Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CI…
- Game date
- 2004-10-03
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28–17 on 2004-10-03. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +8.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(9:09) #76 Jones is eligible receiver 9-C.Palmer pass to 31-J.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(5:56) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(14:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-V.Haynes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:54) 17-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(8:40) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(9:06) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 26. 43-T.Polamalu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:09TD Josh JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 6-0
(9:09) #76 Jones is eligible receiver 9-C.Palmer pass to 31-J.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:36XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:56TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-6
(5:56) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:53XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:19TD VHV. HaynesPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 7-13
(14:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-V.Haynes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:13XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 6:54FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 10-14
(6:54) 17-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 8:40TD Roschon JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 16-14
(8:40) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 8:35XP SGS. GrahamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:06TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 17-20
(9:06) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:03XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:19TD TPT. PolamaluPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 80
- Score
- 17-27
(2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 26. 43-T.Polamalu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:03XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.93 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 3Roschon Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +5.58 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6
Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 7C. Perry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 8A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 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
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+8.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.19 EPA): (14:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-V.Haynes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.72 EPA): C. Palmer — (2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 26. 43-T.Polamalu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.24 EPA/play · -9.65 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 60.7% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +8.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.080 | +0.023 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.9% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.245 | +0.262 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.073 | -0.185 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.023 | +0.080 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 47.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.08 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.02 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -6.79 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +1.92 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — Josh Johnson (C. Palmer pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — V. Haynes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Polamalu
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) #76 Jones is eligible receiver 9-C.Palmer pass to 31-J.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:36) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 5:56) — (5:56) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 5:53) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-V.Haynes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 14:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q2 6:54) — (6:54) 17-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 8:40) — (8:40) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 8:35) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 9:03) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 80 (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 26. 43-T.Polamalu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 2:03) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 26. 43-T.Polamalu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) 22-D.Staley right end to PIT 31 for 12 yards (24-D.O'Neal). FUMBLES (24-D.O'Neal), RECOVERED by CIN-58-C.Miller at PIT 27. 58-C.Miller to PIT 27 for no gain (35-D.Kreider).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:25) — (7:25) 22-D.Staley up the middle to PIT 47 for 5 yards (92-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (92-D.Clemons), RECOVERED by CIN-40-M.Williams at CIN 49. 40-M.Williams to CIN 49 for no gain (85-J.Riemersma).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 33-K.Watson right end to PIT 32 for no gain (50-L.Foote). FUMBLES (50-L.Foote), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at PIT 32. 51-J.Farrior to PIT 32 for no gain (65-E.Steinbach).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete to 80-P.Burress. PENALTY on CIN-20-T.James, Defensive Pass Interference, 21 yards, enforced at CIN 22 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 26. 43-T.Polamalu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) 22-D.Staley right end to PIT 31 for 12 yards (24-D.O'Neal). FUMBLES (24-D.O'Neal), RECOVERED by CIN-58-C.Miller at PIT 27. 58-C.Miller to PIT 27 for no gain (35-D.Kreider).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 33-K.Watson right end to PIT 32 for no gain (50-L.Foote). FUMBLES (50-L.Foote), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at PIT 32. 51-J.Farrior to PIT 32 for no gain (65-E.Steinbach).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:25) — (7:25) 22-D.Staley up the middle to PIT 47 for 5 yards (92-D.Clemons). FUMBLES (92-D.Clemons), RECOVERED by CIN-40-M.Williams at CIN 49. 40-M.Williams to CIN 49 for no gain (85-J.Riemersma).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:09 · PIT 2 · Score 6-0
(9:09) #76 Jones is eligible receiver 9-C.Palmer pass to 31-J.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 8:36 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:56 · CIN 2 · Score 7-6
(5:56) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 5:53 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:19 · CIN 11 · Score 7-13
(14:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-V.Haynes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:13 · CIN 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 6:54 · PIT 16 · Score 10-14
(6:54) 17-S.Graham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 8:40 · PIT 2 · Score 16-14
(8:40) 32-R.Johnson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 8:35 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:06 · CIN 1 · Score 17-20
(9:06) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:03 · CIN 2 · Score 17-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:19 · PIT 80 · Score 17-27
(2:19) 9-C.Palmer pass intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at CIN 26. 43-T.Polamalu for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:03 · CIN 2 · Score 17-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
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.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2004-10-03?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 28-17 in Week 4, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Johnson (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 9:09) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 5:56) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. Haynes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 14:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q3 8:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q4 9:06) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Polamalu (Q4 2:19) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 6:54, 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?
C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -9.65 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.7% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +8.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.19 EPA): (14:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-V.Haynes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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