Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–20 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 21–13 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED…
- Game date
- 2009-10-11
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 28–20 on 2009-10-11. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +9.30 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Detroit Lions | 6 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(9:10) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined.
(6:50) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(2:28) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Defensive Offside, declined.
(10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at PIT 38. 41-W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
(3:57) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(6:13) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(5:03) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 86-D.Northcutt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 9:10FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PIT 27
- Score
- 0-3
(9:10) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 6:50TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 7
- Score
- 6-3
(6:50) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 6:44XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 2:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PIT 27
- Score
- 7-6
(2:28) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Defensive Offside, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 13-6
(10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:37XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:01TD WJW. JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 69
- Score
- 14-12
(7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at PIT 38. 41-W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 6:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:57TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 17
- Score
- 20-13
(3:57) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:51XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 21-13
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:13TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 47
- Score
- 27-13
(6:13) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:05XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 28-13
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 5:03TD DND. NorthcuttPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 25
- Score
- 28-19
(5:03) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 86-D.Northcutt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 4:57XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 28-20
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.30 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 2D. Northcutt · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 5S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 6D. Culpepper · Detroit Lions · Passing · +3.57 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7
Kobe Smith · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 8W. Heller · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.28 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 (+9.30) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.27 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-7.22 EPA): (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at PIT 38. 41-W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.57 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +9.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +9.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.130 | -0.015 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 39.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.273 | +0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.055 | -0.232 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.015 | -0.130 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.9% | 47.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.13 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.01 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 10 drives, -1.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +9.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Detroit Lions — W. James
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Detroit Lions — D. Northcutt (D. Culpepper pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
- Detroit Lions — Jake Hanson
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 9:10); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 7 (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 6:44) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 2:28).
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 15 (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 10:37) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the DET 69 (Q2 7:01); Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 6:52) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 17 (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q2 3:51) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 47 (Q3 6:13) — (6:13) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q3 6:05) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 25 (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 86-D.Northcutt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:57) — 4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at PIT 38. 41-W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 11:04) — (11:04) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass short left to 28-M.Morris pushed ob at PIT 32 for 16 yards (25-R.Clark).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:08) — (8:08) 34-R.Mendenhall left tackle pushed ob at DET 28 for 27 yards (40-M.Manuel).
- Detroit Lions (Q3 8:19) — (8:19) 4-J.Hanson 49 yard field goal is No Good, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at PIT 38. 41-W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 0:47) — (:47) 11-D.Culpepper to PIT 33 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at PIT 35. 11-D.Culpepper pass intended for 80-B.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark at PIT 22. 25-R.Clark to PIT 22 for no gain (80-B.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:13) — (6:13) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper scrambles right end to PIT 47 for 32 yards (25-R.Clark).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 9:10 · PIT 27 · Score 0-3
(9:10) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 6:50 · DET 7 · Score 6-3
(6:50) 34-R.Mendenhall right end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 6:44 · DET 2 · Score 7-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q1 2:28 · PIT 27 · Score 7-6
(2:28) 4-J.Hanson 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. Penalty on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:45 · DET 15 · Score 13-6
(10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:37 · DET 2 · Score 14-6
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 7:01 · DET 69 · Score 14-12
(7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at PIT 38. 41-W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 6:52 · PIT 2 · Score 14-13
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:57 · DET 17 · Score 20-13
(3:57) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:51 · DET 2 · Score 21-13
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:13 · DET 47 · Score 27-13
(6:13) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:05 · DET 2 · Score 28-13
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 5:03 · PIT 25 · Score 28-19
(5:03) (Shotgun) 11-D.Culpepper pass deep middle to 86-D.Northcutt for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q4 4:57 · PIT 2 · Score 28-20
4-J.Hanson extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-2-N.Harris.
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.
- 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 Detroit Lions on 2009-10-11?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 28-20 in Week 5, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Detroit Lions 6; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Detroit Lions 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Detroit Lions 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Detroit Lions 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 6:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:45) Detroit Lions touchdown — W. James (Q2 7:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 3:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 6:13) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Northcutt (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 5:03) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 9:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — J. Hanson (Q1 2:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?
D. Culpepper (Detroit Lions), 46.9% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.57 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 67.6% completion, +9.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +9.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.30 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (-7.22 EPA): (7:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 17-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 41-W.James at PIT 38. 41-W.James for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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