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NFL · Week 7 · October 16, 2025 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 2025 Week 7 Recap

Bengals defeat Steelers 33–31 in Week 7

Joe Flacco led Fantasy Impact as Bengals prevailed in a 31–33 Week 7 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 31 4–2
Final 31–33
Cincinnati Bengals 33 3–4 Winner
Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
31–33
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–20 Cincinnati Bengals
Top passer
Joe Flacco
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Game date
October 16, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 23/37 · 255 YDS · 4 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Pat Freiermuth
    Pat Freiermuth 5 REC · 111 YDS · 2 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaylen Warren
    Jaylen Warren 17 CAR · 127 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bengals

  • Joe Flacco
    Joe Flacco 31/52 · 328 YDS · 4 TD +16.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Ja'Marr Chase
    Ja'Marr Chase 16 REC · 161 YDS · 2 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Tee Higgins
    Tee Higgins 6 REC · 96 YDS · 1 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cincinnati Bengals
Final score
Cincinnati Bengals 33–31 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–20 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Joe Flacco
Top passer
Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play
(2:31) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2025-10-16

Game summary

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33–31 on 2025-10-16. Joe Flacco posted a game-high +16.95 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers73714031
Cincinnati Bengals020316033

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

21 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 11:00TD
    Jonnu Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 10
    Score
    6-0

    (11:00) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-D.Knight].

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:51XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    7-0

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

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:31FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 22
    Score
    10-0

    (10:31) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  4. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:42TD
    Ja'Marr Chase

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    10-6

    (4:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-5-J.Ramsey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  5. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 4:38XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-7

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  6. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:58TD
    Tee Higgins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 29
    Score
    10-13

    (2:58) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 2:52XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-14

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  8. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:02FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 31
    Score
    10-17

    (:02) 2-E.McPherson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  9. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    Score
    10-17

    END QUARTER 2

  10. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q3 7:58FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    10-20

    (7:58) 2-E.McPherson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:59TD
    Pat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 19
    Score
    16-20

    (3:59) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:55XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    17-20

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

  13. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 15:00TD
    Noah Fant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    17-26

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-N.Fant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 14:57XP
    Evan McPherson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    17-27

    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  15. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:07TD
    Darnell Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 2
    Score
    23-27

    (11:07) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 80-D.Washington for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:03XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    24-27

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

  17. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 7:03FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    24-30

    (7:03) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:31TD
    Pat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CIN 68
    Score
    30-30

    (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:21XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CIN 15
    Score
    31-30

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

  20. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:11FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    31-33

    (:11) 2-E.McPherson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.

  21. CINCincinnati Bengals
    Q4 0:07FG
    Evan McPherson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CIN 35
    Score
    31-33

    2-E.McPherson kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 35.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Joe FlaccoJoe Flacco · Cincinnati Bengals · Passing · +16.95 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  2. 2Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +13.02 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  3. 3Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  4. 4Ja'Marr ChaseJa'Marr Chase · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  5. 5Tee HigginsTee Higgins · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +7.28 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  6. 6Noah FantNoah Fant · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  7. 7Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.54 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Charles BrownCharles Brown · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Joe Flacco

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Joe Flacco — CIN · Passing

Joe Flacco posted the highest total EPA (+16.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cincinnati Bengals. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.33 EPA per play.

