Game story
In Week 12 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-26, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 31–28 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +16.24 total EPA, and +7.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.24 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+24.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +16.24 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 B. Hundley · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +12.87 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 3 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.16 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4 D. Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 5 J. Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6 R. Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 7 J. James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8 M. Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+16.24) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.23 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 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 — X. Grimble (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Green Bay Packers — R. Cobb (B. Hundley pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Williams (B. Hundley pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Green Bay Packers — J. Williams
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 53:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-X.Grimble for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 39 (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 49:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 54 (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 46:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 8–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 17 (Q2 37:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q2 37:20) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 55 (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 27:06) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 15:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 15:50) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 33 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 8:42) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 28 yards to GB 18, Center-57-K.Canaday, fair catch by 11-T.Davis.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 46:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 22:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez (55-A.Brooks) at PIT 48. 50-B.Martinez to PIT 45 for 3 yards (74-C.Hubbard).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 49:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 52 dropbacks · 63.5% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.24 total EPA
- B.Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +12.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.109 | +0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.402 | +0.312 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.293 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.109 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.11, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +8.26 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 53:19 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(8:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-X.Grimble for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 49:53 · PIT 39 · Score 6-6
(4:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 49:45 · PIT 15 · Score 7-6
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 46:33 · PIT 54 · Score 13-6
(1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 46:22 · PIT 15 · Score 14-6
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 37:26 · GB 17 · Score 14-12
(7:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 37:20 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 27:17 · PIT 55 · Score 20-14
(12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 27:06 · PIT 15 · Score 21-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 15:54 · GB 1 · Score 21-20
(:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 15:50 · GB 15 · Score 21-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:50 · GB 33 · Score 21-27
(8:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:42 · GB 15 · Score 21-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:08 · PIT 4 · Score 27-28
(2:08) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:02 · PIT 15 · Score 28-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · GB 35 · Score 28-31
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-28 in Week 12, 2017 on 2017-11-26.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 31 (GB 28-31 PIT) in Week 12, 2017 on 2017-11-26.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 8; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — X. Grimble (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 53:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (B. Hundley pass) (Q1 49:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (B. Hundley pass) (Q1 46:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 37:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q3 27:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 15:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 8:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q4 2:08) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.5% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.24 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 53.1% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +12.87 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +16.24 on passing plays. across 52 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.23 EPA): (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +24.7%.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W
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