Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 42–21 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10–14 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-12-07
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 42–21 on 2014-12-07, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 14–10 halftime lead. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +19.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(11:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(9:11) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(:15) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(5:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:10) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(13:37) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:34) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Kirkpatrick, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(5:17) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 11:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 1
- Score
- 6-0
(11:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 11:17XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 7-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:11TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 7-6
(9:11) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 9:06XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 3:03TD Andy DaltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 20
- Score
- 7-13
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 2:57XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:15FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 4
- Score
- 10-14
(:15) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:32TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 10
- Score
- 16-14
(5:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:24XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:10TD Art GreenPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 81
- Score
- 17-20
(:10) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 0:00XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:37FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 26
- Score
- 20-21
(13:37) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 11:34TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 13
- Score
- 26-21
(11:34) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 11:27Safety BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+2
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 28-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Kirkpatrick, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:43TD Myles BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 94
- Score
- 34-21
(8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:31XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 35-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:17TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 22
- Score
- 41-21
(5:17) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:09XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 42-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +19.72 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2Art Green · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +14.21 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 3Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +11.37 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 4
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.60 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 5Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.00 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 6Myles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 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 (+19.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+7.32 EPA): (8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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 · 61.0% completion · +0.8% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +19.72 total EPA
- Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.231 | -0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.481 | +0.153 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.441 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.045 | -0.231 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -3.78 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, +21.25 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Andy Dalton
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — Art Green (Andy Dalton pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 11:22) — (11:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 11:17) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 9:11) — (9:11) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 9:06) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q2 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 2:57) — 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 4 (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 5:24) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 81 (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 0:00) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 25–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 26 (Q4 13:37) — (13:37) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 13 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:27); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 94 (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 8:31) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 22 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 5:09) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 24, RECOVERED by PIT-55-A.Moats at CIN 24. 55-A.Moats to CIN 24 for no gain (14-A.Dalton).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 26-L.Bell left tackle to CIN 27 for 53 yards (59-E.Lamur).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:43) — (8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:10) — (:10) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 24, RECOVERED by PIT-55-A.Moats at CIN 24. 55-A.Moats to CIN 24 for no gain (14-A.Dalton).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 26-L.Bell left tackle to CIN 27 for 53 yards (59-E.Lamur).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 11:22 · CIN 1 · Score 6-0
(11:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 11:17 · CIN 2 · Score 7-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:11 · PIT 10 · Score 7-6
(9:11) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 9:06 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 3:03 · PIT 20 · Score 7-13
(3:03) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton right end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:57 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:15 · CIN 4 · Score 10-14
(:15) 6-S.Suisham 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:32 · CIN 10 · Score 16-14
(5:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:24 · CIN 2 · Score 17-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 0:10 · PIT 81 · Score 17-20
(:10) 14-A.Dalton pass deep right to 18-A.Green for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · PIT 2 · Score 17-21
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 13:37 · CIN 26 · Score 20-21
(13:37) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · CIN 13 · Score 26-21
(11:34) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:27 · CIN 2 · Score 28-21
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on CIN-27-D.Kirkpatrick, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:43 · CIN 94 · Score 34-21
(8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:31 · CIN 2 · Score 35-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:17 · CIN 22 · Score 41-21
(5:17) 26-L.Bell left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:09 · CIN 2 · Score 42-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
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 above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2014-12-07?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 42-21 in Week 14, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 25, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 42, Cincinnati Bengals 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 11:22) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 9:11) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Dalton (Q2 3:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 5:32) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Green (A. Dalton pass) (Q3 0:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 11:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 8:43) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 5:17) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:15, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 13:37, 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), 61.0% completion, +0.8% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +19.72 total passing EPA. Andy Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals), 63.6% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+7.32 EPA): (8:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
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