Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Wallace (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.95 EPA): (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Steelers 23–20 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2011

Game story

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23–20 in Week 3 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-25, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-38.2% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts swung the momentum.

In Week 3 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-09-25, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -0.47 total EPA, and +3.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Wallace (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-38.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND 16. 43-T.Polamalu for 16 yards, TOUCHDO

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	10	0	13	0	0	23
Indianapolis Colts	0	13	7	0	0	20

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
2 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
3 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
4 A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
5 M. Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
6 J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
7 P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

M. Wallace — PIT · Receiving

M. Wallace posted the highest total EPA (+9.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.35 EPA per play.

The signature play (-8.94 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Freeney credited with

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 48:40)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Anderson (Q2 32:01)
Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Polamalu (Q4 5:21)
Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q4 2:15)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q1 57:48)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 36:18)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:18)
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 12:15)
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 0:08)

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 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q1 57:48) — (12:48) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 81 (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 48:29) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 3 (Q2 36:18) — (6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 42 (Q2 32:01); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 31:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 75 (Q4 5:21); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:13) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 2:15); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q4 0:08).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND 16. 43-T.Polamalu for 16 yards, TOUCHDO [WPA -38.2% · EPA -7.86]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:01) — (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Fr [WPA -31.6% · EPA -8.94]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.95]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-E.Sanders to IND 28 for 18 yards (53-K.Conner; 51-P.Angerer). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +3.28]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Lefeged at 50. 35-J.Lefeged to PIT 25 for 25 yards (72-J.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Low Block, [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.05]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:01) — (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Fr [WPA -31.6% · EPA -8.94]
Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND 16. 43-T.Polamalu for 16 yards, TOUCHDO [WPA -38.2% · EPA -7.86]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 48:40) — (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.95]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Lefeged at 50. 35-J.Lefeged to PIT 25 for 25 yards (72-J.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Low Block, [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.05]

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) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.47 total EPA
K.Collins (Indianapolis Colts) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -14.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.125	-0.204
Offensive success rate	35.2%	40.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.010	-0.339
Rush EPA/play	-0.326	-0.024
Defensive EPA/play	+0.204	+0.125
Defensive success rate	60.0%	64.8%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -16.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -10.99 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.
One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
M. Wallace (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. Collins (IND) 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 57:48 · IND 30 · Score 3-0
(12:48) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 48:40 · IND 81 · Score 9-0
(3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 48:29 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 36:18 · PIT 3 · Score 10-3
(6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 32:01 · IND 42 · Score 10-9
(2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.An
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 31:46 · PIT 2 · Score 10-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 30:18 · PIT 7 · Score 10-13
(:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:15 · IND 27 · Score 13-13
(12:15) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · PIT 75 · Score 19-13
(5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · IND 2 · Score 20-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · PIT 6 · Score 20-19
(2:15) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · PIT 2 · Score 20-20
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · IND 20 · Score 23-20
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. Penalty on IND-27-J.Lacey, Running Into the Kicke

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.

What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Indianapolis Colts 20 (PIT 23-20 IND) in Week 3, 2011 on 2011-09-25.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Indianapolis Colts 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 48:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Anderson (Q2 32:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Polamalu (Q4 5:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q4 2:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 57:48, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 36:18, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 12:15, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.6% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.47 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts), 44.8% completion, -14.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.03 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Wallace (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +9.48 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.94 EPA): (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards,. The biggest win-probability swing was -38.2%.

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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