Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 27–3 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 0–33 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 38, RECOVERED by CAR-61-D.Landri at CAR…
- Game date
- 2010-12-23
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 27–3 on 2010-12-23. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +10.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers(3:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(2:00) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
6-S.Suisham kicks 59 yards from PIT 30 to CAR 11. 33-M.Goodson to CAR 24 for 13 yards (22-W.Gay).
(:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(5:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
(8:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:51FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 8
- Score
- 0-3
(3:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:23TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 43
- Score
- 0-9
(10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:16XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:00TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 0-16
(2:00) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:54TD SSS. SuishamPoints+7
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:54TD SSS. SuishamPoints+7
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 0-17
6-S.Suisham kicks 59 yards from PIT 30 to CAR 11. 33-M.Goodson to CAR 24 for 13 yards (22-W.Gay).
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:42FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 12
- Score
- 0-20
(:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:15TD BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 0-26
(5:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:05XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 8:32FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 3-27
(8:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.78 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 4
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 5I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6M. Goodson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 7Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8Johnny King · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.60 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 (+10.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-5.27 EPA): (8:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 38, RECOVERED by CAR-61-D.Landri at CAR 44. 61-D.Landri to CAR 44 for no gain (34-R.Mendenhall).
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) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.78 total EPA
- J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers) · 28 dropbacks · 35.7% completion · -19.7% CPOE · -0.55 EPA/play · -15.36 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.358 | -0.013 |
| Offensive success rate | 29.0% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.549 | +0.299 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.149 | -0.367 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.358 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 71.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.36), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: -0.36 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -24.72 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -1.10 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 30–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 43 (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 10:16) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:54) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q2 1:54) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 59 yards from PIT 30 to CAR 11. 33-M.Goodson to CAR 24 for 13 yards (22-W.Gay).; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 12 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 5:05) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q4 8:32) — (8:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:00) — (8:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 38, RECOVERED by CAR-61-D.Landri at CAR 44. 61-D.Landri to CAR 44 for no gain (34-R.Mendenhall).
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen sacked at PIT 36 for -4 yards (51-J.Farrior).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen pass short left to 33-M.Goodson to PIT 37 for 15 yards (29-R.Mundy).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 33-M.Goodson left guard to PIT 32 for -3 yards (51-J.Farrior, 92-J.Harrison). Direct snap, wildcat formation.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:00) — (8:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 38, RECOVERED by CAR-61-D.Landri at CAR 44. 61-D.Landri to CAR 44 for no gain (34-R.Mendenhall).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:19) — (6:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 37, RECOVERED by CAR-59-N.Harris at PIT 37. 59-N.Harris to PIT 37 for no gain (33-I.Redman).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:23) — (10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 2-J.Clausen sacked at PIT 36 for -4 yards (51-J.Farrior).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 3:51 · CAR 8 · Score 0-3
(3:51) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:23 · CAR 43 · Score 0-9
(10:23) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:16 · CAR 2 · Score 0-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CAR 1 · Score 0-16
(2:00) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q2 1:54 · CAR 2 · Score 0-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q2 1:54 · PIT 30 · Score 0-17
6-S.Suisham kicks 59 yards from PIT 30 to CAR 11. 33-M.Goodson to CAR 24 for 13 yards (22-W.Gay). - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · CAR 12 · Score 0-20
(:42) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 5:15 · CAR 1 · Score 0-26
(5:15) 7-B.Roethlisberger up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:05 · CAR 2 · Score 0-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 8:32 · PIT 9 · Score 3-27
(8:32) (Field Goal formation) 4-J.Kasay 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
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).
- J. Clausen (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2010-12-23?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 27-3 in Week 16, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 30; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Carolina Panthers 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q2 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q3 5:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 3:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 8:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 61.1% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.78 total passing EPA. J. Clausen (Carolina Panthers), 35.7% completion, -19.7% CPOE, -0.55 EPA per dropback, -15.36 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (-5.27 EPA): (8:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at CAR 38, RECOVERED by CAR-61-D.Landri at CAR 44. 61-D.Landri to CAR 44 for no gain (34-R.Mendenhall)..
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W
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