Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 26–23 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10–16 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- M. Hasselbeck
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Rep…
- Game date
- 2012-10-11
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26–23 on 2012-10-11. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +15.26 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
 Tennessee Titans | 6 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(10:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(1:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(14:20) 23-J.Harper left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(9:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(13:39) 20-B.Batch right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
(4:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 10:58FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 0-3
(10:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:29FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 11
- Score
- 3-3
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:37TD MWM. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 82
- Score
- 9-3
(5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:25XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-3
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 1:16FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 10-6
(1:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 14:20TD JHJ. HarperPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 10-12
(14:20) 23-J.Harper left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 14:14XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 10-13
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:04FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 29
- Score
- 10-16
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:08FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 10
- Score
- 13-16
(9:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:39TD BBB. BatchPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 19-16
(13:39) 20-B.Batch right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 13:34XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 20-16
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:22FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 34
- Score
- 23-16
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:25TD K.J. BrittPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 23-22
(4:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 4:19XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 23-23
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 0:03FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 22
- Score
- 23-26
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.26 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 4Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.51 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 5K.J. Britt · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +4.03 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 6
James Cook III · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 7M. Hasselbeck · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.05 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 8D. Paulson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 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 (+15.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+7.02 EPA): (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.05 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 43 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +15.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.072 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.355 | +0.041 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.241 | -0.035 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.072 | -0.092 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 58.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.09, Tennessee Titans +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.07 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +7.39 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, +6.52 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)
- Tennessee Titans — J. Harper
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Batch
- Tennessee Titans — K.J. Britt (M. Hasselbeck pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 11 (Q1 7:29) — (7:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 82 (Q1 5:37); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 5:25) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 14:20); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:14) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 20-B.Batch right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 13:34) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q4 8:22) — (8:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 4:25) — (4:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:19) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:54) — (:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 54 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 5:35) — (5:35) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass deep middle to 13-K.Wright to PIT 15 for 35 yards (26-W.Allen).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 59-T.Shaw, Center-60-G.Warren, RECOVERED by TEN-30-J.McCourty at PIT 1. 30-J.McCourty to PIT 1 for no gain (93-J.Worilds).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 10:03) — (10:03) (Shotgun) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short middle intended for 13-K.Wright INTERCEPTED by 94-L.Timmons at PIT 48. 94-L.Timmons to TEN 48 for 4 yards (28-C.Johnson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:03) — (:03) (Punt formation) 9-D.Butler punt is BLOCKED by 59-T.Shaw, Center-60-G.Warren, RECOVERED by TEN-30-J.McCourty at PIT 1. 30-J.McCourty to PIT 1 for no gain (93-J.Worilds).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 33-I.Redman to TEN 18 for 33 yards (26-J.Babineaux; 30-J.McCourty).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 10:58 · PIT 4 · Score 0-3
(10:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 7:29 · TEN 11 · Score 3-3
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:37 · TEN 82 · Score 9-3
(5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 5:25 · TEN 2 · Score 10-3
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 1:16 · PIT 21 · Score 10-6
(1:16) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 14:20 · PIT 1 · Score 10-12
(14:20) 23-J.Harper left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · PIT 2 · Score 10-13
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · PIT 29 · Score 10-16
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:08 · TEN 10 · Score 13-16
(9:08) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:39 · TEN 1 · Score 19-16
(13:39) 20-B.Batch right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:34 · TEN 2 · Score 20-16
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:22 · TEN 34 · Score 23-16
(8:22) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 4:25 · PIT 5 · Score 23-22
(4:25) 8-M.Hasselbeck pass short left to 18-K.Britt for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 4:19 · PIT 2 · Score 23-23
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · PIT 22 · Score 23-26
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans on 2012-10-11?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-23 in Week 6, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Tennessee Titans 6; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Tennessee Titans 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 5:37) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Harper (Q2 14:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Batch (Q4 13:39) Tennessee Titans touchdown — K. Britt (M. Hasselbeck pass) (Q4 4:25) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 10:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 7:29, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q1 1:16, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 9:08, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 8:22, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
M. Hasselbeck (Tennessee Titans), 50.0% completion, -0.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.05 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.8% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +15.26 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+7.02 EPA): (5:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 82 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 26-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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