Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 30–24 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 17–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-01-03
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 30–24 on 2010-01-03. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +10.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 30 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(8:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(3:25) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 26-L.Hilliard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(9:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(3:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(14:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(11:32) (Shotgun) 82-B.Hartline left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:46) 16-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 15-D.Bess for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(:45) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:07TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 6-0
(8:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:02XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:25TD LHL. HilliardPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 7-6
(3:25) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 26-L.Hilliard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:18XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:35TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 54
- Score
- 13-7
(:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:25XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:24FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 14-10
(9:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:36FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 17-10
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 23-10
(3:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:42XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 24-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:01FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 27-10
(14:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:32TD BHB. HartlinePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 27-16
(11:32) (Shotgun) 82-B.Hartline left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:24XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 27-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:46TD DBD. BessPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 34
- Score
- 27-23
(8:46) 16-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 15-D.Bess for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:37XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 27-24
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:45FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 30-24
(:45) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.43 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.08 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
- 3Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5C. Henne · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.04 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 7B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 8R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.10 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 (+10.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+5.61 EPA): (:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 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) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.43 total EPA
- C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 22 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +17.7% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +5.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.145 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.200 | +0.092 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.180 | -0.127 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.029 | -0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 53.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.14 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +2.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +12.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Hilliard (C. Henne pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Miami Dolphins — B. Hartline
- Miami Dolphins — D. Bess (T. Thigpen pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- 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 MIA 5 (Q1 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:02) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q1 3:25) — (3:25) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 26-L.Hilliard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 3:18) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 54 (Q1 0:35) — (:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 0:25) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q2 9:24) — (9:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 3:42) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 3 (Q4 14:01) — (14:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q4 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 82-B.Hartline left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 11:24) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 34 (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 16-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 15-D.Bess for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 8:37) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q4 0:45) — (:45) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 13 for -8 yards (33-N.Jones). FUMBLES (33-N.Jones), RECOVERED by MIA-55-J.Porter at PIT 13. 55-J.Porter to PIT 13 for no gain (78-M.Starks).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 16-T.Thigpen pass short left intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark at PIT 2. 25-R.Clark to PIT 2 for no gain (19-T.Ginn).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:35) — (:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 16-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 15-D.Bess for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:22) — (12:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller pushed ob at MIA 31 for 37 yards (37-Y.Bell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:35) — (:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 13 for -8 yards (33-N.Jones). FUMBLES (33-N.Jones), RECOVERED by MIA-55-J.Porter at PIT 13. 55-J.Porter to PIT 13 for no gain (78-M.Starks).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:46) — (8:46) 16-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 15-D.Bess for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:24) — (5:24) 10-S.Holmes pass deep right intended for 34-R.Mendenhall INTERCEPTED by 37-Y.Bell at MIA 7. 37-Y.Bell to MIA 23 for 16 yards (62-J.Hartwig).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 8:07 · MIA 5 · Score 6-0
(8:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 8:02 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:25 · PIT 11 · Score 7-6
(3:25) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 26-L.Hilliard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:18 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:35 · MIA 54 · Score 13-7
(:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:25 · MIA 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 9:24 · PIT 7 · Score 14-10
(9:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 5:36 · MIA 4 · Score 17-10
(5:36) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:51 · MIA 3 · Score 23-10
(3:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · MIA 2 · Score 24-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:01 · MIA 3 · Score 27-10
(14:01) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 11:32 · PIT 16 · Score 27-16
(11:32) (Shotgun) 82-B.Hartline left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 11:24 · PIT 2 · Score 27-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:46 · PIT 34 · Score 27-23
(8:46) 16-T.Thigpen pass deep left to 15-D.Bess for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:37 · PIT 2 · Score 27-24
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:45 · MIA 15 · Score 30-24
(:45) 3-J.Reed 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins on 2010-01-03?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-24 in Week 17, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Miami Dolphins 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 8:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Hilliard (C. Henne pass) (Q1 3:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 0:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 3:51) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Hartline (Q4 11:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Bess (T. Thigpen pass) (Q4 8:46) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 9:24, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 5:36, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 14:01, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 0:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.5% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.43 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 72.7% completion, +17.7% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +5.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+5.61 EPA): (:35) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
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