Game story
In Week 9 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-11-02, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 23–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +7.36 total EPA.
On the individual side, D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+11.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (13:09) 20-M.Morris left end to PIT 21 for 43 yards (30-C.Scott). FUMBLES (30-C.Scott), ball out of bounds at PIT 21.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 16 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jackson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +9.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 2 T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +7.36 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4 M. Hasselbeck · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +5.09 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5 P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 6 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 7 M. Morris · Seattle Seahawks · Rushing · +2.83 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 8 A. Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jackson — SEA · Receiving
D. Jackson posted the highest total EPA (+9.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.31 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (7:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson pushed ob at PIT 2 for 43 yards (30-C.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-30-C.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 1 yard, enforced at PIT 2.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Alexander
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q1 56:26) — (11:26) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 31 (Q2 42:16) — (12:16) 3-J.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q2 37:13) — (7:13) 3-J.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q3 25:42) — (10:42) 3-J.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q3 18:57) — (3:57) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–10. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 12:28.); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 12:28) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:36); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 9:32) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:21) — 3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q4 3:26) — (3:26) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:09) — (13:09) 20-M.Morris left end to PIT 21 for 43 yards (30-C.Scott). FUMBLES (30-C.Scott), ball out of bounds at PIT 21.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (No Huddle) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress pushed ob at SEA 2 for 37 yards (25-R.Tongue).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson pushed ob at PIT 2 for 43 yards (30-C.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-30-C.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 1 yard, enforced at PIT 2.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:49) — (8:49) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 21-A.Zereoue to SEA 39 for 15 yards (21-K.Lucas).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 12:28.)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson pushed ob at PIT 2 for 43 yards (30-C.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-30-C.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 1 yard, enforced at PIT 2.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 12:28.)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:01) — (10:01) (No Huddle) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress pushed ob at SEA 2 for 37 yards (25-R.Tongue).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q1 58:09) — (13:09) 20-M.Morris left end to PIT 21 for 43 yards (30-C.Scott). FUMBLES (30-C.Scott), ball out of bounds at PIT 21.
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 · 52.5% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.36 total EPA
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.09 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.068 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 39.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.179 | +0.130 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.114 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.068 | -0.009 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.3% | 55.3% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +0.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 11 drives, +5.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks 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. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) 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.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 56:26 · PIT 18 · Score 0-3
(11:26) 3-J.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 42:16 · SEA 31 · Score 3-3
(12:16) 3-J.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 37:13 · PIT 27 · Score 3-6
(7:13) 3-J.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 25:42 · PIT 16 · Score 3-9
(10:42) 3-J.Brown 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 18:57 · SEA 15 · Score 6-9
(3:57) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:33 · PIT 14 · Score 6-15
(12:33) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 12:28.) - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 12:28 · PIT 2 · Score 6-16
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:36 · SEA 2 · Score 12-16
(9:36) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-86-H.Ward, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:32 · SEA 2 · Score 13-16
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · PIT 1 · Score 13-22
(7:23) 37-S.Alexander right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:21 · PIT 2 · Score 13-23
3-J.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-52-J.Darche, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:26 · SEA 3 · Score 16-23
(3:26) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-16 in Week 9, 2003 on 2003-11-02.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Seattle Seahawks 23 (PIT 16-23 SEA) in Week 9, 2003 on 2003-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Seattle Seahawks 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Seattle Seahawks 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Jackson (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 12:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 9:36) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — S. Alexander (Q4 7:23) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q1 56:26, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 42:16, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q2 37:13, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Brown (Q3 25:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 18:57, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 3:26, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.5% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.36 total passing EPA. M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 48.6% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.09 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Jackson (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +9.92 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.31 EPA): (7:35) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass to 82-D.Jackson pushed ob at PIT 2 for 43 yards (30-C.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-30-C.Scott, Face Mask (15 Yards), 1 yard, enforced at PIT 2.. The biggest win-probability swing was +11.0%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Seattle Seahawks won 23-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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