Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 37–36 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Green Bay Packers 14–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2009-12-20
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 37–36 on 2009-12-20. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +23.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 36 | |
| 14 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +23.91 total EPA · 60 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 2

Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +21.64 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 3
Gary Jennings · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +8.58 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play - 4
M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play - 5
J. Finley · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 6
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 7
H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.88 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 8
R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.87 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 (+23.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 60 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.97 EPA): (:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Biggest single play (+8.09 EPA): Aaron Rodgers — (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 83 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) · 60 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +5.3% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +23.91 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 52 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +21.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.273 | +0.209 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.416 | +0.399 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.262 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.209 | -0.273 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Green Bay Packers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.21), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.27 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.21 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, +22.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +20.70 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Green Bay Packers — Gary Jennings (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall 
Green Bay Packers — Aaron Rodgers 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Malachi Moore (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Green Bay Packers — J. Finley (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Richie Grant 
Green Bay Packers — Justin Jones (Aaron Rodgers pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed 
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 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 60 (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 14:18) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 83 (Q1 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:56) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 2 (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 3:47) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q2 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 3:04) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 10 (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 21-M.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 0:26) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 19 (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 22–13. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q4 13:35); Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 13:30) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 16 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q4 7:58) — (7:58) 25-R.Grant left guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:49) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 25 (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:06) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 32-B.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 19 (Q4 0:03); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 0:00) — 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 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:00) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 86-H.Ward to GB 23 for 54 yards (24-J.Bush).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to GB 46 for 32 yards (26-J.Bell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:28) — (14:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 14:28 · GB 60 · Score 0-6
(14:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 14:18 · GB 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 10:08 · PIT 83 · Score 6-7
(10:08) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass deep middle to 85-G.Jennings for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 9:56 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:52 · GB 2 · Score 7-13
(3:52) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:47 · GB 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 3:10 · PIT 14 · Score 13-14
(3:10) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers scrambles left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 3:04 · PIT 2 · Score 14-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:30 · GB 10 · Score 14-20
(:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 21-M.Moore for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · GB 2 · Score 14-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 4:40 · GB 19 · Score 14-24
(4:40) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 13:35 · PIT 11 · Score 20-24
(13:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short left to 88-J.Finley for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-23-T.Carter, Defensive Holding, declined.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 13:30 · PIT 2 · Score 21-24
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:49 · GB 16 · Score 21-27
(9:49) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:58 · PIT 24 · Score 27-27
(7:58) 25-R.Grant left guard for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:49 · PIT 2 · Score 28-27
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-7-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:03 · GB 25 · Score 28-30
(4:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:12 · PIT 24 · Score 34-30
(2:12) (Shotgun) 12-A.Rodgers pass short right to 89-J.Jones for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:06 · PIT 2 · Score 36-30
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 12-A.Rodgers pass to 32-B.Jackson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:03 · GB 19 · Score 36-36
(:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · GB 2 · Score 36-37
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Roethlisberger (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 Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2009-12-20?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 37-36 in Week 15, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Green Bay Packers 22, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Final: Green Bay Packers 36, Pittsburgh Steelers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 14:28) Green Bay Packers touchdown — G. Jennings (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 10:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 3:52) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Rodgers (Q2 3:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Moore (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:30) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Finley (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 13:35) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Grant (Q4 7:58) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Jones (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 2:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:03) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 4:40, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 9:49, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 4:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.3% completion, +5.3% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +23.91 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +21.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 60 snaps. Their top snap (+4.97 EPA): (:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 17-M.Wallace for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 37-36 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W