Titans 30–13 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2003

Quick answer

Winner: Tennessee Titans
Final score: Tennessee Titans 30–13 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Tennessee Titans 16–13 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: S. McNair
Top passer: T. Maddox
Biggest EPA play: (12:58) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman (25-Ta.Will…
Game date: 2003-09-28

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–13 on 2003-09-28. S. McNair posted a game-high +13.83 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Tennessee Titans	0	16	7	7	0	30
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	10	0	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

TENTennessee Titans

PIT 10

PIT 29

TEN 41

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:47FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 8
Score
0-3
(5:47) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:00TD
AZA. Zereoue
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 5
Score
0-9
(14:00) 21-A.Zereoue left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:53XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
0-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 10:10Safety
TMT. Maddox
Points+2
Yard line
TEN 95
Score
2-10
(10:10) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 1 for -4 yards (50-R.Boiman). Play Challenged by TEN and REVERSED. 8-T.Maddox sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (50-R.Boiman).
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 7:57TD
DBD. Bennett
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 10
Score
8-10
(7:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 7:51XP
GAG. Anderson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
9-10
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:44FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 5
Score
9-13
(2:44) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:30TD
EKE. Kinney
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
15-13
(:30) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:26XP
GAG. Anderson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
16-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:39TD
JMJ. McCareins
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 29
Score
22-13
(4:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:33XP
GAG. Anderson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
23-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 12:58TD
RBR. Boiman
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 41
Score
29-13
(12:58) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman (25-Ta.Williams) at TEN 40. 50-R.Boiman for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 12:46XP
GAG. Anderson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
30-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +13.83 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
2J. McCareins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +11.05 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
3P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
4D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.81 EPA/play
5C. Doering · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
7J. Riemersma · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
8A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 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

S. McNair — TEN · Passing

S. McNair posted the highest total EPA (+13.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.

S. McNair's top snap (+4.59 EPA): (4:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-10.15 EPA): T. Maddox — (12:58) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman (25-Ta.Williams) at TEN 40. 50-R.Boiman for 60 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) · 58 dropbacks · 53.4% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -7.75 total EPA
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 17 dropbacks · 88.2% completion · +0.81 EPA/play · +13.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Tennessee Titans	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.111	-0.138
Offensive success rate	42.6%	45.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.773	-0.134
Rush EPA/play	-0.415	-0.331
Defensive EPA/play	+0.138	-0.111
Defensive success rate	54.1%	57.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Tennessee Titans: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.14 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -13.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +6.79 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue (Q2 14:00)
Tennessee Titans — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q2 7:57)
Tennessee Titans — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:30)
Tennessee Titans — J. McCareins (S. McNair pass) (Q3 4:39)
Tennessee Titans — R. Boiman (Q4 12:58)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q1 5:47)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 2:44)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q1 5:47) — (5:47) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 16–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q2 14:00) — (14:00) 21-A.Zereoue left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 13:53) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Tennessee Titans registered a safety from the TEN 95 (Q2 10:10); Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 7:51) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q2 2:44) — (2:44) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:26) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 29 (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:33) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 41 (Q4 12:58); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 12:46) — 1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Rolle at 50. 21-S.Rolle to PIT 1 for 49 yards (21-A.Zereoue). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -23.5% · EPA -6.64]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman (25-Ta.Williams) at TEN 40. 50-R.Boiman for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -10.15]
Tennessee Titans (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +4.59]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:16) — (11:16) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to TEN 12 for 38 yards (21-S.Rolle). Play Challenged by TEN and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by TEN.) [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.13]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 0:30) — (:30) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +1.83]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:58) — (12:58) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman (25-Ta.Williams) at TEN 40. 50-R.Boiman for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -10.15]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-S.Rolle at 50. 21-S.Rolle to PIT 1 for 49 yards (21-A.Zereoue). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -23.5% · EPA -6.64]
Tennessee Titans (Q3 4:39) — (4:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +4.59]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:17) — (9:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to TEN 27 for 11 yards (21-S.Rolle). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 5:47 · TEN 8 · Score 0-3
(5:47) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:00 · TEN 5 · Score 0-9
(14:00) 21-A.Zereoue left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:53 · TEN 2 · Score 0-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Tennessee Titans Safety (+2) — Q2 10:10 · TEN 95 · Score 2-10
(10:10) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 1 for -4 yards (50-R.Boiman). Play Challenged by TEN and REVERSED. 8-T.Maddox sacked in End Zone for -5 yards, SAFETY (50-R.Boiman).
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 7:57 · PIT 10 · Score 8-10
(7:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 7:51 · PIT 2 · Score 9-10
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:44 · TEN 5 · Score 9-13
(2:44) 3-J.Reed 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · PIT 1 · Score 15-13
(:30) 9-S.McNair pass to 88-E.Kinney for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · PIT 2 · Score 16-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 4:39 · PIT 29 · Score 22-13
(4:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 4:33 · PIT 2 · Score 23-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 12:58 · TEN 41 · Score 29-13
(12:58) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 85-J.Riemersma INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Boiman (25-Ta.Williams) at TEN 40. 50-R.Boiman for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · PIT 2 · Score 30-13
1-G.Anderson extra point is GOOD, Center-67-T.Ackerman, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-09-28?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-13 in Week 4, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Tennessee Titans 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Tennessee Titans 30, Pittsburgh Steelers 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q2 14:00) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Bennett (S. McNair pass) (Q2 7:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. Kinney (S. McNair pass) (Q2 0:30) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. McCareins (S. McNair pass) (Q3 4:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Boiman (Q4 12:58) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 5:47, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 2:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 53.4% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -7.75 total passing EPA. S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 88.2% completion, +0.81 EPA per dropback, +13.83 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+4.59 EPA): (4:39) (Shotgun) 9-S.McNair pass to 86-J.McCareins for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Tennessee Titans

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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