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NFL · Week 9 · November 3, 2013 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots: 2013 Week 9 Recap

Patriots defeat Steelers 55–31 in Week 9

T.Brady led Fantasy Impact as Patriots prevailed in a 31–55 Week 9 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 31 2–6
Final 31–55
New England Patriots 55 7–2 Winner
Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
31–55
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–24 New England Patriots
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Brady
Game date
November 3, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • J.Cotchery 7 REC · 96 YDS · 3 TD +13.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 28/55 · 371 YDS · 4 TD +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Eli Sanders 6 REC · 98 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Patriots

  • T.Brady 23/39 · 413 YDS · 4 TD +25.6 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Gronkowski 9 REC · 143 YDS · 1 TD +13.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Amendola 4 REC · 122 YDS · 1 TD +9.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
New England Patriots
Final score
New England Patriots 55–31 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–24 New England Patriots at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T. Brady
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(5:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd c…
Game date
2013-11-03

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 55–31 on 2013-11-03. T. Brady posted a game-high +25.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers010147031
New England Patriots717328055

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
NENew England Patriots

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

25 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 4:06TD
    DAD. Amendola

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 34
    Score
    0-6

    (4:06) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 80-D.Amendola for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. NENew England Patriots
    Q1 4:00XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  3. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 10:35TD
    RGR. Gronkowski

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    0-13

    (10:35) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-43-T.Polamalu, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. NE 87-Gronkowski 11th career 100-yard game, extends his Patriots record for a TE.

  4. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 10:30XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-14

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:41FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NE 12
    Score
    3-14

    (7:41) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  6. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 4:37FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 3
    Score
    3-17

    (4:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 2:00TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 27
    Score
    9-17

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT 7-Roethlisberger 200th career TD pass, 2nd Steeler to reach that milestone (Bradshaw).

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:55XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    10-17

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  9. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 0:13TD
    SRS. Ridley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    10-23

    (:13) 22-S.Ridley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. NENew England Patriots
    Q2 0:10XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-24

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:08TD
    JCJ. Cotchery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 20
    Score
    16-24

    (11:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:02XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    17-24

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 7:14TD
    JCJ. Cotchery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 8
    Score
    23-24

    (7:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 7:10XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    24-24

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  15. NENew England Patriots
    Q3 2:42FG
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    24-27

    (2:42) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  16. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 13:51TD
    ADA. Dobson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 17
    Score
    24-33

    (13:51) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  17. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 13:46XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    24-34

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  18. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 9:19TD
    SRS. Ridley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    24-40

    (9:19) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 9:16XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    24-41

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  20. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 6:20TD
    JCJ. Cotchery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NE 6
    Score
    30-41

    (6:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  21. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 6:15XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NE 2
    Score
    31-41

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  22. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 5:25TD
    ADA. Dobson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 81
    Score
    31-47

    (5:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd career 400-yard game. NE 17-Dobson 1st career 100-yard game NE 12-Brady 47,062 career pass yards, passing Fran Tarkenton for 7th in NFL history. NE 12-Brady 37th career game with 3+ TD passes & no interceptions, passing Brett Favre for 2nd most all-time (P. Manning 41). NE 12-Brady 19th career game with 4+ TD passes, 5th most all-time. NE 12-Brady 15th career game with 4+ TD passes & no interceptions, most all-time.

  23. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 5:15XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    31-48

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

  24. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 2:49TD
    LBL. Blount

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    31-54

    (2:49) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  25. NENew England Patriots
    Q4 2:41XP
    SGS. Gostkowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    31-55

    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +25.61 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +13.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  3. 3R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +12.96 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +9.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
  5. 5A. Dobson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +9.56 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.29 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
  7. 7L. Blount · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
  8. 8Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 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

T. Brady — NE · Passing

T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+25.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.66 EPA per play.

T. Brady's top snap (+6.36 EPA): (5:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd career 400-yard game. NE 17-Dobson 1st career 100-yard game NE 12-Brady 47,062 career pass yards, passing Fran Tarkenton for 7th in

