Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 30–20 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 20–23 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Jeffers
- Top passer
- S. Beuerlein
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOV…
- Game date
- 1999-12-26
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 30–20 on 1999-12-26. P. Jeffers posted a game-high +12.17 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(15:00) K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(3:35) F.Lane right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
(15:00) R.Huntley up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:41) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
(3:57) J.Bettis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CAR 28
- Score
- 0-3
(15:00) K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 0-9
(4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:35XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-10
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 3:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 41
- Score
- 6-10
(3:35) F.Lane right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 1:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-10
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 25
- Score
- 7-16
(15:00) R.Huntley up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 7:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 88
- Score
- 13-16
(7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 13-22
(1:41) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:36XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 13-23
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 43
- Score
- 19-23
(:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-23
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 20-29
(3:57) J.Bettis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 20-30
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Jeffers · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +12.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 2S. Beuerlein · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +6.73 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 3R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.39 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4
Tru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play - 5J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.15 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7W. Floyd · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8W. Walls · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 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
P. Jeffers — CAR · Receiving
P. Jeffers posted the highest total EPA (+12.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.52 EPA per play.
P. Jeffers's top snap (+7.60 EPA): (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-12.77 EPA): Another player — (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. Beuerlein led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.73 total EPA
- Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.36 EPA/play · -9.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.059 | +0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 46.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.182 | -0.364 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.588 | +0.303 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.8% | 54.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.06 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.05 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -4.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +5.03 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Carolina Panthers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 28 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 4:35); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 3:35) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PIT 41 (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) F.Lane right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 1:55) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 13–13. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 25 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) R.Huntley up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PIT 88 (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:36) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the PIT 43 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:03) — R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 8 (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) J.Bettis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 2:26) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — R.Cunningham kicks 52 yards from CAR 30 to PIT 18. R.Huntley to PIT 30 for 12 yards (C.Hetherington).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) M.Tomczak pass intended for M.Cushing INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at PIT 30. M.Minter to PIT 5 for 25 yards (H.Ward).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:13) — (:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 0:13) — (:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) M.Tomczak pass intended for M.Cushing INTERCEPTED by M.Minter at PIT 30. M.Minter to PIT 5 for 25 yards (H.Ward).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 15:00 · CAR 28 · Score 0-3
(15:00) K.Brown 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:35 · PIT 1 · Score 0-9
(4:35) F.Lane up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (L.Kirkland). FUMBLES (L.Kirkland), RECOVERED by PIT-T.Davis at PIT -2. T.Davis for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · CAR 2 · Score 0-10
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 3:35 · PIT 41 · Score 6-10
(3:35) F.Lane right end for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 1:55 · PIT 2 · Score 7-10
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CAR 25 · Score 7-16
(15:00) R.Huntley up the middle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 7:55 · PIT 88 · Score 13-16
(7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:41 · CAR 9 · Score 13-22
(1:41) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:36 · CAR 2 · Score 13-23
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · PIT 43 · Score 19-23
(:13) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · PIT 2 · Score 20-23
R.Cunningham extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Kinchen, Holder-K.Walter. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:57 · CAR 8 · Score 20-29
(3:57) J.Bettis up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:26 · CAR 2 · Score 20-30
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
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.
- P. Jeffers (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 1999-12-26?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 30-20 in Week 16, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q2: Carolina Panthers 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q4: Carolina Panthers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Carolina Panthers 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:35) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 3:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:41) Carolina Panthers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 3:57) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 15:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
S. Beuerlein (Carolina Panthers), 50.0% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.73 total passing EPA. Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -9.46 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
P. Jeffers (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.17 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+7.60 EPA): (7:55) S.Beuerlein pass to P.Jeffers for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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