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NFL · Week 3 · September 25, 2011 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2011 Week 3 Recap

Steelers defeat Colts 23–20 in Week 3

M.Wallace led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 23–20 Week 3 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 23 2–1 Winner
Final 23–20
Indianapolis Colts 20 0–3
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
23–20
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–13 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Wallace
Game date
September 25, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • M.Wallace 5 REC · 144 YDS · 1 TD +9.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Herb Miller
    Herb Miller 5 REC · 71 YDS +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 4 REC · 75 YDS +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • A.Collie 5 REC · 29 YDS +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Addai 18 CAR · 86 YDS · 1 TD +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Garcon 6 REC · 82 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–13 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Wallace
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Free…
Game date
2011-09-25

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–20 on 2011-09-25, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 13–10 halftime lead. M. Wallace posted a game-high +9.48 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Pittsburgh Steelers100130023
Indianapolis Colts01370020

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:48FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    3-0

    (12:48) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:40TD
    MWM. Wallace

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 81
    Score
    9-0

    (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:29XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-0

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 6:18FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    10-3

    (6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:01TD
    Jack Anderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 42
    Score
    10-9

    (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Freeney credited with 11 sack yards.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:46XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-10

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:18FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    10-13

    (:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:15FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 27
    Score
    13-13

    (12:15) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 5:21TD
    TPT. Polamalu

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 75
    Score
    19-13

    (5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND 16. 43-T.Polamalu for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT - Harrison credited with 9 sack yards.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 5:13XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    20-13

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:15TD
    JAJ. Addai

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    20-19

    (2:15) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  12. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 2:09XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    20-20

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:08FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 20
    Score
    23-20

    (:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. Penalty on IND-27-J.Lacey, Running Into the Kicker, declined.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.48 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
  2. 2Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  3. 3Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.25 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Collie · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
  5. 5Malachi MooreMalachi Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
  6. 6J. Addai · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Garcon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.14 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

M. Wallace — PIT · Receiving

M. Wallace posted the highest total EPA (+9.48) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.35 EPA per play.

M. Wallace's top snap (+6.95 EPA): (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-8.94 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Fr

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) · 45 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +3.2% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.47 total EPA
  • K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts) · 29 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -14.7% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.125-0.204
Offensive success rate35.2%40.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.010-0.339
Rush EPA/play-0.326-0.024
Defensive EPA/play+0.204+0.125
Defensive success rate60.0%64.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.12 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.12 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.20 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -16.33 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -10.99 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) (Q1 3:40)
  • Jack AndersonIndianapolis Colts — Jack Anderson (Q2 2:01)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Polamalu (Q4 5:21)
  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Addai (Q4 2:15)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q1 12:48)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:18)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:18)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 12:15)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 0:08)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q1 12:48) — (12:48) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 81 (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 3:29) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 3 (Q2 6:18) — (6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the IND 42 (Q2 2:01); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:46) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 7 (Q2 0:18) — (:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 27 (Q4 12:15) — (12:15) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 75 (Q4 5:21); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:13) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 2:15); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q4 0:08).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND 16. 43-T.Polamalu for 16 yards, TOUCHDO [WPA -38.2% · EPA -7.86]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:01) — (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Fr [WPA -31.6% · EPA -8.94]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.95]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-E.Sanders to IND 28 for 18 yards (53-K.Conner; 51-P.Angerer). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +3.28]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Lefeged at 50. 35-J.Lefeged to PIT 25 for 25 yards (72-J.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Low Block, [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:01) — (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Fr [WPA -31.6% · EPA -8.94]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND 16. 43-T.Polamalu for 16 yards, TOUCHDO [WPA -38.2% · EPA -7.86]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:40) — (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.6% · EPA +6.95]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 35-J.Lefeged at 50. 35-J.Lefeged to PIT 25 for 25 yards (72-J.Scott). PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Low Block, [WPA -15.2% · EPA -5.05]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 12:48 · IND 30 · Score 3-0
    (12:48) 6-S.Suisham 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:40 · IND 81 · Score 9-0
    (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:29 · IND 2 · Score 10-0
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 6:18 · PIT 3 · Score 10-3
    (6:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  5. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:01 · IND 42 · Score 10-9
    (2:01) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at IND 48 for -6 yards (93-D.Freeney). FUMBLES (93-D.Freeney) [93-D.Freeney], RECOVERED by IND-90-J.Anderson at PIT 47. 90-J.Anderson for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Fr
  6. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:46 · PIT 2 · Score 10-10
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  7. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:18 · PIT 7 · Score 10-13
    (:18) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:15 · IND 27 · Score 13-13
    (12:15) 6-S.Suisham 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · PIT 75 · Score 19-13
    (5:21) (Run formation) 7-C.Painter sacked at IND 18 for -7 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at IND 16. 43-T.Polamalu for 16 yards, TOUCHDO
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · IND 2 · Score 20-13
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  11. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · PIT 6 · Score 20-19
    (2:15) 29-J.Addai left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  12. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · PIT 2 · Score 20-20
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:08 · IND 20 · Score 23-20
    (:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. Penalty on IND-27-J.Lacey, Running Into the Kicker, declined.

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.
  • M. Wallace (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2011-09-25?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in Week 3, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 13; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Indianapolis Colts 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 3:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Anderson (Q2 2:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Polamalu (Q4 5:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Addai (Q4 2:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 12:48, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 6:18, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 12:15, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.6% completion, +3.2% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.47 total passing EPA. K. Collins (Indianapolis Colts), 44.8% completion, -14.7% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.03 total passing EPA.

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

M. Wallace (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.48 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+6.95 EPA): (3:40) (Run formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

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