Commanders 3–24 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2000

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

J. 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.

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

T. 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..

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.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	0	0	0	0	3
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	17	7	0	0	24

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

+3PIT 14

+3WAS 10

PIT 91

WAS 30

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

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.
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.
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.
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.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:32TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
3-16
(:32) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:51TD
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 30
Score
3-23
(10:51) R.Huntley left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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).

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

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.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.241	+0.012
Offensive success rate	35.4%	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 rate	58.7%	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.

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.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:35 · WAS 2 · Score 3-10
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · WAS 3 · Score 3-16
(:32) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:28 · WAS 2 · Score 3-17
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:51 · WAS 30 · Score 3-23
(10:51) R.Huntley left tackle for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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

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