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NFL · Week 4 · October 3, 2021 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers: 2021 Week 4 Recap

Packers defeat Steelers 27–17 in Week 4

Randall Cobb led Fantasy Impact as Packers prevailed in a 17–27 Week 4 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 17 1–3
Final 17–27
Green Bay Packers 27 3–1 Winner
Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
17–27
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–17 Green Bay Packers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Randall Cobb
Game date
October 3, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Jordan Washington
    Jordan Washington 4 REC · 69 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Harris
    Nick Harris 16 CAR · 62 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Pat Freiermuth
    Pat Freiermuth 1 REC · 11 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Packers

  • Randall Cobb
    Randall Cobb 5 REC · 69 YDS · 2 TD +9.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 20/40 · 240 YDS · 3 TD +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • AJ Dillon
    AJ Dillon 15 CAR · 81 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Green Bay Packers
Final score
Green Bay Packers 27–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Randall Cobb
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDO…
Game date
2021-10-03

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–17 on 2021-10-03. Randall Cobb posted a game-high +9.67 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers7307017
Green Bay Packers017100027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:11TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 45
    Score
    6-0

    (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:04XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    7-0

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  3. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:29TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    7-6

    (13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 13:22XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-7

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  5. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 11:03TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    7-13

    (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 10:55XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-14

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:46FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    GB 34
    Score
    10-14

    (5:46) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  8. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q2 0:08FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    10-17

    (:08) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  9. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 9:35FG
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    10-20

    (9:35) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  10. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 4:52TD
    Randall Cobb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    10-26

    (4:52) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. GBGreen Bay Packers
    Q3 4:46XP
    Maxx Crosby

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-27

    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:10TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    GB 1
    Score
    16-27

    (4:10) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:04XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    GB 15
    Score
    17-27

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Randall CobbRandall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
  2. 2Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  3. 3Jordan WashingtonJordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  4. 4AJ DillonAJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  5. 5Andre Jones Jr.Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  6. 6Nick HarrisNick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  7. 7Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
  8. 8AJ DillonAJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Randall Cobb

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Randall Cobb — GB · Receiving

Randall Cobb posted the highest total EPA (+9.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.61 EPA per play.

Randall Cobb's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.11 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined.

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) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.15 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersGreen Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play-0.095+0.031
Offensive success rate39.2%49.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.190+0.125
Rush EPA/play+0.086-0.075
Defensive EPA/play-0.031+0.095
Defensive success rate50.6%60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +2.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -7.01 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Dyontae JohnsonPittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 10:11)
  • Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 13:29)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Q2 11:03)
  • Randall CobbGreen Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Q3 4:52)
  • Nick HarrisPittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q4 4:10)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 5:46)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:08)
  • Maxx CrosbyGreen Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 9:35)
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 GB 45 (Q1 10:11); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 10:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 13:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 23 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 10:55) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 34 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 4:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 4:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.11]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 23 for -6 yards (96-K.Keke). FUMBLES (96-K.Keke) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at PIT 23. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.68]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.48]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.42]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers sacked at PIT 40 for -6 yards (55-D.Bush). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -2.69]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.11]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle to PIT 38 for 1 yard (95-C.Wormley). FUMBLES (95-C.Wormley), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at PIT 35. [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.80]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 23 for -6 yards (96-K.Keke). FUMBLES (96-K.Keke) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at PIT 23. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.68]
  • Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:11 · GB 45 · Score 6-0
    (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  3. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 13:29 · PIT 4 · Score 7-6
    (13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 13:22 · PIT 15 · Score 7-7
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  5. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:03 · PIT 23 · Score 7-13
    (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 10:55 · PIT 15 · Score 7-14
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 5:46 · GB 34 · Score 10-14
    (5:46) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  8. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · PIT 8 · Score 10-17
    (:08) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  9. Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 9:35 · PIT 11 · Score 10-20
    (9:35) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  10. Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:52 · PIT 1 · Score 10-26
    (4:52) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:46 · PIT 15 · Score 10-27
    2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · GB 1 · Score 16-27
    (4:10) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · GB 15 · Score 17-27
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Randall Cobb (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers on 2021-10-03?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Week 4, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Green Bay Packers 17; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Green Bay Packers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 10:11) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (Q2 11:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (Q3 4:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 4:10) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 5:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 9:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.5% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.15 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -6.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

Randall Cobb (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W