Rams 0–27 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 16, 2011

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 27–0 LA
Halftime: LA 0–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Batch
Top passer: K. Clemens
Biggest EPA play: (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA…
Game date: 2011-12-24

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the LA 27–0 on 2011-12-24. C. Batch posted a game-high +4.43 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
LA	0	0	0	0	0	0
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	7	3	14	0	27

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LALA

LA 10

+3LA 31

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:46FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
LA 3
Score
0-3
(4:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:55TD
JCJ. Clay
Points+6
Yard line
LA 10
Score
0-9
(6:55) 38-J.Clay right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:50XP
SSS. Suisham
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:25FG
SSS. Suisham
Points+3
Yard line
LA 31
Score
0-13
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:03TD
RMR. Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
LA 1
Score
0-19
(9:03) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:58XP
SSS. Suisham
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:19TD
IRI. Redman
Points+6
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-26
(3:19) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 33-I.Redman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:14XP
SSS. Suisham
Points+1
Yard line
LA 2
Score
0-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.43 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
3Shedrick Jackson · LA · Rushing · +3.11 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.50 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
5R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
6J. Clay · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
7I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.45 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.33 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

C. Batch — PIT · Passing

C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+4.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.19 EPA per play.

C. Batch's top snap (-3.92 EPA): (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown).

Quarterback report card

K. Clemens led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

K. Clemens (LA) · 31 dropbacks · 29.0% completion · -23.1% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -11.19 total EPA
C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +7.0% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +4.43 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	LA	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.209	+0.161
Offensive success rate	35.7%	51.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.387	+0.204
Rush EPA/play	+0.065	+0.224
Defensive EPA/play	-0.161	+0.209
Defensive success rate	48.4%	64.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

LA: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.16 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

LA: 11 drives, -17.53 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +10.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Clay (Q2 6:55)
Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q4 9:03)
Pittsburgh Steelers — I. Redman (Q4 3:19)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q1 4:46)
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q3 9:25)

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 LA 3 (Q1 4:46) — (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 10 (Q2 6:55) — (6:55) 38-J.Clay right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q2 6:50) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 31 (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q4 9:03) — (9:03) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 8:58) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 2 (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 33-I.Redman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 2 (Q4 3:14) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.92]
LA (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) (Punt formation) 5-D.Jones scrambles right end to PIT 35 for 9 yards (84-A.Brown). [WPA -7.8% · EPA -1.20]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:35) — (9:35) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 34-R.Mendenhall to LA 37 for 35 yards (20-D.Stewart; 57-C.Chamberlain). PIT-64-D.Legursky was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.35]
LA (Q2 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 10-K.Clemens pass short right to 83-B.Lloyd to PIT 44 for 8 yards (24-I.Taylor). [WPA +7.1% · EPA +1.54]
LA (Q1 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) 39-S.Jackson right end to LA 33 for 15 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.65]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.92]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:27) — (9:27) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 1 [WPA +1.0% · EPA +3.84]
LA (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Field Goal formation) 3-Josh.Brown 33 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-5-D.Jones. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -3.53]
LA (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 33-C.Williams left guard to PIT 22 for 1 yard (97-C.Heyward). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -3.43]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:46 · LA 3 · Score 0-3
(4:46) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:55 · LA 10 · Score 0-9
(6:55) 38-J.Clay right tackle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:50 · LA 2 · Score 0-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:25 · LA 31 · Score 0-13
(9:25) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:03 · LA 1 · Score 0-19
(9:03) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:58 · LA 2 · Score 0-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:19 · LA 2 · Score 0-26
(3:19) 72-J.Scott reported in as eligible. 33-I.Redman up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:14 · LA 2 · Score 0-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

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.
C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
K. Clemens (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
C. Batch (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2011-12-24?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the LA 27-0 in Week 16, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: LA 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: LA 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: LA 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: LA 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: LA 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Clay (Q2 6:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q4 9:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — I. Redman (Q4 3:19) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 4:46, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 9:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

K. Clemens (LA), 29.0% completion, -23.1% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -11.19 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.2% completion, +7.0% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +4.43 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in LA vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (-3.92 EPA): (10:34) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 38-J.Gordy at LA 13. 38-J.Gordy to LA 20 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown)..

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 2-12 Now 2-13 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 10-4 Now 11-4 W

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