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NFL · Week 11 · November 25, 2001 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans: 2001 Week 11 Recap

Steelers defeat Titans 34–24 in Week 11

K.Stewart led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 34–24 Week 11 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 34 8–2 Winner
Final 34–24
Tennessee Titans 24 4–6
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
34–24
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–14 Tennessee Titans
Top passer
S. McNair
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Stewart
Game date
November 25, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • K.Stewart 19/34 · 247 YDS · 2 TD +20.2 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 8 REC · 114 YDS · 1 TD +9.9 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 7 REC · 99 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • Kenny Dyson
    Kenny Dyson 4 REC · 112 YDS · 1 TD +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • S.McNair 3 CAR · 4 YDS · 1 TD +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 7 REC · 114 YDS +1.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 34–24 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Stewart
Top passer
S. McNair
Biggest EPA play
(3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C…
Game date
2001-11-25

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34–24 on 2001-11-25, overcoming Tennessee Titans's 14–10 halftime lead. K. Stewart posted a game-high +20.22 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers371410034
Tennessee Titans7737024

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:01FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 20
    Score
    3-0

    (9:01) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  2. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 8:58TD
    Kenny Dyson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 68
    Score
    3-6

    (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q1 8:40XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    3-7

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 4:09TD
    FWF. Wycheck

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    3-13

    (4:09) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 4:03XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    3-14

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:18TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 4
    Score
    9-14

    (:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:15XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    10-14

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 12:59TD
    KSK. Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 48
    Score
    16-14

    (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 12:39XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    17-14

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  10. TENTennessee Titans
    Q3 7:50FG
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 31
    Score
    17-17

    (7:50) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:48TD
    AZA. Zereoue

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 25
    Score
    23-17

    (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:40XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    24-17

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:52FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 19
    Score
    27-17

    (14:52) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  14. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 8:27TD
    SMS. McNair

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    27-23

    (8:27) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. TENTennessee Titans
    Q4 8:23XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    27-24

    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

  16. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:45TD
    Chris Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 54
    Score
    33-24

    (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:23XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    34-24

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +20.22 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.93 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  4. 4Kenny DysonKenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.44 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  7. 7S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +2.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  8. 8Tru EdwardsTru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 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 (+20.22) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.

K. Stewart's top snap (+4.87 EPA): (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.45 EPA): S. McNair — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.64 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +0.59 EPA/play · +20.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersTennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play+0.221+0.074
Offensive success rate45.3%52.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.683+0.047
Rush EPA/play-0.297-0.051
Defensive EPA/play-0.074-0.221
Defensive success rate47.5%54.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.22 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Tennessee Titans: +0.07 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +19.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +5.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kenny DysonTennessee Titans — Kenny Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 8:58)
  • Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 4:09)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 0:18)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart (Q3 12:59)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue (K. Stewart pass) (Q3 6:48)
  • Tennessee Titans — S. McNair (Q4 8:27)
  • Chris ScottPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Scott (Q4 3:45)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q1 9:01)
  • Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney (Q3 7:50)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q4 14:52)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 20 (Q1 9:01) — (9:01) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 68 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:40) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 4:09) — (4:09) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:03) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 0:15) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 48 (Q3 12:59) — (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 12:39) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q3 7:50) — (7:50) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 25 (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 6:40) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 19 (Q4 14:52) — (14:52) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:23) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 54 (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:23) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.0% · EPA -8.45]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +4.44]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:59) — (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +4.87]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +5.44]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:46) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from TEN 30 to PIT 2. 81-T.Edwards ran ob at TEN 17 for 81 yards (33-M.Booker). [WPA +15.0% · EPA +4.27]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -35.0% · EPA -8.45]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +5.44]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:59) — (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +4.87]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +4.44]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:01 · TEN 20 · Score 3-0
    (9:01) 3-K.Brown 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  2. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 8:58 · PIT 68 · Score 3-6
    (8:58) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 8:40 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  4. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 4:09 · PIT 4 · Score 3-13
    (4:09) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 4:03 · PIT 2 · Score 3-14
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:18 · TEN 4 · Score 9-14
    (:18) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:15 · TEN 2 · Score 10-14
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 12:59 · TEN 48 · Score 16-14
    (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 12:39 · TEN 2 · Score 17-14
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  10. Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 7:50 · PIT 31 · Score 17-17
    (7:50) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:48 · TEN 25 · Score 23-17
    (6:48) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:40 · TEN 2 · Score 24-17
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:52 · TEN 19 · Score 27-17
    (14:52) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  14. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:27 · PIT 1 · Score 27-23
    (8:27) 9-S.McNair up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 8:23 · PIT 2 · Score 27-24
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · PIT 54 · Score 33-24
    (3:45) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 89-F.Wycheck INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TEN 45. 30-C.Scott for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:23 · TEN 2 · Score 34-24
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-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 Tennessee Titans on 2001-11-25?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34-24 in Week 11, 2001.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Tennessee Titans 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Tennessee Titans 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Tennessee Titans 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 8:58) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 4:09) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 0:18) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q3 12:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (K. Stewart pass) (Q3 6:48) Tennessee Titans touchdown — S. McNair (Q4 8:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Scott (Q4 3:45) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 9:01, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 7:50, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 14:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 57.5% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.64 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.9% completion, +0.59 EPA per dropback, +20.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.22 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.87 EPA): (12:59) 10-K.Stewart for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

Tennessee Titans

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

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