Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 48–28 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 24–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Stewart
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (:09) (Shotgun) A.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, touched at CIN 22, RECOVERED by PIT-J…
- Game date
- 2000-11-26
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 48–28 on 2000-11-26. K. Stewart posted a game-high +14.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 0 | 48 | |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +14.50 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play - 2
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play - 3
C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +6.39 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play - 4
B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 5
M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play - 6
D. Farmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play - 7
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play - 8
B. Bennett · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
K. Stewart — PIT · Passing
K. Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+14.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.
K. Stewart's top snap (+5.68 EPA): (6:23) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.27 EPA): Another player — (:09) (Shotgun) A.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, touched at CIN 22, RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at CIN 22. J.Gildon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 26 dropbacks · 38.5% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.41 total EPA
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.58 EPA/play · +14.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.320 | +0.043 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.525 | -0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.073 | +0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.043 | -0.320 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +3.74 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +28.14 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 34 (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) K.Stewart pass to H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 12:06) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 37 (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) B.Bennett left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 10:04) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PIT #10 (Stewart) stretched the ball over the line; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:43) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q2 14:02) — (14:02) C.Dillon left guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 13:56) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q2 9:05) — (9:05) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to M.Bruener for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 9:00) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) K.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) C.Dillon left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 9:46) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 45 (Q3 6:23) — (6:23) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 6:16) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) J.Bettis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:31) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 62 (Q3 0:09); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 0:00) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) A.Smith pass to P.Warrick for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:50) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 10 (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 67 yards from CIN 30 to PIT 3. H.Poteat to PIT 22 for 19 yards (R.Bean).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) J.Miller punts 39 yards to CIN 28, Center-M.Schneck. C.Yeast to CIN 28 for no gain (A.Zereoue). FUMBLES (A.Zereoue), RECOVERED by PIT-M.Vrabel at CIN 30.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:23) — (6:23) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) B.Bennett left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:30) — (8:30) K.Stewart right end to 50 for 12 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) A.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, touched at CIN 22, RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at CIN 22. J.Gildon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:23) — (6:23) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) J.Miller punts 39 yards to CIN 28, Center-M.Schneck. C.Yeast to CIN 28 for no gain (A.Zereoue). FUMBLES (A.Zereoue), RECOVERED by PIT-M.Vrabel at CIN 30.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:36) — (1:36) A.Smith sacked at CIN 7 for -9 yards (J.Gildon). FUMBLES (J.Gildon), touched at CIN 7, RECOVERED by PIT-C.Sullivan at CIN 7.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 12:12 · CIN 34 · Score 6-0
(12:12) K.Stewart pass to H.Ward for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:06 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 10:12 · PIT 37 · Score 7-6
(10:12) B.Bennett left end for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:45 · CIN 1 · Score 13-7
(3:45) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PIT #10 (Stewart) stretched the ball over the line
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:43 · CIN 2 · Score 14-7
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 14:02 · PIT 20 · Score 14-13
(14:02) C.Dillon left guard for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 13:56 · PIT 2 · Score 14-14
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:05 · CIN 11 · Score 20-14
(9:05) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to M.Bruener for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · CIN 2 · Score 21-14
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · CIN 26 · Score 24-14
(:22) K.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 9:51 · PIT 4 · Score 24-20
(9:51) C.Dillon left end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 9:46 · PIT 2 · Score 24-21
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:23 · CIN 45 · Score 30-21
(6:23) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:16 · CIN 2 · Score 31-21
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:36 · CIN 7 · Score 37-21
(1:36) J.Bettis up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:31 · CIN 2 · Score 38-21
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:09 · PIT 62 · Score 44-21
(:09) (Shotgun) A.Smith FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 38, touched at CIN 22, RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at CIN 22. J.Gildon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · CIN 2 · Score 45-21
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:53 · PIT 5 · Score 45-27
(2:53) A.Smith pass to P.Warrick for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:50 · PIT 2 · Score 45-28
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:53 · CIN 10 · Score 48-28
(1:53) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
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.
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2000-11-26?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 48-28 in Week 13, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 48, Cincinnati Bengals 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 12:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:45) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 14:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:05) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 6:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:36) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 0:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 2:53) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:53, 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?
Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 38.5% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.41 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 44.0% completion, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +14.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+5.68 EPA): (6:23) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-6 Now 6-6 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L