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NFL · Week 10 · November 15, 2020 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2020 Week 10 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 36–10 in Week 10

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 10–36 Week 10 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 10 2–6
Final 10–36
Pittsburgh Steelers 36 9–0 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
10–36
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–22 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
November 15, 2020

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 7 REC · 115 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Sam Williams
    Sam Williams 1 CAR · 39 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Samaje Perine
    Samaje Perine 7 CAR · 48 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 27/51 · 333 YDS · 4 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster
    JuJu Smith-Schuster 9 REC · 77 YDS · 1 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 6 REC · 116 YDS · 1 TD +4.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 36–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 7–22 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 f…
Game date
2020-11-15

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36–10 on 2020-11-15. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +13.49 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals0703010
Pittsburgh Steelers121077036

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 11:28FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 23
    Score
    0-3

    (11:28) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:53FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    0-6

    (4:53) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:54TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    0-12

    (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 18-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:40TD
    Tee Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    6-12

    (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 10:37XP
    Randy Bullock

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-12

    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:27TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 8
    Score
    7-18

    (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:23XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-19

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:51FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 27
    Score
    7-22

    (1:51) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 4:26TD
    Chase Claypool

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    7-28

    (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 4:22XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-29

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 10:34TD
    Chase Claypool

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    7-35

    (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 10:31XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-36

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 5:09FG
    Randy Bullock

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    10-36

    (5:09) 4-R.Bullock 37 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).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +13.49 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
  3. 3Sam WilliamsSam Williams · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.77 EPA/play
  4. 4JuJu Smith-SchusterJuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  5. 5Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  6. 6Jordan WashingtonJordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  7. 7Chase ClaypoolChase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8Samaje PerineSamaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.16 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 (+13.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.10 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].

Biggest single play (+4.90 EPA): J. Berry — (13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 for 13 yards (92-O.Adeniyi, 44-D.Watt). FUMBLES (92-O.Adeniyi), RECOVERED by PIT-24-B.Snell at CIN 32.

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) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -3.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +13.49 total EPA
  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -10.2% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -16.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.211+0.112
Offensive success rate35.2%43.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.380+0.264
Rush EPA/play+0.061-0.418
Defensive EPA/play-0.112+0.211
Defensive success rate56.5%64.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.11 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 14 drives, -18.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, +10.28 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Dyontae JohnsonPittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:54)
  • Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 10:40)
  • JuJu Smith-SchusterPittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:27)
  • Chase ClaypoolPittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 4:26)
  • Chase ClaypoolPittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 10:34)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 11:28)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 4:53)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 1:51)
  • Randy BullockCincinnati Bengals — Randy Bullock (Q4 5:09)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 12–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 12 (Q1 1:54) — (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 18-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 10:37) — 4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 8 (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 7:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 27 (Q2 1:51) — (1:51) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q3 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 4:22) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 10:34) — (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 10:31) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) 4-R.Bullock 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.92]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 for 13 yards (92-O.Adeniyi, 44-D.Watt). FUMBLES (92-O.Adeniyi), RECOVERED by PIT-24-B.Snell at CIN 32. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.90]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson pushed ob at CIN 28 for 46 yards (22-W.Jackson III) [58-C.Lawson]. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.91]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson]. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +3.10]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins to PIT 46 for 9 yards (20-C.Sutton). FUMBLES (20-C.Sutton), RECOVERED by PIT-22-S.Nelson at PIT 45. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.60]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:38) — (13:38) 4-J.Berry punts 48 yards to CIN 19, Center-57-K.Canaday. 12-A.Erickson to CIN 32 for 13 yards (92-O.Adeniyi, 44-D.Watt). FUMBLES (92-O.Adeniyi), RECOVERED by PIT-24-B.Snell at CIN 32. [WPA +13.4% · EPA +4.90]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 7:53) — (7:53) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 36-S.Williams. 36-S.Williams left tackle to PIT 27 for 39 yards (14-R.McCloud). [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.77]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 85-T.Higgins to PIT 46 for 9 yards (20-C.Sutton). FUMBLES (20-C.Sutton), RECOVERED by PIT-22-S.Nelson at PIT 45. [WPA -5.7% · EPA -4.60]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.0% · EPA +3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 11:28 · CIN 23 · Score 0-3
    (11:28) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:53 · CIN 12 · Score 0-6
    (4:53) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:54 · CIN 12 · Score 0-12
    (1:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 18-D.Johnson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:40 · PIT 2 · Score 6-12
    (10:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 85-T.Higgins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:37 · PIT 15 · Score 7-12
    4-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:27 · CIN 8 · Score 7-18
    (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson].
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:23 · CIN 15 · Score 7-19
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:51 · CIN 27 · Score 7-22
    (1:51) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 4:26 · CIN 11 · Score 7-28
    (4:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 11-C.Claypool for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 4:22 · CIN 15 · Score 7-29
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:34 · CIN 5 · Score 7-35
    (10:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 10:31 · CIN 15 · Score 7-36
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 5:09 · PIT 19 · Score 10-36
    (5:09) 4-R.Bullock 37 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.

  • 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.
  • Joe Burrow (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2020-11-15?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 36-10 in Week 10, 2020.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 12; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 36.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:54) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 10:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 4:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 10:34) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 11:28, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 4:53, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 1:51, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 5:09, 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?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.9% completion, -3.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +13.49 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 48.8% completion, -10.2% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -16.32 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 +13.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+3.10 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-C.Lawson]..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-0 Now 9-0 W

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