Steelers 24–13 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 8, 2007

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 24–13 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 21–6 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: B. Roethlisberger
Top passer: C. Palmer
Biggest EPA play: (6:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED …
Game date: 2007-10-28

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–13 on 2007-10-28. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +17.97 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	14	3	0	0	24
Cincinnati Bengals	3	3	7	0	0	13

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+3PIT 13

CIN 21

+3PIT 2

PIT 9

+1PIT 2

+3CIN 22

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 5:16FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 13
Score
0-3
(5:16) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:48TD
HWH. Ward
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 21
Score
6-3
(2:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:42XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
7-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:47TD
HWH. Ward
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 6
Score
13-3
(7:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:42XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
14-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:21FG
SGS. Graham
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
14-6
(2:21) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:09TD
WPW. Parker
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
20-6
(:09) 39-W.Parker left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:04XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
21-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:08TD
THT. Houshmandzadeh
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 9
Score
21-12
(13:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 13:02XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
21-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:15FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 22
Score
24-13
(6:15) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +17.97 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
3T. Houshmandzadeh · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
4S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
5C. Palmer · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +7.85 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
6Cornelius Johnson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
7W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.70 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
8Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.09 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 (+17.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-4.12 EPA): (6:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CIN 5. 24-D.O'Neal to CIN 12 for 7 yards (73-K.Simmons).

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) · 31 dropbacks · 74.2% completion · +13.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +7.85 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +21.5% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +17.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.303	+0.129
Offensive success rate	50.7%	51.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.642	+0.253
Rush EPA/play	+0.073	-0.047
Defensive EPA/play	-0.129	-0.303
Defensive success rate	48.5%	49.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.30 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 7 drives, +8.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 7 drives, +21.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 2:48)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:47)
Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (Q2 0:09)
Cincinnati Bengals — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 13:08)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q1 5:16)
Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham (Q2 2:21)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 6:15)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q1 5:16) — (5:16) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 21 (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:42) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 6 (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 7:42) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q2 2:21) — (2:21) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 39-W.Parker left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:04) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 13:02) — 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 22 (Q4 6:15) — (6:15) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:19) — (3:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to CIN 16 for 42 yards (29-L.Hall) [59-L.Johnson]. Cincinnati challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.) [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.79]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.11]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 33-K.Watson to PIT 16 for 4 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at PIT 12. 92-J.Harrison to PIT 12 for no ga [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.53]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 13:23) — (13:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller to PIT 49 for 23 yards (40-M.Williams). [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.28]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 85-C.Johnson to PIT 24 for 14 yards (24-I.Taylor). Pittsburgh challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.) [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.98]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:18) — (6:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CIN 5. 24-D.O'Neal to CIN 12 for 7 yards (73-K.Simmons). [WPA -2.3% · EPA -4.12]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short right to 85-C.Johnson to PIT 24 for 14 yards (24-I.Taylor). Pittsburgh challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Timeout #1.) [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.98]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 33-K.Watson to PIT 16 for 4 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at PIT 12. 92-J.Harrison to PIT 12 for no ga [WPA -7.7% · EPA -3.53]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:48) — (2:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.11]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 5:16 · PIT 13 · Score 0-3
(5:16) 17-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 2:48 · CIN 21 · Score 6-3
(2:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:42 · CIN 2 · Score 7-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:47 · CIN 6 · Score 13-3
(7:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:42 · CIN 2 · Score 14-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 2:21 · PIT 2 · Score 14-6
(2:21) 17-S.Graham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · CIN 1 · Score 20-6
(:09) 39-W.Parker left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:04 · CIN 2 · Score 21-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:08 · PIT 9 · Score 21-12
(13:08) (Shotgun) 9-C.Palmer pass short middle to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:02 · PIT 2 · Score 21-13
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 6:15 · CIN 22 · Score 24-13
(6:15) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal 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.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
C. Palmer (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2007-10-28?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-13 in Week 8, 2007.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 13.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 2:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q2 0:09) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Houshmandzadeh (C. Palmer pass) (Q4 13:08) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q1 5:16, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q2 2:21, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 6:15, 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?

C. Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), 74.2% completion, +13.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +7.85 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 67.9% completion, +21.5% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +17.97 total passing EPA.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-4.12 EPA): (6:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 24-D.O'Neal at CIN 5. 24-D.O'Neal to CIN 12 for 7 yards (73-K.Simmons)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

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