Game story
In Week 15 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-14, the New York Jets took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 6–0 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 3 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -5.83 total EPA.
On the individual side, H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.71 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (2:57) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 2 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 3 J. Sowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 4 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +3.11 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 5 P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
- 6 C. Doering · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 7 C. Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
H. Ward — PIT · Receiving
H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+5.71) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.34 EPA) came from New York Jets: (8:05) 10-C.Pennington FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 13, touched at PIT 13, RECOVERED by PIT-31-M.Logan at PIT 13. 31-M.Logan to PIT 22 for 9 yards (83-S.Moss, 10-C.Pennington).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Field goals
- New York Jets — D. Brien
- New York Jets — D. Brien
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q1 54:00) — (9:00) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 30:08) — (:08) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass incomplete to 86-H.Ward. Pressure by #42Garnes.
- New York Jets (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 10-C.Pennington FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 13, touched at PIT 13, RECOVERED by PIT-31-M.Logan at PIT 13. 31-M.Logan to PIT 22 for 9 yards (83-S.Moss, 10-C.Pennington).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:44) — (2:44) 4-J.Miller punts 27 yards to NYJ 14, Center-54-M.Schneck. 83-S.Moss to NYJ 19 for 5 yards (29-C.Iwuoma).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q4 8:05) — (8:05) 10-C.Pennington FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 13, touched at PIT 13, RECOVERED by PIT-31-M.Logan at PIT 13. 31-M.Logan to PIT 22 for 9 yards (83-S.Moss, 10-C.Pennington).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:57) — (2:57) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:00) — (9:00) 28-C.Martin left guard to PIT 10 for 56 yards (26-D.Townsend).
Quarterback report card
T.Maddox led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.83 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 57.7% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.104 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 30.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.146 | +0.120 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.014 | -0.222 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.104 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.3% | 57.1% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -7.83 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -12.89 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets 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.
- H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 54:00 · PIT 9 · Score 0-3
(9:00) 6-D.Brien 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:08 · PIT 23 · Score 0-6
(:08) 6-D.Brien 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 6-0 in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 6 (PIT 0-6 NYJ) in Week 15, 2003 on 2003-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q1 54:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — D. Brien (Q2 30:08, 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 Jets?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.0% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.83 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 57.7% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.11 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +5.71 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.34 EPA): (8:05) 10-C.Pennington FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 13, touched at PIT 13, RECOVERED by PIT-31-M.Logan at PIT 13. 31-M.Logan to PIT 22 for 9 yards (83-S.Moss, 10-C.Pennington).. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.5%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Jets won 6-0 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
New York Jets
Entered 5-8 Now 6-8 W
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