Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 17–7 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- P. Burress
- Top passer
- S. King
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.…
- Game date
- 2002-12-23
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17–7 on 2002-12-23. P. Burress posted a game-high +12.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(12:08) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(4:30) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(1:23) 11-R.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
TBTampa Bay BuccaneersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 12:08TD ARA. RandlePoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 11
- Score
- 6-0
(12:08) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 12:01XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 11:20TD Chris ScottPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 75
- Score
- 13-0
(11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 11:10XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 14-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:30FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 17-0
(4:30) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:23TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 18
- Score
- 17-6
(1:23) 11-R.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q4 1:14XP MGM. GramaticaPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.43 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 2T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.88 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 4
Roschon Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +4.58 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 5Kisean Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 7A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8D. Kreider · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.36 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
P. Burress — PIT · Receiving
P. Burress posted the highest total EPA (+12.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.49 EPA per play.
P. Burress's top snap (+3.04 EPA): (7:39) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to TB 24 for 28 yards (26-D.Smith).
Biggest single play (-7.88 EPA): S. King — (11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. King led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 31 dropbacks · 29.0% completion · -0.54 EPA/play · -16.59 total EPA
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 68.0% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +8.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.003 | -0.158 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.5% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.382 | -0.214 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.289 | -0.495 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.158 | -0.003 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 64.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +0.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 11 drives, -12.83 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Randle (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Scott
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Kisean Johnson (Roschon Johnson pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TB 11 (Q1 12:08) — (12:08) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 12:01) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 75 (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q1 11:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TB 8 (Q1 4:30) — (4:30) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 7–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) 11-R.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:14) — 7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress ran ob at TB 40 for 41 yards (20-R.Barber). Penalty on TB-20-R.Barber, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 40-M.Alstott up the middle to PIT 7 for no gain (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampton), touched at PIT 7, RECOVERED by PIT-91-A.Smith at PIT 8. 91-A.Smith to PIT 8 for no gain (40-M.Alstott).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:14) — (:14) 11-R.Johnson sacked at PIT 8 for -5 yards (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampton), touched at PIT 8, RECOVERED by PIT-97-K.Bell at PIT 10.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 2:02) — (2:02) 7-M.Gramatica 50 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa. PENALTY on PIT-92-J.Gildon, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 33 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 0:14) — (:14) 11-R.Johnson sacked at PIT 8 for -5 yards (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampton), touched at PIT 8, RECOVERED by PIT-97-K.Bell at PIT 10.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 40-M.Alstott up the middle to PIT 7 for no gain (98-C.Hampton). FUMBLES (98-C.Hampton), touched at PIT 7, RECOVERED by PIT-91-A.Smith at PIT 8. 91-A.Smith to PIT 8 for no gain (40-M.Alstott).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 3:07) — (3:07) 8-T.Maddox pass to 21-A.Zereoue to TB 15 for 4 yards (91-C.Darby). FUMBLES (91-C.Darby), touched at TB 15, RECOVERED by TB-34-D.Jackson at TB 19. 34-D.Jackson to TB 19 for no gain (66-A.Faneca)
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 12:08 · TB 11 · Score 6-0
(12:08) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:01 · TB 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 11:20 · PIT 75 · Score 13-0
(11:20) 10-S.King pass intended for 19-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at TB 30. 30-C.Scott for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 11:10 · TB 2 · Score 14-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:30 · TB 8 · Score 17-0
(4:30) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · PIT 18 · Score 17-6
(1:23) 11-R.Johnson pass to 19-K.Johnson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · PIT 2 · Score 17-7
7-M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-66-R.Benjamin, Holder-9-T.Tupa.
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.
- P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2002-12-23?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17-7 in Week 16, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Randle (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 12:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Scott (Q1 11:20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — K. Johnson (R. Johnson pass) (Q4 1:23) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 4:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 29.0% completion, -0.54 EPA per dropback, -16.59 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 68.0% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +8.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+3.04 EPA): (7:39) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to TB 24 for 28 yards (26-D.Smith)..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 11-3 Now 11-4 L
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