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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2024 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2024 Week 13 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 44–38 in Week 13

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 44–38 Week 13 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 44 9–3 Winner
Final 44–38
Cincinnati Bengals 38 4–8
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
44–38
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 30–27 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Joe Burrow
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
December 1, 2024

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 29/43 · 415 YDS · 4 TD +18.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Harris
    Nick Harris 6 REC · 54 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Pat Freiermuth
    Pat Freiermuth 6 REC · 68 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 6 REC · 86 YDS · 1 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Gesicki
    Mike Gesicki 5 REC · 53 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Joe Burrow
    Joe Burrow 28/49 · 291 YDS · 4 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 44–38 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 30–27 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play
(11:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 29-…
Game date
2024-12-01

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44–38 on 2024-12-01. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +18.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 36 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers723710044
Cincinnati Bengals1413314038

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

25 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:59TD
    Cam Taylor-Britt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 55
    Score
    0-6

    (11:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Taylor-Britt at CIN 49. 29-C.Taylor-Britt for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-19-C.Austin has returned to the game.

  2. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 11:49XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    0-7

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:47TD
    George Pickens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 17
    Score
    6-7

    (7:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:41XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:04TD
    Charles Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    7-13

    (5:04) 62-M.Lee reported in as eligible. 30-C.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:01XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-14

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 15:00TD
    Calvin Austin III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 23
    Score
    13-14

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Ossai].

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:56XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    14-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 9:58TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    14-20

    (9:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton].

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 9:52TD
    Evan McPherson

    Points+7

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    14-21

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:23TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    20-21

    (7:23) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:19XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    21-21

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:36FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 32
    Score
    24-21

    (3:36) 9-C.Boswell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:03FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 16
    Score
    27-21

    (:03) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  15. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    27-21

    END QUARTER 2

  16. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 3:58FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 20
    Score
    27-24

    (3:58) 2-E.McPherson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:28TD
    Pat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 25
    Score
    33-24

    (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-K.Jenkins].

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:22XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    34-24

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  19. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:14TD
    Payton Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 71
    Score
    40-24

    (11:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 20 for -9 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], RECOVERED by PIT-41-P.Wilson at CIN 21. 41-P.Wilson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:06XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    41-24

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  21. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 8:42TD
    Tee Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    41-30

    (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  22. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 8:39XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    41-31

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  23. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:56FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    44-31

    (3:56) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

  24. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:43TD
    Andrei Iosivas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    44-37

    (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-24-J.Porter, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

  25. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 2:39XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    44-38

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +18.40 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  2. 2Nick HarrisNick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  3. 3Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  4. 4Mike GesickiMike Gesicki · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  5. 5Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  6. 6Joe BurrowJoe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.49 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  7. 7Calvin Austin IIICalvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
  8. 8Andrei IosivasAndrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — PIT · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+18.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (-8.27 EPA): (11:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Taylor-Britt at CIN 49. 29-C.Taylor-Britt for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-19-C.Austin has returned to the game.

