Game story
In Week 8 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-26, the Los Angeles Rams took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 33–21 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +17.34 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+18.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (1:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to PIT 5 for 40 yards (27-B.Alexander).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 7 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Holt · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +17.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 2 M. Bulger · Los Angeles Rams · Passing · +17.34 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 3 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 4 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 5 C. Cleeland · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
- 6 D. Looker · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 7 B. Manumaleuna · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 8 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Holt — LA · Receiving
T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+17.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.16 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Landeta
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Harris
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Harris
- Los Angeles Rams — A. Harris
Field goals
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
- Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 36 (Q1 55:31) — (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 55:23) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q1 46:01) — (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 45:43) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 38:01) — (8:01) #70 St. Clair is an eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PIT 7 (Q2 37:58) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 35:02) — (5:02) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 34:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q2 30:54) — (:54) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q3 24:13) — (9:13) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q3 21:57) — (6:57) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 12 (Q3 21:51) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q3 17:36) — (2:36) 33-A.Harris up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PIT 7 (Q3 17:31) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) #70 is eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to PIT 5 for 40 yards (27-B.Alexander).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:01) — (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 54:41) — (9:41) 36-J.Bettis right guard to PIT 44 for -1 yards (98-G.Wistrom). FUMBLES (98-G.Wistrom), RECOVERED by LA-55-R.Thomas at PIT 44. 55-R.Thomas to PIT 44 for no gain (84-J.Tuman).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 55:31) — (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 18:59) — (3:59) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna to PIT 13 for 30 yards (27-B.Alexander).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 46:01) — (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 55:31) — (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 28:40) — (13:40) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 59-J.Duncan (23-J.Butler) at PIT 30. 59-J.Duncan to PIT 30 for no gain (71-T.Fordham).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 54:41) — (9:41) 36-J.Bettis right guard to PIT 44 for -1 yards (98-G.Wistrom). FUMBLES (98-G.Wistrom), RECOVERED by LA-55-R.Thomas at PIT 44. 55-R.Thomas to PIT 44 for no gain (84-J.Tuman).
Quarterback report card
M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.34 total EPA
- T.Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -13.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.175 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 51.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.439 | -0.461 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.145 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.175 | -0.055 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.5% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Rams generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 15 drives, +5.88 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -11.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Rams leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) 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.
- Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 55:31 · PIT 36 · Score 6-0
(10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 55:23 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 46:01 · PIT 71 · Score 7-6
(1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 45:43 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 38:01 · PIT 1 · Score 13-7
(8:01) #70 St. Clair is an eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 37:58 · PIT 7 · Score 14-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 35:02 · LA 9 · Score 14-13
(5:02) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 34:55 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 30:54 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
(:54) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q3 24:13 · PIT 4 · Score 20-14
(9:13) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 21:57 · LA 22 · Score 20-20
(6:57) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 21:51 · LA 12 · Score 20-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 17:36 · PIT 9 · Score 26-21
(2:36) 33-A.Harris up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 17:31 · PIT 7 · Score 27-21
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q4 7:59 · PIT 9 · Score 33-21
(7:59) #70 is eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Los Angeles Rams beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-21 in Week 8, 2003 on 2003-10-26.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 (LA 33-21 PIT) in Week 8, 2003 on 2003-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Los Angeles Rams 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 55:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Landeta (Q1 46:01) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Harris (Q2 38:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 35:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 21:57) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Harris (Q3 17:36) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — A. Harris (Q4 7:59) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 30:54, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 24:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 52.4% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.34 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.0% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -13.97 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
T. Holt (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +17.40 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.16 EPA): (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +18.4%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
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