Steelers 16–10 Bengals: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals?

K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.0% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.78 total passing EPA. J. Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.6% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.16 total passing EPA.

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

P. Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (7:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 88-P.Freiermuth to CIN 33 for 29 yards (33-N.Scott)..

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 16–10 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 3–7 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Pat Freiermuth
Top passer: Kenny Pickett
Biggest EPA play: (4:45) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard to CIN 13 for 2 yards (98-D.Reader, 95-Z.Carter). …
Game date: 2023-11-26

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16–10 on 2023-11-26, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 7–3 halftime lead. Pat Freiermuth posted a game-high +10.81 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	7	9	0	0	16
Cincinnati Bengals	7	0	3	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+3CIN 23

PIT 11

+1PIT 15

CIN 5

+3PIT 35

+3PIT 28

CINCincinnati Bengals

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:44FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 23
Score
3-0
(12:44) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:36TD
Drew Sample
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 11
Score
3-6
(10:36) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 89-D.Sample for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 10:30XP
Evan McPherson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
3-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:38TD
Nick Harris
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 5
Score
9-7
(1:38) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:34XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
10-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:08FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 16
Score
13-7
(8:08) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:55FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
16-7
(2:55) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:51FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 35
Score
16-7
9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 2:09FG
Evan McPherson
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 28
Score
16-10
(2:09) 2-E.McPherson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.81 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
2Kenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.78 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
3George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
4Trenton Irwin · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.59 EPA/play
5Nick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
6Drew Sample · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.08 EPA/play
7Andrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
8Joe Mixon · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 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

Pat Freiermuth — PIT · Receiving

Pat Freiermuth posted the highest total EPA (+10.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.

Pat Freiermuth's top snap (+3.76 EPA): (7:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 88-P.Freiermuth to CIN 33 for 29 yards (33-N.Scott).

Biggest single play (-6.63 EPA): Jaylen Warren — (4:45) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard to CIN 13 for 2 yards (98-D.Reader, 95-Z.Carter). FUMBLES (95-Z.Carter), touched at CIN 14, RECOVERED by CIN-20-D.Turner at CIN 11. 20-D.Turner to CIN 39 for 28

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) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +10.78 total EPA
Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play	+0.030	-0.118
Offensive success rate	43.4%	38.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.270	-0.126
Rush EPA/play	-0.234	-0.539
Defensive EPA/play	+0.118	-0.030
Defensive success rate	61.7%	56.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Cincinnati Bengals: -0.12 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -7.09 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +2.45 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Drew Sample (Jake Browning pass) (Q2 10:36)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q3 1:38)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 12:44)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 8:08)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 2:55)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 2:51)
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 2:09)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 23 (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q2 10:36) — (10:36) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 89-D.Sample for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 10:30) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 1:34) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q4 8:08) — (8:08) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 15 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PIT 35 (Q4 2:51) — 9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 28 (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) 2-E.McPherson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 10-B.Robbins punts 44 yards to PIT 40, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 19-C.Austin pushed ob at PIT 45 for 5 yards (80-A.Iosivas). [WPA -32.1% · EPA +4.23]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2) — Timeout. [WPA +31.4% · EPA -4.59]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard to CIN 13 for 2 yards (98-D.Reader, 95-Z.Carter). FUMBLES (95-Z.Carter), touched at CIN 14, RECOVERED by CIN-20-D.Turner at CIN 11. 20-D.Turner to CIN 39 for 28 [WPA -18.7% · EPA -6.63]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 88-P.Freiermuth to CIN 33 for 29 yards (33-N.Scott). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +3.76]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson to CIN 23 for 39 yards (20-D.Turner). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.57]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard to CIN 13 for 2 yards (98-D.Reader, 95-Z.Carter). FUMBLES (95-Z.Carter), touched at CIN 14, RECOVERED by CIN-20-D.Turner at CIN 11. 20-D.Turner to CIN 39 for 28 [WPA -18.7% · EPA -6.63]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2) — Timeout. [WPA +31.4% · EPA -4.59]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 9:30) — (9:30) (Shotgun) 6-J.Browning pass short left intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 17-T.Thompson at PIT 15. 17-T.Thompson pushed ob at PIT 21 for 6 yards (1-J.Chase). [WPA -12.7% · EPA -4.36]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) 10-B.Robbins punts 44 yards to PIT 40, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 19-C.Austin pushed ob at PIT 45 for 5 yards (80-A.Iosivas). [WPA -32.1% · EPA +4.23]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 12:44 · CIN 23 · Score 3-0
(12:44) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 10:36 · PIT 11 · Score 3-6
(10:36) 6-J.Browning pass short left to 89-D.Sample for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 10:30 · PIT 15 · Score 3-7
2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · CIN 5 · Score 9-7
(1:38) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:34 · CIN 15 · Score 10-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:08 · CIN 16 · Score 13-7
(8:08) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:55 · CIN 15 · Score 16-7
(2:55) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:51 · PIT 35 · Score 16-7
9-C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 2:09 · PIT 28 · Score 16-10
(2:09) 2-E.McPherson 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-10-B.Robbins.

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.
Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kenny Pickett (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2023-11-26?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 16-10 in Week 12, 2023.

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

Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 9, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Cincinnati Bengals 10.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — D. Sample (J. Browning pass) (Q2 10:36) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q3 1:38) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 12:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 8:08, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 2:55, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 2:51, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 2:09, 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?

Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.0% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +10.78 total passing EPA. Jake Browning (Cincinnati Bengals), 57.6% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.16 total passing EPA.

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

Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.76 EPA): (7:08) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 88-P.Freiermuth to CIN 33 for 29 yards (33-N.Scott)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L

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