Bengals 10–24 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2007

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 24–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 7–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: H. Ward
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: 3-J.Reed kicks 64 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 6. 16-G.Holt to CIN 20 for 14 yards (41-G.Mason…
Game date: 2007-12-02

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–10 on 2007-12-02. H. Ward posted a game-high +11.92 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	—	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	3	0	0	10
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	17	7	0	0	24

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:28TD
Roschon Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
6-0
(8:28) #79 Andrews reports as eligible receiver 32-R.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:23XP
SGS. Graham
Points+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
Q2 8:41TD
BRB. Roethlisberger
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 6
Score
7-6
(8:41) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hurdled #29 Hall to reach end zone
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 8:31XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:48FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 3
Score
7-10
(5:48) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:15TD
HWH. Ward
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-16
(:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:10XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:01FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 6
Score
10-17
(7:01) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:28TD
HWH. Ward
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 8
Score
10-23
(1:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:22XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.92 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
2B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.68 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
3Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
4C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
5T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
6A. Chatman · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
7Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
8N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 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 (+11.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.

H. Ward's top snap (-4.07 EPA): (8:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Joseph at PIT 24. 22-J.Joseph to PIT 17 for 7 yards (86-H.Ward).

Biggest single play (-5.03 EPA): Joe Reed — 3-J.Reed kicks 64 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 6. 16-G.Holt to CIN 20 for 14 yards (41-G.Mason). FUMBLES (41-G.Mason), RECOVERED by PIT-38-C.Davis at CIN 20. 38-C.Davis to CIN 20 for no gain (15-C.Henry).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 37.0% completion · -16.6% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.51 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +7.8% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +8.68 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.216	-0.077
Offensive success rate	33.7%	43.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.228	+0.241
Rush EPA/play	-0.047	-0.542
Defensive EPA/play	+0.077	+0.216
Defensive success rate	56.8%	66.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: -0.22 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.08 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -19.23 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -6.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Roschon Johnson (Q1 8:28)
Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger (Q2 8:41)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:15)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 1:28)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 5:48)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q3 7:01)

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 1 (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) #79 Andrews reports as eligible receiver 32-R.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:23) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hurdled #29 Hall to reach end zone; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:31) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 3 (Q2 5:48) — (5:48) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q3 1:28) — (1:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:22) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:31) — 3-J.Reed kicks 64 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 6. 16-G.Holt to CIN 20 for 14 yards (41-G.Mason). FUMBLES (41-G.Mason), RECOVERED by PIT-38-C.Davis at CIN 20. 38-C.Davis to CIN 20 for no gain (15-C.Henry). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.03]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 15-C.Henry to PIT 28 for 18 yards (27-An.Smith, 92-J.Harrison). [WPA +12.4% · EPA +3.01]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hurdled #29 Hall to reach end zone [WPA +9.9% · EPA +2.07]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 39-W.Parker right tackle to PIT 18 for 4 yards (98-B.Robinson). FUMBLES (98-B.Robinson), RECOVERED by CIN-24-D.O'Neal at PIT 25. 24-D.O'Neal to PIT 25 for no gain (73-K.Simmons). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.88]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 17-S.Graham 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.48]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 8:31) — 3-J.Reed kicks 64 yards from PIT 30 to CIN 6. 16-G.Holt to CIN 20 for 14 yards (41-G.Mason). FUMBLES (41-G.Mason), RECOVERED by PIT-38-C.Davis at CIN 20. 38-C.Davis to CIN 20 for no gain (15-C.Henry). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -5.03]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:42) — (12:42) 39-W.Parker up the middle to PIT 50 for 4 yards (93-R.Jeanty). FUMBLES (93-R.Jeanty), RECOVERED by CIN-28-D.Jackson at CIN 47. 28-D.Jackson to CIN 47 for no gain (89-M.Spaeth). Pittsburgh chal [WPA -3.6% · EPA -4.62]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:38) — (8:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Joseph at PIT 24. 22-J.Joseph to PIT 17 for 7 yards (86-H.Ward). [WPA -5.3% · EPA -4.07]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:46) — (9:46) 39-W.Parker right tackle to PIT 18 for 4 yards (98-B.Robinson). FUMBLES (98-B.Robinson), RECOVERED by CIN-24-D.O'Neal at PIT 25. 24-D.O'Neal to PIT 25 for no gain (73-K.Simmons). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.88]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 8:28 · PIT 1 · Score 6-0
(8:28) #79 Andrews reports as eligible receiver 32-R.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 8:23 · 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) — Q2 8:41 · CIN 6 · Score 7-6
(8:41) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Hurdled #29 Hall to reach end zone
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:31 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 5:48 · CIN 3 · Score 7-10
(5:48) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:15 · CIN 2 · Score 7-16
(:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · CIN 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 7:01 · PIT 6 · Score 10-17
(7:01) 17-S.Graham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:28 · CIN 8 · Score 10-23
(1:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:22 · CIN 2 · Score 10-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

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.
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Palmer (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2007-12-02?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-10 in Week 13, 2007.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 24.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — R. Johnson (Q1 8:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q2 8:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:15) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 1:28) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 5:48, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q3 7:01, 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?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 37.0% completion, -16.6% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.51 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.3% completion, +7.8% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +8.68 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 +11.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (-4.07 EPA): (8:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Joseph at PIT 24. 22-J.Joseph to PIT 17 for 7 yards (86-H.Ward)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

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