Game story
In Week 2 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-09-16, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 27–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +15.98 total EPA, and +13.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.98 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 3 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 7 J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8 J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+15.98) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.18 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — I. Redman
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- New York Jets — N. Folk
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q1 54:12) — (9:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q1 49:24) — (4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 49:19) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 31:08) — (1:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 31:03) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 37 (Q3 23:53); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 23:44) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 33-I.Redman right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:34) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New York Jets (Q1 51:27) — (6:27) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 11-J.Kerley to PIT 21 for 45 yards (23-K.Lewis).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown to NYJ 32 for 18 yards (26-E.Lankster).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:58) — (2:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders to NYJ 27 for 19 yards (52-D.Harris). PENALTY on NYJ-30-L.Landry, Unnecessary Roughness, 13 yards, enforced at NYJ 27.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 19:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punts 49 yards to NYJ 38, Center-60-G.Warren. 11-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-29-R.Mundy at NYJ 42. 29-R.Mundy to NYJ 42 for no gain (11-J.Kerley). Penalty
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 19:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punts 49 yards to NYJ 38, Center-60-G.Warren. 11-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-29-R.Mundy at NYJ 42. 29-R.Mundy to NYJ 42 for no gain (11-J.Kerley). Penalty
- New York Jets (Q1 51:27) — (6:27) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 11-J.Kerley to PIT 21 for 45 yards (23-K.Lewis).
- New York Jets (Q1 49:24) — (4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.98 total EPA
- M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 35 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -21.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New York Jets | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | +0.183 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.457 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.254 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.183 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -1.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +14.83 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.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 54:12 · NYJ 27 · Score 0-3
(9:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 49:24 · PIT 14 · Score 6-3
(4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 49:19 · PIT 2 · Score 7-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · NYJ 27 · Score 7-6
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 39:38 · PIT 19 · Score 10-6
(9:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 31:08 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-12
(1:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:03 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 23:53 · NYJ 37 · Score 10-19
(8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 23:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-26
(3:41) 33-I.Redman right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 27-10 in Week 2, 2012 on 2012-09-16.
What was the final score of New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was New York Jets 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 27 (NYJ 10-27 PIT) in Week 2, 2012 on 2012-09-16.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: New York Jets 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 49:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 31:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 23:53) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — I. Redman (Q4 3:41) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 54:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 39:38, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 68.6% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +15.98 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 28.6% completion, -21.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.75 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +15.98 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.18 EPA): (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.0%.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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