Game story
In Week 16 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-12-24, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 27–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -11.19 total EPA, and -23.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-9.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.43 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 2 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 3 S. Jackson · Los Angeles Rams · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
- 6 J. Clay · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 7 I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 8 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Batch — PIT · Passing
C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+4.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.92 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Clay
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Pittsburgh Steelers — I. Redman
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
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 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q1 49:46) — (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 36:55) — (6:55) 38-J.Clay right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 36:50) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q3 24:25) — (9:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:58) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 33-I.Redman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:14) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:34) — (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 43:30) — (13:30) (Punt formation) 5-D.Jones scrambles right end to PIT 35 for 9 yards (84-A.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 54:35) — (9:35) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 34-R.Mendenhall to LA 37 for 35 yards (20-D.Stewart; 57-C.Chamberlain). PIT-64-D.Legursky was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 83-B.Lloyd to PIT 44 for 8 yards (24-I.Taylor).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q1 59:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson right end to LA 33 for 15 yards (25-R.Clark).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:34) — (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 1
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 33-C.Williams left guard to PIT 22 for 1 yard (97-C.Heyward).
Quarterback report card
K.Clemens led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Clemens (Los Angeles Rams) · 31 dropbacks · 29.0% completion · -23.1% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -11.19 total EPA
- C.Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +4.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Rams | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.209 | +0.161 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.7% | 51.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.387 | +0.204 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.065 | +0.224 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.209 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.4% | 64.3% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Rams: 11 drives, -17.53 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +10.30 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.
- C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Clemens (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Batch (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 FG (+3) — Q1 49:46 · LA 3 · Score 0-3
(4:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 36:55 · LA 10 · Score 0-9
(6:55) 38-J.Clay right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 36:50 · LA 2 · Score 0-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 24:25 · LA 31 · Score 0-13
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:03 · LA 1 · Score 0-19
(9:03) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:58 · LA 2 · Score 0-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · LA 2 · Score 0-26
(3:19) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 33-I.Redman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · LA 2 · Score 0-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 27-0 in Week 16, 2011 on 2011-12-24.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Los Angeles Rams 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 27 (LA 0-27 PIT) in Week 16, 2011 on 2011-12-24.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Los Angeles Rams 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Los Angeles Rams 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Los Angeles Rams 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Los Angeles Rams 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Los Angeles Rams 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Clay (Q2 36:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q4 9:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — I. Redman (Q4 3:19) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 49:46, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 24:25, 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?
K. Clemens (Los Angeles Rams), 29.0% completion, -23.1% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -11.19 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.2% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +4.43 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Rams vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +4.43 on passing plays. across 23 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.92 EPA): (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown).. The biggest win-probability swing was -9.3%.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W
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