Game story
In Week 1 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-11, 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 Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +3.69 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +17.43 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-14.4% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (14:15) 20-T.Henry up the middle to TEN 48 for no gain (51-J.Farrior). FUMBLES (51-J.Farrior), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at TEN 48. 24-I.Taylor to TEN 40 for 8 yards (9-S.McNair).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +17.43 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 2 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.36 EPA/play
- 3 D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
- 4 W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.31 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 5 E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 6 B. Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 7 W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.98 EPA/play
- 8 S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.12 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 (+17.43) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.21 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, declined.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — B. Troupe (S. McNair pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — V. Haynes
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 53:28) — (8:28) #78 Williams eligible receiver 9-S.McNair pass to 84-B.Troupe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 53:23) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q1 47:52) — (2:52) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 47:42) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 26 (Q2 40:54) — (10:54) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 63 (Q2 38:59); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 38:49) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q2 30:25) — (:25) 3-J.Reed 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q3 26:42) — (11:42) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 26:37) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q3 17:07) — (2:07) 34-V.Haynes right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 17:03) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) 20-T.Henry up the middle to TEN 48 for no gain (51-J.Farrior). FUMBLES (51-J.Farrior), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at TEN 48. 24-I.Taylor to TEN 40 for 8 yards (9-S.McNair).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 39:03) — (9:03) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 40:10) — (10:10) 29-C.Brown right guard pushed ob at PIT 30 for 35 yards (28-C.Hope).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:57) — (7:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to PIT 12 for 53 yards (26-D.Townsend).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 49:20) — (4:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 39-W.Parker to TEN 4 for 48 yards (28-L.Thompson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 38:59) — (8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 44:15) — (14:15) 20-T.Henry up the middle to TEN 48 for no gain (51-J.Farrior). FUMBLES (51-J.Farrior), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at TEN 48. 24-I.Taylor to TEN 40 for 8 yards (9-S.McNair).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 9-S.McNair sacked at PIT 27 for -8 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-28-C.Hope at PIT 27. 28-C.Hope to PIT 33 for 6 yards (29-C.Brown).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 37:57) — (7:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to PIT 12 for 53 yards (26-D.Townsend).
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) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 13 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +1.34 EPA/play · +17.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.347 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 52.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.030 | +1.341 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.196 | +0.070 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.347 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.7% | 58.6% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +22.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -3.07 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.
- 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.
- Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 53:28 · PIT 1 · Score 6-0
(8:28) #78 Williams eligible receiver 9-S.McNair pass to 84-B.Troupe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 53:23 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 47:52 · TEN 3 · Score 7-6
(2:52) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 47:42 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 40:54 · TEN 26 · Score 7-10
(10:54) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 38:59 · TEN 63 · Score 7-16
(8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, de - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 38:49 · TEN 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:25 · TEN 9 · Score 7-20
(:25) 3-J.Reed 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 26:42 · TEN 11 · Score 7-26
(11:42) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 26:37 · TEN 2 · Score 7-27
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 17:07 · TEN 5 · Score 7-33
(2:07) 34-V.Haynes right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 17:03 · TEN 2 · Score 7-34
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34-7 in Week 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
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 1, 2005 on 2005-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Troupe (S. McNair pass) (Q1 53:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 47:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 38:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q3 26:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. Haynes (Q3 17:07) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 40:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 30:25, 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?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 58.1% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.69 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 69.2% completion, +1.34 EPA per dropback, +17.43 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +17.43 on passing plays. across 13 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.21 EPA): (8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, declined.. The biggest win-probability swing was -14.4%.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Now 0-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
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