Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 47–14 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 14–27 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Stewart
- Top passer
- M. McMahon
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:43) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 27 for -9 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RE…
- Game date
- 2001-12-23
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 47–14 on 2001-12-23. K. Stewart posted a game-high +8.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Lions | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 47 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DETDetroit Lions(14:43) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 27 for -9 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at DET 27. 92-J.Gildon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(10:00) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(2:47) 10-K.Stewart pass to 48-M.Cushing for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(13:41) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:29) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(:41) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
(12:05) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(8:49) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(8:17) 3-K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(1:15) 8-T.Maddox left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:08.)
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 14:43TD JGJ. GildonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 64
- Score
- 0-6
(14:43) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 27 for -9 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at DET 27. 92-J.Gildon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 14:33XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 10:00TD DSD. SloanPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 6-7
(10:00) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:47TD MCM. CushingPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 4
- Score
- 7-13
(2:47) 10-K.Stewart pass to 48-M.Cushing for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:41TD KSK. StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-20
(13:41) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:29TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 7-26
(3:29) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:28XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:41TD DSD. SloanPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 13-27
(:41) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 12:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 18
- Score
- 14-30
(12:05) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:49TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 19
- Score
- 14-36
(8:49) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-37
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 13
- Score
- 14-40
(8:17) 3-K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:15TD TMT. MaddoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 14-46
(1:15) 8-T.Maddox left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:08.)
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-47
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).
- 1K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.56 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2
Tru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.87 EPA/play - 3C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.79 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 4K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 5C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 6P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 7L. Warren · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 8D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 10 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 (+8.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
K. Stewart's top snap (+3.79 EPA): (13:39) 10-K.Stewart pass to 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala to DET 22 for 54 yards (24-T.Lyght). Injury...Steelers...#79 Ross
Biggest single play (-6.77 EPA): M. McMahon — (14:43) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 27 for -9 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at DET 27. 92-J.Gildon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. McMahon led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. McMahon (Detroit Lions) · 37 dropbacks · 32.4% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.30 total EPA
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.29 EPA/play · +8.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Detroit Lions | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.237 | +0.174 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.1% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.305 | +0.348 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.365 | +0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.174 | +0.237 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 62.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.17 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 12 drives, -16.62 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +15.67 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Gildon
- Detroit Lions — D. Sloan (M. McMahon pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Cushing (K. Stewart pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Sloan (M. McMahon pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Maddox
Field goals
- 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 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 64 (Q1 14:43); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 14:33) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:56) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 4 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) 10-K.Stewart pass to 48-M.Cushing for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 2:39) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 2 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 3:29) — (3:29) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:28) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:26) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DET 18 (Q3 12:05) — (12:05) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 19 (Q3 8:49) — (8:49) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 8:46) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DET 13 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 3-K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) 8-T.Maddox left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:08.); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 1:08) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 14:43) — (14:43) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 27 for -9 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at DET 27. 92-J.Gildon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 81-T.Edwards pushed ob at PIT 34 for 23 yards (24-T.Lyght).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 15 for -1 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-50-E.Holmes at DET 15. 50-E.Holmes to DET 15 for no gain (86-D.Sloan).
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:30) — (11:30) 25-L.Warren left tackle to PIT 12 for 34 yards (41-L.Flowers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 14:43) — (14:43) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 27 for -9 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at DET 27. 92-J.Gildon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left tackle to DET 14 for 25 yards (45-K.Schulz).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:39) — (13:39) 10-K.Stewart pass to 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala to DET 22 for 54 yards (24-T.Lyght). Injury...Steelers...#79 Ross
- Detroit Lions (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 15 for -1 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-50-E.Holmes at DET 15. 50-E.Holmes to DET 15 for no gain (86-D.Sloan).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 14:43 · PIT 64 · Score 0-6
(14:43) 8-M.McMahon sacked at DET 27 for -9 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at DET 27. 92-J.Gildon for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 14:33 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 10:00 · PIT 10 · Score 6-7
(10:00) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 9:56 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 2:47 · DET 4 · Score 7-13
(2:47) 10-K.Stewart pass to 48-M.Cushing for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:39 · DET 2 · Score 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:41 · DET 2 · Score 7-20
(13:41) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:29 · DET 5 · Score 7-26
(3:29) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:28 · DET 2 · Score 7-27
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · PIT 1 · Score 13-27
(:41) 8-M.McMahon pass to 86-D.Sloan for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · PIT 2 · Score 14-27
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-89-B.Banta, Holder-19-J.Jett. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 12:05 · DET 18 · Score 14-30
(12:05) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:49 · DET 19 · Score 14-36
(8:49) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 8:46 · DET 2 · Score 14-37
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:17 · DET 13 · Score 14-40
(8:17) 3-K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · DET 5 · Score 14-46
(1:15) 8-T.Maddox left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by DET and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 01:08.) - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:08 · DET 2 · Score 14-47
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 Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2001-12-23?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 47-14 in Week 15, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Detroit Lions 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 47.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Gildon (Q1 14:43) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Sloan (M. McMahon pass) (Q1 10:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Cushing (K. Stewart pass) (Q1 2:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q2 13:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 3:29) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Sloan (M. McMahon pass) (Q2 0:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q3 8:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Maddox (Q4 1:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q3 12:05, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 8:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. McMahon (Detroit Lions), 32.4% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.30 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.7% completion, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +8.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (13:39) 10-K.Stewart pass to 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala to DET 22 for 54 yards (24-T.Lyght). Injury...Steelers...#79 Ross.
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-12 Now 1-13 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 11-2 Now 12-2 W
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