Game story
In Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-11, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) paced the passing game, with -9.62 total EPA, and -0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+83.6% win probability) landed in overtime when Cincinnati Bengals changed the game: (1:04) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to end zone, Center-84-M.Wilcox, Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2 T. Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 3 Z. Gentry · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4 J. Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 5 S. Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6 C. Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 8 M. Trubisky · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Chase — CIN · Receiving
J. Chase posted the highest total EPA (+8.57) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cincinnati Bengals's efficiency. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.31 EPA) came from Cincinnati Bengals: (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Fitzpatrick
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris (M. Trubisky pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Cincinnati Bengals — E. McPherson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
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 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 83 (Q1 57:52); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 57:43) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 41 (Q1 52:21) — (7:21) 2-E.McPherson 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q1 47:28) — (2:28) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 38:50) — (8:50) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 38:46) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 8–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 19:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 19:41).
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Overtime: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (OT 0:05) — (:05) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal 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 (OT 1:04) — (1:04) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to end zone, Center-84-M.Wilcox, Touchback.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 0:05) — (:05) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass incomplete short left to 1-J.Chase (20-C.Sutton). PENALTY on CIN-1-J.Chase, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Cincinnati Bengals (OT 3:37) — (3:37) 2-E.McPherson 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-84-M.Wilcox, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 57:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 49:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith) [56-A.Highsmith], RECOVERED by PIT-97-C.Heyward at CIN 34. 97-C.Heyward to CIN 34 for no gain (64-T
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 43:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 88-H.Hurst INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at PIT 41. 90-T.Watt to PIT 41 for no gain.
Quarterback report card
J.Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 71 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -9.62 total EPA
- M.Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.136 | -0.163 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.7% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.135 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.186 | -0.227 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.163 | +0.136 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 66.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.14, Cincinnati Bengals -0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -18.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 16 drives, -11.29 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Trubisky (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 57:52 · PIT 83 · Score 6-0
(12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 57:43 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 52:21 · PIT 41 · Score 7-3
(7:21) 2-E.McPherson 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 47:28 · CIN 2 · Score 10-3
(2:28) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 38:50 · CIN 1 · Score 16-3
(8:50) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 38:46 · CIN 15 · Score 17-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · PIT 8 · Score 17-6
(:18) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 19:44 · PIT 2 · Score 17-12
(4:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q3 19:41 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 80-Mi.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PIT-29-L.Wallace was injured during the play. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:18 · CIN 30 · Score 20-14
(11:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · PIT 6 · Score 20-20
(:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — OT 0:05 · CIN 35 · Score 23-20
(:05) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Week 1, 2022 on 2022-09-11.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20 (PIT 23-20 CIN) in Week 1, 2022 on 2022-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 8; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Fitzpatrick (Q1 57:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 38:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 19:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 0:04) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 52:21, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 47:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 30:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 11:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (OT 0:05, 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. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.5% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -9.62 total passing EPA. M. Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, -7.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.63 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) led the game in total EPA with +8.57 on receiving plays. across 16 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.31 EPA): (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +83.6%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Now 0-1 L
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