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NFL · Week 6 · October 8, 2000 · 11 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets: 2000 Week 6 Recap

Steelers defeat Jets 20–3 in Week 6

K.Stewart led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 20–3 Week 6 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 20 2–3 Winner
Final 20–3
New York Jets 3 4–1
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
20–3
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–3 New York Jets
Top passer
K. Stewart
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Stewart
Game date
October 8, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • K.Stewart 17/30 · 157 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Shaw 2 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala 2 REC · 23 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • L.Coles 1 REC · 18 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryder Anderson
    Ryder Anderson 1 CAR · 3 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Becht 2 REC · 19 YDS +0.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 20–3 New York Jets
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–3 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Stewart
Top passer
K. Stewart
Biggest EPA play
(1:23) R.Lucas pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by D.Washington at NYJ 49. D.Washin…
Game date
2000-10-08

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 20–3 on 2000-10-08. K. Stewart posted a game-high +8.93 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers37100020
New York Jets030003

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:03FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 25
    Score
    3-0

    (:03) K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:40TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    9-0

    (1:40) J.Bettis left tackle to NYJ 1 for 11 yards (K.Williams, M.Coleman). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. J.Bettis left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:40XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    10-0

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

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 22
    Score
    10-3

    (:00) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:37TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 10
    Score
    16-3

    (11:37) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:33XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 2
    Score
    17-3

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

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:05FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 12
    Score
    20-3

    (3:05) K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.93 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.45 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
  5. 5L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.29 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  7. 7H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 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

K. Stewart — PIT · Passing

K. Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+8.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

K. Stewart's top snap (-3.00 EPA): (1:08) K.Stewart up the middle to NYJ 18 for -1 yards. Stewart takes knee.

Biggest single play (-6.19 EPA): Another player — (1:23) R.Lucas pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by D.Washington at NYJ 49. D.Washington to NYJ 18 for 31 yards (R.Lucas).

Quarterback report card

K. Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.30 EPA/play · +8.93 total EPA
  • R. Lucas (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -0.57 EPA/play · -17.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersNew York Jets
Offensive EPA/play+0.015-0.277
Offensive success rate39.8%39.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.290-0.514
Rush EPA/play-0.221-0.293
Defensive EPA/play+0.277-0.015
Defensive success rate60.3%60.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.28), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: -0.28 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: 11 drives, -18.84 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +1.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 1:40)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 11:37)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q1 0:03)
  • New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 3:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q1 0:03) — (:03) K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 12 (Q2 1:40); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:40) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 11:33) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 12 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — J.Hall kicks 62 yards from NYJ 30 to PIT 8. T.Edwards to PIT 29 for 21 yards (L.Coles, C.Hayes). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.59]
  • New York Jets (Q1 1:23) — (1:23) R.Lucas pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by D.Washington at NYJ 49. D.Washington to NYJ 18 for 31 yards (R.Lucas). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -6.19]
  • New York Jets (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) C.Martin right end to NYJ 45 for no gain (L.Flowers). FUMBLES (L.Flowers), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Kirkland at NYJ 45. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -4.56]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass incomplete. Pressure by NYJ#58 Farrior. PENALTY on PIT-K.Stewart, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at NYJ 13. [WPA -8.7% · EPA +0.00]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:40) — (1:40) J.Bettis left tackle to NYJ 1 for 11 yards (K.Williams, M.Coleman). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. J.Bettis left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.01]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q1 1:23) — (1:23) R.Lucas pass intended for W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by D.Washington at NYJ 49. D.Washington to NYJ 18 for 31 yards (R.Lucas). [WPA -19.6% · EPA -6.19]
  • New York Jets (Q3 7:12) — (7:12) C.Martin right end to NYJ 45 for no gain (L.Flowers). FUMBLES (L.Flowers), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Kirkland at NYJ 45. [WPA -14.4% · EPA -4.56]
  • New York Jets (Q4 10:15) — (10:15) (Shotgun) R.Lucas sacked at PIT 35 for -5 yards (J.Porter). FUMBLES (J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-K.Henry at PIT 35. [WPA -6.1% · EPA -4.24]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:23) — (2:23) J.Witman left guard to NYJ 43 for 2 yards (S.Ellis). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -3.54]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 0:03 · NYJ 25 · Score 3-0
    (:03) K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:40 · NYJ 12 · Score 9-0
    (1:40) J.Bettis left tackle to NYJ 1 for 11 yards (K.Williams, M.Coleman). Play Challenged by Replay Official and REVERSED. J.Bettis left tackle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:40 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-0
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.
  4. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · PIT 22 · Score 10-3
    (:00) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:37 · NYJ 10 · Score 16-3
    (11:37) K.Stewart pass to B.Shaw for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:33 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-3
    K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:05 · NYJ 12 · Score 20-3
    (3:05) K.Brown 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-J.Miller.

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.
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets on 2000-10-08?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 20-3 in Week 6, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, New York Jets 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, New York Jets 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New York Jets 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, New York Jets 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:37) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 3:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.7% completion, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +8.93 total passing EPA. R. Lucas (New York Jets), 43.3% completion, -0.57 EPA per dropback, -17.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (-3.00 EPA): (1:08) K.Stewart up the middle to NYJ 18 for -1 yards. Stewart takes knee..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

New York Jets

Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L