Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 19–16 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 13–0 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- F. Jackson
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOW…
- Game date
- 2010-11-28
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Buffalo Bills 19–16 on 2010-11-28. F. Jackson posted a game-high +10.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 19 | |
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +10.37 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play - 2
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.19 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.16 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 4
M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 5
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 6

Malachi Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play - 7
I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 8
D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 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
F. Jackson — BUF · Receiving
F. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+10.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.07 EPA per play.
F. Jackson's top snap (+6.42 EPA): (3:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Middle screen, caught at BUF 34. Key block: G.Hangartner.
Quarterback report card
R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -10.9% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.61 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.072 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.5% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.199 | -0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.089 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.072 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 49.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.07, Buffalo Bills +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, +3.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +8.04 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
Buffalo Bills — F. Jackson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 7:09) — (7:09) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 7:06) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 27 (Q2 14:49) — (14:49) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 28 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 6-S.Suisham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PIT 65 (Q3 3:57); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 3:45) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q4 11:29) — (11:29) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 30 (Q4 6:24) — (6:24) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Overtime: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 22 (OT 2:19) — (2:19) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4) — End of regulation - 4:13 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 13-St. Johnson INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu (22-W.Gay) at PIT 1. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 6 for 5 yards (60-K.Urbik). Pass tipped in coverag
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 12:19) — (12:19) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 55 yards to BUF 44, Center-60-G.Warren. 28-L.McKelvin to BUF 49 for 5 yards (23-K.Lewis). FUMBLES (23-K.Lewis), recovered by BUF-29-D.Florence at BUF 34. 29-D.Florence to B
- Buffalo Bills (OT 9:45) — (9:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at PIT 39 for -3 yards (51-J.Farrior).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle to PIT 29 for 8 yards (31-J.Byrd, 20-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-J.Byrd), RECOVERED by BUF-31-J.Byrd at PIT 23. 31-J.Byrd to PIT 23 for no gain (53-M.Pouncey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 3:57) — (3:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Middle screen, caught at BUF 34. Key block: G.Hangartner.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:26) — (13:26) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle to PIT 29 for 8 yards (31-J.Byrd, 20-D.Whitner). FUMBLES (31-J.Byrd), RECOVERED by BUF-31-J.Byrd at PIT 23. 31-J.Byrd to PIT 23 for no gain (53-M.Pouncey).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 13-St. Johnson INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu (22-W.Gay) at PIT 1. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 6 for 5 yards (60-K.Urbik). Pass tipped in coverag
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 8:38) — (8:38) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 83-L.Evans to PIT 22 for 9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at PIT 19. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 19 for no gain (67
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:09 · BUF 1 · Score 6-0
(7:09) 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 7:06 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 14:49 · BUF 27 · Score 10-0
(14:49) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · BUF 28 · Score 13-0
(:08) 6-S.Suisham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 3:57 · PIT 65 · Score 13-6
(3:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Middle screen, caught at BUF 34. Key block: G.Hangartner.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 3:45 · PIT 2 · Score 13-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 13:35 · PIT 11 · Score 13-10
(13:35) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 11:29 · PIT 14 · Score 13-13
(11:29) 9-R.Lindell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 6:24 · BUF 30 · Score 16-13
(6:24) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · PIT 31 · Score 16-16
(:07) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — OT 2:19 · BUF 22 · Score 19-16
(2:19) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- F. Jackson (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills on 2010-11-28?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Buffalo Bills 19-16 in Week 12, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Buffalo Bills 9; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Buffalo Bills 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 7:09) Buffalo Bills touchdown — F. Jackson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 3:57) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 14:49, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 13:35, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 11:29, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 6:24, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (OT 2:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 46.9% completion, -10.9% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.61 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 46.5% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills?
F. Jackson (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.42 EPA): (3:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-F.Jackson for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Middle screen, caught at BUF 34. Key block: G.Hangartner..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-16 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 2-8 Now 2-9 L