Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Steelers pull out improbable win with help of late Bengals penalties

CINCINNATI -- Ben Roethlisberger couldn't throw. Antonio Brown couldn't stand without help.
And in the end, it didn't matter. The Pittsburgh Steelers are heading to Denver after the Cincinnati Bengals did what they always seem to do this time of year: they imploded.
Spectacularly.
Chris Boswell kicked a 35-yard field goal with 14 seconds remaining as Pittsburgh somehow pulled out an 18-16 victory in an -- really, just pick whatever synonym for "ugly" that works -- AFC wild-card game Saturday night.
Pittsburgh (11-6) moved into field goal position thanks to consecutive 15-yard penalties on the Bengals, one on linebacker Vontaze Burfict and another on cornerback Adam Jones. Burfict dropped his shoulder and hit a defenseless Brown in the helmet as the All-Pro receiver came across the middle, and Jones lost his cool after getting into it with Steelers assistant coach Joey Porter when Porter came onto the field as Brown was being tended to by trainers.
Boswell drilled his fourth field goal of the game on the next snap to give the Steelers their first playoff victory since the 2010 AFC championship.
"We won the game. That's all that matters," Roethlisberger said.
Pittsburgh bolted off the field without so much as shaking hands while the Bengals vented their frustration after easily the most painful of their eighth straight postseason losses. Jones took to Instagram calling out Porter, a post Jones later deleted.
Cincinnati might want to do the same after somehow losing despite rallying from a 15-point deficit to have the lead and the ball in Pittsburgh territory and the lead with 1:30 to go.
Then the Bengals turned into ... the Bengals.
Hill was stripped of the ball by Ryan Shazier while trying to run out the clock. The Steelers recovered at the Pittsburgh 9, and Roethlisberger and his aching right shoulder returned for a last-gasp drive. Unable to pass with any real authority, he still managed to get the Steelers near midfield with 22 seconds to go when he threw high to Brown in Cincinnati territory.
"It's hard to put into words," said Hill. "Words don't do anything at this point. It's on me. I take full blame for it."
He had plenty of help from two of his volatile teammates, both with a history of questionable decision-making.
Burfict, whose sack of Roethlisberger sent the quarterback to the locker room, lowered his shoulder as Brown landed. The volatile linebacker earned a personal foul. Jones compounded the problem when he lost his cool while jawing with Porter, easily putting Boswell within field goal range after Cincinnati's eighth -- and final -- flag of a ghastly night that ended with an unthinkable collapse.
"We destructed on ourselves," Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said.
Pretty much.
Roethlisberger finished 18-of-31 passing for 229 yards and a touchdown in rainy conditions. Jordan Todman and Fitzgerald Toussaint combined for 123 yards rushing filling in for injured DeAngelo Williams. Brown caught seven passes for 119 yards but was also diagnosed with a concussion.
Still, that production didn't look like it would be enough. AJ McCarron put together an improbable comeback after Martavis Bryant's somersaulting touchdown grab gave the Steelers a 15-0 lead heading into the final quarter.
Cincinnati (12-5) ripped off 16 straight points, the last six on a 25-yard strike from McCarron to A.J. Green that put the Bengals in front. They missed the 2-point conversion but had seized momentum completely, something that seemed near impossible after running back Giovani Bernard was knocked unconscious by Shazier and fumbled late in the third quarter, a hit that seemed to ratchet up a game that was already contentious all the way to the edge ... and maybe beyond.
When Burfict intercepted Landry Jones on Pittsburgh's possession after Green's score, Cincinnati and Lewis appeared ready to end the sixth-longest postseason drought in NFL history.
And just as suddenly as it appeared, the Bengals' resolve vanished.
Hill had the ball tucked in his left arm when Shazier somehow clawed it out as Cincinnati tried to bleed the clock and the Steelers recovered at the Pittsburgh 9 with 1:23 left.
Just enough time for Roethlisberger -- with a hefty assist from the Bengals -- to send the Steelers to Denver and a rematch with the Broncos, whom Pittsburgh beat 34-27 on Dec. 20 with Brock Osweiler at quarterback instead of Peyton Manning.
"There's no quit in this team," Roethlisberger said.
Another long winter looms in Cincinnati.
The Bengals controlled the AFC North, easily winning their fourth division title under Lewis even with QB Andy Dalton breaking his right thumb during a loss to Pittsburgh on Dec. 13. Yet all a dozen wins did was set them up for a third showdown with their longtime tormentor in an increasingly acidic rivalry.
Pittsburgh survived a bumpy four months that included significant injuries to Roethlisberger, running back Le'Veon Bell, center Maurkice Pouncey and left tackle Kelvin Beachum. The Steelers needed a win in Cleveland and a Buffalo upset of the Jets on the final Sunday to make the playoffs for a second straight year.
A trip to Cincinnati hardly seemed a problem: The Steelers have lost in Paul Brown Stadium only three times since it opened in 2000, a sea of Terrible Towels turning the Bengals' home into Heinz Field West. It served as the launching point of a Super Bowl run in 2005.
Both teams pledged to be on their best behavior with so much at stake, and for a while tempers were kept largely in check. There were no pregame fisticuffs this time -- unlike Pittsburgh's previous visit -- thanks in part to assistant coaches on both sides creating a black-clad DMZ at midfield.
The first personal foul penalty came from an unlikely source, Pittsburgh Hall of Fame offensive line coach Mike Munchak, flagged for grabbing Reggie Nelson's hair after the safety found himself mixing it up with a couple of Steelers after pushing Todman out of bounds.
McCarron, so effective while replacing Dalton, could do little. The Bengals managed just 56 yards of total offense yet trailed just 6-0 as the Steelers and the league's third-ranked offense could muster only a pair of Boswell field goals.
As the game proceeded, it got more testy, nearly out of control in the fourth quarter. And it cost the Bengals dearly.
"It was a really emotional game. I'm not surprised," Shazier said. "They seen the dam breaking and their emotions got to them."



