Steelers 29–24 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2004

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 29–24 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 16–10 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: A.Randle El
Top passer: D. Bledsoe
Biggest EPA play: (13:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (21-R.Colclough). FUMBLES (21…
Game date: 2005-01-02

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Buffalo Bills 29–24 on 2005-01-02. A.Randle El posted a game-high +6.71 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	10	6	0	13	0	29
Buffalo Bills	7	3	7	7	0	24

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+3PIT 20

BUF 78

PIT 76

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:49FG
MSM. Schneck
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 4
Score
3-0
(10:49) 3-Je.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:20TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 3
Score
3-6
(6:20) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:14XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
3-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:36TD
ARA. Randle
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 16
Score
9-7
(3:36) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 13, right side.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:28XP
MSM. Schneck
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
10-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:42FG
MSM. Schneck
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 4
Score
13-7
(13:42) 3-Je.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:26FG
MSM. Schneck
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 13
Score
16-7
(4:26) 3-Je.Reed 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:06FG
RLR. Lindell
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 20
Score
16-10
(:06) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 12:39TD
NCN. Clements
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 78
Score
16-16
(12:39) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 81-S.Morey INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at PIT 30. 22-N.Clements for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Fletcher.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 12:31XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
16-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:53FG
MSM. Schneck
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 19
Score
19-17
(14:53) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:32TD
Jonotthan Harrison
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 76
Score
25-17
(13:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (21-R.Colclough). FUMBLES (21-R.Colclough), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at BUF 18. 92-J.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball knocked loose by R.Colclough as QB's arm back to pass (behind shoulder), caught in mid-air by J.Harrison.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:24XP
MSM. Schneck
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
26-17
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:27FG
MSM. Schneck
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
29-17
(2:27) 3-Je.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:22TD
WMW. McGahee
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
29-23
(1:22) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:18XP
RLR. Lindell
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
29-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.71 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
2S. Aiken · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
3W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.72 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
4L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
5L. Mays · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play
6E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
7W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.58 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
8L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.92 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

A.Randle El — PIT · Receiving

A.Randle El posted the highest total EPA (+6.71) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.

A.Randle El's top snap (-4.22 EPA): (9:12) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El to PIT 46 for 3 yards (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by BUF-94-A.Schobel at 50. WR screen, caught at PIT 44.

Biggest single play (-6.84 EPA): D. Bledsoe — (13:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (21-R.Colclough). FUMBLES (21-R.Colclough), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at BUF 18. 92-J.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball knocked l

