Quick answer
- Winner
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Final score
- Cincinnati Bengals 37–30 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Cincinnati Bengals 17–23 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Joe Burrow
- Top passer
- Kenny Pickett
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.W…
- Game date
- 2022-11-20
Game summary
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 37–30 on 2022-11-20, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 23–17 halftime lead. Joe Burrow posted a game-high +12.31 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 37 | |
| 3 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +12.31 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 2

Samaje Perine · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play - 3

Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 4

George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.02 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 5

Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play - 6

Trenton Irwin · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 7

Gunner Olszewski · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 8

Jaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.80 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
Joe Burrow — CIN · Passing
Joe Burrow posted the highest total EPA (+12.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
Joe Burrow's top snap (-5.38 EPA): (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins).
Quarterback report card
Kenny Pickett led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · +2.7% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.29 total EPA
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -1.1% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +12.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.188 | +0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.4% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.293 | -0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.188 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 47.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cincinnati Bengals: +0.19 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.02 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 13 drives, +15.77 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +1.79 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Joe Burrow pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris 
Cincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Joe Burrow pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Kenny Pickett pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Trenton Irwin (Joe Burrow pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Samaje Perine (Joe Burrow pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris
Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright 
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson 
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson 
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 24 (Q1 4:41) — (4:41) 4-M.Wright 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 29 (Q1 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 0:39) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 20–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q2 13:04) — (13:04) 22-N.Harris left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 12:58) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 6:38) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 24 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 20 (Q2 1:47) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 4-M.Wright 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 7:07) — (7:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 16-T.Irwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 7:02) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q3 4:32) — (4:32) 4-M.Wright 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q3 0:36) — (:36) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman..
The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 13–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 4:30) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q4 3:22) — (3:22) 2-E.McPherson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q4 3:18) — 2-E.McPherson kicks 59 yards from CIN 35 to PIT 6. 82-S.Sims to PIT 28 for 22 yards (44-C.Johnston).; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 0:45) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens to CIN 39 for 33 yards (20-E.Apple).
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:36) — (:36) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 80-Mi.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Wallace (41-R.Spillane) at PIT 41. 29-L.Wallace to PIT 44 for 3 yards (88-H.Hurst). The Replay Official review
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 5:27) — (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 0:48) — (:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens to CIN 39 for 33 yards (20-E.Apple).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 8:59 · PIT 27 · Score 3-0
(8:59) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:41 · CIN 24 · Score 3-3
(4:41) 4-M.Wright 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 0:48 · PIT 29 · Score 9-3
(:48) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 0:39 · PIT 15 · Score 10-3
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:04 · CIN 19 · Score 10-9
(13:04) 22-N.Harris left end for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:58 · CIN 15 · Score 10-10
4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 6:46 · PIT 11 · Score 16-10
(6:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 6:38 · PIT 15 · Score 17-10
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:52 · CIN 24 · Score 17-16
(1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-S.Hubbard].
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:47 · CIN 20 · Score 17-17
4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CIN 12 · Score 17-20
(:03) 4-M.Wright 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 17-20
END QUARTER 2
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q3 7:07 · PIT 1 · Score 23-20
(7:07) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 16-T.Irwin for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q3 7:02 · PIT 15 · Score 24-20
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 4:32 · CIN 15 · Score 24-23
(4:32) 4-M.Wright 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 0:36 · PIT 36 · Score 27-23
(:36) 2-E.McPherson 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 4:35 · PIT 6 · Score 33-23
(4:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right to 34-S.Perine for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · PIT 15 · Score 34-23
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:22 · PIT 26 · Score 37-23
(3:22) 2-E.McPherson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-4-D.Chrisman.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · CIN 35 · Score 37-23
2-E.McPherson kicks 59 yards from CIN 35 to PIT 6. 82-S.Sims to PIT 28 for 22 yards (44-C.Johnston).
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:47 · CIN 1 · Score 37-29
(:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:45 · CIN 15 · Score 37-30
4-M.Wright 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2022-11-20?
The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 37-30 in Week 11, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 20; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 37, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 0:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q2 13:04) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 6:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (K. Pickett pass) (Q2 1:52) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Irwin (J. Burrow pass) (Q3 7:07) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — S. Perine (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 4:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 0:47) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q1 8:59, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q1 4:41, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q3 4:32, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 0:36, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 3:22, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 3:18, 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?
Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.1% completion, +2.7% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.29 total passing EPA. Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.1% completion, -1.1% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +12.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.38 EPA): (5:27) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle intended for 83-T.Boyd INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at CIN 21. 90-T.Watt to CIN 21 for no gain (71-L.Collins)..
Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 37-30 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L