Final/OT2022 Week 1

Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals, Week 1 2022

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Cincinnati Bengals

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Steelers10703323
Bengals3386020

PIT 23CIN 20 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Joe Burrow

    CIN · QB

    22.2PPR pts

    33/53, 338 YDS, 2 TD, 4 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Ja'Marr Chase

    CIN · WR

    28.9PPR pts

    10 REC, 129 YDS, 1 TD

  • Bengals leader

    Joe Mixon

    CIN · RB

    21.5PPR pts

    27 ATT, 82 YDS, 7 REC, 63 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Minkah Fitzpatrick

    PIT

    1 INT, 1 TD, 14 TKL

Steelers 23, Bengals 20: Pittsburgh wins it in overtime

Pittsburgh led 17–6 at halftime, regulation ended 20–20, and the Steelers won it 23–20 in overtime. Cincinnati outgained the Steelers 432–267.

The Bengals went 8-for-16 on third down and committed five turnovers, while the Steelers finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 10 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +5 turnover margin PIT 0 turnovers

Game Highlights

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Why the Steelers Won

Pittsburgh won the turnover battle.

Team stats comparison, Steelers vs Bengals
SteelersStatBengals
0Turnovers5
Other team stats
267Total yards432
4.4Yards per play4.6
61Plays94
27%Third-down conversion50%
26:18Time of possession43:42

Scoring Summary

The Steelers scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Bengals scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Steelers vs Bengals
TimeTeamPlayPITCIN
1st quarter
12:43PITMinkah Fitzpatrick 31-yard interception return TD Takes leadChris Boswell XP70
7:17CINEvan McPherson 59-yard FG73
2:25PITChris Boswell 20-yard FG Extends lead103
2nd quarter
8:46PITMitch Trubisky → Najee Harris, 1-yard TD Extends leadChris Boswell XP173
0:14CINEvan McPherson 26-yard FG176
3rd quarter
4:41CINJoe Burrow → Tyler Boyd, 2-yard TDJoe Burrow → Mike Thomas, 2-pt conversion1714
4th quarter
11:13PITChris Boswell 48-yard FG Extends lead2014
0:02CINJoe Burrow → Ja'Marr Chase, 6-yard TD Ties gameXP missed2020
Overtime
0:00PITChris Boswell 53-yard FG Game winner2320

Fantasy Points: Steelers vs Bengals, Week 1 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR28.9 PTSWR4
  2. Joe MixonCINRB21.5 PTSRB8
  3. Joe BurrowCINQB20.2 PTSQB9
  4. Tyler BoydCINWR13.3 PTSWR29

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Joe BurrowCINQB20.2QB933/5333824647061.7Start/Sit →
Mitchell TrubiskyPITQB12.7QB2421/381941039078.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR28.9WR4WR———16101291Start/Sit →
Joe MixonCINRB21.5RB8RB2782097630
Tyler BoydCINWR13.3WR29WR———74331
Pat FreiermuthPITTE12.5TE7TE———105750Start/Sit →
Diontae JohnsonPITWR11.5WR38WR———127550
Najee HarrisPITRB10.6RB29RB102302231Start/Sit →
Hayden HurstCINTE9.6TE13TE———85460
Chase ClaypoolPITWR9.4WR49WR636064180
Samaje PerineCINRB6.7RB48RB14053330Start/Sit →
Zach GentryPITTE6.0TE26TE———22400
Tee HigginsCINWR4.7WR79WR———22270Start/Sit →
Mike ThomasCINWR3.5WR90WR———5150
George PickensPITWR1.3WR116WR———3130Start/Sit →
Drew SampleCINTE1.2TE52TE———1120Start/Sit →
Jaylen WarrenPITRB0.7RB68RB3701000Start/Sit →
Miles BoykinPITWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. Chase ClaypoolWR58 snaps92%
  2. Pat FreiermuthTE56 snaps89%
  3. Diontae JohnsonWR51 snaps81%
  4. George PickensWR45 snaps71%
  5. Najee HarrisRB37 snaps59%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Diontae Johnson32%, 12 targets
  2. Pat Freiermuth27%, 10 targets
  3. Chase Claypool16%, 6 targets
  4. George Pickens8%, 3 targets
  5. Zach Gentry5%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 4 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Najee Harris45%, 10 carries
  2. Chase Claypool27%, 6 carries
  3. Mitchell Trubisky14%, 3 carries
  4. Jaylen Warren14%, 3 carries

Cincinnati Bengals

Snap Share

  1. Ja'Marr ChaseWR100 snaps100%
  2. Tyler BoydWR80 snaps80%
  3. Hayden HurstTE75 snaps75%
  4. Joe MixonRB73 snaps73%
  5. Mike ThomasWR69 snaps69%

