Game story
In Week 16 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-12-26, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 30–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with +6.73 total EPA.
On the individual side, P. Jeffers (Carolina Panthers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+55.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: R.Cunningham kicks 52 yards from CAR 30 to PIT 18. R.Huntley to PIT 30 for 12 yards (C.Hetherington).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Jeffers · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +12.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 2 S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.73 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4 T. Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 5 J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7 W. Floyd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Jeffers — CAR · Receiving
P. Jeffers posted the highest total EPA (+12.17) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Carolina Panthers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.
The signature play (-12.77 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 28 (Q1 60:00) — (15:00) K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 49:35); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 48:35) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PIT 41 (Q1 48:35) — (3:35) F.Lane right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 46:55) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 13–13. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) R.Huntley up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PIT 88 (Q2 37:55) — (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q2 31:41) — (1:41) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 31:36) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PIT 43 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 30:03) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) J.Bettis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:26) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 60:00) — R.Cunningham kicks 52 yards from CAR 30 to PIT 18. R.Huntley to PIT 30 for 12 yards (C.Hetherington).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 49:46) — (4:46) M.Tomczak pass intended for M.Cushing INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at PIT 30. M.Minter to PIT 5 for 25 yards (H.Ward).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:13) — (:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 37:55) — (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 49:35) — (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 37:55) — (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 30:13) — (:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 49:46) — (4:46) M.Tomczak pass intended for M.Cushing INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at PIT 30. M.Minter to PIT 5 for 25 yards (H.Ward).
Quarterback report card
S.Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.73 total EPA
- M.Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -9.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.059 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.364 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.588 | +0.303 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 54.1% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -4.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +5.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- P. Jeffers (Carolina Panthers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 60:00 · CAR 28 · Score 0-3
(15:00) K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 49:35 · PIT 1 · Score 0-9
(4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 48:35 · CAR 2 · Score 0-10
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 48:35 · PIT 41 · Score 6-10
(3:35) F.Lane right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 46:55 · PIT 2 · Score 7-10
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · CAR 25 · Score 7-16
(15:00) R.Huntley up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 37:55 · PIT 88 · Score 13-16
(7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 31:41 · CAR 9 · Score 13-22
(1:41) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:36 · CAR 2 · Score 13-23
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 30:13 · PIT 43 · Score 19-23
(:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 30:03 · PIT 2 · Score 20-23
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:57 · CAR 8 · Score 20-29
(3:57) J.Bettis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · CAR 2 · Score 20-30
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 30-20 in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the final score of Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Carolina Panthers 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 30 (CAR 20-30 PIT) in Week 16, 1999 on 1999-12-26.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 49:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 48:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 45:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 37:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:41) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 30:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:57) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 60:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.73 total passing EPA. M. Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -9.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
P. Jeffers (Carolina Panthers) led the game in total EPA with +12.17 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-12.77 EPA): (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +55.2%.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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