Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–19 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10–7 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Paul Manning
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED …
- Game date
- 2012-09-09
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–19 on 2012-09-09, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 10–7 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +16.45 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(10:13) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(5:22) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:32) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(6:09) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(9:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 84-J.Tamme for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 23-W.McGahee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(3:03) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at PIT 43. 22-T.Porter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:13FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 3-0
(10:13) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:22TD KMK. MorenoPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 3-6
(5:22) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 5:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 3-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 4
- Score
- 9-7
(:32) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:28XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:09FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 13-7
(6:09) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:41TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 71
- Score
- 13-13
(5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 13-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:15TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 19-14
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:28TD JTJ. TammePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 19-20
(9:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 84-J.Tamme for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:23Safety PMPaul ManningPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 19-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 23-W.McGahee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:03FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PIT 8
- Score
- 19-25
(3:03) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:10TD TPT. PorterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 61
- Score
- 19-31
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at PIT 43. 22-T.Porter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Paul Manning · Denver Broncos · Passing · +16.45 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2Drake Thomas · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 3Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 4J. Tamme · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 5M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 7E. Decker · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.01 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
Paul Manning — DEN · Passing
Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+16.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Paul Manning's top snap (+5.20 EPA): (5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.95 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at PIT 43. 22-T.Porter for 43 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) · 50 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.44 total EPA
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) · 31 dropbacks · 61.3% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +16.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.115 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.9% | 52.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.531 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.111 | -0.136 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.115 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.8% | 62.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.03 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.12 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +7.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, -2.78 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — K. Moreno
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (Paul Manning pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — J. Tamme (Paul Manning pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Porter
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 5:16) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:28) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DEN 16 (Q3 6:09) — (6:09) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:29) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 17–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 9:28) — (9:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 84-J.Tamme for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:23) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 23-W.McGahee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 61 (Q4 2:10).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at PIT 43. 22-T.Porter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 83-H.Miller to 50 for 23 yards (20-M.Adams).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown pushed ob at DEN 44 for 23 yards (24-C.Bailey).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at PIT 43. 22-T.Porter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 5:41) — (5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 23-W.McGahee right tackle to DEN 48 for -1 yards (50-L.Foote). FUMBLES (50-L.Foote), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at DEN 48. 56-L.Woodley to DEN 48 for no gain (65-M.Ramirez).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 10 for -5 yards (52-W.Woodyard).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:13 · DEN 3 · Score 3-0
(10:13) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 5:22 · PIT 7 · Score 3-6
(5:22) (Shotgun) 27-K.Moreno left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 5:16 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · DEN 4 · Score 9-7
(:32) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · DEN 2 · Score 10-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 6:09 · DEN 16 · Score 13-7
(6:09) 6-S.Suisham 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 5:41 · PIT 71 · Score 13-13
(5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:29 · PIT 2 · Score 13-14
5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:15 · DEN 3 · Score 19-14
(14:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:28 · PIT 1 · Score 19-20
(9:28) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 84-J.Tamme for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 9:23 · PIT 2 · Score 19-22
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 18-P.Manning pass to 23-W.McGahee is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 3:03 · PIT 8 · Score 19-25
(3:03) 5-M.Prater 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · DEN 61 · Score 19-31
(2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.Porter at PIT 43. 22-T.Porter for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Paul Manning (DEN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos on 2012-09-09?
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-19 in Week 1, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Denver Broncos 17; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Denver Broncos 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Moreno (Q2 5:22) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:32) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Manning pass) (Q3 5:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 14:15) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Tamme (P. Manning pass) (Q4 9:28) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Porter (Q4 2:10) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 10:13, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 6:09, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (Q4 3:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 44.0% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.44 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Denver Broncos), 61.3% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +16.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
Paul Manning (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.45 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+5.20 EPA): (5:41) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass short left to 88-D.Thomas for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 0-1 L
Denver Broncos
Now 1-0 W
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