Game story
In Week 7 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-22, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Los Angeles Rams, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) paced the passing game, with -0.89 total EPA, and -19.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, P. Nacua (Los Angeles Rams) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.89 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Rams changed the game: (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 P. Nacua · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 3 G. Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 4 T. Atwell · Los Angeles Rams · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 5 K. Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 7 N. Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8 Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
P. Nacua — LA · Receiving
P. Nacua posted the highest total EPA (+5.89) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Rams's efficiency. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.25 EPA) came from Los Angeles Rams: (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Rams — T. Atwell (M. Stafford pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Pickett
- Los Angeles Rams — D. Henderson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Warren
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Los Angeles Rams — B. Maher
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 9–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q2 44:56) — (14:56) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Rams connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 36:00) — (6:00) 8-B.Maher 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 31 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 5-T.Atwell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Rams won the period 8–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 28:23) — (13:23) 8-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 28:19) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Rams found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 24:00) — (9:00) (No Huddle) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Rams registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 23:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 10-C.Kupp is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 13:49) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 7:20) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 38:12) — (8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-P.Nacua to PIT 29 for 22 yards (24-J.Porter, 23-D.Kazee).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 18-D.Johnson ran ob at LA 18 for 39 yards (0-B.Young).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 29:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 18-D.Johnson ran ob at LA 18 for 39 yards (0-B.Young).
- Los Angeles Rams (Q2 30:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 5-T.Atwell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Rams (Q3 16:27) — (1:27) 8-B.Maher 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
Quarterback report card
M.Stafford led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Rams, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) · 38 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · -19.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.89 total EPA
- K.Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +4.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.23 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Los Angeles Rams |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.002 | -0.138 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.008 | -0.023 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.064 | -0.064 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.138 | +0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 55.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Los Angeles Rams: 10 drives, -11.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -0.18 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.
- P. Nacua (Los Angeles Rams) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Stafford (LA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- K. Pickett (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 FG (+3) — Q2 44:56 · LA 35 · Score 3-0
(14:56) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Los Angeles Rams FG (+3) — Q2 36:00 · PIT 23 · Score 3-3
(6:00) 8-B.Maher 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q2 30:25 · PIT 31 · Score 3-9
(:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 5-T.Atwell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 28:23 · LA 1 · Score 9-9
(13:23) 8-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 28:19 · LA 15 · Score 10-9
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Los Angeles Rams TD (+6) — Q3 24:00 · PIT 1 · Score 10-15
(9:00) (No Huddle) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Rams Safety (+2) — Q3 23:57 · PIT 2 · Score 10-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 10-C.Kupp is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:54 · LA 13 · Score 16-17
(13:54) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:49 · LA 15 · Score 17-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · LA 3 · Score 23-17
(7:23) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:20 · LA 15 · Score 24-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 24-17 in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Los Angeles Rams 17 (PIT 24-17 LA) in Week 7, 2023 on 2023-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Los Angeles Rams 9; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Rams 8; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Los Angeles Rams 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Los Angeles Rams 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?
Los Angeles Rams touchdown — T. Atwell (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 30:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Pickett (Q3 28:23) Los Angeles Rams touchdown — D. Henderson (Q3 24:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q4 13:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 7:23) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 44:56, 3 pts) Los Angeles Rams field goal — B. Maher (Q2 36:00, 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. Stafford (Los Angeles Rams), 36.8% completion, -19.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.89 total passing EPA. K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.23 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams?
P. Nacua (Los Angeles Rams) led the game in total EPA with +5.89 on receiving plays. across 12 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.25 EPA): (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua).. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.9%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Rams a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
Los Angeles Rams
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
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