Game story
In Week 8 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-10-28, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 27–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with +4.22 total EPA, and -12.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.26 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.26 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2 R.Griffin III · Washington Commanders · Passing · +4.22 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4 J. Dwyer · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.85 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 6 N. Paul · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 7 L. Pope · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 8 C. Rainey · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 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 (+10.26) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.99 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Pope (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Washington Commanders — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
- Washington Commanders — K. Forbath
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 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 53:02) — (8:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 45-L.Pope for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 52:55) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the WAS 30 (Q1 47:54) — (2:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–6. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 7 (Q2 36:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 36:17) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the WAS 9 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 30 (Q3 26:57) — (11:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q3 20:17) — (5:17) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 46-W.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q3 20:13) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 12:11) — (12:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders to WAS 16 for 15 yards (26-J.Wilson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 53:02) — (8:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 45-L.Pope for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 57:57) — (12:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace to WAS 34 for 8 yards (56-P.Riley; 26-J.Wilson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 36:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 41:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 36:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass incomplete short left to 89-S.Moss (28-C.Allen).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 29:52) — (14:52) 10-R.Griffin pass deep left to 84-N.Paul pushed ob at PIT 42 for 37 yards (25-R.Clark).
Quarterback report card
R.Griffin III led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -12.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.22 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 70.6% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.012 | +0.193 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 51.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.076 | +0.254 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.113 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.012 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.6% | 57.1% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +14.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, +0.91 total EPA, 3 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.
- R.Griffin III (WAS) 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) — Q1 53:02 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(8:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 45-L.Pope for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 52:55 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 47:54 · WAS 30 · Score 0-10
(2:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 41:38 · PIT 2 · Score 6-10
(11:38) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 36:24 · WAS 7 · Score 6-16
(6:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 36:17 · WAS 2 · Score 6-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · WAS 9 · Score 6-20
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 26:57 · PIT 30 · Score 9-20
(11:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 20:17 · WAS 1 · Score 9-26
(5:17) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 46-W.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 20:13 · WAS 2 · Score 9-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 12:11 · PIT 27 · Score 12-27
(12:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Snow, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Washington Commanders 27-12 in Week 8, 2012 on 2012-10-28.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Washington Commanders 12, Pittsburgh Steelers 27 (WAS 12-27 PIT) in Week 8, 2012 on 2012-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Washington Commanders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q2: Washington Commanders 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Washington Commanders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Washington Commanders 12, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Pope (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 53:02) Washington Commanders touchdown — S. Moss (R. Griffin pass) (Q2 41:38) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 36:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 20:17) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 47:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q3 26:57, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q4 12:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
R.Griffin III (Washington Commanders), 44.4% completion, -12.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.22 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 70.6% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.26 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +10.26 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.99 EPA): (11:38) (Shotgun) 10-R.Griffin pass short middle to 89-S.Moss for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.8%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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