Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 34–20 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–24 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Givens
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-…
- Game date
- 2004-10-31
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New England Patriots 34–20 on 2004-10-31. D. Givens posted a game-high +11.96 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 21 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(3:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:33) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 00:29.)
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-D.Townsend for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(2:09) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:46) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(13:09) #78 Starks is eligible 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(10:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
(2:10) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 11:40FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 25
- Score
- 3-0
(11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:54TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 47
- Score
- 3-6
(3:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:46XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:33TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 3-13
(:33) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 00:29.)
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:29XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:22TD DTD. TownsendPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 67
- Score
- 3-20
(:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-D.Townsend for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:13XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 3-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:09FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 3-24
(2:09) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:46TD DGD. GivensPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 9-24
(:46) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:42XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 13:09TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-30
(13:09) #78 Starks is eligible 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 13:06XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-31
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:44FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 13-31
(10:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:10FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 13-34
(2:10) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:39TD DGD. GivensPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 23
- Score
- 19-34
(6:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:33XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +11.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
- 2B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.25 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 3P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.33 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
- 4
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 5D. Patten · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6D. Staley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.55 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.27 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
D. Givens — NE · Receiving
D. Givens posted the highest total EPA (+11.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.50 EPA per play.
D. Givens's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (6:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.64 EPA): T. Brady — (:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-D.Townsend for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 48 dropbacks · 52.1% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.50 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 26 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +10.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.007 | +0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 52.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.094 | +0.394 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.481 | +0.099 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.123 | -0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.3% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.01 EPA/play (50th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +0.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +11.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Townsend
- New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- New England Patriots — D. Givens (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 47 (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 3:46) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 0:33) — (:33) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 00:29.); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 0:29) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 67 (Q1 0:22) — (:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-D.Townsend for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 0:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NE 1 (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:42) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q3 13:09) — (13:09) #78 Starks is eligible 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 13:06) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q3 10:44) — (10:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NE 11 (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 23 (Q4 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 6:33) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 23 for -6 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-67-K.Von Oelhoffen at NE 27. 67-K.Von Oelhoffen to NE 27 for no gain (67-D.Koppen).
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:58) — (12:58) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-D.Patten to PIT 39 for 11 yards (43-T.Polamalu, 26-D.Townsend). PENALTY on PIT-43-T.Polamalu, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at PIT 39.
- New England Patriots (Q1 0:22) — (:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-D.Townsend for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 34-V.Haynes to PIT 38 for 14 yards (37-R.Harrison).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 0:22) — (:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-D.Townsend for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 14:53) — (14:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk to NE 22 for -2 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-91-A.Smith at NE 22. 91-A.Smith to NE 17 for 5 yards (61-S.Neal).
- New England Patriots (Q1 3:41) — (3:41) 12-T.Brady sacked at NE 23 for -6 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-67-K.Von Oelhoffen at NE 27. 67-K.Von Oelhoffen to NE 27 for no gain (67-D.Koppen).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:54) — (3:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 11:40 · PIT 25 · Score 3-0
(11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:54 · NE 47 · Score 3-6
(3:54) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:46 · NE 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:33 · NE 4 · Score 3-13
(:33) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NE and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by NE at 00:29.) - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:29 · NE 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:22 · PIT 67 · Score 3-20
(:22) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 81-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at NE 39. 26-D.Townsend for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:13 · NE 2 · Score 3-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:09 · NE 1 · Score 3-24
(2:09) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · PIT 2 · Score 9-24
(:46) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:42 · PIT 2 · Score 10-24
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 13:09 · NE 2 · Score 10-30
(13:09) #78 Starks is eligible 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 13:06 · NE 2 · Score 10-31
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 10:44 · PIT 7 · Score 13-31
(10:44) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 2:10 · NE 11 · Score 13-34
(2:10) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:39 · PIT 23 · Score 19-34
(6:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:33 · PIT 2 · Score 20-34
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-Jo.Miller.
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.
- D. Givens (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2004-10-31?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New England Patriots 34-20 in Week 8, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New England Patriots 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 21; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: New England Patriots 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: New England Patriots 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 3:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 0:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Townsend (Q1 0:22) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q3 13:09) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Givens (T. Brady pass) (Q4 6:39) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 11:40, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 2:09, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 10:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 2:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 52.1% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.50 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 69.2% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +10.25 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Givens (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.96 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (6:39) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 87-D.Givens for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 6-0 Now 6-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-1 Now 6-1 W
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