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NFL · Week 13 · December 4, 2011 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2011 Week 13 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 35–7 in Week 13

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 7–35 Week 13 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 7 7–5
Final 7–35
Pittsburgh Steelers 35 9–3 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
7–35
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–28 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Andy Dalton
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
December 4, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Art Green
    Art Green 6 REC · 87 YDS · 1 TD +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Gradkowski 1 CAR · 1 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Hawkins
    Ashtyn Hawkins 1 REC · 8 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 15/26 · 163 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Wallace 3 REC · 38 YDS · 2 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 2 REC · 67 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 35–7 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–28 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play
(1:33) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 52 yards to PIT 40, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brow…
Game date
2011-12-04

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35–7 on 2011-12-04. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +10.21 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 35 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3———T
Cincinnati Bengals700007
Pittsburgh Steelers28700035

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:52TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 3
    Score
    0-6

    (12:52) 79-T.Essex reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:47XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:19TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    0-13

    (10:19) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:12XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-14

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

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:38TD
    MWM. Wallace

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    0-20

    (8:38) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:33XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    0-21

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

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:14TD
    Art Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    6-21

    (4:14) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:06XP
    MNM. Nugent

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-21

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

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:33TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 92
    Score
    7-27

    (1:33) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 52 yards to PIT 40, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:16XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-28

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

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:35TD
    MWM. Wallace

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 19
    Score
    7-34

    (3:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:26XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    7-35

    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. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.21 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  3. 3Art GreenArt Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  4. 4Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Gradkowski · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
  6. 6I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7Ashtyn HawkinsAshtyn Hawkins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  8. 8Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.93 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 (+10.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.25 EPA): (:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to CIN 15 for 45 yards (99-M.Lawson).

Biggest single play (-5.67 EPA): K. Huber — (1:33) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 52 yards to PIT 40, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Andy Dalton led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Andy DaltonAndy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 30 dropbacks · 36.7% completion · -14.2% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.45 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +10.21 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.237+0.131
Offensive success rate38.2%46.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.256+0.329
Rush EPA/play+0.091+0.040
Defensive EPA/play-0.131+0.237
Defensive success rate53.2%61.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.24 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -18.00 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +10.35 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q2 12:52)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q2 10:19)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 8:38)
  • Art GreenCincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass) (Q2 4:14)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (Q2 1:33)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 3:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 28–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 3 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 79-T.Essex reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 12:47) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 10:12) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 8:33) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:06) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 92 (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 52 yards to PIT 40, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 1:16) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q3 3:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 3:26) — 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 (Q1 12:41) — (12:41) 74-D.Roland reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to PIT 19 for 43 yards (24-I.Taylor, 25-R.Clark). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.59]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:48) — (:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to CIN 15 for 45 yards (99-M.Lawson). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +3.25]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 10:05) — (10:05) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is BLOCKED (97-C.Heyward), Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber, RECOVERED by PIT-25-R.Clark at PIT 18. 25-R.Clark to PIT 18 for no gain ( [WPA -9.1% · EPA -3.40]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:46) — (11:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to 17-M.Wallace [97-G.Atkins]. PENALTY on CIN-42-C.Crocker, Defensive Pass Interference, 45 yards, enforced at PIT 35 - No Play. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +2.80]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:12) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 72 yards from PIT 35 to CIN -7. 19-B.Tate to CIN 23 for 30 yards (55-S.Sylvester). FUMBLES (55-S.Sylvester), RECOVERED by PIT-88-E.Sanders at CIN 23. 88-E.Sanders to CIN 23 for no ga [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.76]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 52 yards to PIT 40, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -1.8% · EPA -5.67]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:12) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 72 yards from PIT 35 to CIN -7. 19-B.Tate to CIN 23 for 30 yards (55-S.Sylvester). FUMBLES (55-S.Sylvester), RECOVERED by PIT-88-E.Sanders at CIN 23. 88-E.Sanders to CIN 23 for no ga [WPA -4.8% · EPA -4.76]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Gradkowski pass short left intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at PIT 41. 24-I.Taylor to PIT 41 for no gain (18-A.Green). [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.85]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:41) — (12:41) 74-D.Roland reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green to PIT 19 for 43 yards (24-I.Taylor, 25-R.Clark). [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.59]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · CIN 3 · Score 0-6
    (12:52) 79-T.Essex reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:47 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:19 · CIN 5 · Score 0-13
    (10:19) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:12 · CIN 2 · Score 0-14
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:38 · CIN 12 · Score 0-20
    (8:38) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:33 · CIN 2 · Score 0-21
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 4:14 · PIT 11 · Score 6-21
    (4:14) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 18-A.Green for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 4:06 · PIT 2 · Score 7-21
    2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:33 · PIT 92 · Score 7-27
    (1:33) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 52 yards to PIT 40, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:16 · CIN 2 · Score 7-28
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:35 · CIN 19 · Score 7-34
    (3:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:26 · CIN 2 · Score 7-35
    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.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Andy Dalton (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2011-12-04?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-7 in Week 13, 2011.

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

Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 28; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 35.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q2 12:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q2 10:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 8:38) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 4:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (Q2 1:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 3:35) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 36.7% completion, -14.2% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.45 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.7% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.21 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 +10.21 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (:48) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to CIN 15 for 45 yards (99-M.Lawson)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

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