Pittsburgh Passing

C/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
Ben Roethlisberger18/312297.4103-2743.192.0
Landry Jones2/5112.2011-110.08.3
TEAM20/362026.7114-38--73.8
Cincinnati Passing

C/ATTYDSAVGTDINTSACKSQBRRTG
AJ McCarron23/412125.2113-2423.968.3
TEAM23/411885.2113-24--68.3
Pittsburgh Rushing

CARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jordan Todman11655.9025
Fitzgerald Toussaint17583.409
Martavis Bryant14444.0044
TEAM291675.8044
Cincinnati Rushing

CARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jeremy Hill12504.2138
Giovani Bernard6284.7014
AJ McCarron591.806
Rex Burkhead144.004
TEAM24913.8138
Pittsburgh Receiving

RECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
Antonio Brown711917.006012
Fitzgerald Toussaint46015.00278
Martavis Bryant5295.81106
Markus Wheaton22311.50245
Heath Miller294.5053
TEAM2024012.016034
Cincinnati Receiving

RECYDSAVGTDLONGTGTS
A.J. Green57114.21258
Tyler Eifert55811.60189
Marvin Jones4328.00137
Jeremy Hill3279.00134
Mohamed Sanu3175.7085
Rex Burkhead155.0051
Giovani Bernard221.0044
TEAM232129.212538
Pittsburgh Fumbles

FUMLOSTREC
Markus Wheaton110
Jordan Todman100
Cam Thomas001
Ryan Shazier001
Ross Cockrell001
TEAM213
Cincinnati Fumbles

FUMLOSTREC
AJ McCarron310
Giovani Bernard110
Jeremy Hill110
George Iloka001
TEAM531
Pittsburgh Defensive

tacklesmisc

TOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Ryan Shazier13902210
William Gay5400000
Arthur Moats5300010
James Harrison4311010
Jarvis Jones4210000
Lawrence Timmons4200000
Will Allen3301000
Vince Williams3300000
Bud Dupree3201000
Stephon Tuitt3100000
Mike Mitchell2200000
Brandon Boykin2200000
Cam Thomas2100000
Cameron Heyward1110020
Steve McLendon1101000
David DeCastro1100000
Antwon Blake1100100
Markus Wheaton1100000
Ross Ventrone1000000
Terence Garvin1000000
Robert Golden0000100
TEAM604236450
Cincinnati Defensive

tacklesmisc

TOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HTSTD
Rey Maualuga10700000
Vontaze Burfict6512120
Shawn Williams5500000
Michael Johnson5401000
George Iloka5401000
Chris Lewis-Harris4200100
Reggie Nelson3311010
Geno Atkins3310010
Derron Smith3300000
Dre Kirkpatrick3200000
Carlos Dunlap310.50110
Leon Hall2200100
Adam Jones2100000
Vincent Rey2100100
Clint Boling2100000
A.J. Hawk1100000
Giovani Bernard1100000
Will Clarke1100000
P.J. Dawson1100000
Pat Sims100.50110
Wallace Gilberry1000020
A.J. Green1000000
Rex Burkhead1000000
Trevor Roach1000000
Josh Shaw1000000
TEAM684845680
Pittsburgh Interceptions

INTYDSTD
Antwon Blake1350
TEAM1350
Cincinnati Interceptions

INTYDSTD
Vontaze Burfict100
TEAM100
Pittsburgh Kick Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Markus Wheaton11616.0160
TEAM11616.0160
Cincinnati Kick Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Adam Jones25025.0280
TEAM25025.0280
Pittsburgh Punt Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Antonio Brown284.060
TEAM284.060
Cincinnati Punt Returns

