Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–17 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 6–2 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Holmes
- Top passer
- Taylen Green
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUC…
- Game date
- 2001-10-14
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20–17 on 2001-10-14. P. Holmes posted a game-high +10.68 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(9:53) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(2:13) 3-K.Brown 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(:27) 10-T.Green pass incomplete to 88-T.Gonzalez.
(12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(:57) 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.
(13:48) 31-P.Holmes left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
(2:43) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:53FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 23
- Score
- 3-0
(9:53) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:13FG Points+3
- Yard line
- KC 37
- Score
- 6-0
(2:13) 3-K.Brown 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:27Safety TGTaylen GreenPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 64
- Score
- 6-2
(:27) 10-T.Green pass incomplete to 88-T.Gonzalez.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 12:55TD Chris ScottPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 47
- Score
- 12-2
(12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 12:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 13-2
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:57TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 5
- Score
- 19-2
(:57) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 20-2
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:48TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 26
- Score
- 20-8
(13:48) 31-P.Holmes left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 13:02XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-9
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:43TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 20-15
(2:43) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:39Safety TGTaylen GreenPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +10.68 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 2K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3M. Ricks · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 4Taylen Green · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +2.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 5T. Gonzalez · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 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
P. Holmes — KC · Rushing
P. Holmes posted the highest total EPA (+10.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
P. Holmes's top snap (+4.89 EPA): (13:48) 31-P.Holmes left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.88 EPA): Taylen Green — (12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -18.41 total EPA
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.45 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | -0.018 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | -0.395 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.441 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.018 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.05 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -1.42 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +4.30 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Scott
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–2. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 23 (Q2 9:53) — (9:53) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 37 (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 3-K.Brown 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the PIT 64 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) 10-T.Green pass incomplete to 88-T.Gonzalez..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 47 (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 12:45) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q3 0:57) — (:57) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q3 0:52) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 15–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 26 (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) 31-P.Holmes left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 13:02) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 21-A.Zereoue right end to PIT 37 for 10 yards (59-D.Edwards).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:32) — (:32) 4-J.Miller punt is BLOCKED by 85-M.Ricks, Center-54-M.Schneck, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Kick blocked on the field of play and subsequently rolled through the back of the endzone
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 36-J.Bettis up the middle to PIT 27 for 5 yards (95-D.Ransom).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:55) — (12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) 31-P.Holmes left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:13) — (2:13) 3-K.Brown 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:09) — (12:09) 10-T.Green pass to 85-M.Ricks to KC 49 for 23 yards (50-E.Holmes).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 9:53 · KC 23 · Score 3-0
(9:53) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:13 · KC 37 · Score 6-0
(2:13) 3-K.Brown 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q2 0:27 · PIT 64 · Score 6-2
(:27) 10-T.Green pass incomplete to 88-T.Gonzalez. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 12:55 · PIT 47 · Score 12-2
(12:55) 10-T.Green pass INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at PIT 39. 30-C.Scott for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 12:45 · KC 2 · Score 13-2
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:57 · KC 5 · Score 19-2
(:57) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:52 · KC 2 · Score 20-2
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 13:48 · PIT 26 · Score 20-8
(13:48) 31-P.Holmes left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 13:02 · PIT 2 · Score 20-9
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 2:43 · PIT 1 · Score 20-15
(2:43) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs Safety (+2) — Q4 2:39 · PIT 2 · Score 20-17
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-T.Green pass to 88-T.Gonzalez is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- P. Holmes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2001-10-14?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in Week 5, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Kansas City Chiefs 2; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 15; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Kansas City Chiefs 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Scott (Q3 12:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q3 0:57) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 13:48) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 2:43) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 9:53, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 2:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 41.0% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -18.41 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.7% completion, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.45 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
P. Holmes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.68 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+4.89 EPA): (13:48) 31-P.Holmes left tackle for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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