Game story
In Week 4 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-09-24, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +0.53 total EPA.
On the individual side, S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+58.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: C.Hentrich kicks 63 yards from TEN 30 to PIT 7. T.Edwards pushed ob at PIT 44 for 37 yards (M.Booker).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 10 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +6.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 2 D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.64 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.31 EPA/play
- 5 E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 C. Geason · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 7 N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.57 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 T. Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+6.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.01 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.70 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (12:48) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to C.Pickens to PIT 20 for 67 yards (S.Shields).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
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 10–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q1 57:48) — (12:48) E.George left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 56:24) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q1 52:04) — (7:04) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q1 50:38) — (5:38) A.Del Greco 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 14 (Q2 43:55) — (13:55) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q3 24:03) — (9:03) A.Del Greco 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 14:58) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 14:58) — (14:58) A.Del Greco 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q4 9:25) — (9:25) J.Bettis up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 7:50) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to E.Kinney for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:25) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 60:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 63 yards from TEN 30 to PIT 7. T.Edwards pushed ob at PIT 44 for 37 yards (M.Booker).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 57:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to C.Pickens to PIT 20 for 67 yards (S.Shields).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:25) — (:25) K.Brown 50 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to E.Kinney for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) McNair in at QB (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to C.Sanders to PIT 42 for 22 yards (S.Shields).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 57:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to C.Pickens to PIT 20 for 67 yards (S.Shields).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:47) — (14:47) N.O'Donnell pass intended for C.Sanders INTERCEPTED by C.Scott at PIT 27. C.Scott to TEN 40 for 33 yards (C.Pickens).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to F.Wycheck to PIT 44 for 24 yards (J.Simmons).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 40:11) — (10:11) N.O'Donnell pass intended for C.Pickens INTERCEPTED by C.Scott at PIT 3. C.Scott to PIT 8 for 5 yards (C.Sanders).
Quarterback report card
K.Graham led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.53 total EPA
- N.O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.101 | +0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.0% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.017 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.165 | -0.080 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.101 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 59.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +2.64 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 14 drives, +8.40 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.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 57:48 · PIT 20 · Score 6-0
(12:48) E.George left end for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 56:24 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 52:04 · TEN 14 · Score 7-3
(7:04) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 50:38 · PIT 6 · Score 10-3
(5:38) A.Del Greco 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 43:55 · TEN 14 · Score 10-6
(13:55) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 24:03 · PIT 22 · Score 13-6
(9:03) A.Del Greco 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 1 · Score 13-12
(15:00) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:58 · TEN 2 · Score 13-13
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 14:58 · PIT 22 · Score 16-13
(14:58) A.Del Greco 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:25 · TEN 5 · Score 16-19
(9:25) J.Bettis up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:50 · TEN 2 · Score 16-20
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · PIT 18 · Score 22-20
(1:31) (Shotgun) S.McNair pass to E.Kinney for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 1:25 · PIT 2 · Score 23-20
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (TEN 23-20 PIT) in Week 4, 2000 on 2000-09-24.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 57:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:25) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:31) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 52:04, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q1 50:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 43:55, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q3 24:03, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q4 14:58, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.6% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.53 total passing EPA. N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 44.8% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.57 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +6.02 on passing plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.70 EPA): (12:48) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to C.Pickens to PIT 20 for 67 yards (S.Shields).. The biggest win-probability swing was +58.0%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L
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