. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.33]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens to CIN 39 for 33 yards (20-E.Apple). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +2.90]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 15:36) — (:36) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +2.11]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 30:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 80-Mi.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Wallace (41-R.Spillane) at PIT 41. 29-L.Wallace to PIT 44 for 3 yards (88-H.Hurst). The Replay Official review [WPA -11.0% · EPA -2.73]

Impact plays

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

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 20:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins). [WPA -20.5% · EPA -5.38]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard]. [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.33]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 45:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.69]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens to CIN 39 for 33 yards (20-E.Apple). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +2.90]

Quarterback report card

K.Pickett led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K.Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.29 total EPA
  • J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.31 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

StatCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.188+0.018
Offensive success rate52.4%43.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.293-0.006
Rush EPA/play-0.051-0.055
Defensive EPA/play-0.018-0.188
Defensive success rate56.1%47.6%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +15.77 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +1.79 total EPA, 6 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.
  • J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

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

  1. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 53:59 · PIT 27 · Score 3-0
    (8:59) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 49:41 · CIN 24 · Score 3-3
    (4:41) 4-M.Wright 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 45:48 · PIT 29 · Score 9-3
    (:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 45:39 · PIT 15 · Score 10-3
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 43:04 · CIN 19 · Score 10-9
    (13:04) 22-N.Harris left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 42:58 · CIN 15 · Score 10-10
    4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 36:46 · PIT 11 · Score 16-10
    (6:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 36:38 · PIT 15 · Score 17-10
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 31:52 · CIN 24 · Score 17-16
    (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:47 · CIN 20 · Score 17-17
    4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · CIN 12 · Score 17-20
    (:03) 4-M.Wright 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 17-20
    END QUARTER 2
  13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 22:07 · PIT 1 · Score 23-20
    (7:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 16-T.Irwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 22:02 · PIT 15 · Score 24-20
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 19:32 · CIN 15 · Score 24-23
    (4:32) 4-M.Wright 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  16. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 15:36 · PIT 36 · Score 27-23
    (:36) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  17. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:35 · PIT 6 · Score 33-23
    (4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · PIT 15 · Score 34-23
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  19. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:22 · PIT 26 · Score 37-23
    (3:22) 2-E.McPherson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
  20. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · CIN 35 · Score 37-23
    2-E.McPherson kicks 59 yards from CIN 35 to PIT 6. 82-S.Sims to PIT 28 for 22 yards (44-C.Johnston).
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:47 · CIN 1 · Score 37-29
    (:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  22. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · CIN 15 · Score 37-30
    4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 37-30 in Week 11, 2022 on 2022-11-20.

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

The final score was Cincinnati Bengals 37, Pittsburgh Steelers 30 (CIN 37-30 PIT) in Week 11, 2022 on 2022-11-20.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 20; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 37, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 45:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q2 43:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 36:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (K. Pickett pass) (Q2 31:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Irwin (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 22:07) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 4:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 0:47) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 53:59, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q1 49:41, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q3 19:32, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 15:36, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 3:22, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 3:18, 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?

K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.1% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.29 total passing EPA. J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.1% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA.

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +12.31 on passing plays. across 42 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.38 EPA): (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins).. The biggest win-probability swing was -20.5%.

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 37-30 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

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