Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 41–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–27 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- H. Ward
- Top passer
- T. Maddox
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21…
- Game date
- 2003-09-14
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41–20 on 2003-09-14. H. Ward posted a game-high +11.49 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(14:22) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at KC 26. 30-C.Scott for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(9:50) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
3-J.Reed kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to KC 0. 82-D.Hall for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-3-J.Reed, Tripping, declined.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(3:33) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(12:54) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(4:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21-J.Woods for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(:04) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(12:15) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
(5:14) 31-P.Holmes left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 14:22TD Chris ScottPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 83
- Score
- 6-0
(14:22) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at KC 26. 30-C.Scott for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 14:12XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:50FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 10-0
(9:50) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:48TD Derick HallPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 10-6
3-J.Reed kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to KC 0. 82-D.Hall for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-3-J.Reed, Tripping, declined.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 9:35XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:33TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 33
- Score
- 16-7
(3:33) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:27XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:54TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 17-13
(12:54) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 12:49XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:55TD JDJ. DunnPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 17-20
(4:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:50XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-21
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 2:35TD Josh WoodsPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 59
- Score
- 17-27
(2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21-J.Woods for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:04FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 33
- Score
- 20-27
(:04) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 12:15TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 20-33
(12:15) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 12:10XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-34
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:14TD PHP. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 31
- Score
- 20-40
(5:14) 31-P.Holmes left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 5:06XP MAM. AndersenPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-41
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.49 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
- 2P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.91 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 3E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 4J. Morton · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 5J. Dunn · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
- 6A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 7P. Holmes · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 8D. Blaylock · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.42 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 (+11.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.28 EPA per play.
H. Ward's top snap (+3.74 EPA): (12:33) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward to KC 7 for 50 yards (25-G.Wesley).
Biggest single play (-7.83 EPA): T. Maddox — (2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21-J.Woods for 46 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) · 50 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.48 total EPA
- Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · -0.18 EPA/play · -4.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.186 | +0.014 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.183 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.244 | +0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.186 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Kansas City Chiefs held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.19 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +1.06 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -16.77 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Scott
- Kansas City Chiefs — Derick Hall
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Dunn (Taylen Green pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Josh Woods
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
- Kansas City Chiefs — P. Holmes
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 83 (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at KC 26. 30-C.Scott for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 14:12) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 2 (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q1 9:48) — 3-J.Reed kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to KC 0. 82-D.Hall for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-3-J.Reed, Tripping, declined.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:35) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 33 (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 3:27) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 20–3. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 12:49) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 4:55) — (4:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:50) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 59 (Q2 2:35) — (2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21-J.Woods for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 33 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q3 12:15) — (12:15) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 12:10) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 31 (Q4 5:14) — (5:14) 31-P.Holmes left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 5:06) — 8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at KC 26. 30-C.Scott for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:35) — (2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21-J.Woods for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:48) — 3-J.Reed kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to KC 0. 82-D.Hall for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-3-J.Reed, Tripping, declined.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) 10-T.Green pass intended for 88-T.Gonzalez INTERCEPTED by 51-J.Farrior at KC 42. 51-J.Farrior to KC 33 for 9 yards (62-C.Wiegmann).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) 8-T.Maddox pass INTERCEPTED by 59-S.Barber at KC -2. 59-S.Barber to KC 26 for 28 yards (80-P.Burress).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:35) — (2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21-J.Woods for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at KC 26. 30-C.Scott for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:48) — 3-J.Reed kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to KC 0. 82-D.Hall for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-3-J.Reed, Tripping, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) 8-T.Maddox pass INTERCEPTED by 59-S.Barber at KC -2. 59-S.Barber to KC 26 for 28 yards (80-P.Burress).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 14:22 · PIT 83 · Score 6-0
(14:22) 10-T.Green pass intended for 87-E.Kennison INTERCEPTED by 30-C.Scott at KC 26. 30-C.Scott for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 14:12 · KC 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:50 · KC 2 · Score 10-0
(9:50) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 9:48 · PIT 30 · Score 10-6
3-J.Reed kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to KC 0. 82-D.Hall for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-3-J.Reed, Tripping, declined. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 9:35 · PIT 2 · Score 10-7
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:33 · KC 33 · Score 16-7
(3:33) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:27 · KC 2 · Score 17-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 12:54 · PIT 3 · Score 17-13
(12:54) 31-P.Holmes up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 12:49 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 4:55 · PIT 3 · Score 17-20
(4:55) 10-T.Green pass to 89-J.Dunn for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 4:50 · PIT 2 · Score 17-21
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 2:35 · KC 59 · Score 17-27
(2:35) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Woods at PIT 46. 21-J.Woods for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · KC 33 · Score 20-27
(:04) 3-J.Reed 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 12:15 · PIT 4 · Score 20-33
(12:15) 31-P.Holmes right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 12:10 · PIT 2 · Score 20-34
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 5:14 · PIT 31 · Score 20-40
(5:14) 31-P.Holmes left end for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 5:06 · PIT 2 · Score 20-41
8-M.Andersen extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-9-J.Baker.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs 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 Kansas City Chiefs on 2003-09-14?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-20 in Week 2, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 20; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Kansas City Chiefs 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Scott (Q1 14:22) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hall (Q1 9:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 3:33) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q2 12:54) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Dunn (T. Green pass) (Q2 4:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Woods (Q2 2:35) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q3 12:15) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Holmes (Q4 5:14) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 9:50, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.0% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.48 total passing EPA. Taylen Green (Kansas City Chiefs), 62.5% completion, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -4.38 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+3.74 EPA): (12:33) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward to KC 7 for 50 yards (25-G.Wesley)..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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