Quick answer
- Winner
- San Francisco 49ers
- Final score
- San Francisco 49ers 30–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 0–10 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Rattay
- Top passer
- T. Maddox
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:45) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2003-11-17
Game summary
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–14 on 2003-11-17. T. Rattay posted a game-high +12.26 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | |
| 7 | 3 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Rattay · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +12.26 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 2

Tyler Owens · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +9.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play - 3
P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 4
A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play - 5
K. Barlow · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +4.77 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 6
C. Doering · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 7
T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.03 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play - 8
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 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. Rattay — SF · Passing
T. Rattay posted the highest total EPA (+12.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for San Francisco 49ers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
T. Rattay's top snap (+4.91 EPA): (7:06) 13-T.Rattay pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PIT 23.
Biggest single play (+6.74 EPA): K. Barlow — (4:45) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Maddox led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 46 dropbacks · 54.3% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.03 total EPA
T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers) · 27 dropbacks · 77.8% completion · +0.45 EPA/play · +12.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.130 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.1% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.049 | +0.454 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.130 | +0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 52.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
San Francisco 49ers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -4.74 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 13 drives, +9.76 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

San Francisco 49ers — Tyler Owens (T. Rattay pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
San Francisco 49ers — K. Barlow
San Francisco 49ers — F. Beasley (T. Rattay pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Randle (T. Maddox pass)
Field goals
San Francisco 49ers — T. Peterson
San Francisco 49ers — T. Peterson
San Francisco 49ers — T. Peterson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PIT 61 (Q1 7:06) — (7:06) 13-T.Rattay pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PIT 23.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 6:56) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur..
The second quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 3–0. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q2 11:10) — (11:10) 2-T.Peterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur..
The third quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q3 10:01) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PIT 78 (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:33) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PIT 28 (Q3 4:25); San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:19) — 2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 2-T.Peterson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q4 9:09) — (9:09) 2-T.Peterson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SF 32 (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 4.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 7:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at SF 33. 33-T.Parrish pushed ob at PIT 19 for 48 yards (36-J.Bettis).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:06) — (7:06) 13-T.Rattay pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PIT 23.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:10) — (6:10) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 45 for -10 yards (sack split by 53-J.Ulbrich and 98-J.Peterson).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) 4-B.LaFleur punts 25 yards to PIT 40, Center-86-B.Jennings, downed by SF-28-J.Keith.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:45) — (4:45) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:47) — (12:47) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 33-T.Parrish at SF 33. 33-T.Parrish pushed ob at PIT 19 for 48 yards (36-J.Bettis).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 7:06) — (7:06) 13-T.Rattay pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PIT 23.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:03) — (8:03) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 4.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 7:06 · PIT 61 · Score 0-6
(7:06) 13-T.Rattay pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PIT 23.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 6:56 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q2 11:10 · PIT 14 · Score 0-10
(11:10) 2-T.Peterson 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:05 · SF 1 · Score 6-10
(10:05) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 10:01 · SF 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 4:45 · PIT 78 · Score 7-16
(4:45) 32-K.Barlow left guard for 78 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 4:33 · PIT 2 · Score 7-17
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 4:25 · PIT 28 · Score 7-23
(4:25) 13-T.Rattay pass to 40-F.Beasley for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-55-J.Porter, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Caught at PIT 5.
San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 4:19 · PIT 2 · Score 7-24
2-T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 4 · Score 7-27
(15:00) 2-T.Peterson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 9:09 · PIT 26 · Score 7-30
(9:09) 2-T.Peterson 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-B.LaFleur.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:03 · SF 32 · Score 13-30
(8:03) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at SF 4.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:55 · SF 2 · Score 14-30
3-J.Reed 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.
- San Francisco 49ers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers on 2003-11-17?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-14 in Week 11, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, San Francisco 49ers 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, San Francisco 49ers 14; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, San Francisco 49ers 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, San Francisco 49ers 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Owens (T. Rattay pass) (Q1 7:06) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q3 10:05) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Barlow (Q3 4:45) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — F. Beasley (T. Rattay pass) (Q3 4:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Randle (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 8:03) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Peterson (Q2 11:10, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — T. Peterson (Q4 9:09, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.3% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.03 total passing EPA. T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers), 77.8% completion, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +12.26 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs San Francisco 49ers?
T. Rattay (San Francisco 49ers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.91 EPA): (7:06) 13-T.Rattay pass to 81-T.Owens for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at PIT 23..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W