Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 38–17 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 3–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2011-10-09
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 38–17 on 2011-10-09. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +12.33 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(11:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(6:17) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(4:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(2:06) #66 Otto reports as eligible receiver. 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(10:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
(3:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 17-D.Williams for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 8:21FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 3-0
(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TEN 8
- Score
- 3-6
(3:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:00XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 3-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 11:19TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 7
- Score
- 3-13
(11:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 11:14XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 3-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:17TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 3-20
(6:17) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:11XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 3-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:49TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 5
- Score
- 3-27
(4:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:44XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 3-28
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:06TD Cornelius JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 9-28
(2:06) #66 Otto reports as eligible receiver. 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 2:02XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-28
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:48FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 10-31
(10:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:39TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 19
- Score
- 16-31
(3:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 17-D.Williams for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:32XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-31
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:46TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 40
- Score
- 17-37
(2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:39XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-38
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.33 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 4N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 5Dorian Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6D. Sepulveda · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.42 EPA/play
- 7R. Mundy · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.42 EPA/play
- 8Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 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 (+12.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+6.31 EPA): (2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Hasselbeck led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans) · 55 dropbacks · 49.1% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.84 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +7.2% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +12.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.258 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 54.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.465 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.217 | +0.196 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.258 | -0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.1% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.26 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +21.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +1.14 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Tennessee Titans — Cornelius Johnson
- Tennessee Titans — Dorian Williams (M. Hasselbeck pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 8 (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 3:00) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 11:14) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 6:11) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q3 4:49) — (4:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 4:44) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 2:06) — (2:06) #66 Otto reports as eligible receiver. 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 2:02) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 1 (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 17-D.Williams for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 3:32) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 40 (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 2:39) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to 17-M.Wallace. Coverage #30 McCourty. Pittsburgh challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.Roeth
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda pass short right to 29-R.Mundy to TEN 17 for 33 yards (51-G.McRath).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 21-J.Ringer to PIT 45 for 11 yards (51-J.Farrior). Penalty on TEN-86-D.Graham, False Start, declined. PENALTY on PIT-25-R.Clark, Unnecessary Roughne
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass incomplete short middle to 87-L.Hawkins. PENALTY on PIT-51-J.Farrior, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 12 - No Play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:46) — (2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cook INTERCEPTED by 56-L.Woodley at PIT 45. 56-L.Woodley to PIT 46 for 1 yard (76-D.Stewart).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:21) — (9:21) 27-J.Dwyer right tackle to TEN 14 for 76 yards (31-C.Finnegan).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:40) — (12:40) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda pass short right to 29-R.Mundy to TEN 17 for 33 yards (51-G.McRath).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 8:21 · PIT 11 · Score 3-0
(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:06 · TEN 8 · Score 3-6
(3:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:00 · TEN 2 · Score 3-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 11:19 · TEN 7 · Score 3-13
(11:19) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 11:14 · TEN 2 · Score 3-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:17 · TEN 1 · Score 3-20
(6:17) #79 Essex reports as eligible receiver. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 85-D.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:11 · TEN 2 · Score 3-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 4:49 · TEN 5 · Score 3-27
(4:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 4:44 · TEN 2 · Score 3-28
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 2:06 · PIT 1 · Score 9-28
(2:06) #66 Otto reports as eligible receiver. 28-C.Johnson left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 2:02 · PIT 2 · Score 10-28
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 10:48 · TEN 1 · Score 10-31
(10:48) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · PIT 19 · Score 16-31
(3:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep left to 17-D.Williams for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:32 · PIT 2 · Score 17-31
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:46 · TEN 40 · Score 17-37
(2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:39 · TEN 2 · Score 17-38
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2011-10-09?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 38-17 in Week 5, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Tennessee Titans 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 3:06) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 11:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 6:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 4:49) Tennessee Titans touchdown — C. Johnson (Q3 2:06) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Williams (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 3:39) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:46) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 8:21, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 10:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans), 49.1% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.84 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 68.6% completion, +7.2% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +12.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+6.31 EPA): (2:46) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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