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NFL · Week 13 · December 9, 2001 · 11 min read

New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2001 Week 13 Recap

Steelers defeat Jets 18–7 in Week 13

K.Stewart led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 7–18 Week 13 finish.

New York Jets 7 7–5
Final 7–18
Pittsburgh Steelers 18 10–2 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
7–18
Halftime
New York Jets 7–12 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
K. Stewart
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Stewart
Game date
December 9, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • Chandler Martin
    Chandler Martin 1/1 · 18 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Chrebet 5 REC · 63 YDS · 1 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Swayne 3 REC · 44 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • K.Stewart 20/40 · 240 YDS +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 10 REC · 124 YDS +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Shaw 2 REC · 42 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 18–7 New York Jets
Halftime
New York Jets 7–12 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Stewart
Top passer
K. Stewart
Biggest EPA play
(10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T…
Game date
2001-12-09

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 18–7 on 2001-12-09. K. Stewart posted a game-high +10.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
New York Jets070007
Pittsburgh Steelers3960018

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 5:14FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 8
    Score
    0-3

    (5:14) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:24TD
    CFC. Fuamatu-Ma'afala

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYJ 1
    Score
    0-9

    (10:24) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 4:43TD
    WCW. Chrebet

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    6-9

    (4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 4:37XP
    Justin Hall

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-9

    9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:43FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    7-12

    (:43) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:34FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 20
    Score
    7-15

    (9:34) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:21FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 3
    Score
    7-18

    (2:21) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal 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 · +10.43 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  3. 3Chandler MartinChandler Martin · New York Jets · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play
  4. 4W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Swayne · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  7. 7Chandler MartinChandler Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  8. 8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 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 (+10.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

K. Stewart's top snap (+2.36 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart scrambles pushed ob at NYJ 31 for 21 yards (21-V.Green).

Biggest single play (-2.93 EPA): Justin Hall — (10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.

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) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
  • V. Testaverde (New York Jets) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.104+0.045
Offensive success rate43.5%44.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.094+0.237
Rush EPA/play-0.179-0.078
Defensive EPA/play-0.045+0.104
Defensive success rate55.6%56.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: -0.10 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • New York Jets: 9 drives, -6.42 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +4.02 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q2 10:24)
  • New York Jets — W. Chrebet (Chandler Martin pass) (Q2 4:43)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q1 5:14)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q2 0:43)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q4 9:34)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q4 2:21)
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 8 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 10:24) — (10:24) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:37) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 15 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 20 (Q4 9:34) — (9:34) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:17) — (:17) 3-K.Brown 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. [WPA -10.0% · EPA -2.18]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to NYJ 33 for 13 yards (42-M.Coleman). [WPA +8.9% · EPA +1.94]
  • New York Jets (Q1 12:10) — (12:10) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles to PIT 44 for 8 yards (20-D.Washington). PENALTY on PIT-20-D.Washington, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at PIT 44. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.09]
  • New York Jets (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -2.93]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw to NYJ 32 for 24 yards (22-D.Robinson). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.28]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q1 10:30) — (10:30) 9-J.Hall 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. [WPA -6.8% · EPA -2.93]
  • New York Jets (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +2.92]
  • New York Jets (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 88-A.Becht (31-M.Logan). [WPA -2.2% · EPA -2.37]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart scrambles pushed ob at NYJ 31 for 21 yards (21-V.Green). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +2.36]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 5:14 · NYJ 8 · Score 0-3
    (5:14) 3-K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:24 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-9
    (10:24) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 4:43 · PIT 18 · Score 6-9
    (4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 4:37 · PIT 2 · Score 7-9
    9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:43 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-12
    (:43) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:34 · NYJ 20 · Score 7-15
    (9:34) 3-K.Brown 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:21 · NYJ 3 · Score 7-18
    (2:21) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal 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 New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2001-12-09?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 18-7 in Week 13, 2001.

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

Q1: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Q4: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Final: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 18.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q2 10:24) New York Jets touchdown — W. Chrebet (C. Martin pass) (Q2 4:43) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 5:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 0:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 9:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 2:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 53.6% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.19 total passing EPA.

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

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+2.36 EPA): (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart scrambles pushed ob at NYJ 31 for 21 yards (21-V.Green)..

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W