Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 39–26 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 10–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 82-A.Randle …
- Game date
- 2010-11-14
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 39–26 on 2010-11-14. T. Brady posted a game-high +16.75 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 54 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 13 | 23 | 0 | 39 | |
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 26 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +16.75 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2
R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +11.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play - 3
M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.13 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play - 4
D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 5
W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 6

Malachi Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 7
B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 8
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+16.75) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 47 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.79 EPA): (4:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-L.Woodley]. PENALTY on PIT-56-L.Woodley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Biggest single play (-7.94 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (8:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (25-P.Chung) at PIT 32. 36-J.Sanders for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE, Un
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) · 59 dropbacks · 50.8% completion · +1.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.47 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 47 dropbacks · 63.8% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +16.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.236 | +0.041 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.8% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.356 | +0.008 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.036 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.236 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 47.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.04 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +20.97 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +3.89 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
New England Patriots — T. Brady
Pittsburgh Steelers — Eli Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
New England Patriots — Jason Sanders
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
New England Patriots — S. Graham 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 10–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:48) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NE 4 (Q2 5:12) — (5:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 9:48) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q3 0:25) — (:25) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 31–23. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 12:11) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 77 (Q4 8:42); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the NE 2 (Q4 6:44) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-M.Moore rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 25 (Q4 4:31); New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:23) — 5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 33 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the NE 1 (Q4 2:59) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-M.Moore rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q4 1:58) — (1:58) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) 34-R.Mendenhall right tackle to NE 29 for 34 yards (31-B.Meriweather).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller to NE 48 for 16 yards (36-J.Sanders, 32-D.McCourty).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to 82-A.Randle El.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:42) — (8:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (25-P.Chung) at PIT 32. 36-J.Sanders for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE, Un
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-L.Woodley]. PENALTY on PIT-56-L.Woodley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 9:54 · PIT 19 · Score 6-0
(9:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 9:48 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:07 · PIT 12 · Score 10-0
(1:07) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Graham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 5:12 · NE 4 · Score 10-3
(5:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 9:54 · PIT 9 · Score 16-3
(9:54) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 9:48 · PIT 2 · Score 17-3
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 0:25 · PIT 3 · Score 23-3
(:25) 12-T.Brady up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:34 · NE 6 · Score 23-9
(12:34) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:11 · NE 2 · Score 23-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:42 · NE 77 · Score 29-10
(8:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 82-A.Randle El INTERCEPTED by 36-J.Sanders (25-P.Chung) at PIT 32. 36-J.Sanders for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NE, Un
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:49 · NE 15 · Score 29-16
(6:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 6:44 · NE 2 · Score 29-18
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-M.Moore rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 4:31 · PIT 25 · Score 35-18
(4:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-L.Woodley]. PENALTY on PIT-56-L.Woodley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 4:23 · PIT 2 · Score 36-18
5-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · NE 33 · Score 36-24
(3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:59 · NE 1 · Score 36-26
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 21-M.Moore rushes right guard. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
New England Patriots TD (+10) — Q4 1:58 · PIT 18 · Score 39-26
(1:58) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+8) — Q4 1:58 · PIT 18 · Score 39-26
(1:58) (Field Goal formation) 5-S.Graham 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-M.Katula, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2010-11-14?
The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-26 in Week 10, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New England Patriots 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: New England Patriots 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: New England Patriots 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 31; Final: New England Patriots 39, Pittsburgh Steelers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 9:54) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q3 9:54) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Brady (Q3 0:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:34) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Sanders (Q4 8:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:49) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 4:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:10) New England Patriots field goal — S. Graham (Q1 1:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 5:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.8% completion, +1.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.47 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 63.8% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +16.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.75 total EPA on Passing plays. across 47 snaps. Their top snap (+3.79 EPA): (4:31) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN [56-L.Woodley]. PENALTY on PIT-56-L.Woodley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between d.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-2 Now 6-3 L