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NFL · Week 7 · October 29, 2001 · 12 min read

Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2001 Week 7 Recap

Steelers defeat Titans 34–7 in Week 7

K.Stewart led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 7–34 Week 7 finish.

Tennessee Titans 7 2–4
Final 7–34
Pittsburgh Steelers 34 5–1 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
7–34
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 7–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
K. Stewart
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Stewart
Game date
October 29, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Titans

  • F.Wycheck 3 REC · 41 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Bennett 2 REC · 29 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 2 REC · 56 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • K.Stewart 13/30 · 222 YDS · 1 TD +15.8 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 6 REC · 151 YDS +12.5 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Shaw 1 REC · 19 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 34–7 Tennessee Titans
Halftime
Tennessee Titans 7–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Stewart
Top passer
K. Stewart
Biggest EPA play
(6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildo…
Game date
2001-10-29

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34–7 on 2001-10-29. K. Stewart posted a game-high +15.81 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Tennessee Titans070007
Pittsburgh Steelers710107034

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 8:41TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 1
    Score
    0-6

    (8:41) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 8:37XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    0-7

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

  3. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 15:00TD
    FWF. Wycheck

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    6-7

    (15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. TENTennessee Titans
    Q2 14:55XP
    JNJ. Nedney

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-7

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

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 6:02TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 3
    Score
    7-13

    (6:02) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:56XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-14

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

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:28FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 23
    Score
    7-17

    (:28) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 10:23TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 7
    Score
    7-23

    (10:23) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 10:18XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-24

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

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 1:51FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    TEN 8
    Score
    7-27

    (1:51) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 15:00TD
    KSK. Stewart

    Points+6

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-33

    (15:00) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-94-J.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:55XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    TEN 2
    Score
    7-34

    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 · +15.81 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  2. 2P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
  3. 3F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  8. 8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 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 (+15.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.

K. Stewart's top snap (+3.08 EPA): (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards.

Biggest single play (-4.71 EPA): E. George — (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair).

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) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · +0.53 EPA/play · +15.81 total EPA
  • S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatTennessee TitansPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.142+0.198
Offensive success rate47.0%51.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.005+0.593
Rush EPA/play-0.336-0.068
Defensive EPA/play-0.198+0.142
Defensive success rate48.8%53.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Tennessee Titans: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +16.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -9.36 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q1 8:41)
  • Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 6:02)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q3 10:23)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q2 0:28)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q3 1:51)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q1 8:41) — (8:41) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 8:37) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:55) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q2 6:02) — (6:02) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 5:56) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 23 (Q2 0:28) — (:28) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q3 10:23) — (10:23) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 10:18) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-94-J.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 14:55) — 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 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.71]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.88]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to TEN 30 for 33 yards (30-D.Mitchell). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.76]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.08]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 6-J.Nedney 48 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. [WPA -8.4% · EPA -2.21]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Tennessee Titans (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 27-E.George up the middle to TEN 36 for -4 yards (92-J.Gildon). FUMBLES (92-J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at TEN 36. 92-J.Gildon to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair). [WPA -13.1% · EPA -4.71]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:42) — 3-K.Brown kicks 60 yards from PIT 30 to TEN 10. 85-D.Mason to TEN 29 for 19 yards (31-M.Logan). FUMBLES (31-M.Logan), RECOVERED by PIT-57-J.Fiala at TEN 29. 57-J.Fiala to TEN 29 for no gain (85-D.Maso [WPA -0.7% · EPA -3.88]
  • Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:52) — (2:52) 9-S.McNair pass intended for 87-K.Dyson INTERCEPTED by 96-K.Clancy (30-C.Scott) at PIT 1. 96-K.Clancy to PIT 4 for 3 yards (69-Z.Piller). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.34]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.08]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 8:41 · TEN 1 · Score 0-6
    (8:41) #79 Ross is an eligible receiver. 36-J.Bettis right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 8:37 · TEN 2 · Score 0-7
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  3. Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · PIT 4 · Score 6-7
    (15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
    6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:02 · TEN 3 · Score 7-13
    (6:02) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:56 · TEN 2 · Score 7-14
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:28 · TEN 23 · Score 7-17
    (:28) 3-K.Brown 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · TEN 7 · Score 7-23
    (10:23) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 10:18 · TEN 2 · Score 7-24
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 1:51 · TEN 8 · Score 7-27
    (1:51) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 2 · Score 7-33
    (15:00) 10-K.Stewart right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-94-J.Thomas, Defensive Holding, declined.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · TEN 2 · Score 7-34
    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 Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2001-10-29?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34-7 in Week 7, 2001.

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

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 8:41) Tennessee Titans touchdown — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass) (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 6:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q3 10:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 0:28, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q3 1:51, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 43.3% completion, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +15.81 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 48.3% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.90 total passing EPA.

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

K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+3.08 EPA): (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W