Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans: 2012 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-11, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 26–23 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +2.05 total EPA, and -0.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-29.1% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 54 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.26 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
3. 3 I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
4. 4 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
5. 5 K. Britt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Cook · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Hasselbeck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.05 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Paulson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

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 (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 50:37)
• Tennessee Titans — J. Harper (Q2 44:20)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Batch (Q4 13:39)
• Tennessee Titans — K. Britt (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 4:25)

Field goals

• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q1 55:58)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q1 52:29)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q1 46:16)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q2 30:04)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q3 24:08)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 8:22)
• Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas (Q4 0:03)

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 10–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q1 55:58) — (10:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q1 52:29) — (7:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 82 (Q1 50:37); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 50:25) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q1 46:16) — (1:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 44:20); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 44:14) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q3 24:08) — (9:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 20-B.Batch right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 13:34) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q4 8:22) — (8:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:19) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 54 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. [WPA -29.1% · EPA -2.26]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. [WPA +20.5% · EPA +0.56]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 13-K.Wright to PIT 15 for 35 yards (26-W.Allen). [WPA +19.4% · EPA +3.26]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +7.02]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 45:03) — (:03) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 59-T.Shaw, Center-60-G.Warren, RECOVERED by TEN-30-J.McCourty at PIT 1. 30-J.McCourty to PIT 1 for no gain (93-J.Worilds). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -4.29]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA +18.8% · EPA +7.02]
• Tennessee Titans (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle intended for 13-K.Wright INTERCEPTED by 94-L.Timmons at PIT 48. 94-L.Timmons to TEN 48 for 4 yards (28-C.Johnson). [WPA -16.1% · EPA -4.52]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 45:03) — (:03) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 59-T.Shaw, Center-60-G.Warren, RECOVERED by TEN-30-J.McCourty at PIT 1. 30-J.McCourty to PIT 1 for no gain (93-J.Worilds). [WPA -17.3% · EPA -4.29]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 54:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 33-I.Redman to TEN 18 for 33 yards (26-J.Babineaux; 30-J.McCourty). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.56]

Quarterback report card

M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• M.Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.05 total EPA
• B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +15.26 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.09, Tennessee Titans +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +7.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
• Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +6.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Tennessee Titans 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.
• B. Roethlisberger (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.

1. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 55:58 · PIT 4 · Score 0-3
   (10:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 52:29 · TEN 11 · Score 3-3
   (7:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 50:37 · TEN 82 · Score 9-3
   (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the pl
4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 50:25 · TEN 2 · Score 10-3
   6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
5. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 46:16 · PIT 21 · Score 10-6
   (1:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
6. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 44:20 · PIT 1 · Score 10-12
   (14:20) 23-J.Harper left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
7. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 44:14 · PIT 2 · Score 10-13
   2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
8. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · PIT 29 · Score 10-16
   (:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 24:08 · TEN 10 · Score 13-16
   (9:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · TEN 1 · Score 19-16
    (13:39) 20-B.Batch right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:34 · TEN 2 · Score 20-16
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:22 · TEN 34 · Score 23-16
    (8:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
13. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 4:25 · PIT 5 · Score 23-22
    (4:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · PIT 2 · Score 23-23
    2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
15. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · PIT 22 · Score 23-26
    (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.