Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 22–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Bryan Edwards
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- 6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2010-12-19
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 22–17 on 2010-12-19. Bryan Edwards posted a game-high +7.82 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 22 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(2:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(9:07) #64 Legursky and #99 Keisel report as eligible receivers. 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(5:21) 6-M.Sanchez left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(10:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(2:45) (Shotgun) 21-M.Moore right tackle tackled in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (99-J.Taylor).
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 15:00TD Brandon SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 6-0
6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 14:48XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:34TD MSM. SpaethPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 9
- Score
- 7-6
(7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:29XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:51FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 10-7
(2:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:38FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 24
- Score
- 10-10
(:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:07TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-16
(9:07) #64 Legursky and #99 Keisel report as eligible receivers. 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:03XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 5:21TD MSM. SanchezPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 16-17
(5:21) 6-M.Sanchez left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 5:14XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:11FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 20-17
(10:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:45Safety Malachi MoorePoints+2
- Yard line
- NYJ 97
- Score
- 22-17
(2:45) (Shotgun) 21-M.Moore right tackle tackled in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (99-J.Taylor).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.24 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 4M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 5R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.97 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 7Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8
Laken Tomlinson · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.16 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
Bryan Edwards — NYJ · Receiving
Bryan Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+7.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
Bryan Edwards's top snap (+3.01 EPA): (4:54) #75 Turner reports as eligible receiver. 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to PIT 11 for 38 yards (20-B.McFadden).
Biggest single play (+6.99 EPA): S. Suisham — 6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 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) · 47 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +4.24 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.193 | +0.071 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.6% | 44.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.054 | +0.090 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.138 | +0.126 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.071 | -0.193 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.1% | 51.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.19 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 9 drives, +13.90 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +6.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Brandon Smith
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- New York Jets — M. Sanchez
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q1 15:00) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 14:48) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 9 (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 7:29) — 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 7 (Q2 2:51) — (2:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q2 0:38) — (:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) #64 Legursky and #99 Keisel report as eligible receivers. 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 9:03) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) 6-M.Sanchez left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:14) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 5–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets registered a safety from the NYJ 97 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 21-M.Moore right tackle tackled in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (99-J.Taylor)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to 89-M.Spaeth (34-M.Cole).
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace to NYJ 26 for 18 yards (31-A.Cromartie).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 88-E.Sanders to NYJ 44 for 29 yards (44-J.Ihedigbo).
- New York Jets (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards to PIT 38 for 16 yards (92-J.Harrison).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 5:21) — (5:21) 6-M.Sanchez left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 4:54) — (4:54) #75 Turner reports as eligible receiver. 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to PIT 11 for 38 yards (20-B.McFadden).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · PIT 30 · Score 6-0
6-S.Suisham kicks 67 yards from PIT 30 to NYJ 3. 16-B.Smith for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 14:48 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:34 · NYJ 9 · Score 7-6
(7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-M.Spaeth for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:29 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:51 · PIT 7 · Score 10-7
(2:51) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:38 · NYJ 24 · Score 10-10
(:38) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 9:07 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-16
(9:07) #64 Legursky and #99 Keisel report as eligible receivers. 34-R.Mendenhall up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 9:03 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 5:21 · PIT 7 · Score 16-17
(5:21) 6-M.Sanchez left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 5:14 · PIT 2 · Score 17-17
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 10:11 · PIT 16 · Score 20-17
(10:11) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets Safety (+2) — Q4 2:45 · NYJ 97 · Score 22-17
(2:45) (Shotgun) 21-M.Moore right tackle tackled in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (99-J.Taylor).
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Bryan Edwards (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2010-12-19?
The New York Jets beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 22-17 in Week 15, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: New York Jets 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: New York Jets 5, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: New York Jets 22, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
New York Jets touchdown — B. Smith (Q1 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q3 9:07) New York Jets touchdown — M. Sanchez (Q3 5:21) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 2:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:38, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 10:11, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.9% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +4.24 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 59.4% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Bryan Edwards (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.82 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.01 EPA): (4:54) #75 Turner reports as eligible receiver. 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to PIT 11 for 38 yards (20-B.McFadden)..
Was New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. New York Jets won 22-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 9-4 Now 10-4 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-3 Now 10-4 L
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