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) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.49 total EPA
  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +18.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.192+0.089
Offensive success rate61.1%57.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.428+0.071
Rush EPA/play+0.096+0.103
Defensive EPA/play-0.089-0.192
Defensive success rate42.2%38.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.19 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.09 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +7.37 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +17.31 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cam Taylor-BrittCincinnati Bengals — Cam Taylor-Britt (Q1 11:59)
  • George PickensPittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Russell Wilson pass) (Q1 7:47)
  • Charles BrownCincinnati Bengals — Charles Brown (Q1 5:04)
  • Calvin Austin IIIPittsburgh Steelers — Calvin Austin III (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q2 9:58)
  • Nick HarrisPittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q2 7:23)
  • Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 0:28)
  • Payton WilsonPittsburgh Steelers — Payton Wilson (Q4 11:14)
  • Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 8:42)
  • Andrei IosivasCincinnati Bengals — Andrei Iosivas (Joe Burrow pass) (Q4 2:43)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 3:36)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 0:03)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 3:58)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 3:56)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–7. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the CIN 55 (Q1 11:59); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 11:49) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 17 (Q1 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 7:41) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 5:04) — (5:04) 62-M.Lee reported in as eligible. 30-C.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 5:01) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 23–13. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 23 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Ossai].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 14:56) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton].; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 9:52) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q2 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 7:19) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 32 (Q2 3:36) — (3:36) 9-C.Boswell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 16 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q3 3:58) — (3:58) 2-E.McPherson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 25 (Q3 0:28) — (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-K.Jenkins].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 0:22) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 14–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q4 11:14); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 11:06) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 8:39) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 2:43); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:39) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Taylor-Britt at CIN 49. 29-C.Taylor-Britt for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-19-C.Austin has ret [WPA -19.1% · EPA -8.27]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at PIT 36 for -3 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-41-P.Wilson at PIT 35. 41-P.Wilson to PIT 36 for 1 yard (89-D.Sample). FUMBLES [WPA -14.5% · EPA -5.31]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins to PIT 37 for 31 yards (23-D.Kazee). [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.37]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson (97-Ca.Heyward) at PIT 36. 26-D.Jackson to PIT 47 for 11 yards (5-T.Higgins). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.11]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:34) — (11:34) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is BLOCKED (58-J.Ossai), Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.62]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:59) — (11:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Taylor-Britt at CIN 49. 29-C.Taylor-Britt for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-19-C.Austin has ret [WPA -19.1% · EPA -8.27]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 11:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 20 for -9 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], RECOVERED by PIT-41-P.Wilson at CIN 21. 41-P.Wilson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -7.47]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at PIT 36 for -3 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-41-P.Wilson at PIT 35. 41-P.Wilson to PIT 36 for 1 yard (89-D.Sample). FUMBLES [WPA -14.5% · EPA -5.31]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson (97-Ca.Heyward) at PIT 36. 26-D.Jackson to PIT 47 for 11 yards (5-T.Higgins). [WPA -12.1% · EPA -5.11]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 11:59 · CIN 55 · Score 0-6
    (11:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Taylor-Britt at CIN 49. 29-C.Taylor-Britt for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-19-C.Austin has ret
  2. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 11:49 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:47 · CIN 17 · Score 6-7
    (7:47) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 14-G.Pickens for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 7:41 · CIN 15 · Score 7-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 5:04 · PIT 1 · Score 7-13
    (5:04) 62-M.Lee reported in as eligible. 30-C.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 5:01 · PIT 15 · Score 7-14
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CIN 23 · Score 13-14
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-J.Ossai].
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:56 · CIN 15 · Score 14-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · PIT 4 · Score 14-20
    (9:58) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton].
  10. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+7) — Q2 9:52 · PIT 15 · Score 14-21
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:23 · CIN 10 · Score 20-21
    (7:23) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:19 · CIN 15 · Score 21-21
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 3:36 · CIN 32 · Score 24-21
    (3:36) 9-C.Boswell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · CIN 16 · Score 27-21
    (:03) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 27-21
    END QUARTER 2
  16. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 3:58 · PIT 20 · Score 27-24
    (3:58) 2-E.McPherson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:28 · CIN 25 · Score 33-24
    (:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-K.Jenkins].
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:22 · CIN 15 · Score 34-24
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  19. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:14 · PIT 71 · Score 40-24
    (11:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow sacked at CIN 20 for -9 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], RECOVERED by PIT-41-P.Wilson at CIN 21. 41-P.Wilson for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · CIN 15 · Score 41-24
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  21. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · PIT 1 · Score 41-30
    (8:42) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  22. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · PIT 15 · Score 41-31
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  23. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:56 · CIN 12 · Score 44-31
    (3:56) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
  24. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · PIT 3 · Score 44-37
    (2:43) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 80-A.Iosivas for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-24-J.Porter, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
  25. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · PIT 15 · Score 44-38
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

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.
  • Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Burrow (CIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2024-12-01?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38 in Week 13, 2024.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Cincinnati Bengals 13; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cincinnati Bengals 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 44, Cincinnati Bengals 38.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Taylor-Britt (Q1 11:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (R. Wilson pass) (Q1 7:47) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — C. Brown (Q1 5:04) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Austin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 15:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q2 9:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q2 7:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 0:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Wilson (Q4 11:14) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 8:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — A. Iosivas (J. Burrow pass) (Q4 2:43) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 3:36, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 3:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 3:56, 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), 57.1% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.49 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 67.4% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +18.40 total passing EPA.

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

Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (-8.27 EPA): (11:59) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 29-C.Taylor-Britt at CIN 49. 29-C.Taylor-Britt for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT.

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 44-38 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L