Game story
In Week 10 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-13, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the New Orleans Saints, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +6.69 total EPA, and +3.5% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (14:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett sacked at NO 15 for -3 yards (97-M.Roach). Penalty on PIT, Illegal Formation, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
- 2 K. Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.69 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 3 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4 G. Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 5 J. Johnson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 6 G. Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7 R. Shaheed · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 8 C. Olave · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Warren — PIT · Receiving
J. Warren posted the highest total EPA (+6.81) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.27 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.51 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (8:59) 4-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — G. Pickens
- New Orleans Saints — J. Johnson (A. Dalton pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Pickett
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wright
- New Orleans Saints — W. Lutz
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wright
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 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) (No Huddle) 14-G.Pickens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 50:06) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 4-M.Wright 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 36:44) — (6:44) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 83-J.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 30:19) — 3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) 4-M.Wright 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) 8-K.Pickett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q4 8:38) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett sacked at NO 15 for -3 yards (97-M.Roach). Penalty on PIT, Illegal Formation, declined.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 5-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Kazee (29-L.Wallace) at NO 46. 23-D.Kazee to NO 44 for 2 yards (5-J.Landry).
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 23:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short left to 12-C.Olave to NO 43 for 14 yards (29-L.Wallace).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 16:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson to NO 20 for 36 yards (29-P.Adebo).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 52:45) — (7:45) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 30-J.Warren to NO 30 for 7 yards (26-P.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:59) — (8:59) 4-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) (No Huddle) 14-A.Dalton up the middle to NO 34 for no gain (41-R.Spillane).
- New Orleans Saints (Q4 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass deep middle intended for 5-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Kazee (29-L.Wallace) at NO 46. 23-D.Kazee to NO 44 for 2 yards (5-J.Landry).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) 4-M.Wright 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Quarterback report card
K.Pickett led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 45 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +3.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.69 total EPA
- A.Dalton (New Orleans Saints) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -2.7% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New Orleans Saints | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.185 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.1% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.149 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.729 | +0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.003 | +0.185 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 63.9% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New Orleans Saints: 10 drives, -11.27 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +0.26 total EPA, 4 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.
- J. Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Pickett (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 50:09 · NO 1 · Score 0-6
(5:09) (No Huddle) 14-G.Pickens right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 50:06 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 44:20 · NO 15 · Score 0-10
(14:20) 4-M.Wright 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q2 36:44 · PIT 26 · Score 3-10
(6:44) 3-W.Lutz 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 30:23 · PIT 15 · Score 9-10
(:23) (Shotgun) 14-A.Dalton pass short right to 83-J.Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 30:19 · PIT 15 · Score 10-10
3-W.Lutz extra point is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-4-B.Gillikin. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 13:47 · NO 15 · Score 10-13
(13:47) 4-M.Wright 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:40 · NO 1 · Score 10-19
(8:40) 8-K.Pickett right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:38 · NO 15 · Score 10-20
4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 20-10 in Week 10, 2022 on 2022-11-13.
What was the final score of New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was New Orleans Saints 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (NO 10-20 PIT) in Week 10, 2022 on 2022-11-13.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: New Orleans Saints 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: New Orleans Saints 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (Q1 50:09) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Johnson (A. Dalton pass) (Q2 30:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Pickett (Q4 8:40) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q2 44:20, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — W. Lutz (Q2 36:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q4 13:47, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.0% completion, +3.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.69 total passing EPA. A. Dalton (New Orleans Saints), 53.1% completion, -2.7% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.84 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
J. Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +6.81 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.51 EPA): (8:59) 4-M.Wright 39 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.6%.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
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