Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 38–31 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10–14 Green Bay Packers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. McBriar
- Top passer
- M. Flynn
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:46) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Allen at G…
- Game date
- 2013-12-22
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 38–31 on 2013-12-22, overcoming Green Bay Packers's 14–10 halftime lead. M. McBriar posted a game-high +5.57 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 38 | |
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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M. McBriar · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.57 EPA/play - 2
D. Paulson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.57 EPA/play - 3
J. Kuhn · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 4

Justin Jones · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 5

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 6

Will Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play - 7
M. Spaeth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play - 8
J. Starks · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +1.98 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.20 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. McBriar — PIT · Passing
M. McBriar posted the highest total EPA (+5.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.57 EPA per play.
M. McBriar's top snap (+5.57 EPA): (12:40) (Punt formation) 10-M.McBriar pass deep right to 81-D.Paulson to GB 26 for 30 yards (32-C.Banjo) [85-J.Stoneburner]. PENALTY on GB-85-J.Stoneburner, Roughing the Passer, 13 yards, enforced at GB 26.
Biggest single play (-9.12 EPA): M. Flynn — (1:46) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Allen at GB 40. 28-C.Allen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
M. Flynn led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.31 EPA/play · -14.70 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -3.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.087 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.2% | 48.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.159 | -0.306 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.232 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.087 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.5% | 48.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.09 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: -0.03 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -3.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +6.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Green Bay Packers — J. Boykin (M. Flynn pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Eli Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
Green Bay Packers — E. Lacy
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Cyrus Allen
Green Bay Packers — J. Kuhn
Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham 
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 4:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q1 0:01) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 27-E.Lacy left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:53) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 13 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 13 (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 11:51) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:19) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 11 (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 87-M.Spaeth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 1:55) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 60 (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Allen at GB 40. 28-C.Allen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 1:37) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–7. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 7:17) — (7:17) 30-J.Kuhn right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:14) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:25) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Allen at GB 40. 28-C.Allen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn scrambles left end to GB 17 for 7 yards (43-T.Polamalu). FUMBLES (43-T.Polamalu), RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at GB 17. 99-B.Keisel to GB 17 for no gain (30-J.Kuhn). Penal
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 26-L.Bell right tackle to PIT 3 for 1 yard (50-A.Hawk, 57-J.Lattimore). Green Bay challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 26-L.Bell right tackle to PIT 3 fo
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 0:09) — (:09) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Hawk at PIT 45. 50-A.Hawk to PIT 38 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown). PENALTY on PIT-87-M.Spaeth, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) (Punt formation) 10-M.McBriar pass deep right to 81-D.Paulson to GB 26 for 30 yards (32-C.Banjo) [85-J.Stoneburner]. PENALTY on GB-85-J.Stoneburner, Roughing the Passer, 13 yards, enforced at
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Allen at GB 40. 28-C.Allen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 0:09) — (:09) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 50-A.Hawk at PIT 45. 50-A.Hawk to PIT 38 for 7 yards (84-A.Brown). PENALTY on PIT-87-M.Spaeth, Unnecessary Roughness,
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:40) — (12:40) (Punt formation) 10-M.McBriar pass deep right to 81-D.Paulson to GB 26 for 30 yards (32-C.Banjo) [85-J.Stoneburner]. PENALTY on GB-85-J.Stoneburner, Roughing the Passer, 13 yards, enforced at
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 26-L.Bell right tackle to PIT 3 for 1 yard (50-A.Hawk, 57-J.Lattimore). Green Bay challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 26-L.Bell right tackle to PIT 3 fo
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · PIT 5 · Score 0-6
(4:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Flynn pass short right to 11-J.Boykin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:02 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:07 · GB 1 · Score 6-7
(:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 88-E.Sanders for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:01 · GB 2 · Score 7-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · PIT 14 · Score 7-13
(2:00) 27-E.Lacy left end for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · GB 13 · Score 10-14
(:06) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:57 · GB 13 · Score 16-14
(11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles up the middle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:51 · GB 2 · Score 17-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 5:23 · PIT 2 · Score 17-20
(5:23) (Shotgun) 27-E.Lacy right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 5:19 · PIT 2 · Score 17-21
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:00 · GB 11 · Score 23-21
(2:00) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 87-M.Spaeth for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:55 · GB 2 · Score 24-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:46 · PIT 60 · Score 30-21
(1:46) 10-M.Flynn pass short right intended for 11-J.Boykin INTERCEPTED by 28-C.Allen at GB 40. 28-C.Allen for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:37 · GB 2 · Score 31-21
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 12:08 · PIT 4 · Score 31-24
(12:08) 2-M.Crosby 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 7:17 · PIT 1 · Score 31-30
(7:17) 30-J.Kuhn right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 7:14 · PIT 2 · Score 31-31
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-T.Masthay.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:25 · GB 1 · Score 37-31
(1:25) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:25 · GB 2 · Score 38-31
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- M. McBriar (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Flynn (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers on 2013-12-22?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 38-31 in Week 16, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Green Bay Packers 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Green Bay Packers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Boykin (M. Flynn pass) (Q1 4:06) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Sanders (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 0:07) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q2 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q3 11:57) Green Bay Packers touchdown — E. Lacy (Q3 5:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Allen (Q3 1:46) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Kuhn (Q4 7:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 1:25) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q4 12:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
M. Flynn (Green Bay Packers), 43.8% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -14.70 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 53.3% completion, -3.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
M. McBriar (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.57 total EPA on Passing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+5.57 EPA): (12:40) (Punt formation) 10-M.McBriar pass deep right to 81-D.Paulson to GB 26 for 30 yards (32-C.Banjo) [85-J.Stoneburner]. PENALTY on GB-85-J.Stoneburner, Roughing the Passer, 13.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L