Game story
In Week 7 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-25, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 23–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +5.53 total EPA, and +3.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (4:50) 34-De.Williams up the middle to KC 32 for no gain (55-D.Ford).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.53 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 2 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 3 A. Wilson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4 C. Conley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.90 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 C. West · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 8 M. Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Smith — KC · Passing
A. Smith posted the highest total EPA (+5.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.16 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.27 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (9:59) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass deep middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 32. 29-E.Berry to KC 47 for 15 yards (83-H.Miller). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the pla
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. West
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Bryant (L. Jones pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Conley (A. Smith pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos
- Kansas City Chiefs — C. Santos
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q1 53:51) — (8:51) 5-C.Santos 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 3 (Q2 39:00) — (9:00) 5-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q2 31:05) — (1:05) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 19:27) — (4:27) 35-C.West up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 19:23) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 19 (Q3 16:47); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 16:40) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q4 10:22) — (10:22) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 5:17) — (5:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 17-C.Conley for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 5:13) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 34:50) — (4:50) 34-De.Williams up the middle to KC 32 for no gain (55-D.Ford).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones sacked at KC 18 for -8 yards (91-T.Hali).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:46) — (12:46) 26-L.Bell left end to KC 13 for 42 yards (21-S.Smith).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass deep middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 32. 29-E.Berry to KC 47 for 15 yards (83-H.Miller). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 52:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass deep right to 84-A.Brown to KC 41 for 21 yards (22-M.Peters).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 24:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass deep middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 32. 29-E.Berry to KC 47 for 15 yards (83-H.Miller). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones sacked at KC 48 for -9 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali) [91-T.Hali], RECOVERED by KC-96-J.Howard at KC 48. 96-J.Howard to KC 47 for -1 yards (78-A.Villanueva).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 34:50) — (4:50) 34-De.Williams up the middle to KC 32 for no gain (55-D.Ford).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 18:41) — (3:41) 3-L.Jones pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at KC 34 for 41 yards.
Quarterback report card
A.Smith led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.53 total EPA
- L.Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -4.2% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -4.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.047 | +0.073 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 44.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.148 | +0.158 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.079 | +0.076 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.073 | +0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.7% | 53.6% |
By the numbers
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 10 drives, +5.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -3.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- A. Smith (KC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- L. Jones (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 53:51 · PIT 11 · Score 0-3
(8:51) 5-C.Santos 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 46:03 · KC 6 · Score 3-3
(1:03) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 39:00 · PIT 3 · Score 3-6
(9:00) 5-C.Santos 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 31:05 · PIT 9 · Score 3-9
(1:05) 5-C.Santos 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 19:27 · PIT 1 · Score 3-15
(4:27) 35-C.West up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 19:23 · PIT 15 · Score 3-16
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 16:47 · KC 19 · Score 9-16
(1:47) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Uphe - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 16:40 · KC 15 · Score 10-16
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 10:22 · KC 18 · Score 13-16
(10:22) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:17 · PIT 6 · Score 13-22
(5:17) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 17-C.Conley for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · PIT 15 · Score 13-23
5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-13 in Week 7, 2015 on 2015-10-25.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Kansas City Chiefs 23 (PIT 13-23 KC) in Week 7, 2015 on 2015-10-25.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Kansas City Chiefs 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. West (Q3 19:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (L. Jones pass) (Q3 16:47) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — C. Conley (A. Smith pass) (Q4 5:17) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q1 53:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 46:03, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 39:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q2 31:05, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 10:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 60.0% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.53 total passing EPA. L. Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.5% completion, -4.2% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -4.88 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +5.53 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.27 EPA): (9:59) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass deep middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 29-E.Berry at KC 32. 29-E.Berry to KC 47 for 15 yards (83-H.Miller). The Replay Official reviewed. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-5 Now 2-5 W
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