Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–15 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 3–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Boldin
- Top passer
- J. Blake
- Biggest EPA play
- (:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 83-B.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-09
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 28–15 on 2003-11-09. A. Boldin posted a game-high +14.81 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(6:04) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-C.Doering for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-72-K.King, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(:12) 6-T.Duncan 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
(13:20) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(12:15) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(6:50) 10-S.Player punts 42 yards to PIT 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 82-A.Randle El for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(2:39) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 83-B.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:04TD CDC. DoeringPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 9
- Score
- 0-6
(6:04) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-C.Doering for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-72-K.King, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:59XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:12FG TDT. DuncanPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 3-7
(:12) 6-T.Duncan 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 13:20TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 5
- Score
- 3-13
(13:20) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 13:16XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 12:15TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 22
- Score
- 3-20
(12:15) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 12:09XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:50TD SPS. PlayerPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 90
- Score
- 3-27
(6:50) 10-S.Player punts 42 yards to PIT 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 82-A.Randle El for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:33XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 3-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q3 2:39TD ABA. BoldinPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 9-28
(2:39) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 0:27TD Buddy JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 54
- Score
- 15-28
(:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 83-B.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Boldin · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +14.81 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 3C. Doering · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.88 EPA/play
- 4Buddy Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +7.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 5F. Jones · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 6T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.01 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 7A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8M. Shipp · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.19 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
A. Boldin — ARI · Receiving
A. Boldin posted the highest total EPA (+14.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Arizona Cardinals. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.85 EPA per play.
A. Boldin's top snap (+4.10 EPA): (2:39) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.51 EPA): J. Blake — (:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 83-B.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Blake led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals) · 51 dropbacks · 45.1% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.48 total EPA
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +4.01 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.072 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.0% | 42.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.042 | +0.143 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.423 | -0.333 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.072 | +0.179 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.9% | 67.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 14 drives, -16.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -5.50 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Doering (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Player
- Arizona Cardinals — A. Boldin (J. Blake pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Buddy Johnson (J. Blake pass)
Field goals
- Arizona Cardinals — T. Duncan
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 9 (Q2 6:04); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q2 5:59) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 6-T.Duncan 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 5 (Q3 13:20) — (13:20) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 13:16) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 22 (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 12:09) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 90 (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) 10-S.Player punts 42 yards to PIT 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 82-A.Randle El for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 2 (Q3 6:33) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q3 2:39) — (2:39) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 6–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 54 (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 83-B.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-C.Doering to ARI 13 for 53 yards (55-R.Thompson). Pass thrown on fleaflicker from #86 Ward
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:55) — (5:55) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 36-J.Bettis left tackle to PIT 17 for 5 yards (52-L.Fisher). FUMBLES (52-L.Fisher), RECOVERED by ARI-57-R.McKinnon at PIT 17. 57-R.McKinnon to PIT 17 for no gain (64-J.Hartings). Penalty on PIT
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass incomplete to 80-P.Burress (98-R.Davis).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) 11-J.Blake sacked at ARI 22 for -8 yards (26-D.Townsend). FUMBLES (26-D.Townsend), RECOVERED by PIT-67-K.von Oelhoffen at ARI 22. 67-K.von Oelhoffen to ARI 22 for no gain (76-C.Spikes).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 83-B.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 12:26) — (12:26) 11-J.Blake sacked at ARI 22 for -8 yards (26-D.Townsend). FUMBLES (26-D.Townsend), RECOVERED by PIT-67-K.von Oelhoffen at ARI 22. 67-K.von Oelhoffen to ARI 22 for no gain (76-C.Spikes).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:02) — (8:02) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-C.Doering to ARI 13 for 53 yards (55-R.Thompson). Pass thrown on fleaflicker from #86 Ward
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 6:50) — (6:50) 10-S.Player punts 42 yards to PIT 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 82-A.Randle El for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:04 · ARI 9 · Score 0-6
(6:04) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 83-C.Doering for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on ARI-72-K.King, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:59 · ARI 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
(:12) 6-T.Duncan 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Hodel, Holder-10-S.Player. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 13:20 · ARI 5 · Score 3-13
(13:20) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 13:16 · ARI 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 12:15 · ARI 22 · Score 3-20
(12:15) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 12:09 · ARI 2 · Score 3-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:50 · PIT 90 · Score 3-27
(6:50) 10-S.Player punts 42 yards to PIT 48, Center-48-N.Hodel. 82-A.Randle El for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:33 · ARI 2 · Score 3-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q3 2:39 · PIT 11 · Score 9-28
(2:39) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 0:27 · PIT 54 · Score 15-28
(:27) (Shotgun) 11-J.Blake pass to 83-B.Johnson for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-11-09?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 28-15 in Week 10, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 21; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Arizona Cardinals 15, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Doering (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 6:04) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 13:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 12:15) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Player (Q3 6:50) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Blake pass) (Q3 2:39) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — B. Johnson (J. Blake pass) (Q4 0:27) Arizona Cardinals field goal — T. Duncan (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
J. Blake (Arizona Cardinals), 45.1% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.48 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.9% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +4.01 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
A. Boldin (Arizona Cardinals) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+4.10 EPA): (2:39) 11-J.Blake pass to 81-A.Boldin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-6 Now 3-6 W
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