Raiders 7–27 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 14, 2003

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 27–7 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 7–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Maddox
Top passer: T. Maddox
Biggest EPA play: (12:44) 3-R.Mirer sacked at LV 43 for -11 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVE…
Game date: 2003-12-07

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27–7 on 2003-12-07. T. Maddox posted a game-high +7.53 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	7	0	0	0	0	7
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	17	7	3	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LVLas Vegas Raiders

PIT 22

+1PIT 2

+3LV 26

LV 11

LV 14

+3LV 22

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:29TD
Tyrone Wheatley Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 22
Score
6-0
(3:29) 47-T.Wheatley right guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 3:23XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
LV 26
Score
7-3
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:32TD
JBJ. Bettis
Points+6
Yard line
LV 11
Score
7-9
(5:32) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:26XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:11TD
PBP. Burress
Points+6
Yard line
LV 14
Score
7-16
(2:11) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:06XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:21TD
DKD. Kreider
Points+6
Yard line
LV 1
Score
7-23
(6:21) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:18XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
7-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:19FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
LV 22
Score
7-27
(14:19) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +7.53 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
3P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
4A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.73 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
5J. Rice · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
6C. Garner · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +3.32 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
7J. Riemersma · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.62 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
8Tyrone Wheatley Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.53 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.11 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 (+7.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

T. Maddox's top snap (-4.35 EPA): (:11) 8-T.Maddox kneels to LV 4 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (-5.40 EPA): R. Mirer — (12:44) 3-R.Mirer sacked at LV 43 for -11 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-97-K.Bell at LV 43. 97-K.Bell to LV 43 for no gain (73-F.Middleton).

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) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.23 EPA/play · +7.53 total EPA
R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders) · 29 dropbacks · 34.5% completion · -0.86 EPA/play · -24.90 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.368	-0.075
Offensive success rate	37.1%	43.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.859	+0.217
Rush EPA/play	+0.137	-0.224
Defensive EPA/play	+0.075	+0.368
Defensive success rate	56.7%	62.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.37), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.37 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, -25.78 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -6.78 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders — Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (Q1 3:29)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q2 5:32)
Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 2:11)
Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Kreider (Q3 6:21)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 15:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 14:19)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the PIT 22 (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) 47-T.Wheatley right guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 3:23) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 11 (Q2 5:32) — (5:32) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 5:26) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 14 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 2:06) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LV 1 (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 6:18) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LV 22 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:44) — (6:44) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 21-A.Zereoue pushed ob at LV 35 for 14 yards (36-D.Gibson). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +1.86]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 3-R.Mirer sacked at LV 43 for -11 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-97-K.Bell at LV 43. 97-K.Bell to LV 43 for no gain (73-F.Middleton). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -5.40]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:05) — (7:05) 3-J.Reed 47 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -2.22]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:51) — (12:51) 36-J.Bettis right tackle to PIT 46 for 2 yards (31-P.Buchanon). FUMBLES (31-P.Buchanon), RECOVERED by LV-75-C.Cooper at PIT 46. 75-C.Cooper to PIT 46 for no gain (64-J.Hartings). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.77]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) 3-R.Mirer sacked at LV 41 for -9 yards (67-K.von Oelhoffen). #3 Mirer shaken-up on the play. [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.13]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 3-R.Mirer sacked at LV 43 for -11 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-97-K.Bell at LV 43. 97-K.Bell to LV 43 for no gain (73-F.Middleton). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -5.40]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) 3-R.Mirer pass intended for 80-J.Rice INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander (20-D.Washington) at PIT 20. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 35 for 15 yards (72-L.Kennedy). Injury...Raiders...#72 Kennedy [WPA -0.3% · EPA -4.96]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:51) — (12:51) 36-J.Bettis right tackle to PIT 46 for 2 yards (31-P.Buchanon). FUMBLES (31-P.Buchanon), RECOVERED by LV-75-C.Cooper at PIT 46. 75-C.Cooper to PIT 46 for no gain (64-J.Hartings). [WPA -9.8% · EPA -4.77]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 8-T.Maddox kneels to LV 4 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.35]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 3:29 · PIT 22 · Score 6-0
(3:29) 47-T.Wheatley right guard for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 3:23 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-62-A.Treu, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · LV 26 · Score 7-3
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:32 · LV 11 · Score 7-9
(5:32) 36-J.Bettis left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:26 · LV 2 · Score 7-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:11 · LV 14 · Score 7-16
(2:11) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 2:06 · LV 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:21 · LV 1 · Score 7-23
(6:21) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:18 · LV 2 · Score 7-24
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:19 · LV 22 · Score 7-27
(14:19) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

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.
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-12-07?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 27-7 in Week 14, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — T. Wheatley (Q1 3:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q2 5:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 2:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Kreider (Q3 6:21) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 14:19, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.6% completion, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +7.53 total passing EPA. R. Mirer (Las Vegas Raiders), 34.5% completion, -0.86 EPA per dropback, -24.90 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.53 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.35 EPA): (:11) 8-T.Maddox kneels to LV 4 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 3-9 Now 3-10 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W

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