NOYDSAVGLONGTD
Adam Jones12424.0240
Brandon Tate11010.0100
TEAM23417.0240
Pittsburgh Kicking

FGPCTLONGXPPTS
Chris Boswell4/4100.0390/012
TEAM4/4100.0390/012
Cincinnati Kicking

FGPCTLONGXPPTS
Mike Nugent1/1100.0361/14
TEAM1/1100.0361/14
Pittsburgh Punting

NOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Jordan Berry729341.90347
TEAM729341.90347
Cincinnati Punting

NOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Kevin Huber625542.50351
TEAM625542.50351





All DrivesScoring Plays
  • Punt3 plays, 3 yards, 1:31
    PIT0CIN0
    • (15:00 - 1st) M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 20

      (15:00 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to M.Bryant pushed ob at PIT 24 for 4 yards (L.Hall)

    • 2nd and 6 at PIT 24

      (14:27 - 1st) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint left tackle to PIT 23 for -1 yards (V.Burfict)

    • 3rd and 7 at PIT 23

      (13:46 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to D.Heyward-Bey [V.Burfict]

    • 4th and 7 at PIT 23

      (13:38 - 1st) J.Berry punts 41 yards to CIN 36, Center-G.Warren, fair catch by A.Jones
  • Punt3 plays, 8 yards, 2:22
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 36

      (13:29 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to A.Green to CIN 40 for 4 yards (W.Gay)

    • 2nd and 6 at CIN 40

      (12:55 - 1st) J.Hill left guard to CIN 40 for no gain (R.Shazier)

    • 3rd and 6 at CIN 40

      (12:55 - 1st) (Shotgun) PENALTY on CIN-A.Whitworth, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 40 - No Play

    • 3rd and 11 at CIN 35

      (12:00 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to T.Eifert to CIN 44 for 9 yards (R.Shazier; J.Jones)

    • 4th and 2 at CIN 44

      (11:17 - 1st) K.Huber punts 43 yards to PIT 13, Center-C.Harris. A.Brown to PIT 19 for 6 yards (P.Dawson)
  • Punt5 plays, 20 yards, 2:53
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 19

      (11:07 - 1st) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint left tackle to PIT 28 for 9 yards (V.Burfict)

    • 2nd and 1 at PIT 28

      (10:29 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to A.Brown to PIT 30 for 2 yards (R.Maualuga)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 30

      (9:52 - 1st) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to M.Bryant

    • 2nd and 10 at PIT 30

      (9:49 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to A.Brown pushed ob at PIT 34 for 4 yards (G.Iloka)

    • 3rd and 6 at PIT 34

      (9:08 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to H.Miller to PIT 39 for 5 yards (R.Maualuga)

    • 4th and 1 at PIT 39

      (8:25 - 1st) J.Berry punts 47 yards to CIN 14, Center-G.Warren, downed by PIT-D.Heyward-Bey. PENALTY on PIT-S.Thomas, Interference with Opportunity to Catch, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 14
  • Punt8 plays, 33 yards, 4:30
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 29

      (8:14 - 1st) J.Hill right tackle to CIN 28 for -1 yards (A.Moats; J.Harrison)

    • 2nd and 11 at CIN 28

      (7:51 - 1st) A.McCarron pass short left to M.Jones ran ob at CIN 41 for 13 yards

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 41

      (7:18 - 1st) PENALTY on CIN-A.Whitworth, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 41 - No Play

    • 1st and 15 at CIN 36

      (6:56 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to A.Green to CIN 43 for 7 yards (R.Shazier). PENALTY on PIT-J.Harrison, Defensive Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 36 - No Play

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 41

      (6:43 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short left. [Thrown Away

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 41

      (6:38 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked at CIN 39 for -2 yards (J.Harrison)

    • 3rd and 12 at CIN 39

      (5:56 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to T.Eifert to PIT 45 for 16 yards (W.Gay; S.Tuitt)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 45

      (5:16 - 1st) (Shotgun) J.Hill right end to PIT 46 for -1 yards (R.Shazier)

    • 2nd and 11 at PIT 46

      (4:41 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to T.Eifert to PIT 38 for 8 yards (A.Blake)

    • 3rd and 3 at PIT 38

      (3:58 - 1st) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to T.Eifert (R.Golden)

    • 4th and 3 at PIT 38

      (3:53 - 1st) K.Huber punts 32 yards to PIT 6, Center-C.Harris, downed by CIN-B.Tate
  • Punt10 plays, 48 yards, 5:38
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 6

      (3:44 - 1st) F.Toussaint right guard to PIT 15 for 9 yards (A.Hawk)

    • 2nd and 1 at PIT 15

      (3:12 - 1st) F.Toussaint up the middle to PIT 14 for -1 yards (G.Iloka)

