Game story
In Week 10 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-11-12, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +6.07 total EPA, and +1.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Rogers (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+20.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (:04) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 2 J. Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.07 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4 D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.01 EPA/play
- 5 V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
- 6 M. Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7 M. Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Rogers — IND · Receiving
C. Rogers posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.01 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (J. Brissett pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — C. Rogers (J. Brissett pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — V. McDonald (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 60 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 44:52) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q2 35:56) — (5:56) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 23 (Q2 30:35) — (:35) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 61 (Q3 27:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 80-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 27:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q3 22:51) — (7:51) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 11–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 7 (Q4 12:01) — (12:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-V.McDonald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the IND 7 (Q4 11:52) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 10-M.Bryant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 15 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown pushed ob at IND 18 for 32 yards (20-D.Butler) [91-H.Ridgeway]. IND-58-T.Basham was injured during the play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to IND 35 for 20 yards (30-R.Melvin).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Shazier at IND 10. 50-R.Shazier to IND 10 for no gain (84-J.Doyle).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 27:58) — (12:58) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 80-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 12:59) — (12:59) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right intended for 84-J.Doyle INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Shazier at IND 10. 50-R.Shazier to IND 10 for no gain (84-J.Doyle).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:21) — (6:21) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
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) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.07 total EPA
- J.Brissett (Indianapolis Colts) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.075 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 38.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.164 | -0.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.177 | -0.239 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.075 | +0.019 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.5% | 57.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -5.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -1.60 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- C. Rogers (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Brissett (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.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · PIT 60 · Score 0-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 44:52 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 35:56 · PIT 30 · Score 0-10
(5:56) 4-A.Vinatieri 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:35 · IND 23 · Score 3-10
(:35) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 27:58 · PIT 61 · Score 3-16
(12:58) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep right to 80-C.Rogers for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 27:46 · PIT 15 · Score 3-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 22:51 · IND 7 · Score 9-17
(7:51) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:01 · IND 7 · Score 15-17
(12:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-V.McDonald for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:52 · IND 7 · Score 17-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 10-M.Bryant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · IND 15 · Score 20-17
(:04) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-17 in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Indianapolis Colts 17 (PIT 20-17 IND) in Week 10, 2017 on 2017-11-12.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 11, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Indianapolis Colts 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 45:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Rogers (J. Brissett pass) (Q3 27:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 22:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. McDonald (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:01) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 35:56, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 30:35, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 0:04, 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), 51.4% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.07 total passing EPA. J. Brissett (Indianapolis Colts), 45.2% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.06 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
C. Rogers (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +8.67 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.01 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass deep left to 10-D.Moncrief for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +20.6%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
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