Final · Kickoff
2012 Regular season · Week 16 · Heinz Field
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The Cincinnati Bengals beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13–10 on the road at Heinz Field in Week 16 of the 2012 regular season on December 23, 2012. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Bengals to 9–6 and dropped the Steelers to 7–8. It was the Steelers’ third straight loss. The Bengals finished 2012 at 10–6 and lost in the Wild Card round. The Steelers finished 2012 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 24–17 on October 21, 2012. When they met again, the Cincinnati Bengals won 20–10 on September 16, 2013. The teams split their two 2012 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Steelers lead the series 21–8 after meeting No. 29 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
Zac Taylor said Chase is still in the concussion protocol and Higgins is day-to-day with an adductor problem, with both to be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the last game ahead of Cincinnati's bye.
