Quick answer
- Winner
- Atlanta Falcons
- Final score
- Atlanta Falcons 34–34 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 7–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Maddox
- Top passer
- M. Vick
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:28) 28-W.Dunn right guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-11-10
Game summary
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34–34 on 2002-11-10, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 17–7 halftime lead. T. Maddox posted a game-high +20.14 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 0 | 34 | |
| 3 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +20.14 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 2
P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.26 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 3
S. Jefferson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +8.02 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 4
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 5
A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play - 6
W. Dunn · Atlanta Falcons · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 7
T. Gaylor · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play - 8
J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.26 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. Maddox — PIT · Passing
T. Maddox posted the highest total EPA (+20.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
T. Maddox's top snap (+4.96 EPA): (10:52) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+5.92 EPA): W. Dunn — (12:28) 28-W.Dunn right guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Vick led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons) · 53 dropbacks · 45.3% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.57 total EPA
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 46 dropbacks · 60.9% completion · +0.44 EPA/play · +20.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.112 | +0.070 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.5% | 45.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.008 | +0.438 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.134 | -0.232 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.070 | -0.112 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.0% | 55.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.11, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 16 drives, +12.32 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 17 drives, +7.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Atlanta Falcons — S. Jefferson (M. Vick pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
Atlanta Falcons — W. Dunn
Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Tuman (T. Maddox pass)
Atlanta Falcons — B. Christian
Atlanta Falcons — M. Vick
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Peterson
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Peterson
Atlanta Falcons — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q1 0:13) — (:13) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 43 (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-S.Jefferson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-30-C.Scott, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 13:42) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 33 (Q2 9:16) — (9:16) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Burress maintains control after Buchanan's tip.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 9:08) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 5 (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 7:15) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 59 (Q3 12:28) — (12:28) 28-W.Dunn right guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 12:17) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 62 (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q3 6:12) — (6:12) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) 8-T.Maddox pass to 84-J.Tuman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the ATL 2 (Q3 2:25) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 17–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ATL 16 (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) 44-B.Christian left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:44) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q4 0:51) — (:51) 7-M.Vick left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 0:42) — 4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 2:58) — (2:58) 13-C.Mohr punts 52 yards to PIT 25, Center-48-D.Rackley. 82-A.Randle El to PIT 26 for 1 yard (35-J.Carty).
- Atlanta Falcons (OT 0:59) — (:59) 4-J.Feely 56 yard field goal is BLOCKED (51-J.Farrior), Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr, recovered by ATL-4-J.Feely at PIT 49.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to ATL 1 for 50 yards (86-B.Finneran). Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 11:08) — (11:08) 2-T.Peterson 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (86-B.Finneran), Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox, RECOVERED by ATL-22-G.McBurrows at ATL 47. 22-G.McBurrows to ATL 47 for no gain (8-T.Maddox)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to ATL 31 for 24 yards (20-A.Rossum).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 12:28) — (12:28) 28-W.Dunn right guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 10:29) — (10:29) 13-C.Mohr punts 48 yards to PIT 35, Center-48-D.Rackley. 82-A.Randle El to PIT 37 for 2 yards (53-M.Simoneau, 85-B.Kozlowski). FUMBLES (53-M.Simoneau), RECOVERED by ATL-53-M.Simoneau at PIT 37
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:52) — (10:52) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) 8-T.Maddox FUMBLES (Aborted) at ATL 4, RECOVERED by ATL-56-K.Brooking at ATL 6. 56-K.Brooking to ATL 6 for no gain (21-A.Zereoue).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 0:13 · ATL 16 · Score 0-3
(:13) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 13:50 · PIT 43 · Score 6-3
(13:50) 7-M.Vick pass to 84-S.Jefferson for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-30-C.Scott, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 13:42 · PIT 2 · Score 7-3
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:16 · ATL 33 · Score 7-9
(9:16) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Burress maintains control after Buchanan's tip.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:08 · ATL 2 · Score 7-10
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:19 · ATL 5 · Score 7-16
(7:19) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:15 · ATL 2 · Score 7-17
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 12:28 · PIT 59 · Score 13-17
(12:28) 28-W.Dunn right guard for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 12:17 · PIT 2 · Score 14-17
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:52 · ATL 62 · Score 14-23
(10:52) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 6:12 · PIT 18 · Score 17-23
(6:12) 4-J.Feely 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:31 · ATL 18 · Score 17-29
(2:31) 8-T.Maddox pass to 84-J.Tuman for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q3 2:25 · ATL 2 · Score 17-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:58 · ATL 16 · Score 17-34
(12:58) 2-T.Peterson 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · PIT 1 · Score 23-34
(7:48) 44-B.Christian left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 7:44 · PIT 2 · Score 24-34
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 2:34 · PIT 22 · Score 27-34
(2:34) 4-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 0:51 · PIT 11 · Score 33-34
(:51) 7-M.Vick left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 0:42 · PIT 2 · Score 34-34
4-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Rackley, Holder-13-C.Mohr.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The game ended in a 34-34 tie in Week 10, 2002 on 2002-11-10.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Atlanta Falcons 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — S. Jefferson (M. Vick pass) (Q2 13:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 9:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 7:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — W. Dunn (Q3 12:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 10:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Tuman (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 2:31) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — B. Christian (Q4 7:48) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Vick (Q4 0:51) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — T. Peterson (Q1 0:13, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q3 6:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 12:58, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — J. Feely (Q4 2:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Vick (Atlanta Falcons), 45.3% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.57 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.9% completion, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +20.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (+4.96 EPA): (10:52) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-3 Now 5-3 T
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-3 Now 5-3 T