Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 30–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 7–10 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:37) 10-K.Stewart sacked at PIT 45 for -12 yards (97-J.Green). FUMBLES (97-J.Green), REC…
- Game date
- 2002-09-09
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–14 on 2002-09-09. T. Brady posted a game-high +11.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(11:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(4:56) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(2:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(13:36) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 81-D.Hayes for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(7:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(2:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(9:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
(:04) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 11:01TD CFC. FauriaPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 0-6
(11:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:57XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:56TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 13
- Score
- 6-7
(4:56) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:50XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 2:27FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 27
- Score
- 7-10
(2:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:36TD DHDayon HayesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 40
- Score
- 7-16
(13:36) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 81-D.Hayes for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 13:27XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:10TD DBD. BranchPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 22
- Score
- 7-23
(7:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 7:03XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 2:12FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 7-27
(2:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:35FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 7-30
(9:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:04TD KSK. StewartPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 13-30
(:04) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:00XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-30
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +11.63 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 2A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 3K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 5H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.08 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 8Dayon Hayes · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+11.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+4.07 EPA): (13:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten ran ob at PIT 40 for 37 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.38 EPA): K. Stewart — (6:37) 10-K.Stewart sacked at PIT 45 for -12 yards (97-J.Green). FUMBLES (97-J.Green), RECOVERED by NE-95-R.Phifer at PIT 44.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 49 dropbacks · 59.2% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +11.63 total EPA
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 47 dropbacks · 51.1% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -7.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.129 | +0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.0% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.163 | +0.237 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.086 | -0.559 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.037 | +0.129 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 56.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.13 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.04 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +3.12 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -11.72 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
- New England Patriots — Dayon Hayes (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Branch (T. Brady pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — K. Stewart
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 10:57) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 13 (Q1 4:56) — (4:56) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 4:50) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q2 2:27) — (2:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 40 (Q3 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 81-D.Hayes for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 13:27) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 22 (Q3 7:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 7:03) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 0:00) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at PIT 26. 50-M.Vrabel to PIT 26 for no gain (36-J.Bettis).
- New England Patriots (Q3 13:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten ran ob at PIT 40 for 37 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) 10-K.Stewart pass to 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala to NE 1 for 6 yards (95-R.Phifer, 36-L.Milloy). PENALTY on PIT-45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 1.
- New England Patriots (Q3 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 81-D.Hayes for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 39 for -3 yards (sack split by 53-C.Haggans and 67-K.Von Oelhoffen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:37) — (6:37) 10-K.Stewart sacked at PIT 45 for -12 yards (97-J.Green). FUMBLES (97-J.Green), RECOVERED by NE-95-R.Phifer at PIT 44.
- New England Patriots (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 32-A.Smith left end to PIT 45 for -1 yards (41-L.Flowers). FUMBLES (41-L.Flowers), touched at PIT 44, RECOVERED by PIT-41-L.Flowers at 50. 41-L.Flowers to NE 47 for 3 yards (72-M.Light).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:57) — (12:57) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 50-M.Vrabel at PIT 26. 50-M.Vrabel to PIT 26 for no gain (36-J.Bettis).
- New England Patriots (Q3 13:53) — (13:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten ran ob at PIT 40 for 37 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 11:01 · PIT 4 · Score 0-6
(11:01) 12-T.Brady pass to 88-C.Fauria for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:57 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:56 · NE 13 · Score 6-7
(4:56) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 4:50 · NE 2 · Score 7-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 2:27 · PIT 27 · Score 7-10
(2:27) 4-A.Vinatieri 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 13:36 · PIT 40 · Score 7-16
(13:36) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 81-D.Hayes for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 13:27 · PIT 2 · Score 7-17
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 7:10 · PIT 22 · Score 7-23
(7:10) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 7:03 · PIT 2 · Score 7-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 2:12 · PIT 10 · Score 7-27
(2:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 9:35 · PIT 9 · Score 7-30
(9:35) 4-A.Vinatieri 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-13-K.Walter. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · NE 1 · Score 13-30
(:04) 10-K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · NE 2 · Score 14-30
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots on 2002-09-09?
The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-14 in Week 1, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New England Patriots 17; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, New England Patriots 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, New England Patriots 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Fauria (T. Brady pass) (Q1 11:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q1 4:56) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Hayes (T. Brady pass) (Q3 13:36) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Branch (T. Brady pass) (Q3 7:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Stewart (Q4 0:04) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 2:27, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 2:12, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 9:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 59.2% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +11.63 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.1% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -7.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+4.07 EPA): (13:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten ran ob at PIT 40 for 37 yards..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 0-1 L
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
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