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NFL · Week 10 · November 13, 2011 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2011 Week 10 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 24–17 in Week 10

Anthony Brown led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 24–17 Week 10 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 7–3 Winner
Final 24–17
Cincinnati Bengals 17 6–3
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Brown
Game date
November 13, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 5 REC · 86 YDS +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 21/39 · 223 YDS · 2 TD +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cotchery 2 REC · 29 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Ashtyn Hawkins
    Ashtyn Hawkins 5 REC · 56 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Art Green
    Art Green 1 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Cochart 1 REC · 25 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–17 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–10 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Brown
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(2:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 89-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 22-…
Game date
2011-11-13

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–17 on 2011-11-13. Anthony Brown posted a game-high +8.84 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Pittsburgh Steelers14370024
Cincinnati Bengals7370017

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:21TD
    JCJ. Cotchery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    6-0

    (9:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:15XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-0

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:42TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    13-0

    (3:42) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:37XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    14-0

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 0:24TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 36
    Score
    14-6

    (:24) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-18-A.Green was injured during the play.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 0:14XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    14-7

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 12:07FG
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 26
    Score
    14-10

    (12:07) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:02FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 20
    Score
    17-10

    (1:02) 6-S.Suisham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 8:44TD
    JGJ. Gresham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    17-16

    (8:44) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [92-J.Harrison].

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 8:38XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-17

    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:02TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 9
    Score
    23-17

    (2:02) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 1:55XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    24-17

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.69 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  4. 4Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  5. 5Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  6. 6M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Cochart · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
  8. 8Ben ScottBen Scott · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Anthony Brown

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Anthony Brown — PIT · Receiving

Anthony Brown posted the highest total EPA (+8.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.

Anthony Brown's top snap (+2.70 EPA): (4:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to PIT 36 for 21 yards (58-R.Maualuga).

Biggest single play (-4.49 EPA): Andy Dalton — (2:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 89-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 19. 22-W.Gay to PIT 31 for 12 yards (63-B.Williams; 32-C.Benson).

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) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · +11.1% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +6.69 total EPA
  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.084-0.040
Offensive success rate44.7%47.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.172-0.209
Rush EPA/play-0.010+0.019
Defensive EPA/play+0.040-0.084
Defensive success rate52.1%55.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -2.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +7.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 9:21)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q1 3:42)
  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q1 0:24)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 8:44)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q3 2:02)

Field goals

  • Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 12:07)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q2 1:02)
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 16 (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 9:15) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:42) — (3:42) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 3:37) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 36 (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-18-A.Green was injured during the play.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 0:14) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 12:07) — (12:07) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 20 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) 6-S.Suisham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 8:44) — (8:44) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [92-J.Harrison].; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 8:38) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 1:55) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 89-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 19. 22-W.Gay to PIT 31 for 12 yards (63-B.Williams; 32-C.Benson). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -4.49]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 87-A.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 94-L.Timmons (22-W.Gay) at PIT 33. 94-L.Timmons to PIT 33 for no gain (89-J.Simpson). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.88]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at PIT 41. 29-L.Hall to PIT 41 for no gain (83-H.Miller). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.97]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.08]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-18-A.Green was injured during the play. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.90]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right intended for 89-J.Simpson INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 19. 22-W.Gay to PIT 31 for 12 yards (63-B.Williams; 32-C.Benson). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -4.49]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Hall at PIT 41. 29-L.Hall to PIT 41 for no gain (83-H.Miller). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.97]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-18-A.Green was injured during the play. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.90]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 87-A.Caldwell INTERCEPTED by 94-L.Timmons (22-W.Gay) at PIT 33. 94-L.Timmons to PIT 33 for no gain (89-J.Simpson). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -3.88]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:21 · CIN 16 · Score 6-0
    (9:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 89-J.Cotchery for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:15 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:42 · CIN 2 · Score 13-0
    (3:42) 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:37 · CIN 2 · Score 14-0
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:24 · PIT 36 · Score 14-6
    (:24) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 18-A.Green for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-18-A.Green was injured during the play.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:14 · PIT 2 · Score 14-7
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 12:07 · PIT 26 · Score 14-10
    (12:07) 2-M.Nugent 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:02 · CIN 20 · Score 17-10
    (1:02) 6-S.Suisham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 8:44 · PIT 1 · Score 17-16
    (8:44) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 84-J.Gresham for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [92-J.Harrison].
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 8:38 · PIT 2 · Score 17-17
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:02 · CIN 9 · Score 23-17
    (2:02) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:55 · CIN 2 · Score 24-17
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2011-11-13?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17 in Week 10, 2011.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 17.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 9:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 3:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 0:24) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 8:44) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q3 2:02) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 12:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 1:02, 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?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 53.8% completion, +11.1% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +6.69 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.9% completion, -5.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.69 total passing EPA.

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

Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.84 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.70 EPA): (4:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to PIT 36 for 21 yards (58-R.Maualuga)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L

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