Falcons 9–15 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2010

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

D. Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.1% completion, +4.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.50 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 100% completion, +27.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +0.04 total passing EPA.

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 15–9 Atlanta Falcons
Halftime: Tied 3–3 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: H. Ward
Top passer: De'Shaan Dixon
Biggest EPA play: (12:36) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2010-09-12

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 15–9 on 2010-09-12. H. Ward posted a game-high +7.69 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 6 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	3	3	3	0	9
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	0	3	3	6	15

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

ATLAtlanta Falcons

+3ATL 34

+3PIT 31

+3PIT 21

+3ATL 18

+3ATL 16

+3PIT 5

ATL 50

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:57FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 34
Score
0-3
(7:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. Longest NFL field goal in Heinz Field history.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:04FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 31
Score
3-3
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 10:45FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 21
Score
6-3
(10:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:58FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 18
Score
6-6
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:58FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
ATL 16
Score
6-9
(8:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 3:28FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
9-9
(3:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
OT 12:36TD
RMR. Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 50
Score
9-15
(12:36) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
2H. Douglas · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
3M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
4E. Weems · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
5R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.11 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
6Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
7R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
8J. Norwood · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +0.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

H. Ward — PIT · Receiving

H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+7.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.10 EPA per play.

H. Ward's top snap (+2.78 EPA): (13:15) (Shotgun) 10-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 86-H.Ward to PIT 43 for 24 yards (23-D.Robinson).

Biggest single play (+4.39 EPA): R. Mendenhall — (12:36) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

De'Shaan Dixon led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

De'Shaan Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +4.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.50 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 1 dropbacks · 100% completion · +27.6% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +0.04 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.081	-0.027
Offensive success rate	48.9%	40.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.075	-0.081
Rush EPA/play	-0.209	+0.028
Defensive EPA/play	+0.027	+0.081
Defensive success rate	60.0%	51.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: -0.08 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 13 drives, -7.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -2.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (OT 12:36)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q1 7:57)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:04)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q3 10:45)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 6:58)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 8:58)
Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant (Q4 3:28)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ATL 34 (Q1 7:57).

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 3–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ATL 18 (Q3 6:58) — (6:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q4 8:58) — (8:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen..

Overtime: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 50 (OT 12:36) — (12:36) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 2-Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at ATL 31. 43-T.Polamalu ran ob at ATL 30 for 1 yard. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bo [WPA -31.1% · EPA -3.61]
Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 12:36) — (12:36) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +29.3% · EPA +4.39]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. [WPA -27.6% · EPA -2.66]
Atlanta Falcons (Q2 1:49) — (1:49) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen. [WPA -14.8% · EPA -3.22]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) 10-D.Dixon pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace to ATL 26 for 52 yards (26-E.Coleman). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.99]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 12:36) — (12:36) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +29.3% · EPA +4.39]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) 10-D.Dixon pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace to ATL 26 for 52 yards (26-E.Coleman). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.99]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) 10-D.Dixon pass short right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 53-M.Peterson at ATL 27. 53-M.Peterson to ATL 28 for 1 yard (83-H.Miller). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -3.87]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 2-Ryan pass short right intended for 84-R.White INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at ATL 31. 43-T.Polamalu ran ob at ATL 30 for 1 yard. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bo [WPA -31.1% · EPA -3.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 7:57 · ATL 34 · Score 0-3
(7:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. Longest NFL field goal in Heinz Field history.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · PIT 31 · Score 3-3
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 10:45 · PIT 21 · Score 6-3
(10:45) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 6:58 · ATL 18 · Score 6-6
(6:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:58 · ATL 16 · Score 6-9
(8:58) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 3:28 · PIT 5 · Score 9-9
(3:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-J.Zelenka, Holder-9-M.Koenen.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — OT 12:36 · ATL 50 · Score 9-15
(12:36) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
De'Shaan Dixon (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2010-09-12?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 15-9 in Week 1, 2010.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q5: Atlanta Falcons 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Final: Atlanta Falcons 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (OT 12:36) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 7:57, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 10:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 6:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 8:58, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 3:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

De'Shaan Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.1% completion, +4.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.50 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 100% completion, +27.6% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +0.04 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.78 EPA): (13:15) (Shotgun) 10-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 86-H.Ward to PIT 43 for 24 yards (23-D.Robinson)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 15-9 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Now 1-0 W

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