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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 2021 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2021 Week 12 Recap

Bengals defeat Steelers 41–10 in Week 12

Joe Mixon led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 10–41 Week 12 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 10 5–5
Final 10–41
Cincinnati Bengals 41 7–4 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
10–41
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–31 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Mixon
Game date
November 28, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 9 REC · 95 YDS +7.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Pat Freiermuth
    Pat Freiermuth 4 REC · 40 YDS · 1 TD +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Ballage 3 CAR · 21 YDS +0.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Joe Mixon
    Joe Mixon 28 CAR · 165 YDS · 3 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 6 REC · 114 YDS · 1 TD +6.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 20/29 · 180 YDS · 2 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 41–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–31 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Mixon
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTE…
Game date
2021-11-28

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41–10 on 2021-11-28. Joe Mixon posted a game-high +10.28 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers3007010
Cincinnati Bengals102137041

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:38TD
    Joe Burrow

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    0-6

    (9:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 9:29XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 6:04FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 13
    Score
    0-10

    (6:04) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:21FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 22
    Score
    3-10

    (2:21) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:20TD
    Tee Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 32
    Score
    3-16

    (14:20) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 14:15XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-17

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:49TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    3-23

    (2:49) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:43XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-24

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:37TD
    Mike Hilton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 79
    Score
    3-30

    (:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at PIT 24. 21-M.Hilton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:30XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-31

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 2:40FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 33
    Score
    3-34

    (2:40) 2-E.McPherson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on PIT-20-C.Sutton, Defensive Offside, declined.

  12. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:13TD
    Joe Mixon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    3-40

    (13:13) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 13:10XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-41

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:05TD
    Pat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    9-41

    (3:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:59XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    10-41

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +10.28 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  3. 3Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  4. 4Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.86 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  5. 5Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  6. 6Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  7. 7Samaje PerineSamaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  8. 8Tyler BoydTyler Boyd · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Joe Mixon

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Mixon — CIN · Rushing

Joe Mixon posted the highest total EPA (+10.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Joe Mixon's top snap (+1.83 EPA): (14:29) 28-J.Mixon left tackle to PIT 45 for 25 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick).

Biggest single play (-7.29 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at PIT 24. 21-M.Hilton for 24 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) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.33 EPA/play · -15.61 total EPA
  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 29 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +20.3% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.277+0.159
Offensive success rate32.5%54.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.332+0.092
Rush EPA/play-0.245+0.233
Defensive EPA/play-0.159+0.277
Defensive success rate45.8%67.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Cincinnati Bengals held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.28), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.28 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.16 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +13.22 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -21.34 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Joe BurrowCincinnati Bengals — Joe Burrow (Q1 9:38)
  • Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 14:20)
  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q2 2:49)
  • Mike HiltonCincinnati Bengals — Mike Hilton (Q2 0:37)
  • Joe MixonCincinnati Bengals — Joe Mixon (Q4 13:13)
  • Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:05)

Field goals

  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 6:04)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 2:21)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 2:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 9:29) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q1 6:04) — (6:04) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q1 2:21) — (2:21) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 21–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 32 (Q2 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 14:15) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 2:43) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 79 (Q2 0:37); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:30) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q3 2:40).

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 13:13) — (13:13) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 13:10) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 15 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 2:59) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 11-C.Claypool INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Apple at CIN 45. 20-E.Apple to PIT 5 for 50 yards (22-N.Harris). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -7.12]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 13:10) — (13:10) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass incomplete short left to 25-C.Evans [95-C.Wormley]. PENALTY on PIT-20-C.Sutton, Defensive Pass Interference, 4 yards, enforced at PIT 42 - No Play. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +0.76]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 6:48) — (6:48) 9-J.Burrow sacked at PIT 13 for -12 yards (95-C.Wormley). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -3.13]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at PIT 24. 21-M.Hilton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -7.29]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson to CIN 22 for 11 yards (24-V.Bell). [WPA +5.1% · EPA +2.01]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at PIT 24. 21-M.Hilton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -7.29]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right intended for 11-C.Claypool INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Apple at CIN 45. 20-E.Apple to PIT 5 for 50 yards (22-N.Harris). [WPA -15.3% · EPA -7.12]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:31) — (6:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 38 for -7 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). FUMBLES (91-T.Hendrickson) [91-T.Hendrickson], RECOVERED by CIN-94-S.Hubbard at PIT 45. {Sack credited [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.42]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool to CIN 47 for 30 yards (23-D.Phillips) [90-K.Kareem]. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.15]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:38 · PIT 8 · Score 0-6
    (9:38) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow scrambles left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:29 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 6:04 · PIT 13 · Score 0-10
    (6:04) 2-E.McPherson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 2:21 · CIN 22 · Score 3-10
    (2:21) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · PIT 32 · Score 3-16
    (14:20) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep right to 85-T.Higgins for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 14:15 · PIT 15 · Score 3-17
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:49 · PIT 1 · Score 3-23
    (2:49) (Shotgun) 28-J.Mixon left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:43 · PIT 15 · Score 3-24
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · CIN 79 · Score 3-30
    (:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Hilton at PIT 24. 21-M.Hilton for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 0:30 · PIT 15 · Score 3-31
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 2:40 · PIT 33 · Score 3-34
    (2:40) 2-E.McPherson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber. Penalty on PIT-20-C.Sutton, Defensive Offside, declined.
  12. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 13:13 · PIT 1 · Score 3-40
    (13:13) 28-J.Mixon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 13:10 · PIT 15 · Score 3-41
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:05 · CIN 15 · Score 9-41
    (3:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · CIN 15 · Score 10-41
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

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.
  • Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Joe Burrow (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2021-11-28?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-10 in Week 12, 2021.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 21; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 41.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Burrow (Q1 9:38) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 14:20) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q2 2:49) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — M. Hilton (Q2 0:37) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Mixon (Q4 13:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:05) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 6:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 2:21, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 2:40, 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), 51.1% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -15.61 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 69.0% completion, +20.3% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +3.86 total passing EPA.

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

Joe Mixon (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.28 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+1.83 EPA): (14:29) 28-J.Mixon left tackle to PIT 45 for 25 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

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