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) · 55 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · +1.2% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +5.29 total EPA
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +13.3% CPOE · +0.66 EPA/play · +25.61 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersNew England Patriots
Offensive EPA/play+0.062+0.298
Offensive success rate47.4%55.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.096+0.657
Rush EPA/play+0.017+0.146
Defensive EPA/play-0.298-0.062
Defensive success rate44.2%52.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.30 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.06 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: +0.30 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • New England Patriots: 14 drives, +28.35 total EPA, 9 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, +5.92 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • New England Patriots — D. Amendola (T. Brady pass) (Q1 4:06)
  • New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 10:35)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • New England Patriots — S. Ridley (Q2 0:13)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 11:08)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:14)
  • New England Patriots — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 13:51)
  • New England Patriots — S. Ridley (Q4 9:19)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:20)
  • New England Patriots — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 5:25)
  • New England Patriots — L. Blount (Q4 2:49)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q2 7:41)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 4:37)
  • New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q3 2:42)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 34 (Q1 4:06) — (4:06) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 80-D.Amendola for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 4:00) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–10. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q2 10:35); New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 10:30) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 3 (Q2 4:37) — (4:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 27 (Q2 2:00); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 1:55) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 22-S.Ridley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:10) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 20 (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 11:02) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 8 (Q3 7:14) — (7:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 7:10) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 28–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q4 13:51); New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 13:46) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:16) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 6:15) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 81 (Q4 5:25); New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 5:15) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:41) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at NE 42 for -6 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich), RECOVERED by NE-72-J.Vellano at NE 42. 72-J.Vellano to NE 42 for no gain (68-K.Beachum). 3 [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.90]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski pushed ob at PIT 37 for 34 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.65]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) PIT 76-Adams eligible. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 32-D.McCourty at PIT 34. 32-D.McCourty ran ob at PIT 34 for no gain. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -2.35]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 3:15) — (3:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady sacked at PIT 14 for -9 yards (93-J.Worilds). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -1.82]
  • New England Patriots (Q1 4:17) — (4:17) 22-S.Ridley left tackle to PIT 1 for no gain (43-T.Polamalu). [WPA -9.6% · EPA -2.96]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New England Patriots (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd career 400-yard game. NE 17-Dobson 1st career 100-yard game NE 12-Brady 47,062 career pass yards, passing Fran [WPA +3.1% · EPA +6.36]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:32) — (3:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Harmon at NE 30. 30-D.Harmon pushed ob at PIT 28 for 42 yards (78-G.Whimper). [WPA -0.2% · EPA -5.48]
  • New England Patriots (Q3 13:07) — (13:07) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 22-S.Ridley to NE 36 for 1 yard (43-T.Polamalu) [99-B.Keisel]. FUMBLES (43-T.Polamalu), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at NE 36. 56-L.Woodley ran ob at NE 36 for [WPA -4.3% · EPA -5.21]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at NE 42 for -6 yards (50-R.Ninkovich). FUMBLES (50-R.Ninkovich), RECOVERED by NE-72-J.Vellano at NE 42. 72-J.Vellano to NE 42 for no gain (68-K.Beachum). 3 [WPA -15.0% · EPA -4.90]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 4:06 · PIT 34 · Score 0-6
    (4:06) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 80-D.Amendola for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 4:00 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  3. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 10:35 · PIT 19 · Score 0-13
    (10:35) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-43-T.Polamalu, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. NE 87-Gronkowski 11th career 100-ya
  4. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 10:30 · PIT 2 · Score 0-14
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 7:41 · NE 12 · Score 3-14
    (7:41) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  6. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 4:37 · PIT 3 · Score 3-17
    (4:37) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · NE 27 · Score 9-17
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT 7-Roethlisberger 200th career TD pass, 2nd Steeler to reach that milestone (Bradshaw).
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:55 · NE 2 · Score 10-17
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  9. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · PIT 1 · Score 10-23
    (:13) 22-S.Ridley right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:10 · PIT 2 · Score 10-24
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:08 · NE 20 · Score 16-24
    (11:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 89-J.Cotchery for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:02 · NE 2 · Score 17-24
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:14 · NE 8 · Score 23-24
    (7:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 7:10 · NE 2 · Score 24-24
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  15. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 2:42 · PIT 14 · Score 24-27
    (2:42) 3-S.Gostkowski 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  16. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 13:51 · PIT 17 · Score 24-33
    (13:51) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  17. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 13:46 · PIT 2 · Score 24-34
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  18. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:19 · PIT 5 · Score 24-40
    (9:19) (No Huddle) 22-S.Ridley left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:16 · PIT 2 · Score 24-41
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:20 · NE 6 · Score 30-41
    (6:20) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:15 · NE 2 · Score 31-41
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  22. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:25 · PIT 81 · Score 31-47
    (5:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd career 400-yard game. NE 17-Dobson 1st career 100-yard game NE 12-Brady 47,062 career pass yards, passing Fran
  23. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · PIT 2 · Score 31-48
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
  24. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · PIT 5 · Score 31-54
    (2:49) 29-L.Blount up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  25. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:41 · PIT 2 · Score 31-55
    3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots on 2013-11-03?

The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 55-31 in Week 9, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New England Patriots 17; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, New England Patriots 28; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, New England Patriots 55.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?

New England Patriots touchdown — D. Amendola (T. Brady pass) (Q1 4:06) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 10:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:00) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q2 0:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 11:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:14) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 13:51) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q4 9:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:20) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 5:25) New England Patriots touchdown — L. Blount (Q4 2:49) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 7:41, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 4:37, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 2:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.9% completion, +1.2% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +5.29 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 59.0% completion, +13.3% CPOE, +0.66 EPA per dropback, +25.61 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?

T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+6.36 EPA): (5:25) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 3rd career 400-yard game. NE 17-Dobson 1st career 100-yard game NE 12-Brady 47,062 career pass .

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

New England Patriots

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W