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NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2022 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 23–20 in Week 1

Ja'Marr Chase led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 23–20 Week 1 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 23 1–0 Winner
Final 23–20
Cincinnati Bengals 20 0–1
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
23–20
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–6 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Joe Burrow
FantasyHQ MVP
Ja'Marr Chase
Game date
September 11, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Zach Gentry
    Zach Gentry 2 REC · 40 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Chase Claypool
    Chase Claypool 6 CAR · 36 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Harris
    Nick Harris 2 REC · 3 YDS · 1 TD +0.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 10 REC · 129 YDS · 1 TD +8.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 2 REC · 27 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Mixon
    Joe Mixon 7 REC · 63 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–6 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Ja'Marr Chase
Top passer
Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play
(12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.F…
Game date
2022-09-11

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 on 2022-09-11. Ja'Marr Chase posted a game-high +8.57 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Pittsburgh Steelers10703323
Cincinnati Bengals3386020

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

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:52TD
    Minkah Fitzpatrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 83
    Score
    6-0

    (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:43XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 7:21FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 41
    Score
    7-3

    (7:21) 2-E.McPherson 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:28FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    10-3

    (2:28) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:50TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 1
    Score
    16-3

    (8:50) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:46XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-3

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

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:18FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    17-6

    (:18) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:44TD
    Tyler Boyd

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-12

    (4:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 4:41Safety
    Joe Burrow

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-14

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 80-Mi.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PIT-29-L.Wallace was injured during the play.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:18FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 30
    Score
    20-14

    (11:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  11. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:04TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    20-20

    (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    OT 0:05FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 35
    Score
    23-20

    (:05) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.57 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  3. 3Zach GentryZach Gentry · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  4. 4Joe MixonJoe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  5. 5Samaje PerineSamaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  6. 6Chase ClaypoolChase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  7. 7Nick HarrisNick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  8. 8Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.00 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Ja'Marr Chase

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Ja'Marr Chase — CIN · Receiving

Ja'Marr Chase posted the highest total EPA (+8.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 16 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

Ja'Marr Chase's top snap (+4.30 EPA): (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.31 EPA): Joe Burrow — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Joe Burrow led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe BurrowJoe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 71 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -9.62 total EPA
  • Mitchell TrubiskyMitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.1% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play-0.136-0.163
Offensive success rate33.7%37.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.086-0.135
Rush EPA/play-0.186-0.227
Defensive EPA/play+0.163+0.136
Defensive success rate62.9%66.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.14, Cincinnati Bengals -0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.16 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 15 drives, -18.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 16 drives, -11.29 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Minkah FitzpatrickPittsburgh Steelers — Minkah Fitzpatrick (Q1 12:52)
  • Nick HarrisPittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Mitchell Trubisky pass) (Q2 8:50)
  • Tyler BoydCincinnati Bengals — Tyler Boyd (Joe Burrow pass) (Q3 4:44)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 0:04)

Field goals

  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q1 7:21)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 2:28)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 0:18)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 11:18)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (OT 0:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 83 (Q1 12:52); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 12:43) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 41 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 2-E.McPherson 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 2 (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 8:50) — (8:50) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 8:46) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 8–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:44) — (4:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:41).

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 30 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Overtime: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (OT 0:05) — (:05) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 1:04) — (1:04) 10-K.Huber punts 50 yards to end zone, Center-84-M.Wilcox, Touchback. [WPA +83.6% · EPA -0.34]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +42.4% · EPA +4.30]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 0:05) — (:05) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. [WPA +41.3% · EPA +1.24]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass incomplete short left to 1-J.Chase (20-C.Sutton). PENALTY on CIN-1-J.Chase, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA -28.7% · EPA -3.48]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (OT 3:37) — (3:37) 2-E.McPherson 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-84-M.Wilcox, Holder-10-K.Huber. [WPA -24.6% · EPA -3.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 12:52) — (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.3% · EPA -7.31]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 34 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith) [56-A.Highsmith], RECOVERED by PIT-97-C.Heyward at CIN 34. 97-C.Heyward to CIN 34 for no gain (64-T [WPA -16.2% · EPA -6.15]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +42.4% · EPA +4.30]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 13:11) — (13:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 88-H.Hurst INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at PIT 41. 90-T.Watt to PIT 41 for no gain. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -4.10]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 12:52 · PIT 83 · Score 6-0
    (12:52) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at CIN 31. 39-M.Fitzpatrick for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:43 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 7:21 · PIT 41 · Score 7-3
    (7:21) 2-E.McPherson 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 2:28 · CIN 2 · Score 10-3
    (2:28) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:50 · CIN 1 · Score 16-3
    (8:50) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 22-N.Harris for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:46 · CIN 15 · Score 17-3
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · PIT 8 · Score 17-6
    (:18) 2-E.McPherson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Harris, Holder-10-K.Huber.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 4:44 · PIT 2 · Score 17-12
    (4:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 83-T.Boyd for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals Safety (+2) — Q3 4:41 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Burrow pass to 80-Mi.Thomas is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PIT-29-L.Wallace was injured during the play.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:18 · CIN 30 · Score 20-14
    (11:18) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  11. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · PIT 6 · Score 20-20
    (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — OT 0:05 · CIN 35 · Score 23-20
    (:05) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Mitchell Trubisky (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2022-09-11?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Week 1, 2022.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cincinnati Bengals 8; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 6; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cincinnati Bengals 20.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Fitzpatrick (Q1 12:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 8:50) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Boyd (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 4:44) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 0:04) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 7:21, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 2:28, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 11:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (OT 0:05, 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?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 46.5% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -9.62 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, -7.1% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.63 total passing EPA.

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

Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 16 snaps. Their top snap (+4.30 EPA): (:04) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 1-J.Chase for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Now 1-0 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Now 0-1 L

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