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NFL · Week 3 · September 26, 1999 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 1999 Week 3 Recap

Seahawks defeat Steelers 29–10 in Week 3

J.Kitna led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 29–10 Week 3 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 29 2–1 Winner
Final 29–10
Pittsburgh Steelers 10 2–1
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
29–10
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 26–0 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
J. Kitna
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Kitna
Game date
September 26, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • J.Kitna 18/32 · 251 YDS +6.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Seth Dawkins
    Seth Dawkins 5 REC · 105 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Pritchard 6 REC · 90 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • J.Bettis 11 CAR · 39 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Huntley 2 REC · 30 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Max Tomczak -0.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 29–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 26–0 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Kitna
Top passer
J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play
(13:52) J.Miller punts 62 yards to SEA 6, Center-M.Schneck. C.Rogers for 94 yards, TOUCHDO…
Game date
1999-09-26

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29–10 on 1999-09-26. J. Kitna posted a game-high +6.46 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Seattle Seahawks17930029
Pittsburgh Steelers00100010

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 78
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) K.Stewart pass intended for W.Blackwell INTERCEPTED by M.Hanks at PIT 23. M.Hanks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 13:52XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-0

    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 13:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 68
    Score
    13-0

    (13:52) J.Miller punts 62 yards to SEA 6, Center-M.Schneck. C.Rogers for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 11:40XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    14-0

    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

  5. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q1 6:58FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    17-0

    (6:58) T.Peterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 12:04FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 34
    Score
    20-0

    (12:04) T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:08FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    23-0

    (8:08) T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

  8. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 0:07FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 8
    Score
    26-0

    (:07) T.Peterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:49FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 14
    Score
    26-3

    (12:49) K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 9:07FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 20
    Score
    29-3

    (9:07) T.Peterson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:40TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 16
    Score
    29-9

    (1:40) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak pass to T.Edwards for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:35XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 2
    Score
    29-10

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

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Kitna · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +6.46 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  2. 2Seth DawkinsSeth Dawkins · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Pritchard · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.22 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Fauria · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  6. 6R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Mayes · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.23 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

J. Kitna — SEA · Passing

J. Kitna posted the highest total EPA (+6.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.

J. Kitna's top snap (-5.22 EPA): (2:15) J.Kitna sacked at PIT 31 for -14 yards (O.Roye). FUMBLES (O.Roye), touched at PIT 31, RECOVERED by PIT-J.Steed at PIT 39. J.Steed to PIT 43 for 4 yards (G.Williams).

Biggest single play (-6.54 EPA): Another player — (13:52) J.Miller punts 62 yards to SEA 6, Center-M.Schneck. C.Rogers for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 32 dropbacks · 56.2% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +6.46 total EPA
  • Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -3.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.024-0.293
Offensive success rate38.9%40.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.202-0.486
Rush EPA/play-0.354-0.124
Defensive EPA/play+0.293+0.024
Defensive success rate59.6%61.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Seattle Seahawks generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: -0.02 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -26.05 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 15 drives, -2.20 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q1 13:52)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 1:40)

Field goals

  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q1 6:58)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 12:04)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 8:08)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 0:07)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 12:49)
  • Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q4 9:07)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 17–0. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 78 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Stewart pass intended for W.Blackwell INTERCEPTED by M.Hanks at PIT 23. M.Hanks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 13:52) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 68 (Q1 13:52) — (13:52) J.Miller punts 62 yards to SEA 6, Center-M.Schneck. C.Rogers for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 11:40) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) T.Peterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 9–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 34 (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 8:08) — (8:08) T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) T.Peterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 14 (Q4 12:49) — (12:49) K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) T.Peterson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak pass to T.Edwards for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 1:35) — 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) — T.Peterson kicks 65 yards from SEA 30 to PIT 5. W.Blackwell to PIT 22 for 17 yards (M.Strong; D.Williams). [WPA +54.7% · EPA +0.04]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Stewart pass intended for W.Blackwell INTERCEPTED by M.Hanks at PIT 23. M.Hanks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -6.37]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:52) — (13:52) J.Miller punts 62 yards to SEA 6, Center-M.Schneck. C.Rogers for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -6.54]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +2.12]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 8:44) — (8:44) J.Kitna pass to M.Pritchard to PIT 36 for 51 yards (C.Emmons). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +3.57]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:52) — (13:52) J.Miller punts 62 yards to SEA 6, Center-M.Schneck. C.Rogers for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -6.54]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) K.Stewart pass intended for W.Blackwell INTERCEPTED by M.Hanks at PIT 23. M.Hanks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.2% · EPA -6.37]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q2 2:15) — (2:15) J.Kitna sacked at PIT 31 for -14 yards (O.Roye). FUMBLES (O.Roye), touched at PIT 31, RECOVERED by PIT-J.Steed at PIT 39. J.Steed to PIT 43 for 4 yards (G.Williams). [WPA -2.4% · EPA -5.22]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass intended for T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by S.Springs at SEA 41. S.Springs to PIT 17 for 42 yards (A.Brown). [WPA -2.2% · EPA -4.69]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · SEA 78 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) K.Stewart pass intended for W.Blackwell INTERCEPTED by M.Hanks at PIT 23. M.Hanks for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 13:52 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 13:52 · SEA 68 · Score 13-0
    (13:52) J.Miller punts 62 yards to SEA 6, Center-M.Schneck. C.Rogers for 94 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 11:40 · PIT 2 · Score 14-0
    T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  5. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 6:58 · PIT 27 · Score 17-0
    (6:58) T.Peterson 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  6. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 12:04 · PIT 34 · Score 20-0
    (12:04) T.Peterson 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  7. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 8:08 · PIT 23 · Score 23-0
    (8:08) T.Peterson 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  8. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · PIT 8 · Score 26-0
    (:07) T.Peterson 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:49 · SEA 14 · Score 26-3
    (12:49) K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
  10. Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 9:07 · PIT 20 · Score 29-3
    (9:07) T.Peterson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Gray, Holder-J.Feagles.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:40 · SEA 16 · Score 29-9
    (1:40) (Shotgun) M.Tomczak pass to T.Edwards for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:35 · SEA 2 · Score 29-10
    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.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 1999-09-26?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10 in Week 3, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Seattle Seahawks 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Seattle Seahawks 29, Pittsburgh Steelers 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:40) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q1 6:58, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q2 12:04, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q2 8:08, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:49, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q4 9:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 56.2% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +6.46 total passing EPA. Max Tomczak (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.3% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -3.10 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.46 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (-5.22 EPA): (2:15) J.Kitna sacked at PIT 31 for -14 yards (O.Roye). FUMBLES (O.Roye), touched at PIT 31, RECOVERED by PIT-J.Steed at PIT 39. J.Steed to PIT 43 for 4 yards (G.Williams)..

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L