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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.81 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 2
P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.51 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 3
F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play - 4
D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play - 5
B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.08 EPA/play - 6
T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.89 EPA/play - 7
M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 8
H. 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.142 | +0.198 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 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 rate | 48.8% | 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
Tennessee Titans — F. Wycheck (S. McNair pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart
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 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).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 9-S.McNair pass to 89-F.Wycheck for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards.
- 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.
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).
- 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
- 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).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw ran ob at TEN 3 for 19 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:23 · TEN 7 · Score 7-23
(10:23) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
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