Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 16–9 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 7–2 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cotchery
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 6, RECOVERED by TEN-53-M.Fokou at TEN -…
- Game date
- 2013-09-08
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16–9 on 2013-09-08. J. Cotchery posted a game-high +5.90 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
TENTennessee Titans6-S.Suisham kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to TEN 1. 25-D.Reynaud tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY. The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(:48) 22-J.Battle up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 15:00Safety SSS. SuishamPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 35
- Score
- 0-2
6-S.Suisham kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to TEN 1. 25-D.Reynaud tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY. The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:48TD Jordan BattlePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 6-2
(:48) 22-J.Battle up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 0:44XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-2
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:33FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 8
- Score
- 10-2
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 6:06FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 26
- Score
- 13-2
(6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:57FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 9
- Score
- 16-2
(3:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:26TD JCJ. CotcheryPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 16-8
(1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:23XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 16-9
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 3
Devontez Walker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 4N. Washington · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5Jordan Battle · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6J. Locker · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +1.55 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7
Dorian Williams · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 8
Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 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
J. Cotchery — PIT · Receiving
J. Cotchery posted the highest total EPA (+5.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
J. Cotchery's top snap (+4.43 EPA): (1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.30 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (8:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 6, RECOVERED by TEN-53-M.Fokou at TEN -5. 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) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.18 total EPA
- J. Locker (Tennessee Titans) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Tennessee Titans | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.018 | -0.180 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.7% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.062 | -0.031 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.120 | -0.687 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.180 | +0.018 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 54.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Tennessee Titans generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.02 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.18 EPA/play (11th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -12.08 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, -1.48 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — Jordan Battle
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 2–0. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 35 (Q1 15:00).
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 0:48) — (:48) 22-J.Battle up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:44) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q3 4:33) — (4:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q4 3:57) — (3:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:23) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:39) — (7:39) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Verner at PIT 49. 20-A.Verner to PIT 49 for no gain (88-E.Sanders). The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplet
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 6, RECOVERED by TEN-53-M.Fokou at TEN -5. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 82-D.Walker to PIT 25 for 25 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at PIT 25. 82-D.Walker to PIT 25 for no gain (43-T.Polamalu).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 17-D.Williams to PIT 36 for 13 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 7:17) — (7:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass short left to 85-N.Washington to PIT 14 for 14 yards (24-I.Taylor).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at TEN 6, RECOVERED by TEN-53-M.Fokou at TEN -5. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:39) — (7:39) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 20-A.Verner at PIT 49. 20-A.Verner to PIT 49 for no gain (88-E.Sanders). The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplet
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 10-J.Locker pass deep middle to 82-D.Walker to PIT 25 for 25 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at PIT 25. 82-D.Walker to PIT 25 for no gain (43-T.Polamalu).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q1 15:00 · PIT 35 · Score 0-2
6-S.Suisham kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to TEN 1. 25-D.Reynaud tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY. The Replay Assistant challenged the safety ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 0:48 · PIT 3 · Score 6-2
(:48) 22-J.Battle up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · PIT 2 · Score 7-2
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 4:33 · PIT 8 · Score 10-2
(4:33) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 6:06 · PIT 26 · Score 13-2
(6:06) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 3:57 · PIT 9 · Score 16-2
(3:57) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · TEN 4 · Score 16-8
(1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:23 · TEN 2 · Score 16-9
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
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.
- J. Cotchery (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2013-09-08?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-9 in Week 1, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 2; Q2: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Tennessee Titans 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Tennessee Titans 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Tennessee Titans 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Battle (Q2 0:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:26) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q3 4:33, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 6:06, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q4 3:57, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.3% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.18 total passing EPA. J. Locker (Tennessee Titans), 44.0% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
J. Cotchery (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.43 EPA): (1:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Tennessee Titans won 16-9 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Now 1-0 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 0-1 L
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