Game story
In Week 11 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-11-25, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 34–24 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +0.64 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-35.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +20.22 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.93 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 3 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4 K. Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5 A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.44 EPA/play
- 6 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 T. Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
K. Stewart — PIT · Passing
K. Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+20.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.45 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue (K. Stewart pass)
- Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Scott
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brown
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brown
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q1 54:01) — (9:01) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 68 (Q1 53:58) — (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 53:40) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 34:09) — (4:09) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 34:03) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q2 30:18) — (:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 30:15) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 48 (Q3 27:59) — (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 27:39) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q3 22:50) — (7:50) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 25 (Q3 21:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 21:40) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 19 (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:23) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 54 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:23) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 21:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 27:59) — (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:58) — (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 22:46) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from TEN 30 to PIT 2. 81-T.Edwards ran ob at TEN 17 for 81 yards (33-M.Booker).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 53:58) — (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 27:59) — (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 21:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.64 total EPA
- K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.59 EPA/play · +20.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.221 | +0.074 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.3% | 52.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.683 | +0.047 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.297 | -0.051 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.074 | -0.221 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.5% | 54.7% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +19.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +5.88 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.
- K. Stewart (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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 54:01 · TEN 20 · Score 3-0
(9:01) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 53:58 · PIT 68 · Score 3-6
(8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 53:40 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 34:09 · PIT 4 · Score 3-13
(4:09) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 34:03 · PIT 2 · Score 3-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 30:18 · TEN 4 · Score 9-14
(:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 30:15 · TEN 2 · Score 10-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 27:59 · TEN 48 · Score 16-14
(12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 27:39 · TEN 2 · Score 17-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 22:50 · PIT 31 · Score 17-17
(7:50) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 21:48 · TEN 25 · Score 23-17
(6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 21:40 · TEN 2 · Score 24-17
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:52 · TEN 19 · Score 27-17
(14:52) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · PIT 1 · Score 27-23
(8:27) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · PIT 2 · Score 27-24
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · PIT 54 · Score 33-24
(3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:23 · TEN 2 · Score 34-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34-24 in Week 11, 2001 on 2001-11-25.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Tennessee Titans 24 (PIT 34-24 TEN) in Week 11, 2001 on 2001-11-25.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Tennessee Titans 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 53:58) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 34:09) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 30:18) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q3 27:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (K. Stewart pass) (Q3 21:48) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q4 8:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Scott (Q4 3:45) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 54:01, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 22:50, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 14:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 57.5% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.64 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.9% completion, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +20.22 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +20.22 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.45 EPA): (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -35.0%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
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