Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA on 2007-12-20?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the LA 41-24 in Week 16, 2007.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.83 EPA): (13:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes to LA 13 for 83 yards (24-R.Bartell)..

Steelers 41–24 Rams: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2007

Q: What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, LA 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, LA 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, LA 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, LA 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 41, LA 24.

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

M. Bulger (LA), 47.4% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.82 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 61.5% completion, +22.3% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +15.64 total passing EPA.

Game story

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 41–24 in Week 16 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-20, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+16.1% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers swung the momentum.

In Week 16 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-12-20, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 41–24 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with +4.82 total EPA, and -5.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.64 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+16.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (4:39) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda pass short middle to 44-N.Davenport to LA 22 for 32 yards (16-B.Williams).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	17	7	10	0	41
Los Angeles Rams	7	10	7	0	0	24

Stars of the game

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

1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.64 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
2 S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.56 EPA/play
3 I. Bruce · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +8.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
4 N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.74 EPA/play
5 N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.62 EPA/play
6 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
7 R. McMichael · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
8 D. Sepulveda · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.26 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 (+15.64) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

The signature play (-6.12 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (4:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at PIT 49. 24-I.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 56:01)
Los Angeles Rams — S. Jackson (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 52:26)
Los Angeles Rams — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 43:26)
Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 40:46)
Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 32:07)
Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport (Q3 24:27)
Los Angeles Rams — D. Bennett (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 18:05)
Pittsburgh Steelers — I. Taylor (Q4 4:02)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed (Q2 45:00)
Los Angeles Rams — J. Wilkins (Q2 31:06)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed (Q4 4:43)

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 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 17 (Q1 56:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 55:52) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q1 52:26) — (7:26) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 39-S.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 52:14) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–10. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 3 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q2 43:26) — (13:26) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 80-I.Bruce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 43:20) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 33 (Q2 40:46); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 40:39) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 12 (Q2 32:07) — (2:07) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 44-N.Davenport for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 31:57) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the PIT 34 (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) 14-J.Wilkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 24:27) — (9:27) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q3 24:22) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 23 (Q3 18:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 83-D.Bennett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 18:00) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 11 (Q4 4:43) — (4:43) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 66 (Q4 4:02); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:46) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

Turning points

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

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 49:39) — (4:39) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda pass short middle to 44-N.Davenport to LA 22 for 32 yards (16-B.Williams). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +5.26]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:19) — (13:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes to LA 13 for 83 yards (24-R.Bartell). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +5.83]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:46) — (10:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-20-J.Wade, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +3.44]
Los Angeles Rams (Q2 44:49) — (14:49) 39-S.Jackson right guard pushed ob at PIT 14 for 36 yards (23-T.Carter). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.27]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.79]

Impact plays

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

Los Angeles Rams (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at PIT 49. 24-I.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -3.3% · EPA -6.12]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:19) — (13:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes to LA 13 for 83 yards (24-R.Bartell). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +5.83]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 49:39) — (4:39) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda pass short middle to 44-N.Davenport to LA 22 for 32 yards (16-B.Williams). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +5.26]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:01) — (11:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.79]

Quarterback report card

M.Bulger led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M.Bulger (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -5.5% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.82 total EPA
B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +22.3% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +15.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Los Angeles Rams
Offensive EPA/play	+0.373	+0.087
Offensive success rate	60.3%	44.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.774	+0.087
Rush EPA/play	+0.151	-0.136
Defensive EPA/play	-0.087	-0.373
Defensive success rate	55.1%	39.7%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, +6.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +29.11 total EPA, 6 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.
M. Bulger (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
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 56:01 · LA 17 · Score 6-0
(11:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 55:52 · LA 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q1 52:26 · PIT 12 · Score 7-6
(7:26) 10-M.Bulger pass short left to 39-S.Jackson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q1 52:14 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 45:00 · LA 3 · Score 10-7
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 43:26 · PIT 12 · Score 10-13
(13:26) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass short right to 80-I.Bruce for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q2 43:20 · PIT 2 · Score 10-14
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 40:46 · LA 33 · Score 16-14
(10:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on LA-20-J.Wade, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 40:39 · LA 2 · Score 17-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 32:07 · LA 12 · Score 23-14
(2:07) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 44-N.Davenport for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:57 · LA 2 · Score 24-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 31:06 · PIT 34 · Score 24-17
(1:06) 14-J.Wilkins 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 24:27 · LA 1 · Score 30-17
(9:27) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 24:22 · LA 2 · Score 31-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 18:05 · PIT 23 · Score 31-23
(3:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep middle to 83-D.Bennett for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Rams XP (+1) — Q3 18:00 · PIT 2 · Score 31-24
14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:43 · LA 11 · Score 34-24
(4:43) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:02 · PIT 66 · Score 40-24
(4:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at PIT 49. 24-I.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:46 · LA 2 · Score 41-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 41-24 in Week 16, 2007 on 2007-12-20.

What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?

The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 41, Los Angeles Rams 24 (PIT 41-24 LA) in Week 16, 2007 on 2007-12-20.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Los Angeles Rams 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Rams 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 41, Los Angeles Rams 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 56:01) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — S. Jackson (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 52:26) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — I. Bruce (M. Bulger pass) (Q2 43:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 40:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 32:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q3 24:27) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Bennett (M. Bulger pass) (Q3 18:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — I. Taylor (Q4 4:02) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 45:00, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 31:06, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 4:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?

M. Bulger (Los Angeles Rams), 47.4% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.82 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 61.5% completion, +22.3% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +15.64 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +15.64 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.12 EPA): (4:02) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bulger pass deep right intended for 83-D.Bennett INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at PIT 49. 24-I.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.1%.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2007 Week 16 Recap

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Game story

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Stars of the game

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