Target Share53 targets

  1. Ja'Marr Chase30%, 16 targets
  2. Joe Mixon17%, 9 targets
  3. Hayden Hurst15%, 8 targets
  4. Tyler Boyd13%, 7 targets
  5. Mike Thomas9%, 5 targets
  6. Other15%, 8 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. Joe Mixon79%, 27 carries
  2. Joe Burrow18%, 6 carries
  3. Samaje Perine3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Ja'Marr ChaseCINWR100100%1630%0
Chase ClaypoolPITWR5892%616%6
Pat FreiermuthPITTE5689%1027%0
Diontae JohnsonPITWR5181%1232%0
Tyler BoydCINWR8080%713%0
Hayden HurstCINTE7575%815%0
Joe MixonCINRB7373%917%27
George PickensPITWR4571%38%0
Mike ThomasCINWR6969%59%0
Najee HarrisPITRB3759%25%10
Jaylen WarrenPITRB2337%13%3
Zach GentryPITTE1930%25%0
Drew SampleCINTE2929%12%0
Samaje PerineCINRB2626%59%1
Tee HigginsCINWR2626%24%0
Gunner OlszewskiPITWR914%00%0
Trent TaylorCINWR1414%00%0
Miles BoykinPITWR813%13%0
Stanley MorganCINWR55%00%0
Mitchell WilcoxCINTE22%00%0
Connor HeywardPITRB12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+2.7Zach Gentry6.0 PTS vs 3.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−10.9Joe Mixon21.5 PTS vs 32.4 xFP
  • Highest expected volume32.4 xFPJoe Mixon21.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Joe MixonCIN · RB21.532.4−10.973%79% car—02779%917%
Ja'Marr ChaseCIN · WR28.926.6+2.3100%30% tgt—000%1630%
Joe BurrowCIN · QB22.226.3−4.1100%53 att—53618%00%
Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR12.520.0−7.581%32% tgt—000%1232%
Mitchell TrubiskyPIT · QB12.718.0−5.3100%38 att—38314%00%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE12.516.7−4.289%27% tgt—000%1027%
Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR9.413.9−4.592%27% car—0627%616%
Hayden HurstCIN · TE9.613.3−3.775%15% tgt—000%815%
Tyler BoydCIN · WR13.311.7+1.680%13% tgt—000%713%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB10.69.8+0.859%45% car—01045%25%
Samaje PerineCIN · RB6.79.0−2.326%9% tgt—013%59%
Mike ThomasCIN · WR3.58.3−4.869%9% tgt—000%59%
George PickensPIT · WR1.35.0−3.771%8% tgt—000%38%
Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB0.73.6−2.937%14% car—0314%13%
Tee HigginsCIN · WR4.73.3+1.426%4% tgt—000%24%
Zach GentryPIT · TE6.03.3+2.730%5% tgt—000%25%
Drew SampleCIN · TE1.21.7−0.529%2% tgt—000%12%
Miles BoykinPIT · WR0.01.7−1.713%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Steelers 37 targets and 22 carries; Bengals 53 targets and 34 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Mitchell Trubisky Unlucky

PIT · QB · 12.7 pts on 18.0 expected

21 of 38 passing for 194 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 9 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Mitchell Trubisky →

Joe Burrow

CIN · QB · 22.2 pts on 26.3 expected

33 of 53 passing for 338 yards, 2 touchdowns, 4 interceptions; 6 carries for 47 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Joe Burrow →

Diontae Johnson Volume, no payoff

PIT · WR · 12.5 pts on 20.0 expected

12 targets (32% of the team's), 7 catches for 55 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Joe Mixon Volume, no payoff

CIN · RB · 21.5 pts on 32.4 expected

9 targets (17% of the team's), 7 catches for 63 yards; 27 carries (79% of the team's) for 82 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 32.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Ja'Marr Chase Strong role

CIN · WR · 28.9 pts on 26.6 expected

16 targets (30% of the team's), 10 catches for 129 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Ja'Marr Chase →

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Steelers defense and Bengals defense
Points allowed toSteelers DBengals D
QBs16.914.3
RBs20.520.0
WRs32.530.8
TEs11.912.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Cincinnati opened at 70% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Bengals win probability

Bengals win probability by game minuteBengals started at 70%, stood at 22% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Fitzpatrick 31-yd pick-six69% → 49%Q1 12:43
  2. −22Trubisky → Harris, 1-yd TD41% → 19%Q2 8:46
  3. +33Burrow → Boyd, 2-yd TD13% → 46%Q3 4:41
  4. +50Burrow → Chase, 6-yd TD<1% → 50%Q4 0:02
  5. −50Boswell 53-yd FG50% → <1%OT 0:00

Swing in Bengals win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Steelers vs Bengals
Pittsburgh SteelersMeasureCincinnati Bengals
61Plays94
64%Pass rate64%
4.9Yds / dropback5.0
3.4Yds / carry3.9
4/15Third downs8/16

Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 33 fewer plays than Cincinnati.

