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NFL · Week 16 · December 16, 2000 · 11 min read

Washington Commanders vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2000 Week 16 Recap

Steelers defeat Commanders 24–3 in Week 16

Tru Edwards led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 3–24 Week 16 finish.

Washington Commanders 3 7–8
Final 3–24
Pittsburgh Steelers 24 8–7 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
3–24
Halftime
Washington Commanders 3–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Jacolby George
FantasyHQ MVP
Tru Edwards
Game date
December 16, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Commanders

  • L.Centers 7 REC · 67 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • S.Alexander 4 REC · 85 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Jamari Thrash
    Jamari Thrash 1 REC · 8 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Tru Edwards
    Tru Edwards 1 REC · 12 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Stewart 11/26 · 190 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Huntley 8 CAR · 56 YDS · 2 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–3 Washington Commanders
Halftime
Washington Commanders 3–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tru Edwards
Top passer
Jacolby George
Biggest EPA play
(:29) K.Stewart up the middle to WAS 5 for -2 yards.
Game date
2000-12-16

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Washington Commanders 24–3 on 2000-12-16. Tru Edwards posted a game-high +4.13 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Washington Commanders300003
Pittsburgh Steelers01770024

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

WASWashington Commanders
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. WASWashington Commanders
    Q1 3:07FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    3-0

    (3:07) E.Murray 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    WAS 10
    Score
    3-3

    (10:00) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:12TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 91
    Score
    3-9

    (5:12) T.Barnhardt punts 44 yards to PIT 47, Center-J.Zelenka. H.Poteat for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:35XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    3-10

    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:32TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 3
    Score
    3-16

    (:32) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:28XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    3-17

    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 10:51TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    WAS 30
    Score
    3-23

    (10:51) R.Huntley left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 10:42XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    WAS 2
    Score
    3-24

    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.51 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  6. 6L. Centers · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  8. 8S. Alexander · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.11 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tru Edwards

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tru Edwards — PIT · Receiving

Tru Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+4.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +2.07 EPA per play.

Tru Edwards's top snap (+3.49 EPA): (12:32) K.Stewart pass incomplete to T.Edwards. Coverage by #28 Green.

Biggest single play (-5.23 EPA): Another player — (:29) K.Stewart up the middle to WAS 5 for -2 yards.

Quarterback report card

Jacolby George led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Jacolby George (Washington Commanders) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.23 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatWashington CommandersPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.241+0.012
Offensive success rate35.4%41.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.226+0.135
Rush EPA/play-0.517-0.140
Defensive EPA/play-0.012+0.241
Defensive success rate58.7%64.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Washington Commanders: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +1.12 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Washington Commanders: 12 drives, -19.00 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 5:12)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 0:32)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 10:51)

Field goals

  • Washington Commanders — unlisted player (Q1 3:07)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 10:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q1 3:07) — (3:07) E.Murray 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q2 10:00) — (10:00) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 91 (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) T.Barnhardt punts 44 yards to PIT 47, Center-J.Zelenka. H.Poteat for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 3:35) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q2 0:28) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 30 (Q4 10:51) — (10:51) R.Huntley left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 10:42) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Washington Commanders (Q1 15:00) — K.Brown kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to WAS 0. J.Thrash to WAS 27 for 27 yards (R.Huntley). [WPA +43.3% · EPA +0.56]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw to WAS 34 for 33 yards (D.Sanders; M.Carrier). [WPA +9.6% · EPA +2.32]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) T.Barnhardt punts 44 yards to PIT 47, Center-J.Zelenka. H.Poteat for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.92]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:40) — (7:40) K.Stewart pass to J.Bettis to WAS 36 for 25 yards (D.Sanders). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.85]
  • Washington Commanders (Q1 6:02) — (6:02) PENALTY on PIT-C.Sullivan, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 36 - No Play. [WPA +7.4% · EPA +2.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:29) — (:29) K.Stewart up the middle to WAS 5 for -2 yards. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -5.23]
  • Washington Commanders (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) T.Barnhardt punts 44 yards to PIT 47, Center-J.Zelenka. H.Poteat for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -8.3% · EPA -4.92]
  • Washington Commanders (Q4 2:18) — (2:18) (Shotgun) B.Johnson sacked at WAS 18 for -5 yards (Team). FUMBLES (Team), RECOVERED by PIT-E.Holmes at WAS 18. E.Holmes to WAS 14 for 4 yards (D.Smith). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -4.72]
  • Washington Commanders (Q3 13:09) — (13:09) S.Davis up the middle to PIT 16 for 3 yards (K.Von Oelhoffen). FUMBLES (K.Von Oelhoffen), RECOVERED by PIT-B.Alexander at PIT 16. B.Alexander to PIT 16 for no gain (I.Fryar). [WPA -7.1% · EPA -4.71]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 3:07 · PIT 14 · Score 3-0
    (3:07) E.Murray 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Zelenka, Holder-T.Barnhardt.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:00 · WAS 10 · Score 3-3
    (10:00) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:12 · PIT 91 · Score 3-9
    (5:12) T.Barnhardt punts 44 yards to PIT 47, Center-J.Zelenka. H.Poteat for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:35 · WAS 2 · Score 3-10
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · WAS 3 · Score 3-16
    (:32) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · WAS 2 · Score 3-17
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:51 · WAS 30 · Score 3-23
    (10:51) R.Huntley left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 10:42 · WAS 2 · Score 3-24
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Tru Edwards (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2000-12-16?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Washington Commanders 24-3 in Week 16, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Washington Commanders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Washington Commanders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:51) Washington Commanders field goal — unlisted player (Q1 3:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 10:00, 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?

Jacolby George (Washington Commanders), 50.0% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.23 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.3% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.51 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Tru Edwards (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+3.49 EPA): (12:32) K.Stewart pass incomplete to T.Edwards. Coverage by #28 Green..

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W