Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–28 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 7–21 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cutler
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (9…
- Game date
- 2007-10-21
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–28 on 2007-10-21. J. Cutler posted a game-high +11.59 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
 Denver Broncos | 7 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(11:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(6:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(4:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 37-C.Sapp for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at 50. 96-T.Crowder for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(8:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(10:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(1:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(:02) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 11:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 6-0
(11:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 11:00XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 1
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:24TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 7-6
(6:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:17XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:05TD CSC. SappPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 7-13
(4:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 37-C.Sapp for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 4:01XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 2:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 38
- Score
- 7-20
(2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at 50. 96-T.Crowder for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 2:31XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:17TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 13
- Score
- 13-21
(8:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:10XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:05TD TST. SchefflerPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 14-27
(:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 0:00XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:16TD MSM. SpaethPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 13
- Score
- 20-28
(10:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:10XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 21-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DEN 12
- Score
- 27-28
(1:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:10XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 28-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:02FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 31
- Score
- 28-31
(:02) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cutler · Denver Broncos · Passing · +11.59 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2B. Stokley · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.38 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 4S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 5Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 6B. Marshall · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.22 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
J. Cutler — DEN · Passing
J. Cutler posted the highest total EPA (+11.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
J. Cutler's top snap (-5.52 EPA): (12:32) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 88-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 50-L.Foote at PIT 45. 50-L.Foote to DEN 41 for 14 yards (70-M.Holland).
Biggest single play (-9.21 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at 50. 96-T.Crowder for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +10.38 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +16.0% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.59 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.122 | +0.142 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 54.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.247 | +0.341 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.044 | -0.184 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.142 | -0.122 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.1% | 50.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.12, Denver Broncos +0.14) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 10 drives, +10.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +9.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — B. Stokley (J. Cutler pass)
- Denver Broncos — C. Sapp (J. Cutler pass)
- Denver Broncos — Tae Crowder
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 1 (Q1 11:00) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 6:17) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 4:05) — (4:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 37-C.Sapp for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:01) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 38 (Q2 2:45); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 2:31) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 13 (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 8:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 0:05) — (:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 0:00) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 13 (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 10:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 1:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:02) — (:02) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at 50. 96-T.Crowder for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington to DEN 17 for 40 yards (25-N.Ferguson).
- Denver Broncos (Q1 6:24) — (6:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 80-C.Wilson to DEN 25 for 12 yards (25-N.Ferguson; 22-D.Foxworth).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at 50. 96-T.Crowder for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 12:32) — (12:32) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 88-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 50-L.Foote at PIT 45. 50-L.Foote to DEN 41 for 14 yards (70-M.Holland).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:26) — (14:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 85-N.Washington to DEN 17 for 40 yards (25-N.Ferguson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 11:06 · DEN 1 · Score 6-0
(11:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 11:00 · DEN 1 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 6:24 · PIT 15 · Score 7-6
(6:24) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 14-B.Stokley for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 6:17 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 4:05 · PIT 1 · Score 7-13
(4:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 37-C.Sapp for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 4:01 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 2:45 · DEN 38 · Score 7-20
(2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at 50 for -12 yards (92-E.Dumervil). FUMBLES (92-E.Dumervil) [92-E.Dumervil], RECOVERED by DEN-96-T.Crowder at 50. 96-T.Crowder for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 2:31 · PIT 2 · Score 7-21
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:17 · DEN 13 · Score 13-21
(8:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 8:10 · DEN 2 · Score 14-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 0:05 · PIT 1 · Score 14-27
(:05) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 88-T.Scheffler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · PIT 2 · Score 14-28
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:16 · DEN 13 · Score 20-28
(10:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 10:10 · DEN 2 · Score 21-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:16 · DEN 12 · Score 27-28
(1:16) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · DEN 2 · Score 28-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · PIT 31 · Score 28-31
(:02) 1-J.Elam 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos on 2007-10-21?
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 in Week 7, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Denver Broncos 14; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Denver Broncos 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Denver Broncos 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 11:06) Denver Broncos touchdown — B. Stokley (J. Cutler pass) (Q1 6:24) Denver Broncos touchdown — C. Sapp (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 4:05) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Crowder (Q2 2:45) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 8:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — T. Scheffler (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 0:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 10:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:16) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.1% completion, +7.7% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +10.38 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Denver Broncos), 64.7% completion, +16.0% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.59 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
J. Cutler (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-5.52 EPA): (12:32) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 88-T.Scheffler INTERCEPTED by 50-L.Foote at PIT 45. 50-L.Foote to DEN 41 for 14 yards (70-M.Holland)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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