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NFL · Week 12 · November 24, 2002 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2002 Week 12 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 29–21 in Week 12

K.Stewart led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 21–29 Week 12 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 21 1–10
Final 21–29
Pittsburgh Steelers 29 6–4 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
21–29
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 14–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Stewart
Game date
November 24, 2002

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • J.Kitna 22/41 · 298 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 7 REC · 152 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Schobel 3 REC · 37 YDS · 1 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • K.Stewart 22/31 · 257 YDS · 1 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 5 REC · 125 YDS · 1 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Bettis 2 REC · 27 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 29–21 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 14–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Stewart
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(3:35) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2002-11-24

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 29–21 on 2002-11-24. K. Stewart posted a game-high +13.54 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals01407021
Pittsburgh Steelers14339029

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:38TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    0-6

    (9:38) #79 O.Ross is eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:34XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:35TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 64
    Score
    0-13

    (3:35) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:22XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:44FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-17

    (10:44) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 7:45TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 10
    Score
    6-17

    (7:45) 28-C.Dillon right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 7:39XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-17

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:08TD
    CDC. Dillon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    13-17

    (1:08) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 1:04XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    14-17

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:09FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    14-20

    (6:09) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 8:42TD
    MSM. Schobel

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 20
    Score
    20-20

    (8:42) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 8:35XP
    NRN. Rackers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    21-20

    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. PENALTY on PIT-20-D.Washington, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:54FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 27
    Score
    21-23

    (4:54) 3-J.Reed 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:53TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 24
    Score
    21-29

    (2:53) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +13.54 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.48 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.91 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  4. 4Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Schobel · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  7. 7A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.62 EPA/play
  8. 8P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 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 (+13.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

K. Stewart's top snap (+5.08 EPA): (3:35) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.91 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +0.44 EPA/play · +13.54 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.184+0.243
Offensive success rate45.6%50.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.193+0.505
Rush EPA/play-0.111-0.153
Defensive EPA/play-0.243-0.184
Defensive success rate49.4%54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.18 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.24 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +14.57 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +20.21 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q1 9:38)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q1 3:35)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (Q2 7:45)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — C. Dillon (Q2 1:08)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Schobel (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 8:42)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q4 2:53)

Field goals

  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 10:44)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 6:09)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 4:54)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) #79 O.Ross is eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:34) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 64 (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:22) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q2 10:44) — (10:44) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 7:45) — (7:45) 28-C.Dillon right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 7:39) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:04) — 5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 25 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:35); Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) 3-J.Reed 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 4-J.Miller punts 50 yards to CIN 17, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to CIN 28 for 11 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by PIT-95-M.Jones at CIN 28. 95-M.Jones to [WPA +20.9% · EPA +4.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +2.74]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to PIT 11 for 55 yards (28-C.Hope). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.33]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) 86-H.Ward left end to CIN 13 for 39 yards (90-J.Smith). On the reverse from J.Bettis [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.51]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 62 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 8. 36-B.Bennett to PIT 40 for 52 yards (20-D.Washington). #36 Bennett injured on the play. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.80]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +5.08]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) 4-J.Miller punts 50 yards to CIN 17, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-T.Houshmandzadeh to CIN 28 for 11 yards (53-C.Haggans). FUMBLES (53-C.Haggans), RECOVERED by PIT-95-M.Jones at CIN 28. 95-M.Jones to [WPA +20.9% · EPA +4.61]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to PIT 11 for 55 yards (28-C.Hope). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.33]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +3.28]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:38 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
    (9:38) #79 O.Ross is eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:34 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:35 · CIN 64 · Score 0-13
    (3:35) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:22 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:44 · CIN 15 · Score 0-17
    (10:44) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:45 · PIT 10 · Score 6-17
    (7:45) 28-C.Dillon right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 7:39 · PIT 2 · Score 7-17
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · PIT 2 · Score 13-17
    (1:08) 28-C.Dillon up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:04 · PIT 2 · Score 14-17
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 6:09 · CIN 25 · Score 14-20
    (6:09) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · PIT 20 · Score 20-20
    (8:42) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:35 · PIT 2 · Score 21-20
    5-N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-8-N.Harris. PENALTY on PIT-20-D.Washington, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:54 · CIN 27 · Score 21-23
    (4:54) 3-J.Reed 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:53 · CIN 24 · Score 21-29
    (2:53) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2002-11-24?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 29-21 in Week 12, 2002.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 29.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 9:38) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q1 3:35) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 7:45) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Dillon (Q2 1:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Schobel (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 8:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q4 2:53) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 10:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 6:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 4:54, 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?

J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 53.7% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.91 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 71.0% completion, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +13.54 total passing EPA.

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

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+5.08 EPA): (3:35) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 64 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 1-9 Now 1-10 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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