Game story
In Week 7 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-29, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 34–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +15.81 total EPA.
On the individual side, K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.81 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.81 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2 P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 3 F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 4 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 5 B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
- 6 T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
- 7 M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 8 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 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 (+15.81) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.71 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Brown
- 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: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 53:41) — (8:41) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 53:37) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 44:55) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q2 36:02) — (6:02) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 35:56) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 23 (Q2 30:28) — (:28) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q3 25:23) — (10:23) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 25:18) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q3 16:51) — (1:51) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-94-J.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 14:55) — 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 (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 42:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to TEN 30 for 33 yards (30-D.Mitchell).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 36:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 32:59) — (2:59) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 16:42) — 3-K.Brown kicks 60 yards from PIT 30 to TEN 10. 85-D.Mason to TEN 29 for 19 yards (31-M.Logan). FUMBLES (31-M.Logan), RECOVERED by PIT-57-J.Fiala at TEN 29. 57-J.Fiala to TEN 29 for no gain (85-D.Maso
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-K.Dyson INTERCEPTED by 96-K.Clancy (30-C.Scott) at PIT 1. 96-K.Clancy to PIT 4 for 3 yards (69-Z.Piller).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 36:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards.
Quarterback report card
K.Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +15.81 total EPA
- S.McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.142 | +0.198 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.593 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.336 | -0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.198 | +0.142 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 53.0% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +16.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -9.36 total EPA, 1 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:41 · TEN 1 · Score 0-6
(8:41) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 53:37 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · PIT 4 · Score 6-7
(15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 36:02 · TEN 3 · Score 7-13
(6:02) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 35:56 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:28 · TEN 23 · Score 7-17
(:28) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 25:23 · TEN 7 · Score 7-23
(10:23) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 25:18 · TEN 2 · Score 7-24
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 16:51 · TEN 8 · Score 7-27
(1:51) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 2 · Score 7-33
(15:00) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-94-J.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · TEN 2 · Score 7-34
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34-7 in Week 7, 2001 on 2001-10-29.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 34 (TEN 7-34 PIT) in Week 7, 2001 on 2001-10-29.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 53:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 45:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 36:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q3 25:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 30:28, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q3 16:51, 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. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 43.3% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +15.81 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 48.3% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.90 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +15.81 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.71 EPA): (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair). The biggest win-probability swing was -13.1%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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