Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 24–19 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 3–24 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -6 yards (24-I.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-I.Ta…
- Game date
- 2011-01-23
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 24–19 on 2011-01-23. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +8.60 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(5:59) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(6:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(2:05) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(1:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -6 yards (24-I.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-I.Taylor) [24-I.Taylor], RECOVERED by PIT-22-W.Gay at NYJ 19. 22-W.Gay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(12:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(7:44) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 0, and recovers at PIT -1. 7-B.Roethlisberger tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (70-M.Devito).
(3:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:59TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 0-6
(5:59) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:54XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:54FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-10
(6:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:05TD BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-16
(2:05) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:00XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:23TD Willie Gay Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 74
- Score
- 0-23
(1:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -6 yards (24-I.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-I.Taylor) [24-I.Taylor], RECOVERED by PIT-22-W.Gay at NYJ 19. 22-W.Gay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the fumble ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:13XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:14FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 25
- Score
- 3-24
(:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 12:22TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 45
- Score
- 9-24
(12:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 12:13XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 7:44Safety BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 99
- Score
- 12-24
(7:44) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 0, and recovers at PIT -1. 7-B.Roethlisberger tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (70-M.Devito).
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:09TD JCJ. CotcheryPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 18-24
(3:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 3:06XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 19-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.60 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +6.26 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3S. Holmes · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 5S. Greene · New York Jets · Rushing · +2.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 6
Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 7Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 8 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 (+8.60) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-3.25 EPA): (12:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 34-R.Mendenhall INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Thomas at NYJ 34. 58-B.Thomas to NYJ 35 for 1 yard (34-R.Mendenhall).
Biggest single play (-6.98 EPA): M. Sanchez — (1:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -6 yards (24-I.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-I.Taylor) [24-I.Taylor], RECOVERED by PIT-22-W.Gay at NYJ 19. 22-W.Gay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assista
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -0.2% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.26 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -4.7% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.029 | +0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.161 | +0.307 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.311 | -0.134 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 53.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +2.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +7.30 total EPA, 4 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 — B. Roethlisberger
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Willie Gay Jr.
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
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 NYJ 1 (Q1 5:59) — (5:59) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 5:54) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 2 (Q2 6:54) — (6:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:00) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 74 (Q2 1:23); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:13) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 45 (Q3 12:22) — (12:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 12:13) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 9–0. New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 99 (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 0, and recovers at PIT -1. 7-B.Roethlisberger tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (70-M.Devito).; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 3:06) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:37) — (12:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 34-R.Mendenhall INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Thomas at NYJ 34. 58-B.Thomas to NYJ 35 for 1 yard (34-R.Mendenhall).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle to NYJ 13 for 12 yards (24-D.Revis).
- New York Jets (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery to NYJ 41 for 14 yards (22-W.Gay).
- New York Jets (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -6 yards (24-I.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-I.Taylor) [24-I.Taylor], RECOVERED by PIT-22-W.Gay at NYJ 19. 22-W.Gay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assista
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -6 yards (24-I.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-I.Taylor) [24-I.Taylor], RECOVERED by PIT-22-W.Gay at NYJ 19. 22-W.Gay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assista
- New York Jets (Q3 12:22) — (12:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:50) — (7:50) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle to PIT 1 for no gain (99-B.Keisel, 98-C.Hampton).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:37) — (12:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 34-R.Mendenhall INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Thomas at NYJ 34. 58-B.Thomas to NYJ 35 for 1 yard (34-R.Mendenhall).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:59 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(5:59) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 5:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 6:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-10
(6:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:05 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-16
(2:05) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 2:00 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:23 · PIT 74 · Score 0-23
(1:23) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at NYJ 20 for -6 yards (24-I.Taylor). FUMBLES (24-I.Taylor) [24-I.Taylor], RECOVERED by PIT-22-W.Gay at NYJ 19. 22-W.Gay for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assista - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:13 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:14 · PIT 25 · Score 3-24
(:14) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 12:22 · PIT 45 · Score 9-24
(12:22) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 12:13 · PIT 2 · Score 10-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 7:44 · NYJ 99 · Score 12-24
(7:44) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 0, and recovers at PIT -1. 7-B.Roethlisberger tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (70-M.Devito). - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 3:09 · PIT 4 · Score 18-24
(3:09) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:06 · PIT 2 · Score 19-24
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
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 below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2011-01-23?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 24-19 in Divisional, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: New York Jets 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Q3: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: New York Jets 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: New York Jets 19, Pittsburgh Steelers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 5:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q2 2:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Gay (Q2 1:23) New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 12:22) New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 3:09) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 6:54, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 51.3% completion, -0.2% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.26 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 35.7% completion, -4.7% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.60 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-3.25 EPA): (12:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 34-R.Mendenhall INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Thomas at NYJ 34. 58-B.Thomas to NYJ 35 for 1 yard (34-R.Mendenhall)..
Was New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 13-5 Now 13-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 13-4 Now 14-4 W
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