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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 44 | |
| 14 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Russell Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +18.40 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 2

Nick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 3

Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play - 4

Mike Gesicki · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +4.17 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 5

Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 6

Joe Burrow · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +3.49 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 7

Calvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play - 8

Andrei 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.

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 Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals) · 49 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.49 total EPA
Russell 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.192 | +0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 61.1% | 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 rate | 42.2% | 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

Cincinnati Bengals — Cam Taylor-Britt 
Pittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Russell Wilson pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Charles Brown 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Calvin Austin III (Russell Wilson pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (Russell Wilson pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Payton Wilson 
Cincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Burrow pass) 
Cincinnati Bengals — Andrei Iosivas (Joe Burrow pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player 
Cincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
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
- 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
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
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].
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:23 · CIN 10 · Score 20-21
(7:23) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 27-21
END QUARTER 2
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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