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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2003 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Rams vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2003 Week 8 Recap

Rams defeat Steelers 33–21 in Week 8

T.Holt led Fantasy Impact as Rams prevailed in a 33–21 Week 8 finish.

Los Angeles Rams 33 5–2 Winner
Final 33–21
Pittsburgh Steelers 21 2–5
Winner
Los Angeles Rams
Final score
33–21
Halftime
Los Angeles Rams 17–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
M. Bulger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Holt
Game date
October 26, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • T.Holt 7 REC · 174 YDS · 1 TD +17.4 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bulger 22/42 · 359 YDS · 1 TD +17.3 Fantasy Impact
  • I.Bruce 3 REC · 73 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • H.Ward +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Randle El 2 CAR · 39 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Kreider +1.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
LA
Final score
LA 33–21 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
LA 17–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Holt
Top passer
M. Bulger
Biggest EPA play
(1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yar…
Game date
2003-10-26

Game summary

The LA beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33–21 on 2003-10-26. T. Holt posted a game-high +17.40 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
LA710106033
Pittsburgh Steelers7770021

Scoring Map

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

LALA
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LALA
    Q1 10:31TD
    THT. Holt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 36
    Score
    6-0

    (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LALA
    Q1 10:23XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-0

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 1:01TD
    SLS. Landeta

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 71
    Score
    7-6

    (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:43XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    7-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  5. LALA
    Q2 8:01TD
    AHA. Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    13-7

    (8:01) #70 St. Clair is an eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. LALA
    Q2 7:58XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    14-7

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:02TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 9
    Score
    14-13

    (5:02) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:55XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 2
    Score
    14-14

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  9. LALA
    Q2 0:54FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-14

    (:54) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  10. LALA
    Q3 9:13FG
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    20-14

    (9:13) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:57TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 22
    Score
    20-20

    (6:57) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:51XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 12
    Score
    20-21

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  13. LALA
    Q3 2:36TD
    AHA. Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    26-21

    (2:36) 33-A.Harris up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LALA
    Q3 2:31XP
    Jordan Wilkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    27-21

    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.

  15. LALA
    Q4 7:59TD
    AHA. Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    33-21

    (7:59) #70 is eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Holt · LA · Receiving · +17.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Bulger · LA · Passing · +17.34 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.90 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
  4. 4I. Bruce · LA · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Cleeland · LA · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.05 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Looker · LA · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  7. 7B. Manumaleuna · LA · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  8. 8A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.95 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. Holt — LA · Receiving

T. Holt posted the highest total EPA (+17.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +2.49 EPA per play.

T. Holt's top snap (+5.01 EPA): (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.16 EPA): S. Landeta — (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

M. Bulger led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Bulger (LA) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.41 EPA/play · +17.34 total EPA
  • T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.47 EPA/play · -13.97 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLAPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.055-0.175
Offensive success rate44.9%51.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.439-0.461
Rush EPA/play-0.123-0.145
Defensive EPA/play+0.175-0.055
Defensive success rate48.5%55.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, LA generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • LA: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • LA: 15 drives, +5.88 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -11.56 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • LA — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 10:31)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Landeta (Q1 1:01)
  • LA — A. Harris (Q2 8:01)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 5:02)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 6:57)
  • LA — A. Harris (Q3 2:36)
  • LA — A. Harris (Q4 7:59)

Field goals

  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q2 0:54)
  • Jordan WilkinsLA — Jordan Wilkins (Q3 9:13)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. LA found the end zone from the PIT 36 (Q1 10:31) — (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 10:23) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q1 0:43) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The second quarter: LA won the period 10–7. LA found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 8:01) — (8:01) #70 St. Clair is an eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PIT 7 (Q2 7:58) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 9 (Q2 5:02) — (5:02) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 4:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; LA connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The third quarter: LA won the period 10–7. LA connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q3 9:13) — (9:13) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 22 (Q3 6:57) — (6:57) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 12 (Q3 6:51) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; LA found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q3 2:36) — (2:36) 33-A.Harris up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; LA added 1 points from the PIT 7 (Q3 2:31) — 14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker..

The fourth quarter: LA won the period 6–0. LA found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 7:59) — (7:59) #70 is eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt to PIT 5 for 40 yards (27-B.Alexander). [WPA +18.4% · EPA +4.18]
  • LA (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.16]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:41) — (9:41) 36-J.Bettis right guard to PIT 44 for -1 yards (98-G.Wistrom). FUMBLES (98-G.Wistrom), RECOVERED by LA-55-R.Thomas at PIT 44. 55-R.Thomas to PIT 44 for no gain (84-J.Tuman). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.48]
  • LA (Q1 10:31) — (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +5.01]
  • LA (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) 10-M.Bulger pass to 86-B.Manumaleuna to PIT 13 for 30 yards (27-B.Alexander). [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.37]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q1 1:01) — (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.16]
  • LA (Q1 10:31) — (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.0% · EPA +5.01]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:40) — (13:40) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 59-J.Duncan (23-J.Butler) at PIT 30. 59-J.Duncan to PIT 30 for no gain (71-T.Fordham). [WPA -11.2% · EPA -4.89]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:41) — (9:41) 36-J.Bettis right guard to PIT 44 for -1 yards (98-G.Wistrom). FUMBLES (98-G.Wistrom), RECOVERED by LA-55-R.Thomas at PIT 44. 55-R.Thomas to PIT 44 for no gain (84-J.Tuman). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -4.48]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. LA TD (+6) — Q1 10:31 · PIT 36 · Score 6-0
    (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. LA XP (+1) — Q1 10:23 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:01 · PIT 71 · Score 7-6
    (1:01) 5-S.Landeta punts 55 yards to PIT 16, Center-45-C.Massey. 82-A.Randle El for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:43 · LA 2 · Score 7-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  5. LA TD (+6) — Q2 8:01 · PIT 1 · Score 13-7
    (8:01) #70 St. Clair is an eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. LA XP (+1) — Q2 7:58 · PIT 7 · Score 14-7
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:02 · LA 9 · Score 14-13
    (5:02) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 4:55 · LA 2 · Score 14-14
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  9. LA FG (+3) — Q2 0:54 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
    (:54) 14-J.Wilkins 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  10. LA FG (+3) — Q3 9:13 · PIT 4 · Score 20-14
    (9:13) 14-J.Wilkins 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:57 · LA 22 · Score 20-20
    (6:57) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:51 · LA 12 · Score 20-21
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  13. LA TD (+6) — Q3 2:36 · PIT 9 · Score 26-21
    (2:36) 33-A.Harris up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. LA XP (+1) — Q3 2:31 · PIT 7 · Score 27-21
    14-J.Wilkins extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Massey, Holder-89-D.Looker.
  15. LA TD (+6) — Q4 7:59 · PIT 9 · Score 33-21
    (7:59) #70 is eligible receiver 33-A.Harris left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • LA earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Holt (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-10-26?

The LA beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-21 in Week 8, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: LA 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: LA 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: LA 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: LA 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: LA 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

LA touchdown — T. Holt (M. Bulger pass) (Q1 10:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Landeta (Q1 1:01) LA touchdown — A. Harris (Q2 8:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 5:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 6:57) LA touchdown — A. Harris (Q3 2:36) LA touchdown — A. Harris (Q4 7:59) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q2 0:54, 3 pts) LA field goal — J. Wilkins (Q3 9:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

M. Bulger (LA), 52.4% completion, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +17.34 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.0% completion, -0.47 EPA per dropback, -13.97 total passing EPA.

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

T. Holt (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.40 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (10:31) 10-M.Bulger pass to 81-T.Holt for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

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