Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 27–10 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 10–13 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOW…
- Game date
- 2012-09-16
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 27–10 on 2012-09-16. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +15.98 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(9:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(9:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
(1:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(3:41) 33-I.Redman right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:12FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 27
- Score
- 0-3
(9:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:24TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 14
- Score
- 6-3
(4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:19XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 27
- Score
- 7-6
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 9:38FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 19
- Score
- 10-6
(9:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 10-12
(1:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:03XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:53TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 37
- Score
- 10-19
(8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:44XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:41TD IRI. RedmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-26
(3:41) 33-I.Redman right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:34XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 10-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.98 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
- 3
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 4Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 6Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 7J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 8J. Kerley · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 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 (+15.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+5.18 EPA): (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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) · 35 dropbacks · 68.6% completion · +13.1% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +15.98 total EPA
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 35 dropbacks · 28.6% completion · -21.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.75 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.015 | +0.183 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 46.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.457 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.254 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.183 | +0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.1% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: -0.01 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.18 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -1.11 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +14.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — I. Redman
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- 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 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 4:19) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 27 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 1:08) — (1:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 1:03) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 37 (Q3 8:53); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 8:44) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 33-I.Redman right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:34) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- New York Jets (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 11-J.Kerley to PIT 21 for 45 yards (23-K.Lewis).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown to NYJ 32 for 18 yards (26-E.Lankster).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:58) — (2:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders to NYJ 27 for 19 yards (52-D.Harris). PENALTY on NYJ-30-L.Landry, Unnecessary Roughness, 13 yards, enforced at NYJ 27.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punts 49 yards to NYJ 38, Center-60-G.Warren. 11-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-29-R.Mundy at NYJ 42. 29-R.Mundy to NYJ 42 for no gain (11-J.Kerley). Penalty
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:53) — (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punts 49 yards to NYJ 38, Center-60-G.Warren. 11-J.Kerley MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by PIT-29-R.Mundy at NYJ 42. 29-R.Mundy to NYJ 42 for no gain (11-J.Kerley). Penalty
- New York Jets (Q1 6:27) — (6:27) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 11-J.Kerley to PIT 21 for 45 yards (23-K.Lewis).
- New York Jets (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:12 · NYJ 27 · Score 0-3
(9:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 4:24 · PIT 14 · Score 6-3
(4:24) 6-M.Sanchez pass short right to 10-S.Holmes for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 4:19 · PIT 2 · Score 7-3
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · NYJ 27 · Score 7-6
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 9:38 · PIT 19 · Score 10-6
(9:38) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-3-R.Malone. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:08 · NYJ 1 · Score 10-12
(1:08) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:03 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:53 · NYJ 37 · Score 10-19
(8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 8:44 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-26
(3:41) 33-I.Redman right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:34 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-27
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
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).
- M. Sanchez (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2012-09-16?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 27-10 in Week 2, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: New York Jets 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: New York Jets 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: New York Jets 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
New York Jets touchdown — S. Holmes (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 4:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 8:53) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — I. Redman (Q4 3:41) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 9:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 9:38, 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), 68.6% completion, +13.1% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +15.98 total passing EPA. M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 28.6% completion, -21.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.75 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.98 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.18 EPA): (8:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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