Steelers 13–3 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2004

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 13–3 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP: H. Ward
Top passer: A. Feeley
Biggest EPA play: (14:55) 7-A.Feeley pass to 85-D.Lee to MIA 37 for 7 yards (28-C.Hope). FUMBLES (28-C.Hope)…
Game date: 2004-09-26

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 13–3 on 2004-09-26. H. Ward posted a game-high +8.04 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	3	7	0	0	13
Miami Dolphins	0	0	3	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+3MIA 22

+3MIA 33

+3PIT 16

MIA 7

+1MIA 2

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:14FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 22
Score
3-0
(8:14) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:08FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 33
Score
6-0
(8:08) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:30FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 16
Score
6-3
(13:30) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:25TD
HWH. Ward
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
12-3
(6:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by MIA at 06:16.)
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:16XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
13-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.04 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
2P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.84 EPA/play
3Darwin Thompson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
4R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
5M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
6A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
7C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
8B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +0.90 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

H. Ward — PIT · Receiving

H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+8.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.

H. Ward's top snap (+3.11 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward to MIA 22 for 24 yards (21-A.Edwards). Penalty on MIA-23-P.Surtain, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-4.76 EPA): A. Feeley — (14:55) 7-A.Feeley pass to 85-D.Lee to MIA 37 for 7 yards (28-C.Hope). FUMBLES (28-C.Hope), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at MIA 30.

Quarterback report card

A. Feeley led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

A. Feeley (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -12.41 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 24 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.04 EPA/play · +0.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.088	-0.263
Offensive success rate	37.8%	39.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.037	-0.400
Rush EPA/play	-0.210	-0.388
Defensive EPA/play	+0.263	+0.088
Defensive success rate	61.0%	62.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -20.22 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -7.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:25)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q1 8:14)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 8:08)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 13:30)

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 MIA 22 (Q1 8:14) — (8:14) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by MIA at 06:16.); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 6:16) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 3-J.Reed 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -2.01]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:27) — (10:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress to MIA 25 for 42 yards (29-S.Madison). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +3.05]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:08) — (8:08) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.03]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:03) — (8:03) 7-A.Feeley pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 47. 43-T.Polamalu to MIA 43 for 10 yards (70-J.St. Clair). Penalty on MIA-7-A.Feeley, Illegal Forward Pass, declin [WPA -10.2% · EPA -2.87]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress to MIA 45 for 18 yards (54-Z.Thomas). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.64]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:55) — (14:55) 7-A.Feeley pass to 85-D.Lee to MIA 37 for 7 yards (28-C.Hope). FUMBLES (28-C.Hope), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at MIA 30. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -4.76]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 7-A.Feeley sacked at PIT 39 for -10 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at PIT 36. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by MIA at 04:01.) [WPA -7.6% · EPA -4.51]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:43) — (14:43) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 17. 23-P.Surtain to MIA 17 for no gain. [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.15]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:48) — (:48) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -3.27]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 8:14 · MIA 22 · Score 3-0
(8:14) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 8:08 · MIA 33 · Score 6-0
(8:08) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 13:30 · PIT 16 · Score 6-3
(13:30) 10-O.Mare 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:25 · MIA 7 · Score 12-3
(6:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 by MIA at 06:16.)
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:16 · MIA 2 · Score 13-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

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.
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins on 2004-09-26?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 13-3 in Week 3, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Miami Dolphins 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:25) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 8:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 8:08, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 13:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?

A. Feeley (Miami Dolphins), 41.9% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -12.41 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +0.90 total passing EPA.

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

H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.11 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 86-H.Ward to MIA 22 for 24 yards (21-A.Edwards). Penalty on MIA-23-P.Surtain, Defensive Holding, declined..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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