Joe Flacco's top snap (+3.64 EPA): (2:58) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+6.11 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 68 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) · 52 dropbacks · 59.6% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.33 EPA/play · +16.95 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +4.9% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +13.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCincinnati Bengals
Offensive EPA/play+0.266+0.219
Offensive success rate55.4%53.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.352+0.326
Rush EPA/play+0.228+0.289
Defensive EPA/play-0.219-0.266
Defensive success rate46.3%44.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.27, Cincinnati Bengals +0.22) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.27 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: +0.22 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, +20.81 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +19.67 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jonnu SmithPittsburgh Steelers — Jonnu Smith (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:00)
  • Ja'Marr ChaseCincinnati Bengals — Ja'Marr Chase (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 4:42)
  • Tee HigginsCincinnati Bengals — Tee Higgins (Joe Flacco pass) (Q2 2:58)
  • Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:59)
  • Noah FantCincinnati Bengals — Noah Fant (Joe Flacco pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Darnell WashingtonPittsburgh Steelers — Darnell Washington (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 11:07)
  • Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:31)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 10:31)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q2 0:02)
  • Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q3 7:58)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 7:03)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 0:11)
  • Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals — Evan McPherson (Q4 0:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 10 (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-D.Knight].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q1 10:51) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 20–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q2 10:31) — (10:31) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q2 4:42); Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 4:38) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 29 (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 2:52) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-E.McPherson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals 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 5 (Q3 7:58) — (7:58) 2-E.McPherson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 19 (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q3 3:55) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 16–14. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-N.Fant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 14:57) — 2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 2 (Q4 11:07) — (11:07) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 80-D.Washington for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 11:03) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 7:03) — (7:03) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CIN 68 (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CIN 15 (Q4 2:21) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 2-E.McPherson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the CIN 35 (Q4 0:07) — 2-E.McPherson kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 35..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.3% · EPA +6.11]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 2-E.McPherson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow. [WPA +22.4% · EPA +0.29]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass incomplete deep left (38-D.Ivey). [WPA -20.1% · EPA -0.12]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 4-D.Metcalf pushed ob at CIN 31 for 39 yards (20-D.Turner). [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.31]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass deep left to 5-T.Higgins to PIT 7 for 28 yards (25-D.Elliott). [WPA +14.3% · EPA +2.35]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +33.3% · EPA +6.11]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:50) — (13:50) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 4-D.Metcalf pushed ob at CIN 31 for 39 yards (20-D.Turner). [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.31]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +4.00]
  • Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.64]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 11:00 · CIN 10 · Score 6-0
    (11:00) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN [44-D.Knight].
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:51 · CIN 15 · Score 7-0
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:31 · CIN 22 · Score 10-0
    (10:31) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  4. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 4:42 · PIT 8 · Score 10-6
    (4:42) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 1-J.Chase for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-5-J.Ramsey, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  5. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 4:38 · PIT 15 · Score 10-7
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  6. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q2 2:58 · PIT 29 · Score 10-13
    (2:58) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q2 2:52 · PIT 15 · Score 10-14
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  8. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · PIT 31 · Score 10-17
    (:02) 2-E.McPherson 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  9. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 10-17
    END QUARTER 2
  10. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q3 7:58 · PIT 5 · Score 10-20
    (7:58) 2-E.McPherson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:59 · CIN 19 · Score 16-20
    (3:59) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:55 · CIN 15 · Score 17-20
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  13. Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 5 · Score 17-26
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 16-J.Flacco pass short middle to 86-N.Fant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · PIT 15 · Score 17-27
    2-E.McPherson extra point is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:07 · CIN 2 · Score 23-27
    (11:07) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 80-D.Washington for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:03 · CIN 15 · Score 24-27
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  17. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:03 · PIT 27 · Score 24-30
    (7:03) 2-E.McPherson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:31 · CIN 68 · Score 30-30
    (2:31) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep left to 88-P.Freiermuth for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:21 · CIN 15 · Score 31-30
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  20. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · PIT 18 · Score 31-33
    (:11) 2-E.McPherson 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-W.Wagner, Holder-8-R.Rehkow.
  21. Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · CIN 35 · Score 31-33
    2-E.McPherson kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 35.

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.
  • Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals on 2025-10-16?

The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-31 in Week 7, 2025.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cincinnati Bengals 20; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cincinnati Bengals 16; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Cincinnati Bengals 33.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 11:00) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — J. Chase (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 4:42) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — T. Higgins (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 2:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (A. Rodgers pass) (Q3 3:59) Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — N. Fant (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Washington (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 11:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:31) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 10:31, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q3 7:58, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 7:03, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — E. McPherson (Q4 0:07, 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 Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals), 59.6% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +16.95 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 62.2% completion, +4.9% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.02 total passing EPA.

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

Joe Flacco (Cincinnati Bengals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (+3.64 EPA): (2:58) 16-J.Flacco pass short left to 5-T.Higgins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cincinnati Bengals won 33-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Cincinnati Bengals

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W