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NFL · Week 11 · November 21, 2004 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2004 Week 11 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 19–14 in Week 11

K.Washington led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 19–14 Week 11 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 19 9–1 Winner
Final 19–14
Cincinnati Bengals 14 4–6
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
19–14
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–14 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Washington
Game date
November 21, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • D.Kreider 4 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 3 REC · 46 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Randle El 2 REC · 17 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • K.Washington 3 REC · 47 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Cornelius Johnson
    Cornelius Johnson 5 REC · 80 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Houshmandzadeh 2 REC · 24 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 19–14 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Washington
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(7:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farr…
Game date
2004-11-21

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 19–14 on 2004-11-21, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 14–10 halftime lead. K. Washington posted a game-high +5.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers3772019
Cincinnati Bengals7700014

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:01FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 14
    Score
    3-0

    (4:01) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:14TD
    Cornelius Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 36
    Score
    3-6

    (1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 1:05XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    3-7

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:11TD
    JFJ. Farrior

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 96
    Score
    9-7

    (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at CIN 14. 51-J.Farrior for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:03XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:03TD
    KWK. Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    10-13

    (4:03) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 3:56XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-14

    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:53TD
    DKD. Kreider

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    16-14

    (2:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 35-D.Kreider for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:46XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    17-14

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:45Safety
    CPC. Palmer

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 92
    Score
    19-14

    (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete. PENALTY on CIN-9-C.Palmer, Intentional Grounding, 8 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Washington · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  2. 2Cornelius JohnsonCornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Kreider · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  4. 4P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  5. 5A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Mays · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.31 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. Washington — CIN · Receiving

K. Washington posted the highest total EPA (+5.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.85 EPA per play.

K. Washington's top snap (+2.79 EPA): (4:03) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.41 EPA): C. Palmer — (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at CIN 14. 51-J.Farrior for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 31 dropbacks · 48.4% completion · -0.32 EPA/play · -9.79 total EPA
  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -0.27 EPA/play · -7.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.041-0.178
Offensive success rate51.6%39.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.299-0.270
Rush EPA/play+0.059-0.275
Defensive EPA/play+0.178+0.041
Defensive success rate60.7%48.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -10.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -3.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cornelius JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Cornelius Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 1:14)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Farrior (Q2 7:11)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 4:03)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Kreider (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 2:53)

Field goals

  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q1 4:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 14 (Q1 4:01) — (4:01) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 36 (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:05) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 96 (Q2 7:11); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 7:03) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 3:56) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 35-D.Kreider for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 2:46) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 2–0. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 92 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete. PENALTY on CIN-9-C.Palmer, Intentional Grounding, 8 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at CIN 14. 51-J.Farrior for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.41]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at CIN 23 for -5 yards (92-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (92-D.Clemons), RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at CIN 23. 90-J.Smith to CIN 23 for no gain (79-O.Ross). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.60]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete. PENALTY on CIN-9-C.Palmer, Intentional Grounding, 8 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. [WPA -10.9% · EPA -1.56]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at CIN 44 for -11 yards (40-M.Williams). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.13]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:31) — (1:31) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington to CIN 45 for 21 yards (27-W.Williams). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +2.27]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 7:11) — (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at CIN 14. 51-J.Farrior for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -16.5% · EPA -5.41]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at CIN 23 for -5 yards (92-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (92-D.Clemons), RECOVERED by CIN-90-J.Smith at CIN 23. 90-J.Smith to CIN 23 for no gain (79-O.Ross). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -3.60]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +3.48]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at CIN 44 for -11 yards (40-M.Williams). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -3.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:01 · CIN 14 · Score 3-0
    (4:01) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:14 · PIT 36 · Score 3-6
    (1:14) 9-C.Palmer pass to 85-C.Johnson for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 1:05 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:11 · PIT 96 · Score 9-7
    (7:11) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at CIN 14. 51-J.Farrior for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:03 · CIN 2 · Score 10-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 4:03 · PIT 19 · Score 10-13
    (4:03) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 3:56 · PIT 2 · Score 10-14
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:53 · CIN 8 · Score 16-14
    (2:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 35-D.Kreider for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:46 · CIN 2 · Score 17-14
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:45 · PIT 92 · Score 19-14
    (2:45) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass incomplete. PENALTY on CIN-9-C.Palmer, Intentional Grounding, 8 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.

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.
  • K. Washington (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2004-11-21?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 19-14 in Week 11, 2004.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 2, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Cincinnati Bengals 14.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 1:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Farrior (Q2 7:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — K. Washington (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 4:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Kreider (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 2:53) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 4:01, 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?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.4% completion, -0.32 EPA per dropback, -9.79 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 44.8% completion, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -7.84 total passing EPA.

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

K. Washington (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.79 EPA): (4:03) 9-C.Palmer pass to 87-K.Washington for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-1 Now 9-1 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L