Game story
In Week 2 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-16, the Cincinnati Bengals took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with +4.03 total EPA, and -1.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.03 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 2 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3 M. Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 5 J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 G. Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 8 D. Moye · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Dalton — CIN · Passing
A. Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+4.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.08 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.89 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — G. Bernard
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Moye (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
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 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q1 55:47) — (10:47) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 45:57) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 43:19) — (13:19) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 14-D.Moye for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 31:54) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 27 (Q3 21:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 21:08) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 2-M.Nugent 25 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 (Q1 47:22) — (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 21:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 48:30) — (3:30) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 81-D.Paulson to CIN 16 for 34 yards (20-R.Nelson). Cincinnati challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-B.Roethlisberge
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 57:23) — (12:23) 10-K.Huber punts 48 yards to PIT 26, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown to CIN 34 for 40 yards (51-J.DiManche).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 47:22) — (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson at CIN 13. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 13 for no gain (89-J.Cotchery). {Ball tipped off Cotchery}
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 21:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
A.Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.03 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.075 | +0.036 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.0% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.126 | +0.082 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.408 | +0.011 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.036 | +0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 63.0% |
By the numbers
Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +3.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -5.50 total EPA, 2 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.
- A. Dalton (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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 55:47 · CIN 26 · Score 3-0
(10:47) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 46:03 · PIT 7 · Score 3-6
(1:03) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 45:57 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 43:19 · PIT 23 · Score 3-10
(13:19) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · CIN 1 · Score 9-10
(2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 14-D.Moye for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:54 · CIN 2 · Score 10-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 21:17 · PIT 27 · Score 10-16
(6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 21:08 · PIT 2 · Score 10-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:54 · PIT 7 · Score 10-20
(7:54) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 in Week 2, 2013 on 2013-09-16.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 20 (PIT 10-20 CIN) in Week 2, 2013 on 2013-09-16.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q1 46:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Moye (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 32:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 21:17) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 55:47, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 43:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 7:54, 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?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.03 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.8% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.16 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +4.03 on passing plays. across 49 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.89 EPA): (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick).. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.3%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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