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NFL · Week 7 · October 24, 2010 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Miami Dolphins: 2010 Week 7 Recap

Steelers defeat Dolphins 23–22 in Week 7

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 23–22 Week 7 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 23 5–1 Winner
Final 23–22
Miami Dolphins 22 3–3
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
23–22
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–16 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
C. Henne
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
October 24, 2010

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 19/32 · 292 YDS · 2 TD +12.2 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 7 REC · 131 YDS · 1 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Malachi Moore
    Malachi Moore 4 REC · 48 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • A.Fasano 3 REC · 49 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bess 6 REC · 66 YDS · 1 TD +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • L.Polite 1 CAR · 2 YDS +0.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 23–22 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–16 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
C. Henne
Biggest EPA play
(5:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wak…
Game date
2010-10-24

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 23–22 on 2010-10-24. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +12.23 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers01733023
Miami Dolphins61033022

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 14:07FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 21
    Score
    0-3

    (14:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 11:42FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    0-6

    (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:19FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    3-6

    (14:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 11:20TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 21
    Score
    9-6

    (11:20) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 11:11XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-6

    (Kick formation) 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 6:07FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    10-9

    (6:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:47TD
    MWM. Wallace

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 53
    Score
    16-9

    (5:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:47XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    17-9

    (Kick formation) 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 2:00TD
    DBD. Bess

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 26
    Score
    17-15

    (2:00) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:50XP
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-16

    (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 5:35FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 21
    Score
    20-16

    (5:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 1:13FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    20-19

    (1:13) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 5:23FG
    DCD. Carpenter

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 22
    Score
    20-22

    (5:23) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:28FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    23-22

    (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.23 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  2. 2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  3. 3Malachi MooreMalachi Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  6. 6Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
  8. 8Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 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

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+12.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.81 EPA): (5:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].

Quarterback report card

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

  • C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.23 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +12.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.033-0.017
Offensive success rate35.1%49.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.382-0.032
Rush EPA/play-0.319-0.294
Defensive EPA/play+0.017-0.033
Defensive success rate50.7%64.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.03, Miami Dolphins -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.02 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -1.25 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +2.51 total EPA, 5 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) (Q2 11:20)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:47)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Bess (C. Henne pass) (Q2 2:00)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q1 14:07)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q1 11:42)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 14:19)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q2 6:07)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 5:35)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q3 1:13)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 5:23)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 2:28)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q1 14:07) — (14:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–10. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 21 (Q2 11:20) — (11:20) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 11:11) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q2 6:07) — (6:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 53 (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 5:47) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 26 (Q2 2:00); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:50) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q3 5:35) — (5:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 5:23) — (5:23) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 1 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1) — *** play under review *** [WPA +59.1% · EPA -0.02]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass incomplete short right to 23-R.Brown (97-J.Worilds). [WPA -27.3% · EPA -1.84]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 21-M.Moore to MIA 14 for 29 yards (30-C.Clemons). [WPA +18.0% · EPA +2.92]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 82-B.Hartline to MIA 40 for 2 yards (20-B.McFadden, 56-L.Woodley). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at MIA 42. 51-J.Farrior to MIA 34 for 8 [WPA -17.3% · EPA -4.68]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at MIA 39 for -3 yards (78-T.McDaniel). [WPA -15.1% · EPA -1.68]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:47) — (5:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +4.81]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:02) — (13:02) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 82-B.Hartline to MIA 40 for 2 yards (20-B.McFadden, 56-L.Woodley). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-51-J.Farrior at MIA 42. 51-J.Farrior to MIA 34 for 8 [WPA -17.3% · EPA -4.68]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 65 yards from MIA 30 to PIT 5. 88-E.Sanders to PIT 22 for 17 yards (26-L.Hilliard). FUMBLES (26-L.Hilliard), RECOVERED by MIA-20-R.Jones at PIT 22. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -4.61]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 86-H.Ward to MIA 11 for 43 yards (24-S.Smith, 58-K.Dansby). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 14:07 · PIT 21 · Score 0-3
    (14:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  2. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 11:42 · PIT 5 · Score 0-6
    (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 14:19 · MIA 4 · Score 3-6
    (14:19) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 11:20 · MIA 21 · Score 9-6
    (11:20) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · MIA 2 · Score 10-6
    (Kick formation) 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 6:07 · PIT 4 · Score 10-9
    (6:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:47 · MIA 53 · Score 16-9
    (5:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:47 · MIA 2 · Score 17-9
    (Kick formation) 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · PIT 26 · Score 17-15
    (2:00) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:50 · PIT 2 · Score 17-16
    (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 5:35 · MIA 21 · Score 20-16
    (5:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  12. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 1:13 · PIT 19 · Score 20-19
    (1:13) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  13. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 5:23 · PIT 22 · Score 20-22
    (5:23) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:28 · MIA 1 · Score 23-22
    (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 18 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

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.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins on 2010-10-24?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 23-22 in Week 7, 2010.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Miami Dolphins 6; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Miami Dolphins 22.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 11:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:47) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Bess (C. Henne pass) (Q2 2:00) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 14:07, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 11:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 14:19, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 6:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 5:35, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 1:13, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 5:23, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 2:28, 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?

C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 60.5% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.23 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 59.4% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +12.23 total passing EPA.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.81 EPA): (5:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L

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