    • 3rd and 2 at PIT 14

      (2:27 - 1st) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to F.Toussaint to PIT 41 for 27 yards (R.Nelson) [W.Gilberry]. Penalty on CIN-V.Burfict, Defensive Holding, declined

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 41

      (1:59 - 1st) F.Toussaint right tackle to PIT 47 for 6 yards (R.Maualuga; M.Johnson)

    • 2nd and 4 at PIT 47

      (1:25 - 1st) J.Todman up the middle pushed ob at CIN 39 for 14 yards (R.Nelson). PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty called on PIT coach

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 46

      (0:54 - 1st) (Shotgun) J.Todman right end to CIN 45 for 9 yards (C.Dunlap; V.Burfict)

    • 2nd and 1 at CIN 45

      (0:16 - 1st) F.Toussaint up the middle to CIN 40 for 5 yards (M.Johnson)
    • END QUARTER 1

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 40

      (15:00 - 2nd) (Shotgun) J.Todman right tackle to CIN 40 for no gain (R.Maualuga; W.Gilberry). PIT-W.Johnson was injured during the play

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 40

      (14:22 - 2nd) (Shotgun) J.Todman right guard to CIN 36 for 4 yards (R.Maualuga)

    • 3rd and 6 at CIN 36

      (13:38 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at CIN 46 for -10 yards (R.Nelson). CIN-R.Nelson was injured during the play

    • 4th and 16 at CIN 46

      (13:14 - 2nd) J.Berry punts 33 yards to CIN 13, Center-G.Warren, fair catch by B.Tate. PENALTY on CIN-P.Dawson, Offensive Holding, 6 yards, enforced at CIN 13
  • Punt3 plays, 7 yards, 1:35
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 7

      (13:06 - 2nd) J.Hill left tackle to CIN 9 for 2 yards (B.Dupree)

    • 2nd and 8 at CIN 9

      (12:36 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short middle to M.Sanu to CIN 14 for 5 yards (B.Boykin)

    • 3rd and 3 at CIN 14

      (11:49 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short left to T.Eifert

    • 4th and 3 at CIN 14

      (11:44 - 2nd) K.Huber punts 51 yards to PIT 35, Center-C.Harris, downed by CIN-C.Lewis-Harris
  • Punt3 plays, 2 yards, 0:59
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 35

      (11:31 - 2nd) F.Toussaint left end to PIT 37 for 2 yards (A.Jones; R.Maualuga)

    • 2nd and 8 at PIT 37

      (10:53 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to H.Miller

    • 3rd and 8 at PIT 37

      (10:49 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to M.Wheaton

    • 4th and 8 at PIT 37

      (10:44 - 2nd) J.Berry punts 44 yards to CIN 19, Center-G.Warren. B.Tate to CIN 29 for 10 yards (A.Moats)
  • Punt3 plays, 2 yards, 2:10
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 29

      (10:32 - 2nd) A.McCarron FUMBLES (Aborted) at CIN 29, and recovers at CIN 28. A.McCarron to CIN 28 for no gain (R.Shazier)

    • 2nd and 11 at CIN 28

      (9:50 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked at CIN 19 for -9 yards (C.Heyward). FUMBLES (C.Heyward) [C.Heyward], recovered by CIN-C.Boling at CIN 17. C.Boling to CIN 17 for no gain (S.McLendon). Sack yardage is -11 yard

    • 3rd and 22 at CIN 17

      (9:05 - 2nd) (Shotgun) G.Bernard right guard to CIN 31 for 14 yards (W.Allen)

    • 4th and 8 at CIN 31

      (8:31 - 2nd) K.Huber punts 37 yards to PIT 32, Center-C.Harris. A.Brown to PIT 34 for 2 yards (C.Lewis-Harris; J.Shaw)
  • Fumble5 plays, 19 yards, 2:34
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 34

      (8:22 - 2nd) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint left tackle to PIT 38 for 4 yards (W.Clarke)

    • 2nd and 6 at PIT 38

      (7:49 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to A.Brown pushed ob at PIT 42 for 4 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). PENALTY on CIN-R.Maualuga, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 38 - No Play

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 43

      (7:23 - 2nd) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint left tackle to PIT 44 for 1 yard (M.Johnson)

    • 2nd and 9 at PIT 44

      (6:43 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 39 for -5 yards (G.Atkins). PENALTY on CIN-D.Peko, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 39

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 46

      (6:00 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to F.Toussaint (C.Dunlap)

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 46

      (5:56 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to M.Wheaton to CIN 48 for -2 yards (V.Burfict). FUMBLES (V.Burfict), RECOVERED by CIN-G.Iloka at CIN 47. G.Iloka to CIN 47 for no gain (D.DeCastro). Wheaton Credited wit a -1 yard reception due to spot of fumble
  • Interception3 plays, -3 yards, 0:51
    PIT0CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 47

