Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 17–6 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. McCareins
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:25) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 40.…
- Game date
- 2004-12-12
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 17–6 on 2004-12-12. J. McCareins posted a game-high +6.86 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(2:27) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(7:09) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(12:56) #78 Starks is reporting as eligible 36-J.Bettis pass to 84-J.Tuman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bettis took the handoff from Roethlisberger for the halfback pass
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:21) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
(3:50) 36-J.Bettis right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:27FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 16
- Score
- 0-3
(2:27) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:09FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 25
- Score
- 3-3
(7:09) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:56TD JTJ. TumanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 3-9
(12:56) #78 Starks is reporting as eligible 36-J.Bettis pass to 84-J.Tuman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bettis took the handoff from Roethlisberger for the halfback pass
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:51XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 3-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:21FG DBD. BrienPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 23
- Score
- 6-10
(6:21) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:50TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 12
- Score
- 6-16
(3:50) 36-J.Bettis right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:00XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 6-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 2J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3L. Mays · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.76 EPA/play
- 4H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 5S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 6J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 7J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.76 EPA/play
- 8D. Staley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
J. McCareins — NYJ · Receiving
J. McCareins posted the highest total EPA (+6.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.71 EPA per play.
J. McCareins's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (8:55) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins pushed ob at PIT 29 for 43 yards (27-W.Williams). Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT.)
Biggest single play (-5.31 EPA): C. Pennington — (5:25) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 40. 43-T.Polamalu to NYJ 38 for 22 yards (10-C.Pennington; 67-K.McKenzie).
Quarterback report card
C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Pennington (New York Jets) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -8.15 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 36.0% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -3.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.114 | -0.000 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.2% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.234 | -0.039 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.037 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.000 | +0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 57.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.00 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -9.45 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -0.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Tuman (J. Bettis pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 16 (Q1 2:27) — (2:27) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q3 7:09) — (7:09) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q4 12:56); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 12:51) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) 36-J.Bettis right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:00) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 40. 43-T.Polamalu to NYJ 38 for 22 yards (10-C.Pennington; 67-K.McKenzie).
- New York Jets (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 81-J.McCareins INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at PIT 26. 51-J.Farrior to PIT 48 for 22 yards (65-B.Moore).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) #78 Starks is reporting as eligible 36-J.Bettis pass to 84-J.Tuman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bettis took the handoff from Roethlisberger for the halfback pass
- New York Jets (Q3 8:55) — (8:55) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins pushed ob at PIT 29 for 43 yards (27-W.Williams). Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT.)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Tongue (29-D.Abraham) at NYJ 23. 25-R.Tongue pushed ob at NYJ 46 for 23 yards (48-M.Cushing).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 5:25) — (5:25) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 83-S.Moss INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 40. 43-T.Polamalu to NYJ 38 for 22 yards (10-C.Pennington; 67-K.McKenzie).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:19) — (4:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Tongue (29-D.Abraham) at NYJ 23. 25-R.Tongue pushed ob at NYJ 46 for 23 yards (48-M.Cushing).
- New York Jets (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Hope at PIT 35. 28-C.Hope to NYJ 24 for 41 yards (65-B.Moore).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 89-L.Mays to NYJ 17 for 46 yards (26-E.Coleman).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 2:27 · NYJ 16 · Score 0-3
(2:27) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 7:09 · PIT 25 · Score 3-3
(7:09) 6-D.Brien 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · NYJ 10 · Score 3-9
(12:56) #78 Starks is reporting as eligible 36-J.Bettis pass to 84-J.Tuman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Bettis took the handoff from Roethlisberger for the halfback pass - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:51 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 6:21 · PIT 23 · Score 6-10
(6:21) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-T.Gowin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:50 · NYJ 12 · Score 6-16
(3:50) 36-J.Bettis right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:00 · NYJ 2 · Score 6-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. McCareins (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2004-12-12?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 17-6 in Week 14, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: New York Jets 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: New York Jets 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: New York Jets 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Tuman (J. Bettis pass) (Q4 12:56) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q4 3:50) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 2:27, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q3 7:09, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q4 6:21, 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?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 48.6% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -8.15 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 36.0% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -3.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
J. McCareins (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (8:55) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins pushed ob at PIT 29 for 43 yards (27-W.Williams). Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT.).
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W
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