Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 27–17 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 10–20 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Andy Dalton
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-12-28
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27–17 on 2014-12-28. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +10.58 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati Bengals | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CINCincinnati Bengals
(11:13) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 54 yards to PIT 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(2:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(12:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(7:40) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(5:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-84-J.Gresham was injured during the play.
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
(3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 11:13TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 83
- Score
- 0-6
(11:13) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 54 yards to PIT 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:50XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:54TD GBGermie BernardPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 17
- Score
- 6-7
(2:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 2:43XP 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 12:38FG MNM. NugentPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 10-7
(12:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:40FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 11
- Score
- 10-10
(7:40) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:58TD Myles BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 21
- Score
- 10-16
(5:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:52XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:44FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 10-20
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:20TD JGJ. GreshamPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 16-20
(11:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-84-J.Gresham was injured during the play.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:14XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-20
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:01TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CIN 63
- Score
- 17-26
(3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:50XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-27
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 · +10.58 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 3J. Gresham · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5B. Tate · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6Myles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 7M. Sanu · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
- 8
Andy Dalton · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.29 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.29 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 (+10.58) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+6.43 EPA): (3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 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 Dalton (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +7.3% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.00 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cincinnati Bengals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.178 | -0.088 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.0% | 45.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.160 | +0.197 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.780 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.088 | +0.178 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.2% | 57.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.18 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.09 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 12 drives, -15.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -6.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown
- Cincinnati Bengals — Germie Bernard (Andy Dalton pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Cincinnati Bengals — J. Gresham (Andy Dalton pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — M. Nugent
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 83 (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 54 yards to PIT 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q1 10:50) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q1 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 2:43) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 11 (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 21 (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 5:52) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q2 0:44) — (:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-84-J.Gresham was injured during the play.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 11:14) — 2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 63 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 2:50) — 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 (Q4 4:00) — (4:00) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 18-A.Green to PIT 31 for 17 yards (41-A.Blake) [93-J.Worilds]. FUMBLES (41-A.Blake), RECOVERED by PIT-41-A.Blake at PIT 30. 41-A.Blake to PIT 30 for no
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 74-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 25-B.McCain at PIT 41. 25-B.McCain to CIN 28 for 31 yards (89-R.Hewitt). Ball deflecte
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 34, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PIT 34.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 54 yards to PIT 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 74-M.Newhouse reported in as eligible. 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 18-A.Green INTERCEPTED by 25-B.McCain at PIT 41. 25-B.McCain to CIN 28 for 31 yards (89-R.Hewitt). Ball deflecte
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 34, RECOVERED by CIN-95-W.Gilberry at PIT 34.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 11:13) — (11:13) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 54 yards to PIT 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 11:13 · PIT 83 · Score 0-6
(11:13) (Punt formation) 10-K.Huber punts 54 yards to PIT 29, Center-46-C.Harris. 84-A.Brown for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:50 · CIN 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 2:54 · PIT 17 · Score 6-7
(2:54) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short middle to 25-G.Bernard for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 2:43 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 12:38 · PIT 21 · Score 10-7
(12:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-M.Nugent 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 7:40 · CIN 11 · Score 10-10
(7:40) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:58 · CIN 21 · Score 10-16
(5:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:52 · CIN 2 · Score 10-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:44 · CIN 7 · Score 10-20
(:44) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 11:20 · PIT 5 · Score 16-20
(11:20) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 84-J.Gresham for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. CIN-84-J.Gresham was injured during the play. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 11:14 · PIT 2 · Score 17-20
2-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:01 · CIN 63 · Score 17-26
(3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:50 · CIN 2 · Score 17-27
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 Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2014-12-28?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-17 in Week 17, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (Q1 11:13) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — G. Bernard (A. Dalton pass) (Q1 2:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:58) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Gresham (A. Dalton pass) (Q4 11:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:01) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 12:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 7:40, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:44, 3 pts) 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), 62.8% completion, +7.3% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.00 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.1% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.58 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 +10.58 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+6.43 EPA): (3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W
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