      (5:46 - 2nd) J.Hill right tackle to CIN 44 for -3 yards (B.Dupree)

    • 2nd and 13 at CIN 44

      (5:17 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short middle to J.Hill [C.Heyward]

    • 3rd and 13 at CIN 44

      (5:12 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass deep right intended for M.Jones INTERCEPTED by A.Blake at PIT 24. A.Blake to CIN 41 for 35 yards (G.Bernard)
  • Field Goal6 plays, 20 yards, 2:30
    PIT3CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 41

      (4:57 - 2nd) F.Toussaint right tackle to CIN 37 for 4 yards (S.Williams)
    • (4:21 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by CIN at 04:21.

    • 2nd and 6 at CIN 37

      (4:21 - 2nd) J.Todman right guard to CIN 29 for 8 yards (A.Jones)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 29

      (3:38 - 2nd) J.Todman right tackle to CIN 29 for no gain (R.Maualuga). PENALTY on PIT-R.Foster, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 29

    • 2nd and 25 at CIN 44

      (3:07 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to A.Brown pushed ob at CIN 21 for 23 yards (S.Williams)

    • 3rd and 2 at CIN 21

      (2:37 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to A.Brown

    • 4th and 2 at CIN 21

      (2:27 - 2nd) Chris Boswell 39 Yd Field Goal
  • Punt3 plays, 4 yards, 0:38
    PIT3CIN0
    • (2:27 - 2nd) C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 20

      (2:27 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to G.Bernard to CIN 24 for 4 yards (R.Shazier)

    • 2nd and 6 at CIN 24

      (2:07 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to T.Eifert (R.Shazier)

    • 3rd and 6 at CIN 24

      (2:02 - 2nd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete deep right to A.Green
    • (1:57 - 2nd) Two-Minute Warning

    • 4th and 6 at CIN 24

      (1:57 - 2nd) K.Huber punts 51 yards to PIT 25, Center-C.Harris, fair catch by A.Brown
  • Field Goal9 plays, 63 yards, 1:16
    PIT6CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 25

      (1:49 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to F.Toussaint pushed ob at PIT 41 for 16 yards (S.Williams)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 41

      (1:41 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to H.Miller to PIT 45 for 4 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). CIN-D.Kirkpatrick was injured during the play
    • (1:18 - 2nd) Timeout #2 by CIN at 01:18. Timeout charged due to injury inside two minutes

    • 2nd and 6 at PIT 45

      (1:18 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to A.Brown pushed ob at CIN 44 for 11 yards (V.Burfict)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 44

      (1:10 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to F.Toussaint

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 44

      (1:05 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to A.Brown to CIN 27 for 17 yards (L.Hall). PENALTY on PIT-R.Foster, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 44 - No Play

    • 2nd and 15 at CIN 49

      (0:59 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to M.Wheaton to CIN 25 for 24 yards (S.Williams). PENALTY on CIN-S.Williams, Unnecessary Roughness, 13 yards, enforced at CIN 25

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 12

      (0:52 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to A.Brown

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 12

      (0:47 - 2nd) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint right guard to CIN 12 for no gain (G.Atkins)
    • (0:42 - 2nd) Timeout #1 by PIT at 00:42.

    • 3rd and 10 at CIN 12

      (0:42 - 2nd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to A.Brown (V.Rey)

    • 4th and 10 at CIN 12

      (0:33 - 2nd) Chris Boswell 30 Yd Field Goal
  • End of Half1 play, -1 yard, 0:33
    PIT6CIN0
    • (0:33 - 2nd) C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 20

      (0:33 - 2nd) A.McCarron kneels to CIN 19 for -1 yards
  • Fumble6 plays, 42 yards, 2:47
    PIT6CIN0
    • (15:00 - 3rd) C.Boswell kicks 69 yards from PIT 35 to CIN -4. A.Jones to CIN 18 for 22 yards (V.Williams).

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 18

      (14:55 - 3rd) J.Hill left tackle to CIN 20 for 2 yards (R.Shazier; L.Timmons)

    • 2nd and 8 at CIN 20

      (14:16 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to M.Jones to CIN 25 for 5 yards (W.Gay)

    • 3rd and 3 at CIN 25

      (13:37 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to M.Sanu ran ob at CIN 33 for 8 yards

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 33

      (13:01 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete deep right to A.Green

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 33

      (12:55 - 3rd) J.Hill up the middle pushed ob at PIT 29 for 38 yards (L.Timmons)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 29

