Game story
In Week 3 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-09-26, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 38–13 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with -12.75 total EPA, and +0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.4% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (8:04) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +11.02 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 2 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 3 R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.08 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 4 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
- 5 E. Graham · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6 A. Benn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7 L. Blount · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +2.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 M. Spurlock · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Batch — PIT · Passing
C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+11.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.70 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 18-S.Stroughter INTERCEPTED by 99-B.Keisel at PIT 21. 99-B.Keisel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (C. Batch pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (C. Batch pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (C. Batch pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Keisel
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — L. Blount
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- 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: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q1 57:17) — (12:17) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 46 (Q1 53:04) — (8:04) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 52:53) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q2 44:14) — (14:14) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 3 (Q2 40:26) — (10:26) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 40:19) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 41 (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass tipped by TB # 25 bofore the catch; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 37:15) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 9 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 30:16) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TB 6 (Q3 17:28) — (2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q4 15:00); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 14:44) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 27-L.Blount left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-70-D.Penn, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:54) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 53:04) — (8:04) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 59:20) — (14:20) 16-C.Batch pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 25-A.Talib [94-K.Moore] at PIT 31. 25-A.Talib to PIT 31 for no gain (86-H.Ward).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 38:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 11-J.Johnson pass short left to 19-M.Williams to TB 44 for 9 yards (51-J.Farrior). FUMBLES (51-J.Farrior), RECOVERED by PIT-25-R.Clark at TB 49. 25-R.Clark to TB 44 for 5 yards (86-J.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 47:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman scrambles left end ran ob at PIT 28 for 11 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass tipped by TB # 25 bofore the catch
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 18-S.Stroughter INTERCEPTED by 99-B.Keisel at PIT 21. 99-B.Keisel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 53:04) — (8:04) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass tipped by TB # 25 bofore the catch
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:10) — (6:10) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short middle intended for 21-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 58-Q.Black at TB 28. 58-Q.Black to TB 32 for 4 yards (21-M.Moore).
Quarterback report card
J.Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +0.1% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -12.75 total EPA
- C.Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 17 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +11.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.251 | -0.169 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.7% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.648 | -0.269 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.102 | -0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.169 | -0.251 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 43.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +15.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -13.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Batch (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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 57:17 · PIT 22 · Score 0-3
(12:17) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 53:04 · TB 46 · Score 6-3
(8:04) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 52:53 · TB 2 · Score 7-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 44:14 · PIT 5 · Score 7-6
(14:14) (Field Goal formation) 10-C.Barth 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 40:26 · TB 3 · Score 13-6
(10:26) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 40:19 · TB 2 · Score 14-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 37:25 · TB 41 · Score 20-6
(7:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. pass tipped by TB # 25 bofore the catch - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 37:15 · TB 2 · Score 21-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 30:23 · TB 9 · Score 27-6
(:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 30:16 · TB 2 · Score 28-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 17:28 · TB 6 · Score 31-6
(2:28) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 17 · Score 37-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 18-S.Stroughter INTERCEPTED by 99-B.Keisel at PIT 21. 99-B.Keisel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:44 · TB 2 · Score 38-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · PIT 1 · Score 38-12
(2:00) 27-L.Blount left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-70-D.Penn, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · PIT 2 · Score 38-13
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-9-C.Bryan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-13 in Week 3, 2010 on 2010-09-26.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13 (PIT 38-13 TB) in Week 3, 2010 on 2010-09-26.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (C. Batch pass) (Q1 53:04) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q2 40:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (C. Batch pass) (Q2 37:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (C. Batch pass) (Q2 30:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Keisel (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 2:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 57:17, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 44:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 17:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 54.1% completion, +0.1% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -12.75 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 70.6% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +11.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +11.02 on passing plays. across 17 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.70 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short left intended for 18-S.Stroughter INTERCEPTED by 99-B.Keisel at PIT 21. 99-B.Keisel for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.4%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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