Quick answer
- Winner
- Chicago Bears
- Final score
- Chicago Bears 17–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- J. Cutler
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:42) 3-J.Reed 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.…
- Game date
- 2009-09-20
Game summary
The Chicago Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17–14 on 2009-09-20. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +9.93 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Chicago Bears | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(5:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-M.Spaeth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [95-A.Adams].
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(5:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 13-J.Knox for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
(:20) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:02TD MSM. SpaethPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 1
- Score
- 6-0
(5:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-M.Spaeth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [95-A.Adams].
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:58XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:23TD Khalil DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 6
- Score
- 7-6
(:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q2 0:19XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:31TD BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 13-7
(5:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:26XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- CHI 2
- Score
- 14-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:25TD JKJ. KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 14-13
(6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 13-J.Knox for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 6:21XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- CHIChicago Bears
Q4 0:20FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 26
- Score
- 14-17
(:20) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.93 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2J. Cutler · Chicago Bears · Passing · +9.57 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3J. Knox · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +5.47 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 4H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.72 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5Khalil Davis · Chicago Bears · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6M. Spaeth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 7R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 8S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.21 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 (+9.93) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes to PIT 41 for 24 yards (38-D.Manning).
Biggest single play (-3.76 EPA): Joe Reed — (11:42) 3-J.Reed 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Quarterback report card
J. Cutler led all passers in efficiency for Chicago Bears, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Cutler (Chicago Bears) · 43 dropbacks · 62.8% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +9.57 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.93 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Chicago Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.079 | +0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 48.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.248 | +0.223 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.121 | -0.279 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.4% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.08, Chicago Bears +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Chicago Bears: 10 drives, +6.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +5.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Chicago Bears — Khalil Davis (J. Cutler pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
- Chicago Bears — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Chicago Bears — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CHI 1 (Q1 5:02) — (5:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-M.Spaeth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [95-A.Adams].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q1 4:58) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 7–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:19) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CHI 2 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CHI 2 (Q3 5:26).
The fourth quarter: Chicago Bears won the period 10–0. Chicago Bears found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 13-J.Knox for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Chicago Bears added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 6:21) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.; Chicago Bears connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 13-J.Knox for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Chicago Bears (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 6-J.Cutler pass deep middle to 82-G.Olsen to PIT 23 for 29 yards (23-T.Carter).
- Chicago Bears (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 23-D.Hester to PIT 34 for 5 yards (24-I.Taylor).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) 3-J.Reed 38 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- Chicago Bears (Q2 0:23) — (:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes to PIT 41 for 24 yards (38-D.Manning).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:02 · CHI 1 · Score 6-0
(5:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-M.Spaeth for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [95-A.Adams]. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 4:58 · CHI 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · PIT 6 · Score 7-6
(:23) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 87-K.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q2 0:19 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:31 · CHI 2 · Score 13-7
(5:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:26 · CHI 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. PENALTY on CHI-33-C.Tillman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Chicago Bears TD (+6) — Q4 6:25 · PIT 7 · Score 14-13
(6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 13-J.Knox for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Chicago Bears XP (+1) — Q4 6:21 · PIT 2 · Score 14-14
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard. - Chicago Bears FG (+3) — Q4 0:20 · PIT 26 · Score 14-17
(:20) 9-R.Gould 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-P.Mannelly, Holder-4-B.Maynard.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Chicago Bears 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.
- J. Cutler (CHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears on 2009-09-20?
The Chicago Bears beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-14 in Week 2, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Chicago Bears 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Chicago Bears 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Chicago Bears 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Chicago Bears 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 5:02) Chicago Bears touchdown — K. Davis (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 0:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q3 5:31) Chicago Bears touchdown — J. Knox (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 6:25) Chicago Bears field goal — R. Gould (Q4 0:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?
J. Cutler (Chicago Bears), 62.8% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +9.57 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.5% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.93 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.93 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes to PIT 41 for 24 yards (38-D.Manning)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Chicago Bears won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Chicago Bears
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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