Game story
In Week 12 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-11-24, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 28–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Tolzien (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with -8.90 total EPA, and +1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.54 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (3:41) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton to PIT 2 for 32 yards (23-M.Mitchell). IND-13-T.Hilton was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. PIT-23-M.Mitchell was inju
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.54 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.58 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4 L. Green · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 5 P. McAfee · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +5.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.04 EPA/play
- 6 E. Swoope · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
- 7 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8 D. Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 6 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 (+12.54) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.04 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (24-J.Gilbert).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (S. Tolzien pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
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 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q1 54:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 54:10) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q1 46:13); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 46:06) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 43:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 43:02) — (Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 33 (Q2 39:08); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 39:00) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 5:30) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 33:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton to PIT 2 for 32 yards (23-M.Mitchell). IND-13-T.Hilton was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. PIT-23-M.Mitchell was inju
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (24-J.Gilbert).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass incomplete short right to 15-P.Dorsett.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 49:37) — (4:37) (Run formation) 16-S.Tolzien sacked at PIT 34 for -5 yards (92-J.Harrison).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-L.Green to IND 35 for 32 yards (20-D.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 44:55) — (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (24-J.Gilbert).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass deep right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Mitchell at PIT 10. 23-M.Mitchell to PIT 36 for 26 yards (16-S.Tolzien).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-L.Green to IND 35 for 32 yards (20-D.Butler).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass incomplete short right to 15-P.Dorsett.
Quarterback report card
S.Tolzien led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Tolzien (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.90 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +12.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.226 | -0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 32.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.481 | -0.092 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.183 | -0.270 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.226 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.0% | 52.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -11.30 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +15.17 total EPA, 4 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 54:16 · IND 5 · Score 6-0
(9:16) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 54:10 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 46:13 · IND 25 · Score 13-0
(1:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between d - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 46:06 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 43:07 · PIT 5 · Score 14-6
(13:07) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 43:02 · PIT 15 · Score 14-7
(Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 39:08 · IND 33 · Score 20-7
(9:08) (Pass formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-21-V.Davis was injured during the play. His return is Ques - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 39:00 · IND 15 · Score 21-7
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:38 · IND 22 · Score 27-7
(5:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · IND 15 · Score 28-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-7 in Week 12, 2016 on 2016-11-24.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Indianapolis Colts 7 (PIT 28-7 IND) in Week 12, 2016 on 2016-11-24.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Indianapolis Colts 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q1 54:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 46:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (S. Tolzien pass) (Q2 43:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 39:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 5:38) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
S. Tolzien (Indianapolis Colts), 53.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.90 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.6% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +12.54 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +12.54 on passing plays. across 22 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.04 EPA): (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (24-J.Gilbert).. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.3%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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