Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 24–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Anthony Brown
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:30) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 88-R.Whalen INTERCEPTED by 56-…
- Game date
- 2012-10-21
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24–17 on 2012-10-21. Anthony Brown posted a game-high +8.63 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 18 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(10:30) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(2:23) 30-C.Peerman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(8:34) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:11) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(11:14) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(8:22) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(14:22) 22-C.Rainey right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:30FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 3-0
(10:30) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:23TD CPC. PeermanPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 3-6
(2:23) 30-C.Peerman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:17XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 3-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 8:34TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 8
- Score
- 3-13
(8:34) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 8:29XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 3-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:11FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 29
- Score
- 6-14
(3:11) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 9
- Score
- 12-14
(:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:24Safety BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+2
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 11:14FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 14-17
(11:14) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:22FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 24
- Score
- 17-17
(8:22) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:22TD CRC. RaineyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 23-17
(14:22) 22-C.Rainey right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:16XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 24-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 2J. Dwyer · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.87 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 3Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 4B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.32 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 5J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 6B. Green-Ellis · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.80 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 7M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8C. Rainey · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 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
Anthony Brown — PIT · Receiving
Anthony Brown posted the highest total EPA (+8.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.08 EPA per play.
Anthony Brown's top snap (+3.07 EPA): (12:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to CIN 25 for 23 yards (24-A.Jones).
Biggest single play (-5.29 EPA): Andy Dalton — (1:30) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 88-R.Whalen INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Woodley at CIN 40. 56-L.Woodley to CIN 29 for 11 yards (71-A.Smith).
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) · 41 dropbacks · 65.9% completion · +10.6% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.32 total EPA
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -11.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.115 | -0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.065 | -0.393 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.216 | +0.156 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.115 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 56.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.12 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, -0.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +9.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — C. Peerman
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Rainey
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) 30-C.Peerman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 2:17) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 11–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q2 8:34) — (8:34) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 8:29) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 29 (Q2 3:11) — (3:11) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 9 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:24) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q3 11:14) — (11:14) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q3 8:22) — (8:22) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) 22-C.Rainey right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 14:16) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:22) — (14:22) 22-C.Rainey right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:25) — (10:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Crocker at CIN -8. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 14 for 31 yards (20-R.Nelson; 24-A.Jones).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to CIN 25 for 23 yards (24-A.Jones).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 10 for -3 yards (sack split by 75-D.Still and 91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (75-D.Still), RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PIT 8. 95-W.Gilberry to PIT 8 for no gain
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle intended for 88-R.Whalen INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Woodley at CIN 40. 56-L.Woodley to CIN 29 for 11 yards (71-A.Smith).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:42) — (8:42) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 10 for -3 yards (sack split by 75-D.Still and 91-R.Geathers). FUMBLES (75-D.Still), RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PIT 8. 95-W.Gilberry to PIT 8 for no gain
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:25) — (10:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 33-C.Crocker at CIN -8. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger kneels to CIN 9 for -1 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 10:30 · CIN 24 · Score 3-0
(10:30) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · PIT 5 · Score 3-6
(2:23) 30-C.Peerman right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:17 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 8:34 · PIT 8 · Score 3-13
(8:34) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 8:29 · PIT 2 · Score 3-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 3:11 · CIN 29 · Score 6-14
(3:11) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · CIN 9 · Score 12-14
(:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 0:24 · CIN 2 · Score 14-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 11:14 · PIT 30 · Score 14-17
(11:14) 2-M.Nugent 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 8:22 · CIN 24 · Score 17-17
(8:22) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:22 · CIN 11 · Score 23-17
(14:22) 22-C.Rainey right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:16 · CIN 2 · Score 24-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
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 2012-10-21?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17 in Week 7, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 11, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Peerman (Q1 2:23) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 8:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Rainey (Q4 14:22) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 10:30, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 3:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 11:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 8:22, 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), 65.9% completion, +10.6% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.32 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 50.0% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -11.01 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 +8.63 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.07 EPA): (12:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to CIN 25 for 23 yards (24-A.Jones)..
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 2-3 Now 3-3 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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