Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 33–30 New York Giants
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–14 New York Giants at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-J.Reed kicks 61 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 9. 87-W.Ponder for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY…
- Game date
- 2004-12-18
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 33–30 on 2004-12-18. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +15.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 33 | |
| 14 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.89 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 2
A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +15.24 total EPA · 5 snaps · +3.05 EPA/play - 3
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.90 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 4
E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +8.03 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 5
V. Haynes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play - 6
D. Tyree · New York Giants · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.28 EPA/play - 7
A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play - 8
A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.19 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 (+15.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.18 EPA): Joe Reed — 3-J.Reed kicks 61 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 9. 87-W.Ponder for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-82-V.Shiancoe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +15.89 total EPA
E. Manning (New York Giants) · 25 dropbacks · 64.0% completion · +0.32 EPA/play · +8.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.303 | +0.302 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.5% | 60.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.578 | +0.277 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.017 | -0.094 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.302 | -0.303 |
| Defensive success rate | 39.1% | 46.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.30, New York Giants +0.30) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +19.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +26.05 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New York Giants — W. Ponder
Pittsburgh Steelers — V. Haynes
New York Giants — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass)
New York Giants — M. Rivers (E. Manning pass)
New York Giants — Taye Barber
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
New York Giants — S. Christie 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–10. New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q1 15:00); New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 14:45) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYG 10 (Q1 7:35); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q1 7:26) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 4:02) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 15 (Q1 0:24) — (:24) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYG 35 (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 5:36) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 4 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q3 8:38) — (8:38) 2-S.Christie 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. NYG #97 - K.Allen, injured on the play.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 18 (Q3 4:20) — (4:20) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 0:38) — (:38) 10-E.Manning pass to 83-M.Rivers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 0:29) — 2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYG 10 (Q4 11:39) — (11:39) 3-J.Reed 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New York Giants found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:57) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 61 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 9. 87-W.Ponder for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-82-V.Shiancoe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:15) — (7:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El to NYG 8 for 36 yards (24-W.Peterson).
- New York Giants (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass to 81-A.Toomer to PIT 33 for 17 yards (27-W.Williams).
- New York Giants (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) 10-E.Manning pass to 85-D.Tyree to PIT 36 for 49 yards (26-D.Townsend).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 61 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 9. 87-W.Ponder for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-82-V.Shiancoe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) 10-E.Manning pass to 85-D.Tyree to PIT 36 for 49 yards (26-D.Townsend).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 89-L.Mays INTERCEPTED by 41-F.Walker at NYG 9. 41-F.Walker to NYG 19 for 10 yards (34-V.Haynes).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · PIT 30 · Score 0-6
3-J.Reed kicks 61 yards from PIT 30 to NYG 9. 87-W.Ponder for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYG-82-V.Shiancoe, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 14:45 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:35 · NYG 10 · Score 6-7
(7:35) (Shotgun) 82-A.Randle El pass to 34-V.Haynes for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Roethlisberger pitches to Randle El; Randle El shovel pass to Haynes.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 7:26 · NYG 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 4:12 · PIT 2 · Score 7-13
(4:12) 10-E.Manning pass to 80-J.Shockey for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 4:02 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 0:24 · NYG 15 · Score 10-14
(:24) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:44 · NYG 35 · Score 16-14
(5:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:36 · NYG 2 · Score 17-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · NYG 4 · Score 20-14
(:18) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 8:38 · PIT 4 · Score 20-17
(8:38) 2-S.Christie 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles. NYG #97 - K.Allen, injured on the play.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 4:20 · NYG 18 · Score 23-17
(4:20) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 0:38 · PIT 1 · Score 23-23
(:38) 10-E.Manning pass to 83-M.Rivers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 0:29 · PIT 2 · Score 23-24
2-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-90-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-J.Feagles.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:39 · NYG 10 · Score 26-24
(11:39) 3-J.Reed 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:25 · PIT 1 · Score 26-30
(8:25) 21-T.Barber right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · NYG 1 · Score 32-30
(5:08) 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:57 · NYG 2 · Score 33-30
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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants on 2004-12-18?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Giants 33-30 in Week 15, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Giants 14; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Giants 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, New York Giants 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Giants 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 33, New York Giants 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — W. Ponder (Q1 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. Haynes (Q1 7:35) New York Giants touchdown — J. Shockey (E. Manning pass) (Q1 4:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:44) New York Giants touchdown — M. Rivers (E. Manning pass) (Q3 0:38) New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q4 8:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q4 5:08) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 0:24, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — S. Christie (Q3 8:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 4:20, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 11:39, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.2% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +15.89 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 64.0% completion, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +8.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (5:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Giants a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 33-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 12-1 Now 13-1 W
New York Giants
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L