Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 15–0 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 0–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Ward
- Top passer
- K. Graham
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard li…
- Game date
- 2000-10-15
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 15–0 on 2000-10-15. H. Ward posted a game-high +6.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard line and run in from there. Broke tackle attempt by Cory Hall (#26).
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(:09) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(2:24) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(6:36) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (J.Porter).
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 14:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 77
- Score
- 0-6
(14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard line and run in from there. Broke tackle attempt by Cory Hall (#26).
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 13:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 17
- Score
- 0-10
(:09) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 0-13
(2:24) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:36Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- PIT 96
- Score
- 0-15
(6:36) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (J.Porter).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 2P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
- 3R. Dugans · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4T. McGee · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5C. Dillon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6M. Battaglia · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7C. Groce · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · -0.06 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.06 EPA/play
- 8S. Bush · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · -0.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.22 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
H. Ward — PIT · Receiving
H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+6.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.14 EPA per play.
H. Ward's top snap (+6.69 EPA): (14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard line and run in from there. Broke tackle attempt by Cory Hall (#26).
Quarterback report card
K. Graham led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 38 dropbacks · 34.2% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -6.01 total EPA
Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 24 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -0.25 EPA/play · -5.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.265 | -0.103 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.4% | 30.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.404 | -0.158 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.294 | -0.255 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.103 | +0.265 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.1% | 65.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.27), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.27 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.10 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 16 drives, -23.81 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 16 drives, -10.03 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — 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 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 77 (Q1 14:06); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 13:53) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 17 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 2–0. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 96 (Q4 6:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (J.Porter)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — N.Rackers kicks 71 yards from CIN 30 to PIT -1. T.Edwards to PIT 21 for 22 yards (R.Bean).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:06) — (14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard line and run in from there. Broke tackle attempt by Cory Hall (#26).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) A.Smith sacked at CIN 43 for -5 yards (J.Porter). FUMBLES (J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at CIN 43. J.Gildon to CIN 43 for no gain (B.Gutierrez).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) P.Warrick left end to PIT 23 for 46 yards (E.Holmes). On the reverse from #28 Dillon.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) #19 Mitchell in at QB. S.Mitchell pass intended for C.Yeast INTERCEPTED by D.Washington at CIN 44. D.Washington to CIN 14 for 30 yards (C.Dillon).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:06) — (14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard line and run in from there. Broke tackle attempt by Cory Hall (#26).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) #19 Mitchell in at QB. S.Mitchell pass intended for C.Yeast INTERCEPTED by D.Washington at CIN 44. D.Washington to CIN 14 for 30 yards (C.Dillon).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) A.Smith sacked at CIN 43 for -5 yards (J.Porter). FUMBLES (J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-J.Gildon at CIN 43. J.Gildon to CIN 43 for no gain (B.Gutierrez).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:22) — (14:22) P.Warrick left end to PIT 23 for 46 yards (E.Holmes). On the reverse from #28 Dillon.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 14:06 · CIN 77 · Score 0-6
(14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard line and run in from there. Broke tackle attempt by Cory Hall (#26). - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 13:53 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · CIN 17 · Score 0-10
(:09) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 2:24 · CIN 11 · Score 0-13
(2:24) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 6:36 · PIT 96 · Score 0-15
(6:36) (Shotgun) S.Mitchell sacked in End Zone for -4 yards, SAFETY (J.Porter).
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.
- H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2000-10-15?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 15-0 in Week 7, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 2; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 14:06) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers), 34.2% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -6.01 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 41.7% completion, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -5.94 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.69 EPA): (14:06) K.Graham pass to H.Ward for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught the ball at the 50-yard line and run in from there. Broke tackle attempt by Cory Hall (#26)..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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