Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 47–36 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 31–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. McNair
- Top passer
- Max Tomczak
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:35) R.Huntley up the middle to TEN 17 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-D.Walker …
- Game date
- 2000-01-02
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 47–36 on 2000-01-02. S. McNair posted a game-high +10.48 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 47 | |
| 7 | 0 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 36 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.48 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 2
F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 3
B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 4
Y. Thigpen · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 5
M. Roan · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.14 EPA/play - 6
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 7
J. Witman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 8

Rodney Thomas II · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.06 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 (+10.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.
S. McNair's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (13:16) S.McNair pass incomplete to Y.Thigpen (L.Flowers). PENALTY on PIT-L.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-11.40 EPA): Another player — (6:35) R.Huntley up the middle to TEN 17 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-D.Walker at TEN 17. D.Walker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Pen
Quarterback report card
Max Tomczak led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.51 total EPA
N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 14 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.80 EPA/play · -11.16 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.011 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.047 | -0.667 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: +0.03 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.13 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 18 drives, -12.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 18 drives, +2.14 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
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- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
Tennessee Titans — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q1 13:16) — (13:16) S.McNair pass to F.Wycheck for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:36) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) R.Huntley right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 2:59) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 24–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q2 12:02) — (12:02) R.Thomas left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 8:02) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 26 (Q2 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to F.Wycheck for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:11) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 80 (Q2 1:11); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:01) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) A.Del Greco 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 22–9. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 15 (Q3 13:12) — (13:12) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q3 9:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 92 (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) M.Tomczak sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (J.Thornton).; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) N.O'Donnell pass to M.Roan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 2:56) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 2:56) — (2:56) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 1:39) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 46 (Q3 1:39); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 1:26) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q4 6:35); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 3:59) — A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 35 (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:42).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — C.Hentrich kicks 61 yards from TEN 30 to PIT 9. R.Huntley to PIT 38 for 29 yards (D.Sidney).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) N.O'Donnell pass INTERCEPTED by L.Kirkland (C.Scott) at TEN 28. L.Kirkland pushed ob at TEN 5 for 23 yards (N.O'Donnell).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) M.Tomczak pass intended for B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by J.Bowden at TEN 24. J.Bowden to PIT 47 for 29 yards (J.Witman).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) R.Huntley up the middle to TEN 17 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-D.Walker at TEN 17. D.Walker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Pen
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Bettis up the middle to TEN 1 for no gain (J.Thornton).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:35) — (6:35) R.Huntley up the middle to TEN 17 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-D.Walker at TEN 17. D.Walker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Pen
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:39) — (1:39) N.O'Donnell sacked at TEN 46 for -8 yards (J.Porter). FUMBLES (J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-J.Porter at TEN 46. J.Porter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 a
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak sacked at PIT 14 for -6 yards (J.Kearse). FUMBLES (J.Kearse), RECOVERED by TEN-J.Kearse at PIT 14. J.Kearse for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 13:16 · PIT 9 · Score 6-0
(13:16) S.McNair pass to F.Wycheck for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 9:36 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:29 · TEN 8 · Score 7-6
(5:29) R.Huntley right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:59 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 12:02 · PIT 11 · Score 13-7
(12:02) R.Thomas left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 8:02 · PIT 2 · Score 14-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 1:17 · PIT 26 · Score 20-7
(1:17) (Shotgun) N.O'Donnell pass to F.Wycheck for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 1:11 · PIT 2 · Score 21-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 1:11 · TEN 80 · Score 27-7
(1:11) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak sacked at PIT 14 for -6 yards (J.Kearse). FUMBLES (J.Kearse), RECOVERED by TEN-J.Kearse at PIT 14. J.Kearse for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 1:01 · PIT 2 · Score 28-7
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · PIT 25 · Score 31-7
(:14) A.Del Greco 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 13:12 · TEN 15 · Score 31-13
(13:12) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q3 9:18 · TEN 2 · Score 31-15
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q3 7:29 · TEN 92 · Score 33-15
(7:29) M.Tomczak sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (J.Thornton).
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 7:24 · PIT 24 · Score 39-15
(7:24) N.O'Donnell pass to M.Roan for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 2:56 · PIT 2 · Score 40-15
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:56 · TEN 1 · Score 40-21
(2:56) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:39 · TEN 2 · Score 40-22
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:39 · PIT 46 · Score 40-28
(1:39) N.O'Donnell sacked at TEN 46 for -8 yards (J.Porter). FUMBLES (J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-J.Porter at TEN 46. J.Porter for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 a
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:26 · TEN 2 · Score 40-29
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 6:35 · TEN 14 · Score 46-29
(6:35) R.Huntley up the middle to TEN 17 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by TEN-D.Walker at TEN 17. D.Walker for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-D.Sidney, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Pen
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:59 · PIT 2 · Score 47-29
A.Del Greco extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Matthews, Holder-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:49 · TEN 35 · Score 47-35
(1:49) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak pass to B.Shaw for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:42 · TEN 2 · Score 47-36
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. PENALTY on PIT-W.Gandy, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. PENALTY on PIT-W.Gandy, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 7 yar
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.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2000-01-02?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 47-36 in Week 17, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 22; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 47, Pittsburgh Steelers 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 5:29) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 12:02) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:17) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 13:12) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 2:56) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 1:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:49) Tennessee Titans field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:14, 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?
Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers), 46.7% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.51 total passing EPA. N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 42.9% completion, -0.80 EPA per dropback, -11.16 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.48 total EPA on Passing plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (13:16) S.McNair pass incomplete to Y.Thigpen (L.Flowers). PENALTY on PIT-L.Flowers, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L