Game story
In Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-11-02, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 20–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
W. Levis (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with +0.16 total EPA, and +0.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-36.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (:11) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle intended for 81-J.Whyle INTERCEPTED by 54-K.Alexander at PIT -1. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2 K. Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.36 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3 K. Philips · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 4 N. Westbrook-Ikhine · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.13 EPA/play
- 5 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.89 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.52 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 7 D. Henry · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 J. Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Johnson — PIT · Receiving
D. Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+8.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.28 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson to TEN 23 for 32 yards (38-T.Edmunds).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Harris
- Tennessee Titans — D. Henry
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Johnson (K. Pickett pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Tennessee Titans — N. Folk
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 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q1 55:16) — (10:16) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 55:11) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q1 47:52) — (2:52) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 13–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 36:40) — (6:40) 98-J.Simmons reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 36:35) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q2 31:19) — (1:19) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal (Q2 30:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q3 20:44) — (5:44) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q3 15:24) — (:24) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q4 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short right to 18-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 4:02).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle intended for 81-J.Whyle INTERCEPTED by 54-K.Alexander at PIT -1. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson to TEN 23 for 32 yards (38-T.Edmunds).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 15:24) — (:24) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep right to 15-N.Westbrook-Ikhine ran ob at PIT 36 for 23 yards. TEN-77-P.Skoronski was injured during the play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass short right to 85-C.Okonkwo pushed ob at PIT 24 for 12 yards (21-D.Rush).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson to TEN 23 for 32 yards (38-T.Edmunds).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep right to 15-N.Westbrook-Ikhine ran ob at PIT 36 for 23 yards. TEN-77-P.Skoronski was injured during the play.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 52:00) — (7:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 22-D.Henry. 22-D.Henry left tackle to PIT 45 for 6 yards (31-K.Neal).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:11) — (:11) (Shotgun) 8-W.Levis pass deep middle intended for 81-J.Whyle INTERCEPTED by 54-K.Alexander at PIT -1. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
W.Levis led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- W.Levis (Tennessee Titans) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.16 total EPA
- K.Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · -3.2% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.187 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.097 | +0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.076 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 55.7% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +10.44 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +6.73 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- D. Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- K. Pickett (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 55:16 · TEN 10 · Score 0-6
(10:16) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 55:11 · TEN 15 · Score 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 47:52 · PIT 18 · Score 3-7
(2:52) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 36:40 · PIT 2 · Score 9-7
(6:40) 98-J.Simmons reported in as eligible. 22-D.Henry left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 36:35 · PIT 15 · Score 10-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 31:19 · TEN 11 · Score 10-10
(1:19) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · PIT 18 · Score 13-10
(:03) 6-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · Score 13-10
END QUARTER 2 - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 20:44 · TEN 12 · Score 13-13
(5:44) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 15:24 · PIT 30 · Score 16-13
(:24) 6-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-R.Stonehouse. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:06 · TEN 3 · Score 16-19
(4:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short right to 18-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:02 · TEN 15 · Score 16-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. PENALTY on PIT-77-B.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 20-16 in Week 9, 2023 on 2023-11-02.
What was the final score of Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Tennessee Titans 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (TEN 16-20 PIT) in Week 9, 2023 on 2023-11-02.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q1 55:16) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 36:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (K. Pickett pass) (Q4 4:06) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q1 47:52, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 31:19, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 20:44, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — N. Folk (Q3 15:24, 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?
W. Levis (Tennessee Titans), 46.8% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.16 total passing EPA. K. Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.9% completion, -3.2% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.36 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +8.27 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.28 EPA): (5:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson to TEN 23 for 32 yards (38-T.Edmunds).. The biggest win-probability swing was -36.6%.
Was Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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