The Steelers continued to move the chains well in the beginning of the 2nd quarter, but ultimately had to settle for a 25 yd field goal. The Bengals scored their first touchdown of the game on the next drive, making the score 24-7.

Jonathan Dwyer and Felix Jones ran the ball well against the Bengals defense and moved the ball down the field. The offense sputtered though, and Shaun Suisham nailed a 45 yard field goal through the wind whirled uprights, taking the lead to 27-7. Bengals open the 2nd half with the ball.