Steelers 10–20 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2013

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

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.03 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.8% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.16 total passing EPA.

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

A. Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 20–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Andy Dalton
Top passer: Andy Dalton
Biggest EPA play: (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yard…
Game date: 2013-09-16

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20–10 on 2013-09-16. Andy Dalton posted a game-high +4.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	7	0	0	0	10
Cincinnati Bengals	7	3	7	3	0	20

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+3CIN 26

+3PIT 23

CIN 1

+1CIN 2

PIT 27

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:47FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 26
Score
3-0
(10:47) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:03TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 7
Score
3-6
(1:03) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:57XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+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 13:19FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 23
Score
3-10
(13:19) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:00TD
DMD. Moye
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
9-10
(2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 14-D.Moye for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:54XP
SSS. Suisham
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 2
Score
10-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:17TD
GBGermie Bernard
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 27
Score
10-16
(6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 6:08XP
MNM. Nugent
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
10-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:54FG
MNM. Nugent
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 7
Score
10-20
(7:54) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +4.03 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
2Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
3Marcus Jones · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
4Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
5J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6T. Eifert · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
7Germie Bernard · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
8D. Moye · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.85 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

Andy Dalton — CIN · Passing

Andy Dalton posted the highest total EPA (+4.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.08 EPA per play.

Andy Dalton's top snap (+3.67 EPA): (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor).

Biggest single play (+3.89 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick).

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 Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.03 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -1.1% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	-0.075	+0.036
Offensive success rate	37.0%	45.5%
Pass EPA/play	-0.126	+0.082
Rush EPA/play	-0.408	+0.011
Defensive EPA/play	-0.036	+0.075
Defensive success rate	54.5%	63.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.07 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: +0.04 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, +3.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -5.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Q1 1:03)
Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Moye (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:00)
Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Andy Dalton pass) (Q3 6:17)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q1 10:47)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q2 13:19)
Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent (Q4 7:54)

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 26 (Q1 10:47) — (10:47) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 0:57) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 13:19) — (13:19) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 14-D.Moye for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 1:54) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 27 (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 6:08) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q4 7:54) — (7:54) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.67]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.89]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.80]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:30) — (3:30) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 81-D.Paulson to CIN 16 for 34 yards (20-R.Nelson). Cincinnati challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 7-B.Roethlisberge [WPA -9.5% · EPA -1.98]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:23) — (12:23) 10-K.Huber punts 48 yards to PIT 26, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown to CIN 34 for 40 yards (51-J.DiManche). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -2.23]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-E.Sanders to CIN 1 for 43 yards (27-D.Kirkpatrick). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.89]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 2:22) — (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor). [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.67]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Nelson at CIN 13. 20-R.Nelson to CIN 13 for no gain (89-J.Cotchery). {Ball tipped off Cotchery} [WPA -6.1% · EPA -3.31]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 10:47 · CIN 26 · Score 3-0
(10:47) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 1:03 · PIT 7 · Score 3-6
(1:03) 25-G.Bernard right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:57 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 13:19 · PIT 23 · Score 3-10
(13:19) 2-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CIN 1 · Score 9-10
(2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 14-D.Moye for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CIN 2 · Score 10-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 6:17 · PIT 27 · Score 10-16
(6:17) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 6:08 · PIT 2 · Score 10-17
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:54 · PIT 7 · Score 10-20
(7:54) 2-M.Nugent 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Cincinnati Bengals earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2013-09-16?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-10 in Week 2, 2013.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 20.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (Q1 1:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Moye (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 6:17) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 10:47, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 13:19, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q4 7:54, 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?

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 51.0% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.03 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.8% completion, -1.1% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.16 total passing EPA.

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

Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.67 EPA): (2:22) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle to 85-T.Eifert to PIT 13 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

Quick answer

Game summary