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NFL · Week 11 · November 16, 2025 · 12 min read

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2025 Week 11 Recap

Steelers defeat Bengals 34–12 in Week 11

Kenneth Gainwell led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 12–34 Week 11 finish.

Cincinnati Bengals 12 3–7
Final 12–34
Pittsburgh Steelers 34 6–4 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
12–34
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 6–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Kenneth Gainwell
Game date
November 16, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Andrei Iosivas
    Andrei Iosivas 3 REC · 20 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Kendall Milton
    Kendall Milton 3 CAR · 2 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Charles Brown
    Charles Brown 19 CAR · 99 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Kenneth Gainwell
    Kenneth Gainwell 7 REC · 81 YDS · 2 TD +10.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Mason Rudolph
    Mason Rudolph 12/17 · 127 YDS · 1 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Darnell Washington
    Darnell Washington 4 REC · 67 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 34–12 Cincinnati Bengals
Halftime
Cincinnati Bengals 6–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Kenneth Gainwell
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 29-K…
Game date
2025-11-16

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34–12 on 2025-11-16. Kenneth Gainwell posted a game-high +10.85 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cincinnati Bengals6033012
Pittsburgh Steelers731014034

Scoring Map

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

CINCincinnati Bengals
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:18TD
    Kenneth Gainwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 11
    Score
    0-6

    (10:18) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:12XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  3. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q1 5:19TD
    Tee Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 28
    Score
    6-7

    (5:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-97-Ca.Heyward, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:13FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 7
    Score
    6-10

    (:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 11:58FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 25
    Score
    9-10

    (11:58) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 4:20FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 12
    Score
    9-13

    (4:20) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:51TD
    Kyle Dugger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 35
    Score
    9-19

    (:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Dugger [90-T.Watt] at PIT 27. 29-K.Dugger for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:37XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    9-20

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 9:45FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 30
    Score
    12-20

    (9:45) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:46TD
    Kenneth Gainwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 5
    Score
    12-26

    (3:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:40XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    12-27

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:34TD
    Noah Fant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 72
    Score
    12-33

    (3:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-N.Fant to CIN 33 for 5 yards (26-B.Echols). FUMBLES (26-B.Echols), RECOVERED by PIT-42-J.Pierre at CIN 34. 42-J.Pierre for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-26-B.Echols has returned to the game.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:22XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    12-34

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kenneth GainwellKenneth Gainwell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.85 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
  2. 2Mason RudolphMason Rudolph · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.58 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
  3. 3Darnell WashingtonDarnell Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  4. 4Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.00 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  5. 5Andrei IosivasAndrei Iosivas · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  6. 6Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  7. 7Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  8. 8Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Kenneth Gainwell

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kenneth Gainwell — PIT · Receiving

Kenneth Gainwell posted the highest total EPA (+10.85) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.36 EPA per play.

Kenneth Gainwell's top snap (+2.54 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short right to 14-K.Gainwell pushed ob at CIN 35 for 20 yards (22-G.Stone).

Biggest single play (-9.39 EPA): Joe Flacco — (:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Dugger [90-T.Watt] at PIT 27. 29-K.Dugger for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · -9.6% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -15.16 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 21 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -10.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCincinnati BengalsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.125+0.150
Offensive success rate36.9%50.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.361+0.331
Rush EPA/play+0.138-0.032
Defensive EPA/play-0.150+0.125
Defensive success rate50.0%63.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cincinnati Bengals: -0.12 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.15 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -10.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +12.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kenneth GainwellPittsburgh Steelers — Kenneth Gainwell (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:18)
  • Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Flacco pass) (Q1 5:19)
  • Kyle DuggerPittsburgh Steelers — Kyle Dugger (Q3 0:51)
  • Kenneth GainwellPittsburgh Steelers — Kenneth Gainwell (Mason Rudolph pass) (Q4 3:46)
  • Noah FantPittsburgh Steelers — Noah Fant (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 3:34)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 0:13)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 11:58)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 4:20)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 9:45)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 11 (Q1 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 10:12) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 28 (Q1 5:19).

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 7 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q3 11:58) — (11:58) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 12 (Q3 4:20) — (4:20) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 35 (Q3 0:51); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 0:37) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 5 (Q4 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 3:40) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 72 (Q4 3:34); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 3:22) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Dugger [90-T.Watt] at PIT 27. 29-K.Dugger for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.5% · EPA -9.39]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) 30-J.Warren left end to CIN 12 for 35 yards (20-D.Turner). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.50]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 80-D.Washington to CIN 37 for 17 yards (22-G.Stone). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.88]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 10-R.Wilson pushed ob at CIN 47 for 17 yards (23-D.Hill). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.67]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:16) — (2:16) Direct snap to 83-Co.Heyward. 83-Co.Heyward up the middle to PIT 39 for 1 yard (49-B.Carter; 42-O.Burks). Cincinnati challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q3 0:51) — (:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Dugger [90-T.Watt] at PIT 27. 29-K.Dugger for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.5% · EPA -9.39]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-N.Fant to CIN 33 for 5 yards (26-B.Echols). FUMBLES (26-B.Echols), RECOVERED by PIT-42-J.Pierre at CIN 34. 42-J.Pierre for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** I [WPA -0.7% · EPA -7.96]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-97-Ca.Heyward, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.94]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 80-D.Washington to CIN 37 for 17 yards (22-G.Stone). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +2.88]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:18 · CIN 11 · Score 0-6
    (10:18) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:12 · CIN 15 · Score 0-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  3. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 5:19 · PIT 28 · Score 6-7
    (5:19) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep right to 5-T.Higgins for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-97-Ca.Heyward, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · CIN 7 · Score 6-10
    (:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 11:58 · PIT 25 · Score 9-10
    (11:58) 2-E.McPherson 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 4:20 · CIN 12 · Score 9-13
    (4:20) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:51 · PIT 35 · Score 9-19
    (:51) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle intended for 5-T.Higgins INTERCEPTED by 29-K.Dugger [90-T.Watt] at PIT 27. 29-K.Dugger for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:37 · CIN 15 · Score 9-20
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 9:45 · PIT 30 · Score 12-20
    (9:45) 2-E.McPherson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:46 · CIN 5 · Score 12-26
    (3:46) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 14-K.Gainwell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:40 · CIN 15 · Score 12-27
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:34 · PIT 72 · Score 12-33
    (3:34) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short right to 86-N.Fant to CIN 33 for 5 yards (26-B.Echols). FUMBLES (26-B.Echols), RECOVERED by PIT-42-J.Pierre at CIN 34. 42-J.Pierre for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** I
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:22 · CIN 15 · Score 12-34
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

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.
  • Kenneth Gainwell (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Joe Flacco (CIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Aaron Rodgers (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2025-11-16?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 in Week 11, 2025.

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

Q1: Cincinnati Bengals 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Cincinnati Bengals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Cincinnati Bengals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Cincinnati Bengals 12, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Gainwell (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:18) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 5:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Dugger (Q3 0:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Gainwell (M. Rudolph pass) (Q4 3:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Fant (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 3:34) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 11:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 4:20, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 9:45, 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 Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals), 54.8% completion, -9.6% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -15.16 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.9% completion, -10.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.00 total passing EPA.

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

Kenneth Gainwell (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.85 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.54 EPA): (7:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short right to 14-K.Gainwell pushed ob at CIN 35 for 20 yards (22-G.Stone)..

Season records after this game

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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