Game story
In Week 13 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-09, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 18–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +10.43 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-10.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (:17) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 3 C. Martin · New York Jets · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
- 4 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 5 K. Swayne · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 6 B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 7 C. Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 8 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Stewart — PIT · Passing
K. Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+10.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-2.93 EPA) came from New York Jets: (10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala
- New York Jets — W. Chrebet (C. Martin pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brown
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 NYJ 8 (Q1 50:14) — (5:14) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 40:24) — (10:24) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q2 34:43) — (4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 34:37) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 15 (Q2 30:43) — (:43) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 20 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 30:17) — (:17) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 53:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to NYJ 33 for 13 yards (42-M.Coleman).
- New York Jets (Q1 57:10) — (12:10) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles to PIT 44 for 8 yards (20-D.Washington). PENALTY on PIT-20-D.Washington, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at PIT 44.
- New York Jets (Q1 55:30) — (10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw to NYJ 32 for 24 yards (22-D.Robinson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q1 55:30) — (10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
- New York Jets (Q2 34:43) — (4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 88-A.Becht (31-M.Logan).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 21:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart scrambles pushed ob at NYJ 31 for 21 yards (21-V.Green).
Quarterback report card
K.Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
- V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.104 | +0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.094 | +0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.045 | +0.104 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Jets: 9 drives, -6.42 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +4.02 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.
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) 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 50:14 · NYJ 8 · Score 0-3
(5:14) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 40:24 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-9
(10:24) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 34:43 · PIT 18 · Score 6-9
(4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 34:37 · PIT 2 · Score 7-9
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:43 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-12
(:43) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:34 · NYJ 20 · Score 7-15
(9:34) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:21 · NYJ 3 · Score 7-18
(2:21) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 18-7 in Week 13, 2001 on 2001-12-09.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 18 (NYJ 7-18 PIT) in Week 13, 2001 on 2001-12-09.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Q4: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Final: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 18.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q2 40:24) New York Jets touchdown — W. Chrebet (C. Martin pass) (Q2 34:43) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 50:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 30:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 9:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 2:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 53.6% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +10.43 on passing plays. across 40 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-2.93 EPA): (10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.. The biggest win-probability swing was -10.0%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W
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