Game story
In Week 7 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-10-23, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals, pulling away with a 32–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +21.94 total EPA, and +8.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Arizona Cardinals changed the game: (9:35) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 32 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +21.94 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 4 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5 K. Kolb · Arizona Cardinals · Passing · +5.13 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6 L. Stephens-Howling · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 7 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 E. Doucet · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 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 (+21.94) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (+7.91 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (8:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Smith
- Arizona Cardinals — L. Stephens-Howling (K. Kolb pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — E. Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — E. Doucet (K. Kolb pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- 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 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 12 (Q1 54:45) — (9:45) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q1 54:39) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 95 (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 38:09) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 31:25) — (1:25) 46-A.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 31:20) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 23 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–7. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 73 (Q3 24:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 24:26) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 4 (Q3 19:01) — (4:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-E.Sanders for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 18:54) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 93 (Q3 18:47).
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 24 (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 21 (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) 6-S.Suisham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 3:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 85-E.Doucet for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 24:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark [94-L.Timmons] at ARI 41. 25-R.Clark to ARI 31 for 10 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 22:27) — (7:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller to ARI 40 for 17 yards (58-D.Washington).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 52:03) — (7:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to PIT 38 for 15 yards (51-P.Lenon).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 38:21) — (8:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 24:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 57:55) — (12:55) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left intended for 84-R.Housler INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark [94-L.Timmons] at ARI 41. 25-R.Clark to ARI 31 for 10 yards (11-L.Fitzgerald).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 54:45) — (9:45) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 12 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) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +21.94 total EPA
- K.Kolb (Arizona Cardinals) · 42 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -8.1% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.206 | +0.050 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.5% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.499 | +0.122 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.050 | -0.206 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 50.5% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, +3.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +19.12 total EPA, 6 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.
- K. Kolb (ARI) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 54:45 · ARI 12 · Score 6-0
(9:45) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 54:39 · ARI 2 · Score 7-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 38:21 · ARI 95 · Score 13-0
(8:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 38:09 · ARI 2 · Score 14-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 31:25 · PIT 1 · Score 14-6
(1:25) 46-A.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 31:20 · PIT 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · ARI 23 · Score 17-7
(:03) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 24:35 · PIT 73 · Score 17-13
(9:35) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right to 36-L.Stephens-Howling for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q3 24:26 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-9-D.Zastudil. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 19:01 · ARI 4 · Score 23-14
(4:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-E.Sanders for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 18:54 · ARI 2 · Score 24-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q3 18:47 · PIT 93 · Score 26-14
(3:47) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass incomplete short middle. PENALTY on ARI-4-K.Kolb, Intentional Grounding, 7 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:36 · ARI 24 · Score 29-14
(11:36) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 6:51 · ARI 21 · Score 32-14
(6:51) 6-S.Suisham 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 3:58 · PIT 2 · Score 32-20
(3:58) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short left to 85-E.Doucet for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 32-20 in Week 7, 2011 on 2011-10-23.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 32, Arizona Cardinals 20 (PIT 32-20 ARI) in Week 7, 2011 on 2011-10-23.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 9, Arizona Cardinals 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Arizona Cardinals 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 32, Arizona Cardinals 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 54:45) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 38:21) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Smith (Q2 31:25) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — L. Stephens-Howling (K. Kolb pass) (Q3 24:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 19:01) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — E. Doucet (K. Kolb pass) (Q4 3:58) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 11:36, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 6:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 59.1% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +21.94 total passing EPA. K. Kolb (Arizona Cardinals), 42.9% completion, -8.1% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.13 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +21.94 on passing plays. across 44 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+7.91 EPA): (8:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 95 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.0%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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