Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 16–14 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 0–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Vick
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick right guard to PIT 1 for 2 yards (25-R.Clark). FUMBLES (25-R.Cla…
- Game date
- 2012-10-07
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 16–14 on 2012-10-07. M. Vick posted a game-high +8.65 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Philadelphia Eagles | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles(5:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 34-R.Mendenhall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(6:40) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 25-L.McCoy for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(14:55) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(6:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal 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
Q2 5:01TD RMR. MendenhallPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 13
- Score
- 0-6
(5:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 34-R.Mendenhall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:01XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:09FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 2
- Score
- 0-10
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 6:40TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 6-10
(6:40) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 25-L.McCoy for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 6:32XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-10
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:55FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 16
- Score
- 7-13
(14:55) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:38TD BCB. CelekPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 13-13
(6:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 6:33XP AHA. HeneryPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-13
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:03FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 16
- Score
- 14-16
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1M. Vick · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +8.65 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 2
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.38 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.33 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 4J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 5R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 6L. McCoy · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.40 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7Ja'Mori Maclin · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 8B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 5 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
M. Vick — PHI · Passing
M. Vick posted the highest total EPA (+8.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
M. Vick's top snap (-6.71 EPA): (5:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick right guard to PIT 1 for 2 yards (25-R.Clark). FUMBLES (25-R.Clark), RECOVERED by PIT-50-L.Foote at PIT 0. Touchback.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 55.0% completion · -4.5% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.33 total EPA
- M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +10.1% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.65 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Philadelphia Eagles | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.026 | +0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 48.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.108 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.277 | -0.113 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.7% | 50.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Philadelphia Eagles +0.03, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.03 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 9 drives, +1.76 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +2.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — L. McCoy (M. Vick pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — B. Celek (M. Vick pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q2 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 34-R.Mendenhall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 2 (Q2 5:01) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 2 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q3 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 25-L.McCoy for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 6:32) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 16 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 6:38) — (6:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 6:33) — 6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 16 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick right guard to PIT 1 for 2 yards (25-R.Clark). FUMBLES (25-R.Clark), RECOVERED by PIT-50-L.Foote at PIT 0. Touchback.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass deep left to 10-D.Jackson ran ob at PIT 10 for 24 yards.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 7-M.Vick pass incomplete deep left to 18-J.Maclin. Coverage by #24 Taylor. PENALTY on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at PIT 44 - No Play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to PIT 38 for 20 yards (22-B.Boykin).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick right guard to PIT 1 for 2 yards (25-R.Clark). FUMBLES (25-R.Clark), RECOVERED by PIT-50-L.Foote at PIT 0. Touchback.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick scrambles up the middle to PHI 27 for 1 yard (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons), RECOVERED by PIT-50-L.Foote at PHI 34. 50-L.Foote to PHI 34 for no gain (79-T.Herremans).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) 7-M.Vick pass incomplete deep left to 18-J.Maclin. Coverage by #24 Taylor. PENALTY on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Defensive Pass Interference, 31 yards, enforced at PIT 44 - No Play.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 7:40) — (7:40) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 18-J.Maclin to PIT 40 for 11 yards (29-R.Mundy). PENALTY on PIT-29-R.Mundy, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 40.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:01 · PHI 13 · Score 0-6
(5:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 34-R.Mendenhall for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:01 · PHI 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · PHI 2 · Score 0-10
(:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:40 · PIT 15 · Score 6-10
(6:40) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short right to 25-L.McCoy for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 6:32 · PIT 2 · Score 7-10
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:55 · PHI 16 · Score 7-13
(14:55) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 6:38 · PIT 2 · Score 13-13
(6:38) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick pass short left to 87-B.Celek for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 6:33 · PIT 2 · Score 14-13
6-A.Henery extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-1-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · PHI 16 · Score 14-16
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2012-10-07?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 16-14 in Week 5, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:01) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — L. McCoy (M. Vick pass) (Q3 6:40) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — B. Celek (M. Vick pass) (Q4 6:38) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 14:55, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.0% completion, -4.5% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.33 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles), 54.1% completion, +10.1% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +8.65 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Vick (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-6.71 EPA): (5:42) (Shotgun) 7-M.Vick right guard to PIT 1 for 2 yards (25-R.Clark). FUMBLES (25-R.Clark), RECOVERED by PIT-50-L.Foote at PIT 0. Touchback..
Was Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 16-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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