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NFL · Week 12 · November 28, 2022 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2022 Week 12 Recap

Steelers defeat Colts 24–17 in Week 12

Josh Woods led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 24–17 Week 12 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 4–7 Winner
Final 24–17
Indianapolis Colts 17 4–7
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 16–3 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Matt Ryan
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Woods
Game date
November 28, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • George Pickens
    George Pickens 3 REC · 57 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Pat Freiermuth
    Pat Freiermuth 3 REC · 39 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Benny Snell
    Benny Snell 12 CAR · 62 YDS · 1 TD +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Josh Woods
    Josh Woods 8 REC · 98 YDS +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Zack Moss
    Zack Moss 1 CAR · 2 YDS -0.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Jawaan Taylor
    Jawaan Taylor 3 REC · 12 YDS -0.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–17 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 16–3 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Woods
Top passer
Matt Ryan
Biggest EPA play
(4:35) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, RECOVERED by PIT-95-C.Wormley at PIT 7.
Game date
2022-11-28

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 24–17 on 2022-11-28. Josh Woods posted a game-high +7.47 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers31308024
Indianapolis Colts03140017

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:32FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 27
    Score
    3-0

    (9:32) 4-M.Wright 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:14FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 34
    Score
    6-0

    (14:14) 4-M.Wright 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:51TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 6
    Score
    12-0

    (7:51) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:46XP
    Matthew Wright

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    13-0

    4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 3:53FG
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 33
    Score
    13-3

    (3:53) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:59FG
    Matthew Wright

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 7
    Score
    16-3

    (:59) 4-M.Wright 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 13:08TD
    Jawaan Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    16-9

    (13:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 13:04XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    16-10

    7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 0:20TD
    Michael Pittman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    16-16

    (:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 0:16XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    16-17

    7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:58TD
    Benny Snell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    22-17

    (9:58) (Shotgun) 24-B.Snell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:55Safety
    Kenny Pickett

    Points+2

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    24-17

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Pickett pass to 14-G.Pickens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Josh WoodsJosh Woods · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  2. 2George PickensGeorge Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  3. 3Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
  4. 4Benny SnellBenny Snell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.70 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  5. 5Kenny PickettKenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.17 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
  6. 6Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  7. 7Gunner OlszewskiGunner Olszewski · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.74 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  8. 8Kenny PickettKenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Josh Woods

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Josh Woods — IND · Receiving

Josh Woods posted the highest total EPA (+7.47) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.83 EPA per play.

Josh Woods's top snap (+2.96 EPA): (1:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods to PIT 7 for 28 yards (55-D.Bush; 29-L.Wallace).

Biggest single play (-6.40 EPA): Matt Ryan — (4:35) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, RECOVERED by PIT-95-C.Wormley at PIT 7.

Quarterback report card

Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matt RyanMatt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.23 total EPA
  • Kenny PickettKenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.099-0.037
Offensive success rate49.4%46.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.062-0.054
Rush EPA/play+0.142-0.270
Defensive EPA/play+0.037-0.099
Defensive success rate53.8%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.04 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -2.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +8.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Nick HarrisPittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q2 7:51)
  • Jawaan TaylorIndianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q3 13:08)
  • Michael PittmanIndianapolis Colts — Michael Pittman (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 0:20)
  • Benny SnellPittsburgh Steelers — Benny Snell (Q4 9:58)

Field goals

  • Matthew WrightPittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright (Q1 9:32)
  • Matthew WrightPittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright (Q2 14:14)
  • Chase McLaughlinIndianapolis Colts — Chase McLaughlin (Q2 3:53)
  • Matthew WrightPittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright (Q2 0:59)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q1 9:32) — (9:32) 4-M.Wright 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 34 (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) 4-M.Wright 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 7:51) — (7:51) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 7:46) — 4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q2 3:53) — (3:53) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 7 (Q2 0:59) — (:59) 4-M.Wright 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 13:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 13:04) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 0:16) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 8–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 24-B.Snell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 9:55) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Pickett pass to 14-G.Pickens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, RECOVERED by PIT-95-C.Wormley at PIT 7. [WPA -25.0% · EPA -6.40]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Pierre at IND 38. 42-J.Pierre to IND 38 for no gain (11-M.Pittman). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.95]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short middle to 14-G.Pickens to PIT 39 for 13 yards (31-B.Facyson). PENALTY on IND-45-E.Speed, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 39. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.13]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods to PIT 7 for 28 yards (55-D.Bush; 29-L.Wallace). [WPA +13.1% · EPA +2.96]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 24-B.Snell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.6% · EPA +1.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:35) — (4:35) 2-M.Ryan FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 5, RECOVERED by PIT-95-C.Wormley at PIT 7. [WPA -25.0% · EPA -6.40]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left intended for 11-M.Pittman INTERCEPTED by 42-J.Pierre at IND 38. 42-J.Pierre to IND 38 for no gain (11-M.Pittman). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.95]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 15:00) — 4-M.Wright kicks 73 yards from PIT 35 to IND -8. 33-D.Flowers to PIT 19 for 89 yards (83-Co.Heyward). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +3.39]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short middle to 14-G.Pickens to PIT 39 for 13 yards (31-B.Facyson). PENALTY on IND-45-E.Speed, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 39. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +3.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:32 · IND 27 · Score 3-0
    (9:32) 4-M.Wright 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 14:14 · IND 34 · Score 6-0
    (14:14) 4-M.Wright 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:51 · IND 6 · Score 12-0
    (7:51) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:46 · IND 15 · Score 13-0
    4-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 3:53 · PIT 33 · Score 13-3
    (3:53) 7-C.McLaughlin 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:59 · IND 7 · Score 16-3
    (:59) 4-M.Wright 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  7. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:08 · PIT 2 · Score 16-9
    (13:08) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 13:04 · PIT 15 · Score 16-10
    7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
  9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:20 · PIT 6 · Score 16-16
    (:20) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short left to 11-M.Pittman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:16 · PIT 15 · Score 16-17
    7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:58 · IND 2 · Score 22-17
    (9:58) (Shotgun) 24-B.Snell left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 9:55 · IND 2 · Score 24-17
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Pickett pass to 14-G.Pickens is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Josh Woods (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2022-11-28?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-17 in Week 12, 2022.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 8, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Indianapolis Colts 17.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q2 7:51) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 13:08) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 0:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Snell (Q4 9:58) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q1 9:32, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q2 14:14, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q2 3:53, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q2 0:59, 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?

Matt Ryan (Indianapolis Colts), 53.7% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.23 total passing EPA. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.1% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.17 total passing EPA.

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

Josh Woods (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.47 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.96 EPA): (1:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 80-J.Woods to PIT 7 for 28 yards (55-D.Bush; 29-L.Wallace)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L

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