  • Top targets
  • PIT Johnson 32% · Freiermuth 27% · Claypool 16%
  • CIN Chase 30% · Mixon 17% · Hurst 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Steelers vs Bengals
ResultPITCIN
Touchdowns12
Field goals32
Punts83
Turnovers05
Turnovers on downs01
Missed field goals11

PIT turnover edge: +5

  • The Bengals opened the scoring on their second possession, a 10-play, 34-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 29 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
PITQ1 15:00391:29Punt
CINQ1 13:312-50:48Interception
CINQ1 12:4310345:26Field goal
PITQ1 7:17351:30Punt
CINQ1 5:473-11:25Fumble
PITQ1 4:225321:57Field goal
CINQ1 2:259364:17Interception
PITQ2 13:087594:22Touchdown
CINQ2 8:466323:22Interception
PITQ2 5:24361:23Punt
CINQ2 4:019573:47Field goal
PITQ2 0:141-10:14End of half
CINQ3 15:00382:03Punt
PITQ3 12:57672:32Punt
CINQ3 10:259465:44Touchdown
PITQ3 4:416134:20Punt
CINQ3 0:21362:00Punt
PITQ4 13:217152:08Field goal
CINQ4 11:138392:57Interception
PITQ4 8:164172:11Punt
CINQ4 6:0512684:14Downs
PITQ4 1:51320:24Punt
CINQ4 1:279601:25Touchdown
PITQ4 0:02000:02End of half
PITOT 10:00371:39Punt
CINOT 8:219644:48Missed FG
PITOT 3:336431:11Missed FG
CINOT 2:22551:26Punt
PITOT 0:568450:56Field goal
About these numbers

The Steelers' interception touchdown is counted as a Bengals interception, not as a Steelers possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Steelers vs Bengals Head-to-Head

The Steelers and Bengals first met in 1970 and have played 114 times since. They have been AFC North rivals since 1970.

All-time series
73–41Steelers lead, 114 meetings since 1970
Postseason
2–0Steelers won in 2005 and 2015
Largest Steelers win
35–72011
Largest Bengals win
42–71988

Since 2021

6–5 Steelers lead

11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, B = Bengals win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 10 Steelers at Bengals Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Steelers vs Bengals
SteelersStatBengals
9-8Record12-4
18.1Points per game26.1
322.6Yards per game360.5
4.9Yards per play5.5
20.4Points allowed per game20.1
330.4Yards allowed per game335.7

Steelers vs Bengals Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
CIN −7Bengals failed to cover by 10
Total
44.5Under: 43 points scored (by 1.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bengals25.820−5.8
Steelers18.823+4.3

The Steelers beat their implied total and the Bengals fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Last 3 meetings: Bengals 2–1 ATS, unders 2–1.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
0–1
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Cincinnati Bengals

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
0–1
ATS as favorite
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Steelers vs Bengals Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 10 in Cincinnati. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Steelers vs Bengals Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Steelers vs Bengals Week 1 game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 in Week 1 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH, on September 11, 2022. See the Steelers' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Steelers vs Bengals?

The final score was Steelers 23, Bengals 20 in overtime. The Steelers led 17–6 at halftime, and the second half went Steelers 3, Bengals 14 before overtime.

What happened in the Steelers vs Bengals game?

Pittsburgh led 17–6 at halftime, regulation ended 20–20, and the Steelers won it 23–20 in overtime. Cincinnati outgained the Steelers 432–267. Ja'Marr Chase led all players with 10 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. The Bengals committed 5 turnovers, the Steelers none.

What was the game-winning score in Steelers vs Bengals?

Chris Boswell's 53-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the overtime gave the Steelers a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Steelers vs Bengals?

Ja'Marr Chase led the game with 28.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR4 of Week 1, on 10 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. Joe Mixon was next with 21.5 (RB8). See Ja'Marr Chase's 2022 game log.

Who led Steelers vs Bengals in passing, rushing and receiving?

Joe Burrow (CIN) led all passers with 33 of 53 for 338 yards, 2 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Joe Mixon (CIN) led in rushing with 27 carries for 82 yards. Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) led in receiving with 10 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Ja'Marr Chase score against the Steelers?

Ja'Marr Chase scored 28.9 points in PPR leagues, 23.9 in half-PPR and 18.9 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 1 of the 2022 season, on 10 catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. He drew 30% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Steelers vs Bengals?

Zach Gentry outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 6.0 PPR points on 3.3 xFP (+2.7). Joe Mixon fell furthest short, with 21.5 points on 32.4 xFP (−10.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Steelers beat the Bengals?

The Steelers beat the Bengals 23–20 because they won the turnover battle 5–0. Chris Boswell's 53-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Steelers vs Bengals record?

The Steelers lead the all-time series 73–41 across 114 meetings since 1970, including a 2–0 record in the postseason.

When did the Steelers and Bengals last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on November 28, 2021, when the Bengals beat the Steelers 41–10.

Have the Steelers and Bengals met in the playoffs?

Yes, 2 times, most recently in the 2015 playoffs. The Steelers are 2–0 against the Bengals in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Steelers vs Bengals?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bengals −7, making the Cincinnati Bengals 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 44.5. That implied about 25.8 points for the Bengals and 18.8 for the Steelers.

Did Steelers vs Bengals go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 44.5, and the teams combined for 43 points, 1.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Steelers vs Bengals?

The Steelers covered as 7-point underdogs against the closing line of Bengals −7. The final margin was 3 points.