Game story
In Week 5 of the 2007 NFL season on 2007-10-07, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 21–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -8.14 total EPA, and -13.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.82 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.3% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (4:04) 44-N.Davenport right guard to SEA 20 for 45 yards (25-B.Russell).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.82 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.60 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 3 C. Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 4 N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 6 M. Pollard · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 7 W. Reid · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
- 8 B. Obomanu · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+9.82) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.57 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (4:04) 44-N.Davenport right guard to SEA 20 for 45 yards (25-B.Russell).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 13 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 31:56) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 19:47) — (4:47) 44-N.Davenport left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 19:43) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 5 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 44-N.Davenport right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the toss; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 10:06) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) 44-N.Davenport right guard to SEA 20 for 45 yards (25-B.Russell).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 44:17) — (14:17) 8-M.Hasselbeck sacked at PIT 45 for -7 yards (51-J.Farrior).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:17) — (:17) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle to 88-M.Pollard to PIT 29 for 22 yards (23-T.Carter). PENALTY on PIT-27-A.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 29.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 42:15) — (12:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 15-W.Reid to PIT 33 for 25 yards (27-J.Babineaux).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at PIT 0. 24-I.Taylor to PIT 3 for 3 yards (84-B.Engram).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) 44-N.Davenport right guard to SEA 20 for 45 yards (25-B.Russell).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 21:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 80-C.Wilson to SEA 20 for 17 yards (25-B.Russell).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short right intended for 87-B.Obomanu INTERCEPTED by 24-I.Taylor at PIT 0. 24-I.Taylor to PIT 3 for 3 yards (84-B.Engram).
Quarterback report card
M.Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -13.3% CPOE · -0.28 EPA/play · -8.14 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +19.5% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +9.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.220 | +0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 36.5% | 38.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.311 | +0.378 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.270 | -0.015 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.097 | +0.220 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.5% | 63.5% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +7.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, -13.89 total EPA, 0 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.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Hasselbeck (SEA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Roethlisberger (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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · SEA 13 · Score 0-6
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 19:47 · SEA 1 · Score 0-13
(4:47) 44-N.Davenport left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 19:43 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:11 · SEA 5 · Score 0-20
(10:11) 44-N.Davenport right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the toss - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 10:06 · SEA 2 · Score 0-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-0 in Week 5, 2007 on 2007-10-07.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 21 (SEA 0-21 PIT) in Week 5, 2007 on 2007-10-07.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q2: Seattle Seahawks 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 32:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q3 19:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q4 10:11) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks), 44.8% completion, -13.3% CPOE, -0.28 EPA per dropback, -8.14 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 69.2% completion, +19.5% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +9.82 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +9.82 on passing plays. across 26 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.57 EPA): (4:04) 44-N.Davenport right guard to SEA 20 for 45 yards (25-B.Russell).. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.3%.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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