Game story
In Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-22, the New York Jets took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 16–10 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Darnold (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with -2.33 total EPA, and -3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.76 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (1:39) 4-L.Edwards punts 28 yards to PIT 40, Center-42-T.Hennessy, downed by NYJ-42-T.Hennessy.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets | 28 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 2 M. Rudolph · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.03 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3 T. Wesco · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 4 J. Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 J. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6 Ro. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7 V. Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8 N. Vannett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Johnson — PIT · Receiving
D. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+7.76) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.86 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.09 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — S. Darnold
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Johnson (M. Rudolph pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
- New York Jets — S. Ficken
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 28–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 23 (Q1 55:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 11-Ro.Anderson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Watt].; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 55:27) — 9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 79 (Q1 55:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right tackle to PIT 20 for -1 yards (33-J.Adams).; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 74 (Q1 54:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 35 for 9 yards (31-B.Austin; 58-J.Burgess).; New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 60 (Q1 52:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left tackle pushed ob at NYJ 45 for 15 yards (20-M.Maye)..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q2 44:20) — (14:20) 9-S.Ficken 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 31 (Q2 31:22) — (1:22) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 29 (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 30:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q3 21:34) — (6:34) 9-S.Ficken 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q4 3:15) — (3:15) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) 4-L.Edwards punts 28 yards to PIT 40, Center-42-T.Hennessy, downed by NYJ-42-T.Hennessy.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 17:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to NYJ 43 for 14 yards (46-N.Hewitt; 37-M.Canady).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:44) — (:44) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges FUMBLES (Aborted) at NYJ 49, and recovers at 50. 6-D.Hodges pass incomplete deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster.
- New York Jets (Q2 30:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 42 for -7 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at NYJ 41.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 30:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right intended for 38-J.Samuels INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Maye at NYJ -3. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 50:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short middle intended for 89-V.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 93-T.Basham at NYJ 34. 93-T.Basham to NYJ 35 for 1 yard (19-J.Smith-Schuster).
- New York Jets (Q2 30:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at NYJ 42 for -7 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at NYJ 41.
Quarterback report card
S.Darnold led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Darnold (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -3.1% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.33 total EPA
- M.Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +4.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.162 | -0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.5% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.279 | -0.270 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.162 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 69.5% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -5.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -13.26 total EPA, 2 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.
- D. Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- S. Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- M. Rudolph (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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 55:32 · PIT 23 · Score 0-6
(10:32) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep middle to 11-Ro.Anderson for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Watt]. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 55:27 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
9-S.Ficken extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q1 55:21 · NYJ 79 · Score 0-7
(10:21) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right tackle to PIT 20 for -1 yards (33-J.Adams). - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q1 54:02 · NYJ 74 · Score 0-7
(9:02) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 35 for 9 yards (31-B.Austin; 58-J.Burgess). - New York Jets TD (+7) — Q1 52:42 · NYJ 60 · Score 0-7
(7:42) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left tackle pushed ob at NYJ 45 for 15 yards (20-M.Maye). - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 44:20 · PIT 36 · Score 0-10
(14:20) 9-S.Ficken 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 31:22 · NYJ 31 · Score 3-10
(1:22) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 30:09 · NYJ 29 · Score 9-10
(:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 30:04 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 21:34 · PIT 19 · Score 10-13
(6:34) 9-S.Ficken 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 3:15 · PIT 24 · Score 10-16
(3:15) 9-S.Ficken 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10 in Week 16, 2019 on 2019-12-22.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Jets 16 (PIT 10-16 NYJ) in Week 16, 2019 on 2019-12-22.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 28; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Jets 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Jets 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Darnold (Q1 55:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (M. Rudolph pass) (Q2 30:09) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q2 44:20, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 31:22, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q3 21:34, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — S. Ficken (Q4 3:15, 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?
S. Darnold (New York Jets), 53.3% completion, -3.1% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.33 total passing EPA. M. Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.9% completion, +3.8% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +4.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
D. Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +7.76 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.09 EPA): (:09) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.6%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Jets won 16-10 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-6 Now 8-7 L
New York Jets
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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