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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2005 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2005 Week 13 Recap

Bengals defeat Steelers 38–31 in Week 13

H.Ward led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 38–31 Week 13 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 38 9–3 Winner
Final 38–31
Pittsburgh Steelers 31 7–5
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
38–31
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 21–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
H.Ward
Game date
December 4, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • T.Houshmandzadeh 5 REC · 88 YDS · 2 TD +11.2 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Palmer 22/39 · 222 YDS · 3 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Roschon Johnson
    Roschon Johnson 21 CAR · 98 YDS · 2 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • H.Ward 9 REC · 135 YDS · 2 TD +13.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 29/46 · 379 YDS · 3 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Randle El 5 REC · 47 YDS +4.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 38–31 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 21–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
H. Ward
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 3. 88-T.Perry to PIT 3 for 94 yards (24-I.Taylo…
Game date
2005-12-04

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 38–31 on 2005-12-04. H. Ward posted a game-high +13.06 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cincinnati Bengals714107038
Pittsburgh Steelers14377031

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

20 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:50TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    0-6

    (4:50) #72 Brooks is an eligible receiver 36-J.Bettis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:45XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:29TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 43
    Score
    6-7

    (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 3:22XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:19TD
    QMQ. Morgan

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    7-13

    (:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-Q.Morgan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:13XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-14

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:12TD
    Ryan Kelly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    13-14

    (10:12) #76 Jones is an eligible receiver 9-C.Palmer pass to 82-R.Kelly for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:08XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    14-14

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

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 7:02TD
    THT. Houshmandzadeh

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    20-14

    (7:02) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 6:57XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    21-14

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

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:02FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    21-17

    (:02) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 11:01FG
    SGS. Graham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 12
    Score
    24-17

    (11:01) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 9:11TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 20
    Score
    24-23

    (9:11) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 9:05XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-24

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  15. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 8:01TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    30-24

    (8:01) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 7:57XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    31-24

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

  17. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:16TD
    Roschon Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    37-24

    (6:16) 32-R.Johnson right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 6:09XP
    SGS. Graham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    38-24

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

  19. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:04TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 6
    Score
    38-30

    (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:59XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    38-31

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +13.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  2. 2T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +11.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +7.77 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.30 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  5. 5Roschon JohnsonRoschon Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +6.36 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
  7. 7A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  8. 8Q. Morgan · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.80 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 (+13.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.45 EPA per play.

H. Ward's top snap (-4.09 EPA): (9:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman at CIN 46. 51-O.Thurman to PIT 49 for 5 yards (86-H.Ward).

Biggest single play (+5.88 EPA): Joe Reed — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 3. 88-T.Perry to PIT 3 for 94 yards (24-I.Taylor).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.77 total EPA
  • C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.233+0.086
Offensive success rate52.9%59.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.187+0.169
Rush EPA/play+0.304-0.207
Defensive EPA/play-0.086-0.233
Defensive success rate40.7%47.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.23 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.09 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +19.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +7.85 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q1 4:50)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 3:29)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Q. Morgan (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 0:19)
  • Ryan KellyCincinnati Bengals — Ryan Kelly (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 10:12)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 7:02)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 9:11)
  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q3 8:01)
  • Roschon JohnsonCincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q4 6:16)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:04)

Field goals

  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 0:02)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 11:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q1 4:50) — (4:50) #72 Brooks is an eligible receiver 36-J.Bettis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 4:45) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 43 (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 3:22) — 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 25 (Q1 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-Q.Morgan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 0:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) #76 Jones is an eligible receiver 9-C.Palmer pass to 82-R.Kelly for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 10:08) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 6:57) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 5 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q3 11:01) — (11:01) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 20 (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 9:05) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 7:57) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) 32-R.Johnson right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 6:09) — 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 6 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 2:59) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:05) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 3. 88-T.Perry to PIT 3 for 94 yards (24-I.Taylor). [WPA +19.2% · EPA +5.88]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:11) — (9:11) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +2.47]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +5.19]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman at CIN 46. 51-O.Thurman to PIT 49 for 5 yards (86-H.Ward). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.09]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at CIN 47. 56-B.Simmons to PIT 37 for 16 yards (66-A.Faneca). PENALTY on PIT-82-A.Randle El, Low Block, 15 [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.98]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:05) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 3. 88-T.Perry to PIT 3 for 94 yards (24-I.Taylor). [WPA +19.2% · EPA +5.88]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +5.19]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:08) — (9:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman at CIN 46. 51-O.Thurman to PIT 49 for 5 yards (86-H.Ward). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.09]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 11-Q.Morgan INTERCEPTED by 56-B.Simmons at CIN 47. 56-B.Simmons to PIT 37 for 16 yards (66-A.Faneca). PENALTY on PIT-82-A.Randle El, Low Block, 15 [WPA -10.3% · EPA -3.98]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:50 · CIN 1 · Score 0-6
    (4:50) #72 Brooks is an eligible receiver 36-J.Bettis left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 4:45 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:29 · PIT 43 · Score 6-7
    (3:29) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:22 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:19 · CIN 25 · Score 7-13
    (:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-Q.Morgan for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:13 · CIN 2 · Score 7-14
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:12 · PIT 1 · Score 13-14
    (10:12) #76 Jones is an eligible receiver 9-C.Palmer pass to 82-R.Kelly for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:08 · PIT 2 · Score 14-14
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 7:02 · PIT 6 · Score 20-14
    (7:02) 9-C.Palmer pass to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:57 · PIT 2 · Score 21-14
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · CIN 5 · Score 21-17
    (:02) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 11:01 · PIT 12 · Score 24-17
    (11:01) 17-S.Graham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 9:11 · CIN 20 · Score 24-23
    (9:11) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 9:05 · CIN 2 · Score 24-24
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  15. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 8:01 · PIT 1 · Score 30-24
    (8:01) 32-R.Johnson right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 7:57 · PIT 2 · Score 31-24
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  17. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 6:16 · PIT 14 · Score 37-24
    (6:16) 32-R.Johnson right end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 6:09 · PIT 2 · Score 38-24
    17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
  19. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · CIN 6 · Score 38-30
    (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · CIN 2 · Score 38-31
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

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 2005-12-04?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-31 in Week 13, 2005.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 38, Pittsburgh Steelers 31.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 4:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 3:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — Q. Morgan (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 0:19) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Kelly (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 10:12) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q2 7:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 9:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q3 8:01) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q4 6:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:04) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 11:01, 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?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.0% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.77 total passing EPA. C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 56.4% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.30 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 +13.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-4.09 EPA): (9:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 51-O.Thurman at CIN 46. 51-O.Thurman to PIT 49 for 5 yards (86-H.Ward)..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L