Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 31–23 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 7–14 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Ward
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2002-11-17
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–23 on 2002-11-17. H. Ward posted a game-high +14.88 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 23 |
 Tennessee Titans | 7 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(12:16) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(3:00) 27-E.George up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(3:55) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(:33) 27-E.George up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(8:09) 6-J.Nedney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(3:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 88-T.Mathis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-31-L.Schulters, Defensive Offside, declined.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-K.Stewart pass to 35-D.Kreider is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(1:32) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 86-H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 15:00TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 72
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 14:45XP TPT. PetersonPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 12:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 7-6
(12:16) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 12:12XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 3:00TD EGE. GeorgePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 7-13
(3:00) 27-E.George up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 2:55XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 7-20
(3:55) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:48XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 0:33TD EGE. GeorgePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 7-27
(:33) 27-E.George up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 0:28XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:09FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 25
- Score
- 7-31
(8:09) 6-J.Nedney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:29TD TMT. MathisPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 13-31
(3:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 88-T.Mathis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-31-L.Schulters, Defensive Offside, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:25Safety KSK. StewartPoints+2
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 15-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-K.Stewart pass to 35-D.Kreider is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:32TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 21-31
(1:32) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:28Safety ARA. RandlePoints+2
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 23-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 86-H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +14.88 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 2K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.68 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +11.84 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 4T. Mathis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 5D. Mason · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 6Kenny Dyson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 7J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
- 8D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.57 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
H. Ward — PIT · Receiving
H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+14.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.99 EPA per play.
H. Ward's top snap (+6.69 EPA): (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.33 EPA/play · +11.84 total EPA
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.078 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.8% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.385 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.430 | -0.229 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.078 | -0.017 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 51.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs +0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.02 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +1.39 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +7.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Kenny Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
- Tennessee Titans — Kenny Dyson (S. McNair pass)
- Tennessee Titans — E. George
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Mathis (K. Stewart pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 72 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 14:45) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 12:12) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) 27-E.George up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 2:55) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q3 3:55) — (3:55) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 3:48) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q3 0:33) — (:33) 27-E.George up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 0:28) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 16–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) 6-J.Nedney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 88-T.Mathis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-31-L.Schulters, Defensive Offside, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 3:25) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-K.Stewart pass to 35-D.Kreider is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:28) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 86-H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 4:17) — (4:17) 9-S.McNair FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 41, RECOVERED by PIT-55-J.Porter at TEN 36. 55-J.Porter to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 36-J.Bettis right end to TEN 43 for -9 yards. Pass back to 8-T.Maddox. 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 31-L.Schulters at TEN -2. Touchback. Penalty on PIT-8-T.Maddox, Ille
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:54) — (6:54) 2-T.Peterson 31 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 59-P.Sirmon at PIT 26. 59-P.Sirmon to PIT 1 for 25 yards (66-A.Faneca).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 4:17) — (4:17) 9-S.McNair FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 41, RECOVERED by PIT-55-J.Porter at TEN 36. 55-J.Porter to TEN 36 for no gain (9-S.McNair).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins to PIT 5 for 55 yards (30-C.Scott).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 59-P.Sirmon at PIT 26. 59-P.Sirmon to PIT 1 for 25 yards (66-A.Faneca).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · TEN 72 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 14:45 · TEN 2 · Score 7-0
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 12:16 · PIT 1 · Score 7-6
(12:16) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 12:12 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 3:00 · PIT 4 · Score 7-13
(3:00) 27-E.George up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 2:55 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 3:55 · PIT 9 · Score 7-20
(3:55) 9-S.McNair pass to 87-K.Dyson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 3:48 · PIT 2 · Score 7-21
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 0:33 · PIT 5 · Score 7-27
(:33) 27-E.George up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 0:28 · PIT 2 · Score 7-28
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 8:09 · PIT 25 · Score 7-31
(8:09) 6-J.Nedney 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-A.Graham, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:29 · TEN 4 · Score 13-31
(3:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 88-T.Mathis for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-31-L.Schulters, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 3:25 · TEN 2 · Score 15-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 10-K.Stewart pass to 35-D.Kreider is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:32 · TEN 4 · Score 21-31
(1:32) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 86-H.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:28 · TEN 2 · Score 23-31
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 86-H.Ward is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans on 2002-11-17?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-23 in Week 11, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Tennessee Titans 14; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Tennessee Titans 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 15:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q1 12:16) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q2 3:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Dyson (S. McNair pass) (Q3 3:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. George (Q3 0:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Mathis (K. Stewart pass) (Q4 3:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (K. Stewart pass) (Q4 1:32) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 8:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 50.0% completion, +0.33 EPA per dropback, +11.84 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 46.7% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+6.69 EPA): (15:00) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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