Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 27–10 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 7–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-11-20
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–10 on 2008-11-20. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +11.22 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals(3:13) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-G.Holt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(:21) 33-G.Russell right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
(6:50) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
(2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:13TD GHG. HoltPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 6-0
(3:13) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-G.Holt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 3:08XP 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
Q2 10:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 3
- Score
- 7-6
(10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:16XP JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:56FG JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 19
- Score
- 7-10
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:22FG JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 20
- Score
- 7-13
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:21TD GRG. RussellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-19
(:21) 33-G.Russell right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:16XP JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-20
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 6:50FG SGS. GrahamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 8
- Score
- 10-20
(6:50) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:22TD BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 8
- Score
- 10-26
(2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:15XP JRJ. RetkofskyPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-27
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +11.22 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 4G. Holt · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 5C. Henry · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 6G. Russell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 7H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
- 8A. Caldwell · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 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 (+11.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · -7.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.29 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -7.7% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | +0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.0% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.087 | +0.340 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.451 | -0.121 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.119 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 62.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.12 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, -8.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +9.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — G. Holt (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — G. Russell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
- Cincinnati Bengals — S. Graham
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 10 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-G.Holt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 3:08) — 17-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 10:16) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 19 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q3 0:21) — (:21) 33-G.Russell right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 0:16) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q4 6:50) — (6:50) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 2:15) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Punt formation) 19-K.Larson punts 34 yards to PIT 39, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 14-L.Sweed MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-93-R.Jeanty at PIT 39. 93-R.Jeanty to PIT 39 for no gain (14-L.Sweed). The
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes to CIN 26 for 22 yards (29-L.Hall).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:28) — (:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 21-M.Moore to PIT 32 for -2 yards (97-J.Thornton).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 84-T.Houshmandzadeh (22-W.Gay).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:30) — (11:30) (Run formation) 33-G.Russell left tackle to CIN 3 for 1 yard (59-B.Johnson; 68-J.Fanene). Official measurement.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-G.Holt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 84-T.Houshmandzadeh INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 2. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 21 for 19 yards (53-E.Ghiaciuc).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Punt formation) 19-K.Larson punts 34 yards to PIT 39, Center-48-B.St. Louis. 14-L.Sweed MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CIN-93-R.Jeanty at PIT 39. 93-R.Jeanty to PIT 39 for no gain (14-L.Sweed). The
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 3:13 · PIT 10 · Score 6-0
(3:13) (Shotgun) 11-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 16-G.Holt for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 3:08 · 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 10:23 · CIN 3 · Score 7-6
(10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · CIN 2 · Score 7-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:56 · CIN 19 · Score 7-10
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 8:22 · CIN 20 · Score 7-13
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:21 · CIN 2 · Score 7-19
(:21) 33-G.Russell right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:16 · CIN 2 · Score 7-20
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 6:50 · PIT 8 · Score 10-20
(6:50) (Field Goal formation) 17-S.Graham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.St. Louis, Holder-19-K.Larson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:22 · CIN 8 · Score 10-26
(2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:15 · CIN 2 · Score 10-27
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-5-P.Ernster.
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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2008-11-20?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-10 in Week 12, 2008.
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 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Holt (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 3:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Russell (Q3 0:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q4 2:22) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q2 1:56, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q3 8:22, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — S. Graham (Q4 6:50, 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?
R. Fitzpatrick (Cincinnati Bengals), 52.6% completion, -7.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.29 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.5% completion, -7.7% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.22 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 +11.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (2:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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