Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 34–7 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 7–20 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at t…
- Game date
- 2005-09-11
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34–7 on 2005-09-11. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +17.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 7 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +17.43 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play - 2
A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.36 EPA/play - 3
D. Bennett · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play - 4
W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.31 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 5
E. Kinney · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 6

Broderick Jones · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play - 7
W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.98 EPA/play - 8
S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.12 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
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+17.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +1.34 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+5.21 EPA): (8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, declined.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 13 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +1.34 EPA/play · +17.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.347 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 52.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.030 | +1.341 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.196 | +0.070 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.347 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.7% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.35 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.04 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.35 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +22.55 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 10 drives, -3.07 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Tennessee Titans — B. Troupe (S. McNair pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
Pittsburgh Steelers — V. Haynes
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 8:28) — (8:28) #78 Williams eligible receiver 9-S.McNair pass to 84-B.Troupe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:23) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 2:42) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 26 (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 63 (Q2 8:59); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 8:49) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 9 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) 3-J.Reed 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 11 (Q3 11:42) — (11:42) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 11:37) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q3 2:07) — (2:07) 34-V.Haynes right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 2:03) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) 20-T.Henry up the middle to TEN 48 for no gain (51-J.Farrior). FUMBLES (51-J.Farrior), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at TEN 48. 24-I.Taylor to TEN 40 for 8 yards (9-S.McNair).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 9:03) — (9:03) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) 29-C.Brown right guard pushed ob at PIT 30 for 35 yards (28-C.Hope).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to PIT 12 for 53 yards (26-D.Townsend).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 39-W.Parker to TEN 4 for 48 yards (28-L.Thompson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:59) — (8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 14:15) — (14:15) 20-T.Henry up the middle to TEN 48 for no gain (51-J.Farrior). FUMBLES (51-J.Farrior), RECOVERED by PIT-24-I.Taylor at TEN 48. 24-I.Taylor to TEN 40 for 8 yards (9-S.McNair).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) 9-S.McNair sacked at PIT 27 for -8 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-28-C.Hope at PIT 27. 28-C.Hope to PIT 33 for 6 yards (29-C.Brown).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) 9-S.McNair pass to 83-D.Bennett to PIT 12 for 53 yards (26-D.Townsend).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 8:28 · PIT 1 · Score 6-0
(8:28) #78 Williams eligible receiver 9-S.McNair pass to 84-B.Troupe for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 8:23 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 2:52 · TEN 3 · Score 7-6
(2:52) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:42 · TEN 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:54 · TEN 26 · Score 7-10
(10:54) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:59 · TEN 63 · Score 7-16
(8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:49 · TEN 2 · Score 7-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · TEN 9 · Score 7-20
(:25) 3-J.Reed 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:42 · TEN 11 · Score 7-26
(11:42) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:37 · TEN 2 · Score 7-27
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:07 · TEN 5 · Score 7-33
(2:07) 34-V.Haynes right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:03 · TEN 2 · Score 7-34
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
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.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2005-09-11?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 34-7 in Week 1, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q3: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — B. Troupe (S. McNair pass) (Q1 8:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 2:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Randle (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 8:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q3 11:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. Haynes (Q3 2:07) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 10:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:25, 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?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 58.1% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +3.69 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 69.2% completion, +1.34 EPA per dropback, +17.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+5.21 EPA): (8:59) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-A.Randle El for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass caught at the TEN 22 yard line Penalty on TEN-53-K.Bulluck, Defensive Holding, declined..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Now 0-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W