      (12:20 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked at PIT 37 for -8 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by PIT-C.Thomas at PIT 40. C.Thomas to CIN 49 for 11 yards (C.Boling). FUMBLES (C.Boling), recovered by PIT-W.Gay at CIN 41. W.Gay for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) A.McCarron sacked at PIT 37 for -8 yards (J.Jones). FUMBLES (J.Jones), RECOVERED by PIT-C.Thomas at PIT 40. C.Thomas to CIN 49 for 11 yards (C.Boling). PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 49. Penalty was for a two player demonstration.(Gay and Dupree) McCarron charged with -11 sack yards, due to fumble recovery
  • Field Goal5 plays, 47 yards, 2:04
    PIT9CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 36

      (12:13 - 3rd) M.Bryant left end pushed ob at CIN 20 for 44 yards (D.Kirkpatrick). CIN-D.Kirkpatrick was injured during the play. [End Around

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 20

      (11:40 - 3rd) J.Todman right guard to CIN 16 for 4 yards (V.Rey)

    • 2nd and 6 at CIN 16

      (11:05 - 3rd) J.Todman right tackle to CIN 17 for -1 yards (M.Johnson)

    • 3rd and 7 at CIN 17

      (10:19 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to D.Heyward-Bey. CIN-D.Peko was injured during the play

    • 4th and 7 at CIN 17

      (10:09 - 3rd) Chris Boswell 34 Yd Field Goal
  • Punt5 plays, 21 yards, 1:38
    PIT9CIN0
    • (10:09 - 3rd) C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 20

      (10:09 - 3rd) G.Bernard right guard to CIN 20 for no gain (J.Harrison)

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 20

      (9:36 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass deep left to A.Green pushed ob at CIN 42 for 22 yards (M.Mitchell)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 42

      (9:16 - 3rd) G.Bernard up the middle to CIN 41 for -1 yards (W.Allen)

    • 2nd and 11 at CIN 41

      (8:49 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to G.Bernard

    • 3rd and 11 at CIN 41

      (8:45 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to M.Jones. (Thrown Away

    • 4th and 11 at CIN 41

      (8:38 - 3rd) K.Huber punts 41 yards to PIT 18, Center-C.Harris, fair catch by A.Brown
  • Touchdown6 plays, 82 yards, 3:29
    PIT15CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 18

      (8:31 - 3rd) F.Toussaint left tackle to PIT 25 for 7 yards (D.Smith). CIN-W.Gilberry was injured during the play

    • 2nd and 3 at PIT 25

      (8:03 - 3rd) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint right tackle to PIT 30 for 5 yards (D.Smith)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 30

      (7:26 - 3rd) F.Toussaint right guard to PIT 30 for no gain (R.Maualuga)

    • 2nd and 10 at PIT 30

      (6:43 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to A.Brown to CIN 10 for 60 yards (G.Iloka; D.Kirkpatrick)

    • 1st and Goal at CIN 10

      (5:49 - 3rd) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint right guard to CIN 10 for no gain (G.Atkins)

    • 2nd and Goal at CIN 10

      (5:02 - 3rd) Martavis Bryant Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 10 Yrds (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Roethlisberger pass to M.Wheaton is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
  • Fumble9 plays, 55 yards, 3:25
    PIT15CIN0
    • (5:02 - 3rd) C.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 20

      (5:02 - 3rd) A.McCarron pass short left to A.Green pushed ob at CIN 31 for 11 yards (W.Gay)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 31

      (4:34 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to G.Bernard. PENALTY on PIT-W.Gay, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at CIN 31 - No Play

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 36

      (4:28 - 3rd) (Shotgun) G.Bernard up the middle to CIN 48 for 12 yards (M.Mitchell)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 48

      (3:58 - 3rd) G.Bernard left guard to 50 for 2 yards (R.Shazier). PENALTY on PIT, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at 50. No violator named

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 35

      (3:39 - 3rd) A.McCarron FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 42, ball out of bounds at PIT 42. Cincinnati challenged the backward pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to M.Sanu

    • 2nd and 10 at PIT 35

      (3:33 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to T.Eifert to PIT 28 for 7 yards (R.Shazier)

    • 3rd and 3 at PIT 28

      (2:55 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short middle to M.Sanu to PIT 24 for 4 yards (B.Boykin)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 24

      (2:25 - 3rd) (Shotgun) G.Bernard up the middle to PIT 23 for 1 yard (S.Tuitt; B.Dupree)

    • 2nd and 9 at PIT 23

      (1:48 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to G.Bernard [R.Shazier]

    • 3rd and 9 at PIT 23

      (1:43 - 3rd) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to G.Bernard to PIT 21 for 2 yards (R.Shazier). Pittsburgh challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to G.Bernard to PIT 21 for 2 yards (R.Shazier). FUMBLES (R.Shazier), RECOVERED by PIT-R.Shazier at PIT 25. R.Shazier, dead ball declared at PIT 25 for no gain. CIN-G.Bernard was injured during the play. Bernard charged with -2 yards due to fumble recovery
  • Punt3 plays, -20 yards, 1:50
    PIT15CIN0

