Quick answer
- Winner
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Final score
- Kansas City Chiefs 27–24 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 17–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Herb Miller
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED b…
- Game date
- 2009-11-22
Game summary
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–24 on 2009-11-22, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 17–7 halftime lead. Herb Miller posted a game-high +5.13 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 7 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to KC 3. 25-J.Charles for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(14:54) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(5:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(1:55) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(10:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 45-L.Pope for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(:09) 6-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(8:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 34-R.Mendenhall for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(4:58) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(8:28) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City ChiefsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 15:00TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 0-6
3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to KC 3. 25-J.Charles for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 14:44XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:54FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 18
- Score
- 3-7
(14:54) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:39TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 8
- Score
- 9-7
(5:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:32XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 10-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- KC 10
- Score
- 16-7
(1:55) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:10XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 17-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:54TD LPL. PopePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 17-13
(10:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 45-L.Pope for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 10:48XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-14
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 0:09FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 17-17
(:09) 6-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:40TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 8
- Score
- 23-17
(8:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 34-R.Mendenhall for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:35XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 24-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:58TD JCJ. CharlesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 24-23
(4:58) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 4:54XP RSR. SuccopPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 24-24
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
OT 8:28FG RSR. SuccopPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 24-27
(8:28) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2C. Chambers · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 4S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 5B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.79 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6L. Pope · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 7L. Long · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 8C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +1.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.72 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 (+5.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
Herb Miller's top snap (-4.22 EPA): (13:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Studebaker at KC 36. 96-A.Studebaker to KC 38 for 2 yards (83-H.Miller).
Biggest single play (-10.07 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Studebaker at KC -2. 96-A.Studebaker to PIT 8 for 94 yards (34-R.Mendenhall).
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) · 49 dropbacks · 65.3% completion · +16.5% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.79 total EPA
- M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) · 36 dropbacks · 41.7% completion · -10.0% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -3.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.045 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.5% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.083 | -0.098 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.084 | -0.019 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.045 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 51.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.03, Kansas City Chiefs +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: +0.04 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 14 drives, +3.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +2.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — L. Pope (M. Cassel pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — J. Charles (M. Cassel pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
- Kansas City Chiefs — R. Succop
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to KC 3. 25-J.Charles for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 14:44) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q2 14:54) — (14:54) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 5:39) — (5:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 5:32) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 10 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 1:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q3 10:54) — (10:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 45-L.Pope for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 10:48) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q3 0:09) — (:09) 6-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q4 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 34-R.Mendenhall for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 8:35) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:54) — 6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (OT 8:28) — (8:28) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (OT 8:37) — (8:37) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 11-C.Chambers pushed ob at PIT 4 for 61 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Studebaker at KC -2. 96-A.Studebaker to PIT 8 for 94 yards (34-R.Mendenhall).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 10:43) — (10:43) 21-M.Moore right end to KC 38 for -3 yards (59-J.Belcher).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to KC 3. 25-J.Charles for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes to KC 43 for 17 yards (39-B.Carr).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Studebaker at KC -2. 96-A.Studebaker to PIT 8 for 94 yards (34-R.Mendenhall).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to KC 3. 25-J.Charles for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel sacked at KC 27 for -10 yards (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Harrison at KC 27.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:21) — (13:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Studebaker at KC 36. 96-A.Studebaker to KC 38 for 2 yards (83-H.Miller).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · PIT 30 · Score 0-6
3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to KC 3. 25-J.Charles for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 14:44 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 14:54 · KC 18 · Score 3-7
(14:54) 3-J.Reed 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:39 · KC 8 · Score 9-7
(5:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:32 · KC 2 · Score 10-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · KC 10 · Score 16-7
(1:55) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:10 · KC 2 · Score 17-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 10:54 · PIT 21 · Score 17-13
(10:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-M.Cassel pass deep right to 45-L.Pope for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 10:48 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 0:09 · PIT 9 · Score 17-17
(:09) 6-R.Succop 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:40 · KC 8 · Score 23-17
(8:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 34-R.Mendenhall for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:35 · KC 2 · Score 24-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 4:58 · PIT 2 · Score 24-23
(4:58) 7-M.Cassel pass short middle to 25-J.Charles for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 4:54 · PIT 2 · Score 24-24
6-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — OT 8:28 · PIT 4 · Score 24-27
(8:28) 6-R.Succop 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-T.Gafford, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Herb Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) 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 Kansas City Chiefs on 2009-11-22?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24 in Week 11, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Kansas City Chiefs 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (Q1 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:39) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:55) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Pope (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 10:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 8:40) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Charles (M. Cassel pass) (Q4 4:58) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 14:54, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (Q3 0:09, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — R. Succop (OT 8:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.3% completion, +16.5% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.79 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs), 41.7% completion, -10.0% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -3.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Herb Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.13 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (-4.22 EPA): (13:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 96-A.Studebaker at KC 36. 96-A.Studebaker to KC 38 for 2 yards (83-H.Miller)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W
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