Quarterback report card

D. Bledsoe led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 31 dropbacks · 51.6% completion · -0.40 EPA/play · -12.43 total EPA
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.34 EPA/play · -9.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.016	-0.143
Offensive success rate	44.2%	48.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.387	-0.401
Rush EPA/play	+0.064	+0.027
Defensive EPA/play	+0.143	+0.016
Defensive success rate	51.9%	55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.02 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -11.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -1.48 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee (Q1 6:20)
Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Randle (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 3:36)
Buffalo Bills — N. Clements (Q3 12:39)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jonotthan Harrison (Q4 13:32)
Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee (Q4 1:22)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Schneck (Q1 10:49)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Schneck (Q2 13:42)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Schneck (Q2 4:26)
Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell (Q2 0:06)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Schneck (Q4 14:53)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Schneck (Q4 2:27)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 4 (Q1 10:49) — (10:49) 3-Je.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 6:14) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BUF 16 (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 13, right side.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:28) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 4 (Q2 13:42) — (13:42) 3-Je.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 13 (Q2 4:26) — (4:26) 3-Je.Reed 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 78 (Q3 12:39); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 12:31) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 19 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 76 (Q4 13:32); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 13:24) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q4 2:27) — (2:27) 3-Je.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 1:22) — (1:22) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:18) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:03) — 9-R.Lindell kicks 37 yards from BUF 30 to PIT 33. 90-T.Kirschke to PIT 46 for 13 yards (89-S.Aiken, 26-R.Baker). [WPA -39.6% · EPA +0.83]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2) — End of half - 2:35 pm. [WPA +34.0% · EPA -1.63]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (21-R.Colclough). FUMBLES (21-R.Colclough), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at BUF 18. 92-J.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball knocked l [WPA -26.3% · EPA -6.84]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 81-S.Morey INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at PIT 30. 22-N.Clements for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Fletcher. [WPA -25.4% · EPA -5.80]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) 17-C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to BUF 17, Center-54-M.Schneck. 22-N.Clements to BUF 22 for 5 yards (29-C.Iwuoma). FUMBLES (29-C.Iwuoma), RECOVERED by PIT-50-L.Foote at BUF 20. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.33]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (21-R.Colclough). FUMBLES (21-R.Colclough), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at BUF 18. 92-J.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball knocked l [WPA -26.3% · EPA -6.84]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 81-S.Morey INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at PIT 30. 22-N.Clements for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Fletcher. [WPA -25.4% · EPA -5.80]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) 17-C.Gardocki punts 51 yards to BUF 17, Center-54-M.Schneck. 22-N.Clements to BUF 22 for 5 yards (29-C.Iwuoma). FUMBLES (29-C.Iwuoma), RECOVERED by PIT-50-L.Foote at BUF 20. [WPA +16.6% · EPA +5.33]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes (22-N.Clements) at BUF 38. 51-T.Spikes to PIT 46 for 16 yards (89-L.Mays). Pass tipped away from receiver at BUF 41 before IN [WPA -15.7% · EPA -4.81]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 10:49 · BUF 4 · Score 3-0
(10:49) 3-Je.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 6:20 · PIT 3 · Score 3-6
(6:20) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 6:14 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:36 · BUF 16 · Score 9-7
(3:36) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 13, right side.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:28 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 13:42 · BUF 4 · Score 13-7
(13:42) 3-Je.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:26 · BUF 13 · Score 16-7
(4:26) 3-Je.Reed 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · PIT 20 · Score 16-10
(:06) 9-R.Lindell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 12:39 · BUF 78 · Score 16-16
(12:39) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 81-S.Morey INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at PIT 30. 22-N.Clements for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: L.Fletcher.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 12:31 · PIT 2 · Score 16-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:53 · BUF 19 · Score 19-17
(14:53) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:32 · PIT 76 · Score 25-17
(13:32) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe sacked at BUF 17 for -7 yards (21-R.Colclough). FUMBLES (21-R.Colclough), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at BUF 18. 92-J.Harrison for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball knocked l
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:24 · BUF 2 · Score 26-17
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:27 · BUF 15 · Score 29-17
(2:27) 3-Je.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:22 · PIT 1 · Score 29-23
(1:22) 21-W.McGahee right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 1:18 · PIT 2 · Score 29-24
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Banta, Holder-8-B.Moorman.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
A.Randle El (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills on 2005-01-02?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Buffalo Bills 29-24 in Week 17, 2004.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 29, Buffalo Bills 24.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 6:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Randle (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 3:36) Buffalo Bills touchdown — N. Clements (Q3 12:39) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Harrison (Q4 13:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q4 1:22) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Schneck (Q1 10:49, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Schneck (Q2 13:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Schneck (Q2 4:26, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Schneck (Q4 14:53, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Schneck (Q4 2:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills?

D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 51.6% completion, -0.40 EPA per dropback, -12.43 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 44.4% completion, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -9.23 total passing EPA.

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

A.Randle El (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.71 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (-4.22 EPA): (9:12) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-A.Randle El to PIT 46 for 3 yards (22-N.Clements). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by BUF-94-A.Schobel at 50. WR screen, caught at PIT 44..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 29-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 14-1 Now 15-1 W

Buffalo Bills

Entered 9-6 Now 9-7 L

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