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 25

      (1:37 - 3rd) F.Toussaint left end to PIT 27 for 2 yards (A.Jones). PENALTY on PIT-C.Wallace, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PIT 25 - No Play

    • 1st and 20 at PIT 15

      (1:21 - 3rd) (Shotgun) J.Todman right tackle to PIT 17 for 2 yards (R.Maualuga)

    • 2nd and 18 at PIT 17

      (0:43 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to M.Wheaton

    • 3rd and 18 at PIT 17

      (0:38 - 3rd) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 5 for -12 yards (V.Burfict). PIT-B.Roethlisberger was injured during the play
    • END QUARTER 3

    • 4th and 30 at PIT 5

      (15:00 - 4th) J.Berry punts 41 yards to PIT 46, Center-G.Warren, downed by PIT-R.Golden
  • Touchdown3 plays, 46 yards, 0:50
    PIT15CIN7

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 46

      (14:47 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short left to T.Kroft

    • 2nd and 10 at PIT 46

      (14:43 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete deep right to A.Green (W.Allen). PENALTY on PIT-W.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 42 yards, enforced at PIT 46 - No Play

    • 1st and Goal at PIT 4

      (14:34 - 4th) J.Hill right guard to PIT 1 for 3 yards (V.Williams)

    • 2nd and Goal at PIT 1

      (13:57 - 4th) Jeremy Hill 1 Yard Rush M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Harris, Holder-K.Huber.
  • Punt5 plays, 22 yards, 2:46
    PIT15CIN7
    • (13:57 - 4th) M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 20

      (13:57 - 4th) New PIT QB 3 L. Jones (Shotgun) L.Jones pass incomplete short middle to F.Toussaint (P.Sims)

    • 2nd and 10 at PIT 45

      (13:52 - 4th) J.Todman left end to PIT 45 for 25 yards (S.Williams). FUMBLES (S.Williams), ball out of bounds at PIT 45

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 45

      (13:20 - 4th) F.Toussaint left end to PIT 49 for 4 yards (R.Maualuga)

    • 2nd and 6 at PIT 49

      (12:36 - 4th) (Shotgun) L.Jones sacked at PIT 38 for -11 yards (sack split by C.Dunlap and P.Sims)

    • 3rd and 17 at PIT 38

      (11:49 - 4th) (Shotgun) L.Jones pass short left to M.Bryant pushed ob at PIT 42 for 4 yards (G.Iloka)

    • 4th and 13 at PIT 42

      (11:18 - 4th) J.Berry punts 45 yards to CIN 13, Center-G.Warren, fair catch by B.Tate
  • Field Goal13 plays, 70 yards, 5:59
    PIT15CIN10

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 13

      (11:11 - 4th) A.McCarron pass short right to J.Hill to CIN 24 for 11 yards (J.Jones)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 24

      (10:34 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short middle to J.Hill to CIN 37 for 13 yards (L.Timmons)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 37

      (9:51 - 4th) (Shotgun) R.Burkhead left guard to CIN 41 for 4 yards (C.Thomas)

    • 2nd and 6 at CIN 41

      (9:17 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron scrambles left end ran ob at CIN 47 for 6 yards (R.Shazier)

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 47

      (8:46 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete deep middle to T.Eifert

    • 2nd and 10 at CIN 47

      (8:41 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron scrambles up the middle to CIN 48 for 1 yard (A.Moats)
    • (8:00 - 4th) Timeout #1 by CIN at 08:00.

    • 3rd and 9 at CIN 48

      (8:00 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass deep left to T.Eifert to PIT 34 for 18 yards (W.Allen)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 34

      (7:34 - 4th) A.McCarron pass short left to A.Green to PIT 25 for 9 yards (W.Gay)

    • 2nd and 1 at PIT 25

      (7:06 - 4th) (Shotgun) J.Hill up the middle to PIT 24 for 1 yard (L.Timmons; C.Thomas)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 24

      (6:26 - 4th) (Shotgun) J.Hill right guard to PIT 22 for 2 yards (R.Shazier; A.Moats)

    • 2nd and 8 at PIT 22

      (5:57 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right to M.Jones

    • 3rd and 8 at PIT 22

      (5:52 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short right to R.Burkhead pushed ob at PIT 17 for 5 yards (J.Harrison)

    • 4th and 3 at PIT 17

      (5:12 - 4th) Mike Nugent 36 Yd Field Goal
  • Punt3 plays, 7 yards, 1:44
    PIT15CIN10
    • (5:12 - 4th) M.Nugent kicks 65 yards from CIN 35 to end zone, Touchback.

