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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2019 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2019 Week 12 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 16–10 in Week 12

Jordan Washington led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 16–10 Week 12 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 16 6–5 Winner
Final 16–10
Cincinnati Bengals 10 0–11
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
16–10
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
R. Finley
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Washington
Game date
November 24, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Jordan Washington
    Jordan Washington 3 REC · 98 YDS · 1 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Deon Cain
    Deon Cain 1 REC · 35 YDS +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hodges 5/17 · 112 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • A.Tate 1 REC · 10 YDS +0.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Germie Bernard 3 REC · 31 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Eifert 1 REC · 7 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 16–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Washington
Top passer
R. Finley
Biggest EPA play
(11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2019-11-24

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16–10 on 2019-11-24, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 7–3 halftime lead. Jordan Washington posted a game-high +5.10 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers3760016
Cincinnati Bengals7300010

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:24FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    3-0

    (3:24) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:00TD
    Tyler Boyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-6

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-R.Finley pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward].

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:55XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-7

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:22TD
    Jordan Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 79
    Score
    9-7

    (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:10XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 5:11FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    10-10

    (5:11) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:04FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 29
    Score
    13-10

    (12:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:21FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    16-10

    (3:21) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jordan WashingtonJordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2Deon CainDeon Cain · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.95 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Hodges · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.05 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4K.Whyte Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  5. 5Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jordan Washington

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jordan Washington — PIT · Receiving

Jordan Washington posted the highest total EPA (+5.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

Jordan Washington's top snap (+7.48 EPA): (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

R. Finley led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • R. Finley (Cincinnati Bengals) · 34 dropbacks · 35.3% completion · -12.4% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -11.88 total EPA
  • Mason RudolphMason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 19 dropbacks · 42.1% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.40 EPA/play · -7.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.094-0.241
Offensive success rate36.4%35.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.153-0.349
Rush EPA/play+0.077-0.261
Defensive EPA/play+0.241+0.094
Defensive success rate64.5%63.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.09 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.24 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -18.28 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -8.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Tyler BoydCincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (R. Finley pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Jordan WashingtonPittsburgh Steelers — Jordan Washington (D. Hodges pass) (Q3 11:22)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 3:24)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q3 5:11)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 12:04)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 3:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-R.Finley pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 1:55) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 79 (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 11:10) — 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 9 (Q3 5:11) — (5:11) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 8 (Q4 3:21) — (3:21) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 5-R.Finley pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd to PIT 8 for 22 yards (55-D.Bush). FUMBLES (55-D.Bush), RECOVERED by PIT-39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT 6. 39-M.Fitzpatrick to PIT 42 for 36 yards (66-T.Hopkins) [WPA -27.8% · EPA -5.64]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.0% · EPA +7.48]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 5-R.Finley pass short left to 12-A.Erickson pushed ob at PIT 45 for 30 yards (22-S.Nelson). [WPA +13.5% · EPA +2.93]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 17-D.Cain to CIN 24 for 35 yards (23-B.Webb). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +2.95]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 14-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams (96-C.Dunlap) at CIN 3. 36-S.Williams to CIN 15 for 12 yards (67-B.Finney). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.34]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:22) — (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +26.0% · EPA +7.48]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 5-R.Finley pass deep left to 83-T.Boyd to PIT 8 for 22 yards (55-D.Bush). FUMBLES (55-D.Bush), RECOVERED by PIT-39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT 6. 39-M.Fitzpatrick to PIT 42 for 36 yards (66-T.Hopkins) [WPA -27.8% · EPA -5.64]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 5-R.Finley sacked at CIN 21 for -8 yards (48-B.Dupree). FUMBLES (48-B.Dupree) [48-B.Dupree], RECOVERED by PIT-48-B.Dupree at CIN 21. 48-B.Dupree to CIN 21 for no gain (77-C.Glenn). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.41]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 14-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 36-S.Williams (96-C.Dunlap) at CIN 3. 36-S.Williams to CIN 15 for 12 yards (67-B.Finney). [WPA -11.7% · EPA -4.34]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 3:24 · CIN 8 · Score 3-0
    (3:24) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · PIT 15 · Score 3-6
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 5-R.Finley pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward].
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · PIT 15 · Score 3-7
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:22 · CIN 79 · Score 9-7
    (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:10 · CIN 15 · Score 10-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 5:11 · PIT 9 · Score 10-10
    (5:11) 4-R.Bullock 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:04 · CIN 29 · Score 13-10
    (12:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:21 · CIN 8 · Score 16-10
    (3:21) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jordan Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • R. Finley (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2019-11-24?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 in Week 12, 2019.

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

Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Cincinnati Bengals 10.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (R. Finley pass) (Q2 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Washington (D. Hodges pass) (Q3 11:22) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 3:24, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q3 5:11, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 12:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 3:21, 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?

R. Finley (Cincinnati Bengals), 35.3% completion, -12.4% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -11.88 total passing EPA. Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.1% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -7.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Jordan Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+7.48 EPA): (11:22) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep middle to 13-J.Washington for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L