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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.31 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 3

Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Passing · +2.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.92 EPA/play - 4
W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 5
K. Swayne · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 6
B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 7

Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.73 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 8
H. 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.104 | +0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 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 rate | 55.6% | 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
New York Jets — W. Chrebet (Chandler Martin pass)
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
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.
- New York Jets (Q2 4:43) — (4:43) 28-C.Martin pass to 80-W.Chrebet for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 16-V.Testaverde pass incomplete to 88-A.Becht (31-M.Logan).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart scrambles pushed ob at NYJ 31 for 21 yards (21-V.Green).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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