Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 24–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 14–6 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Ward
- Top passer
- T. Maddox
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-30
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–20 on 2003-11-30. H. Ward posted a game-high +14.58 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 24 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(9:54) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(9:02) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to CIN 27 for 9 yards (55-J.Porter).
(2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(1:13) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CIN at 01:10.)
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(11:31) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(8:35) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
(1:10) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(:19) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-28-C.Hope, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:08TD KWK. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 51
- Score
- 6-0
(9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:58XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:54FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 5
- Score
- 7-3
(9:54) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:02FG JKJ. KitnaPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 82
- Score
- 7-3
(9:02) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to CIN 27 for 9 yards (55-J.Porter).
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:00TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 13-3
(2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 1:54XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:13TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 14-9
(1:13) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CIN at 01:10.)
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:10XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 11:31FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 21
- Score
- 14-13
(11:31) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 8:35FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 25
- Score
- 17-13
(8:35) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:10TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 16
- Score
- 17-19
(1:10) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:05XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-20
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:19TD MSM. SchobelPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 18
- Score
- 23-20
(:19) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-28-C.Hope, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 0:13XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 24-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +14.58 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 2J. Kitna · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +14.48 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +13.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
- 4P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 5T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +7.84 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6K. Washington · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.91 EPA/play
- 7M. Schobel · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.99 EPA/play
- 8P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 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 (+14.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.12 EPA per play.
H. Ward's top snap (-4.06 EPA): (11:52) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Hawkins at CIN 26. 27-A.Hawkins to CIN 34 for 8 yards (21-A.Zereoue).
Biggest single play (+5.91 EPA): J. Kitna — (9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Maddox led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 48 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.84 total EPA
- J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +14.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 50.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.434 | +0.105 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.058 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.180 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.5% | 53.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +13.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +7.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — K. Washington (J. Kitna pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (J. Kitna pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Schobel (J. Kitna pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Kitna
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 51 (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:58) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q2 9:54) — (9:54) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PIT 82 (Q2 9:02) — (9:02) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to CIN 27 for 9 yards (55-J.Porter).; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:54) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CIN at 01:10.); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 21 (Q4 11:31) — (11:31) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 16 (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 1:05) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q4 0:19); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 0:13) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-28-C.Hope, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 8 for 58 yards (24-I.Taylor).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:10) — (1:10) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El to CIN 40 for 9 yards (51-K.Hardy).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 9:08) — (9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 8 for 58 yards (24-I.Taylor).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:52) — (11:52) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Hawkins at CIN 26. 27-A.Hawkins to CIN 34 for 8 yards (21-A.Zereoue).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:19) — (:19) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-28-C.Hope, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:08 · PIT 51 · Score 6-0
(9:08) 3-J.Kitna pass to 87-K.Washington for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 8:58 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 9:54 · CIN 5 · Score 7-3
(9:54) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 9:02 · PIT 82 · Score 7-3
(9:02) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson to CIN 27 for 9 yards (55-J.Porter). - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · PIT 4 · Score 13-3
(2:00) 3-J.Kitna pass to 85-C.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · PIT 2 · Score 14-3
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:13 · CIN 1 · Score 14-9
(1:13) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CIN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by CIN at 01:10.) - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:10 · CIN 2 · Score 14-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:31 · CIN 21 · Score 14-13
(11:31) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 8:35 · PIT 25 · Score 17-13
(8:35) 17-S.Graham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:10 · CIN 16 · Score 17-19
(1:10) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:05 · CIN 2 · Score 17-20
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · PIT 18 · Score 23-20
(:19) 3-J.Kitna pass to 89-M.Schobel for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-28-C.Hope, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 0:13 · PIT 2 · Score 24-20
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-10-K.Richardson.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 2003-11-30?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-20 in Week 13, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Washington (J. Kitna pass) (Q1 9:08) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (J. Kitna pass) (Q2 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q3 1:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 1:10) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Schobel (J. Kitna pass) (Q4 0:19) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 9:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Kitna (Q2 9:02, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 11:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 8:35, 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?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.3% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.84 total passing EPA. J. Kitna (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.9% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +14.48 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 +14.58 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (-4.06 EPA): (11:52) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 27-A.Hawkins at CIN 26. 27-A.Hawkins to CIN 34 for 8 yards (21-A.Zereoue)..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L
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