Game story
In Week 6 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-10-13, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 34–7 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.
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -15.50 total EPA.
On the individual side, P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.68 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (4:29) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 34-K.Kaesviharn at CIN 23. 34-K.Kaesviharn pushed ob at CIN 40 for 17 yards (21-A.Zereoue).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.68 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2 J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.73 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3 C. Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 4 T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.04 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 D. Kreider · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
- 6 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 7 R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Burress — PIT · Receiving
P. Burress posted the highest total EPA (+8.68) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.45 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (7:35) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 42 for -6 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-98-C.Hampton at CIN 43. 98-C.Hampton pushed ob at CIN 7 for 36 yards (72-M.O'Dwyer). {NOTE: J.Porter (PIT #55) credite
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Kreider (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Rackers
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Peterson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Peterson
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 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 53:10) — (8:10) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 53:06) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q2 43:38) — (13:38) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 41 (Q2 40:15) — (10:15) 36-J.Bettis left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 40:04) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 4 (Q2 36:40) — (6:40) 8-T.Maddox pass to 35-D.Kreider for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 36:34) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 30 (Q3 30:00) — 5-N.Rackers kicks 69 yards from CIN 30 to PIT 1. 82-A.Randle El for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 29:47) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 15:19) — (:19) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 15:15) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 2-T.Peterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 49:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 34-K.Kaesviharn at CIN 23. 34-K.Kaesviharn pushed ob at CIN 40 for 17 yards (21-A.Zereoue).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:16) — (11:16) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to CIN 22 for 36 yards (26-C.Hall).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 41-L.Flowers at PIT 21. 41-L.Flowers to PIT 46 for 25 yards (3-J.Kitna).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 56:55) — (11:55) 5-N.Rackers 46 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 37:35) — (7:35) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 42 for -6 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-98-C.Hampton at CIN 43. 98-C.Hampton pushed ob at CIN 7 for 36 yards (72-M.O'Dwyer). {NOTE: J.Port
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 37:35) — (7:35) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 42 for -6 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-98-C.Hampton at CIN 43. 98-C.Hampton pushed ob at CIN 7 for 36 yards (72-M.O'Dwyer). {NOTE: J.Port
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 30:00) — 5-N.Rackers kicks 69 yards from CIN 30 to PIT 1. 82-A.Randle El for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 42:14) — (12:14) 3-J.Kitna pass intended for 80-P.Warrick INTERCEPTED by 41-L.Flowers at PIT 21. 41-L.Flowers to PIT 46 for 25 yards (3-J.Kitna).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:15) — (10:15) 36-J.Bettis left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -0.37 EPA/play · -15.50 total EPA
- T.Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.217 | -0.186 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.139 | -0.379 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.192 | -0.046 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.186 | -0.217 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 49.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.19), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -14.72 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +17.57 total EPA, 6 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.
- P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 53:10 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(8:10) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 53:06 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 43:38 · CIN 16 · Score 10-0
(13:38) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 40:15 · CIN 41 · Score 16-0
(10:15) 36-J.Bettis left end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 40:04 · CIN 2 · Score 17-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 36:40 · CIN 4 · Score 23-0
(6:40) 8-T.Maddox pass to 35-D.Kreider for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 36:34 · CIN 2 · Score 24-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · CIN 30 · Score 30-0
5-N.Rackers kicks 69 yards from CIN 30 to PIT 1. 82-A.Randle El for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 29:47 · CIN 2 · Score 31-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 15:19 · PIT 2 · Score 31-6
(:19) 28-C.Dillon right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 15:15 · PIT 2 · Score 31-7
5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:15 · CIN 12 · Score 34-7
(1:15) 2-T.Peterson 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-81-D.O'Leary, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-7 in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Cincinnati Bengals 7 (PIT 34-7 CIN) in Week 6, 2002 on 2002-10-13.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Cincinnati Bengals 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 53:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q2 40:15) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Kreider (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 36:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Rackers (Q3 30:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q3 15:19) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 43:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 1:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.8% completion, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -15.50 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.2% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.04 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +8.68 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.45 EPA): (7:35) 3-J.Kitna sacked at CIN 42 for -6 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-98-C.Hampton at CIN 43. 98-C.Hampton pushed ob at CIN 7 for 36 yards (72-M.O'D. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.7%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
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