Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 37–27 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Detroit Lions 27–20 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:27) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2013-11-17
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 37–27 on 2013-11-17, overcoming Detroit Lions's 27–20 halftime lead. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +23.23 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 33 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 14 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +23.23 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 2

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.98 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 3

Cornelius Johnson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +7.62 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 4

Matthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +6.95 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 5
Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 6
J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.19 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play - 7
Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 8
Jaheim Bell · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 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 (+23.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.01 EPA): (4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.48 EPA): Matthew Stafford — (10:27) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 51 dropbacks · 56.9% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.46 EPA/play · +23.23 total EPA
Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 49 dropbacks · 38.8% completion · -12.3% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.002 | +0.099 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.142 | +0.456 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.339 | -0.472 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.099 | -0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Detroit Lions: +0.00 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 13 drives, +0.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, +9.70 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass) 
Detroit Lions — Cornelius Johnson (Matthew Stafford pass)
Detroit Lions — Jaheim Bell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Will Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
Detroit Lions — D. Akers
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Detroit Lions — D. Akers
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 34 (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 6:20) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 47 (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 3:58) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 27–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DET 7 (Q2 10:34) — (10:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 79 (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 10:13) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DET 16 (Q2 7:24) — (7:24) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q2 3:58) — (3:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 3:52) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:42) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the PIT 1 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DET 3 (Q3 5:17) — (5:17) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q4 4:50) — (4:50) #76 Adams reports as eligible receiver. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 46-W.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 4:46) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DET 20 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q4 2:29) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery to DET 1 for 19 yards (26-L.Delmas).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle intended for 81-C.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 20-W.Allen at PIT 39. 20-W.Allen to DET 34 for 27 yards (12-J.Ross; 75-L.Warford).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell to DET 33 for 3 yards (52-R.McIntosh).
- Detroit Lions (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 35-J.Bell to PIT 2 for 37 yards (25-R.Clark).
- Detroit Lions (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (Field Goal formation) Direct snap to 6-S.Martin. 6-S.Martin right guard to PIT 7 for 3 yards (90-S.McLendon, 97-C.Heyward). FUMBLES (90-S.McLendon), RECOVERED by PIT-25-R.Clark at PIT 3. 25-R
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 21-R.Bush left guard to PIT 39 for 6 yards (20-W.Allen, 25-R.Clark). FUMBLES (20-W.Allen), RECOVERED by PIT-94-L.Timmons at PIT 39. 94-L.Timmons pushed ob at DET 32 for 29 yards (9-M
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 6:28 · DET 34 · Score 0-6
(6:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 6:20 · DET 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · DET 47 · Score 0-13
(4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:58 · DET 2 · Score 0-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 14:10 · PIT 17 · Score 3-14
(14:10) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:34 · DET 7 · Score 3-17
(10:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 10:27 · PIT 79 · Score 9-17
(10:27) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 81-C.Johnson for 79 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 10:13 · PIT 2 · Score 10-17
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 7:24 · DET 16 · Score 10-20
(7:24) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 3:58 · PIT 19 · Score 16-20
(3:58) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 81-C.Johnson for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 3:52 · PIT 2 · Score 17-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:46 · PIT 2 · Score 23-20
(1:46) (Shotgun) 35-J.Bell up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:42 · PIT 2 · Score 24-20
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · PIT 1 · Score 27-20
(:07) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Akers 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 5:17 · DET 3 · Score 27-23
(5:17) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:50 · DET 1 · Score 27-29
(4:50) #76 Adams reports as eligible receiver. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 46-W.Johnson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:46 · DET 2 · Score 27-30
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:35 · DET 20 · Score 27-36
(2:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:29 · DET 2 · Score 27-37
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
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.
- Matthew Stafford (DET) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2013-11-17?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 37-27 in Week 11, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Detroit Lions 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Detroit Lions 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Detroit Lions 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Detroit Lions 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Detroit Lions 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 6:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 4:08) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 10:27) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Johnson (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 3:58) Detroit Lions touchdown — J. Bell (Q2 1:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:35) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Akers (Q2 14:10, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 10:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 7:24, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — D. Akers (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 5:17, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.9% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.46 EPA per dropback, +23.23 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 38.8% completion, -12.3% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.23 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+4.01 EPA): (4:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Detroit Lions
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W