Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 34–31 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 13–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 31 for -2 yards (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampt…
- Game date
- 2003-01-11
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34–31 on 2003-01-11. S. McNair posted a game-high +13.70 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 31 | |
| 14 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +13.70 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 2
F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +8.54 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 3
D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play - 4
S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +6.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play - 5
T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.06 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 6
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 7
T. Mathis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 8
J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
S. McNair — TEN · Passing
S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+13.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (+3.21 EPA): (12:05) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to PIT 4 for 39 yards (27-B.Alexander).
Biggest single play (-4.95 EPA): E. George — (15:00) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 31 for -2 yards (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampton), RECOVERED by PIT-91-A.Smith at TEN 31. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:45.)
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) · 47 dropbacks · 57.4% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +13.70 total EPA
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.019 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 47.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.102 | +0.277 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.263 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.019 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.4% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.03, Tennessee Titans +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, +3.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 15 drives, +1.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Tennessee Titans — S. McNair
Tennessee Titans — E. George
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue
Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass)
Tennessee Titans — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q1 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 11:01) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 0:19) — (:19) 27-E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 0:17) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q2 9:34) — (9:34) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 9:29) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 21 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 31 (Q3 14:45) — (14:45) 21-A.Zereoue right tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 14:37) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q3 9:41) — (9:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 9:37) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:42) — (4:42) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:38) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 11–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 21 (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 10:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 86-H.Ward pass to 80-P.Burress is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 22 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Overtime: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (OT 12:49) — (12:49) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 14:49) — (14:49) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins pushed ob at PIT 38 for 31 yards (41-L.Flowers).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 31 for -2 yards (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampton), RECOVERED by PIT-91-A.Smith at TEN 31. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:45.)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Punt formation) 14-T.Rouen punts 40 yards to end zone, Center-54-M.Schneck, Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (OT 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins ran ob at PIT 16 for 22 yards.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 27-E.George left tackle to TEN 31 for -2 yards (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampton), RECOVERED by PIT-91-A.Smith at TEN 31. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 14:45.)
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 10:13) — (10:13) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 6 for -2 yards. FUMBLES, touched at TEN 5, RECOVERED by PIT-41-L.Flowers at TEN 8. 41-L.Flowers to TEN 8 for no gain (75-B.Olson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:29) — (14:29) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Rolle at TEN 32. 21-S.Rolle to TEN 48 for 16 yards (80-P.Burress).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:45) — (14:45) 21-A.Zereoue right tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 11:05 · PIT 8 · Score 0-6
(11:05) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 11:01 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 0:19 · PIT 1 · Score 0-13
(:19) 27-E.George left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 0:17 · PIT 2 · Score 0-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:34 · TEN 8 · Score 6-14
(9:34) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:29 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 6:51 · TEN 12 · Score 10-14
(6:51) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · TEN 21 · Score 13-14
(:04) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 14:45 · TEN 31 · Score 19-14
(14:45) 21-A.Zereoue right tackle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 14:37 · TEN 2 · Score 20-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 9:41 · PIT 7 · Score 20-20
(9:41) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 9:37 · PIT 2 · Score 20-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 4:42 · PIT 2 · Score 20-27
(4:42) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 4:38 · PIT 2 · Score 20-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:15 · TEN 21 · Score 26-28
(10:15) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 10:09 · TEN 2 · Score 28-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 86-H.Ward pass to 80-P.Burress is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:35 · TEN 22 · Score 31-28
(8:35) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 5:45 · PIT 24 · Score 31-31
(5:45) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — OT 12:49 · PIT 8 · Score 31-34
(12:49) (Field Goal formation) 6-J.Nedney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans on 2003-01-11?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-31 in Wild Card, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Tennessee Titans 14; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 11, Tennessee Titans 3; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Tennessee Titans 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q1 11:05) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q1 0:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 9:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q3 14:45) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q3 9:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass) (Q3 4:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 10:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 6:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 8:35, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 5:45, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (OT 12:49, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 57.4% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +13.70 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 45.7% completion, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+3.21 EPA): (12:05) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck to PIT 4 for 39 yards (27-B.Alexander)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 11-5 Now 11-6 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W