Bengals 19–17 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2024

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

J. Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 71.2% completion, +8.2% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.95 total passing EPA. R. Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.5% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.91 total passing EPA.

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

P. Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Cincinnati Bengals
Final score: Cincinnati Bengals 19–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Cincinnati Bengals 13–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Pat Freiermuth
Top passer: Joe Burrow
Biggest EPA play: (2:59) 8-R.Rehkow punts 57 yards to PIT 24, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 19-C.Austin to PIT 31 fo…
Game date: 2025-01-04

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 19–17 on 2025-01-04. Pat Freiermuth posted a game-high +3.88 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cincinnati Bengals	10	3	3	3	0	19
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	7	0	10	0	17

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals

+3PIT 30

CIN 1

+3PIT 9

+3PIT 5

+3CIN 36

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:53TD
Ja'Marr Chase
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 12
Score
6-0
(9:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 9:49XP
Cade York
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
7-0
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 1:29FG
Cade York
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 30
Score
10-0
(1:29) 3-C.York 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:57TD
Nick Harris
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 1
Score
10-6
(9:57) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:54XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
10-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 0:18FG
Cade York
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 9
Score
13-7
(:18) 3-C.York 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q3 7:01FG
Cade York
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 17
Score
16-7
(7:01) 3-C.York 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 11:06FG
Cade York
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
19-7
(11:06) 3-C.York 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. ** Injury Update: CIN-61-C.Ford has returned to the game.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:12TD
Pat Freiermuth
Points+6
Yard line
CIN 19
Score
19-13
(8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:07XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
CIN 15
Score
19-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:44FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
CIN 36
Score
19-17
(2:44) 9-C.Boswell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2Tee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
3Mykel Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.04 EPA/play
4Ja'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
5Tanner Hudson · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play
6Cam Grandy · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7Mike Gesicki · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8Nick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.42 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.08 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 (+3.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.

Pat Freiermuth's top snap (+2.59 EPA): (8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+4.69 EPA): Ryan Rehkow — (2:59) 8-R.Rehkow punts 57 yards to PIT 24, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 19-C.Austin to PIT 31 for 7 yards (50-S.Heyward). FUMBLES (50-S.Heyward), RECOVERED by CIN-59-A.Davis-Gaither at PIT 33.

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) · 52 dropbacks · 71.2% completion · +8.2% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.95 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -9.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.91 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cincinnati Bengals	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.058	-0.003
Offensive success rate	52.8%	43.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.018	-0.048
Rush EPA/play	-0.003	-0.264
Defensive EPA/play	+0.003	-0.058
Defensive success rate	56.6%	47.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cincinnati Bengals generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cincinnati Bengals: +0.06 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.00 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Cincinnati Bengals: 11 drives, +5.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -0.20 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Burrow pass) (Q1 9:53)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q2 9:57)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (Russell Wilson pass) (Q4 8:12)

Field goals

Cincinnati Bengals — Cade York (Q1 1:29)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cade York (Q2 0:18)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cade York (Q3 7:01)
Cincinnati Bengals — Cade York (Q4 11:06)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 2:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 9:49) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q1 1:29) — (1:29) 3-C.York 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 1 (Q2 9:57) — (9:57) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q2 9:54) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 3-C.York 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The third quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 3–0. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) 3-C.York 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q4 11:06); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q4 8:12) — (8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 8:07) — 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 36 (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 9-C.Boswell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:24) — (:24) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson sacked at PIT 40 for -5 yards (91-T.Hendrickson). [WPA -19.2% · EPA -0.52]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-R.Rehkow punts 42 yards to PIT 18, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 19-C.Austin to PIT 24 for 6 yards (48-C.Adomitis). [WPA -19.0% · EPA -0.42]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 8-C.Waitman punts 35 yards to CIN 45, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 38-D.Ivey MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-83-Co.Heyward at CIN 38. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +4.10]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 8-R.Rehkow punts 57 yards to PIT 24, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 19-C.Austin to PIT 31 for 7 yards (50-S.Heyward). FUMBLES (50-S.Heyward), RECOVERED by CIN-59-A.Davis-Gaither at PIT 33. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +4.69]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:15) — (:15) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete short right to 88-P.Freiermuth. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -1.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 8-R.Rehkow punts 57 yards to PIT 24, Center-48-C.Adomitis. 19-C.Austin to PIT 31 for 7 yards (50-S.Heyward). FUMBLES (50-S.Heyward), RECOVERED by CIN-59-A.Davis-Gaither at PIT 33. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +4.69]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 8-C.Waitman punts 35 yards to CIN 45, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 38-D.Ivey MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-83-Co.Heyward at CIN 38. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +4.10]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 1:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short right intended for 1-J.Chase INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Bishop (6-P.Queen) at PIT 17. 31-B.Bishop to PIT 17 for no gain (1-J.Chase). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -3.64]
Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass incomplete short left to 88-M.Gesicki (97-Ca.Heyward). [WPA -10.7% · EPA -3.33]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 9:53 · PIT 12 · Score 6-0
(9:53) (Shotgun) 9-J.Burrow pass short middle to 1-J.Chase for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 9:49 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 1:29 · PIT 30 · Score 10-0
(1:29) 3-C.York 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:57 · CIN 1 · Score 10-6
(9:57) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:54 · CIN 15 · Score 10-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · PIT 9 · Score 13-7
(:18) 3-C.York 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 7:01 · PIT 17 · Score 16-7
(7:01) 3-C.York 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 11:06 · PIT 5 · Score 19-7
(11:06) 3-C.York 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-C.Adomitis, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. ** Injury Update: CIN-61-C.Ford has returned to the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:12 · CIN 19 · Score 19-13
(8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:07 · CIN 15 · Score 19-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:44 · CIN 36 · Score 19-17
(2:44) 9-C.Boswell 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.

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.
Pat Freiermuth (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 Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2025-01-04?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 19-17 in Week 18, 2024.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 19, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.

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

Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Burrow pass) (Q1 9:53) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q2 9:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 8:12) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q1 1:29, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q3 7:01, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — C. York (Q4 11:06, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 2:44, 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?

Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Bengals), 71.2% completion, +8.2% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.95 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.5% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.91 total passing EPA.

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

Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.59 EPA): (8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

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