Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 37–16 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 6–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Herb Miller
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 88-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 20-B.M…
- Game date
- 2007-09-23
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the San Francisco 49ers 37–16 on 2007-09-23. Herb Miller posted a game-high +6.94 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 37 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers(9:27) 6-J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to PIT 2. 30-A.Rossum for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(3:04) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:42) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-J.Tuman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(9:45) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(5:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(5:03) 3-J.Reed 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(4:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 88-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McFadden at SF 50. 20-B.McFadden for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(2:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 88-T.Jacobs for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(2:00) 44-N.Davenport left guard for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 9:27FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 14
- Score
- 3-0
(9:27) 6-J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:24TD ARA. RossumPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 30
- Score
- 3-6
6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to PIT 2. 30-A.Rossum for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:12XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 3:04FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 6-7
(3:04) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:42TD JTJ. TumanPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 6-13
(:42) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-J.Tuman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:37XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 6-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:45FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 18
- Score
- 6-17
(9:45) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 5:08FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 32
- Score
- 9-17
(5:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 15:00FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 31
- Score
- 9-20
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:03FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 17
- Score
- 9-23
(5:03) 3-J.Reed 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:15TD BMB. McFaddenPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 58
- Score
- 9-29
(4:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 88-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McFadden at SF 50. 20-B.McFadden for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:01XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 9-30
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:30TD TJT. JacobsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 15-30
(2:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 88-T.Jacobs for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 2:22XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 16-30
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:00TD NDN. DavenportPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 39
- Score
- 16-36
(2:00) 44-N.Davenport left guard for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:51XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 2
- Score
- 16-37
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 2
Drake Jackson · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play - 3S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
- 4N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5V. Davis · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 6T. Jacobs · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
- 8A. Battle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 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
Herb Miller — PIT · Receiving
Herb Miller posted the highest total EPA (+6.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.73 EPA per play.
Herb Miller's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (11:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-H.Miller to SF 18 for 29 yards (52-P.Willis). Penalty on SF-23-M.Hudson, Illegal Contact, declined.
Biggest single play (-7.74 EPA): Arian Smith — (4:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 88-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McFadden at SF 50. 20-B.McFadden for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 42.5% completion · -12.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.92 total EPA- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 24 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +2.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.024 | +0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 52.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.123 | +0.108 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.194 | +0.161 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.233 | +0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.2% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.02 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.23 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +16.80 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 11 drives, -1.94 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Rossum
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Tuman (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. McFadden
- San Francisco 49ers — T. Jacobs (Arian Smith pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport
Field goals
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- San Francisco 49ers — J. Nedney
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) 6-J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SF 30 (Q1 9:24) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to PIT 2. 30-A.Rossum for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q1 9:12) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SF 9 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-J.Tuman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q2 0:37) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SF 18 (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the PIT 32 (Q3 5:08) — (5:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 20–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SF 31 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SF 17 (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 3-J.Reed 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 58 (Q4 4:15); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 4:01) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 88-T.Jacobs for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:22) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SF 39 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 44-N.Davenport left guard for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SF 2 (Q4 1:51) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:24) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to PIT 2. 30-A.Rossum for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 22 for -7 yards (55-H.Navies). FUMBLES (55-H.Navies), RECOVERED by SF-55-H.Navies at PIT 22. 55-H.Navies to PIT 22 for no gain (77-M.Smith).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis to PIT 14 for 31 yards (27-A.Smith).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 5:26) — (5:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 85-V.Davis ran ob at PIT 10 for 11 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-H.Miller to SF 18 for 29 yards (52-P.Willis). Penalty on SF-23-M.Hudson, Illegal Contact, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 88-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McFadden at SF 50. 20-B.McFadden for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:24) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to PIT 2. 30-A.Rossum for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 44-N.Davenport left guard for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 22 for -7 yards (55-H.Navies). FUMBLES (55-H.Navies), RECOVERED by SF-55-H.Navies at PIT 22. 55-H.Navies to PIT 22 for no gain (77-M.Smith).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 9:27 · PIT 14 · Score 3-0
(9:27) 6-J.Nedney 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:24 · SF 30 · Score 3-6
6-J.Nedney kicks 68 yards from SF 30 to PIT 2. 30-A.Rossum for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:12 · SF 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 3:04 · PIT 4 · Score 6-7
(3:04) 6-J.Nedney 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · SF 9 · Score 6-13
(:42) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-J.Tuman for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · SF 2 · Score 6-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:45 · SF 18 · Score 6-17
(9:45) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 5:08 · PIT 32 · Score 9-17
(5:08) 6-J.Nedney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · SF 31 · Score 9-20
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 5:03 · SF 17 · Score 9-23
(5:03) 3-J.Reed 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · PIT 58 · Score 9-29
(4:15) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left intended for 88-T.Jacobs INTERCEPTED by 20-B.McFadden at SF 50. 20-B.McFadden for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:01 · SF 2 · Score 9-30
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 2:30 · PIT 21 · Score 15-30
(2:30) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 88-T.Jacobs for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 2:22 · PIT 2 · Score 16-30
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-86-B.Jennings, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · SF 39 · Score 16-36
(2:00) 44-N.Davenport left guard for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · SF 2 · Score 16-37
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
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.
- Herb Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Arian Smith (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2007-09-23?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the San Francisco 49ers 37-16 in Week 3, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 20; Final: San Francisco 49ers 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Rossum (Q1 9:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Tuman (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. McFadden (Q4 4:15) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — T. Jacobs (A. Smith pass) (Q4 2:30) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q4 2:00) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 9:27, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q1 3:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 9:45, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Nedney (Q3 5:08, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 5:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Arian Smith (San Francisco 49ers), 42.5% completion, -12.3% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.92 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.2% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +2.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Herb Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (11:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-H.Miller to SF 18 for 29 yards (52-P.Willis). Penalty on SF-23-M.Hudson, Illegal Contact, declined..
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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