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 20

      (5:12 - 4th) (Shotgun) L.Jones pass short right to A.Brown to PIT 27 for 7 yards (C.Lewis-Harris)

    • 2nd and 3 at PIT 27

      (4:33 - 4th) J.Todman right end to PIT 27 for no gain (C.Dunlap)

    • 3rd and 3 at PIT 27

      (3:47 - 4th) (Shotgun) L.Jones pass incomplete deep right to A.Brown (L.Hall)

    • 4th and 3 at PIT 27

      (3:42 - 4th) J.Berry punts 42 yards to CIN 31, Center-G.Warren. A.Jones to PIT 45 for 24 yards (V.Williams)
  • Touchdown7 plays, 45 yards, 1:38
    PIT15CIN16

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 45

      (3:28 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short middle to J.Hill to PIT 42 for 3 yards (R.Shazier) [A.Moats]

    • 2nd and 7 at PIT 42

      (2:57 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short left to M.Jones ran ob at PIT 37 for 5 yards

    • 3rd and 2 at PIT 37

      (2:52 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short right. (Thrown Away

    • 4th and 2 at PIT 37

      (2:46 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass short middle to M.Jones to PIT 28 for 9 yards (A.Moats)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 28

      (2:15 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron scrambles left tackle to PIT 25 for 3 yards (S.Tuitt)
    • (2:00 - 4th) Two-Minute Warning

    • 2nd and 7 at PIT 25

      (2:00 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete short middle to M.Sanu

    • 3rd and 7 at PIT 25

      (1:50 - 4th) A.J. Green 25 Yd pass from AJ McCarron (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
  • Interception1 play, 0 yards, 0:14
    PIT15CIN16
    • (1:50 - 4th) M.Nugent kicks 67 yards from CIN 35 to PIT -2. M.Wheaton to PIT 14 for 16 yards (T.Roach; R.Burkhead).

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 14

      (1:43 - 4th) (Shotgun) L.Jones pass short middle intended for M.Wheaton INTERCEPTED by V.Burfict at PIT 26. V.Burfict to PIT 26 for no gain (M.Wheaton). CIN-W.Gilberry was injured during the play
  • Fumble1 play, 6 yards, 0:13
    PIT15CIN16

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 26

      (1:36 - 4th) J.Hill right guard to PIT 20 for 6 yards (R.Shazier; J.Jones). FUMBLES (R.Shazier), RECOVERED by PIT-R.Cockrell at PIT 12. R.Cockrell to PIT 9 for -3 yards (C.Boling; A.Green). The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands
  • Field Goal9 plays, 74 yards, 1:09
    PIT18CIN16

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 9

      (1:23 - 4th) PIT Ro (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to M.Bryant to PIT 17 for 8 yards (V.Rey; C.Lewis-Harris). CIN-L.Hall was injured during the play

    • 2nd and 2 at PIT 17

      (0:59 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to A.Brown (C.Lewis-Harris)
    • (0:54 - 4th) Timeout #2 by CIN at 00:54.

    • 3rd and 2 at PIT 17

      (0:54 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to F.Toussaint pushed ob at PIT 24 for 7 yards (D.Smith)

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 24

      (0:47 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to F.Toussaint to PIT 34 for 10 yards (C.Lewis-Harris)
    • (0:41 - 4th) Timeout #1 by PIT at 00:41.

    • 1st and 10 at PIT 34

      (0:41 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to F.Toussaint [W.Gilberry]

    • 2nd and 10 at PIT 34

      (0:37 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to M.Bryant pushed ob at PIT 37 for 3 yards (G.Iloka)

    • 3rd and 7 at PIT 37

      (0:32 - 4th) (Shotgun) F.Toussaint left tackle to PIT 41 for 4 yards (M.Johnson)
    • (0:28 - 4th) Timeout #2 by PIT at 00:28.
    • (0:28 - 4th) Timeout #3 by CIN at 00:28.

    • 4th and 3 at PIT 41

      (0:28 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to A.Brown to CIN 47 for 12 yards (L.Hall)
    • (0:22 - 4th) Timeout #3 by PIT at 00:22.

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 47

      (0:22 - 4th) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to A.Brown. PIT-A.Brown was injured during the play. PENALTY on CIN-V.Burfict, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 47 - No Play. PENALTY on CIN-A.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 32

      (0:18 - 4th) PENALTY on CIN-A.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at CIN 32 - No Play

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 17

      (0:14 - 4th) Chris Boswell 35 Yd Field Goal
  • End of Game1 play, 0 yards, 0:14
    PIT18CIN16
    • (0:14 - 4th) C.Boswell kicks 69 yards from PIT 35 to CIN -4. A.Jones to CIN 24 for 28 yards (R.Ventrone; T.Garvin).

    • 1st and 10 at CIN 24

      (0:06 - 4th) (Shotgun) A.McCarron pass incomplete deep right to A.Green (R.Shazier)
    • END GAME


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