Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 35–32 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- New Orleans Saints 14–6 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2014-11-30
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35–32 on 2014-11-30. D. Brees posted a game-high +17.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 35 | |
| 3 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 32 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +17.11 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 2

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +14.88 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play - 3
K. Stills · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +14.75 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play - 4
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +11.30 total EPA · 65 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 5
Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 6
N. Toon · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play - 7
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 8

Blake Watson · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +1.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.76 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+17.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+7.15 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 69 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) · 65 dropbacks · 49.2% completion · -3.7% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +11.30 total EPA
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 30 dropbacks · 63.3% completion · +12.8% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +17.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.249 | +0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.7% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.570 | +0.174 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.127 | -0.249 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 53.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New Orleans Saints generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New Orleans Saints: +0.25 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, +18.70 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +13.56 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

New Orleans Saints — Blake Watson (D. Brees pass)
New Orleans Saints — E. Lorig (D. Brees pass)
New Orleans Saints — N. Toon (D. Brees pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
New Orleans Saints — K. Stills (D. Brees pass)
New Orleans Saints — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NO 31 (Q1 6:10) — (6:10) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NO 13 (Q2 14:09) — (14:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 6:04) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 41-E.Lorig for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:36) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q3 11:34); New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 11:25) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 1 (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) 26-L.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q3 4:21) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 69 (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 1:50) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 19–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NO 30 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 10:25) — 3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 4 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 2:34) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Galette].; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the NO 2 (Q4 0:00) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 85-D.Heyward-Bey INTERCEPTED by 32-K.Vaccaro at NO -4. Touchback.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 11-M.Wheaton INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Jordan at PIT 21. 94-C.Jordan to PIT 15 for 6 yards (76-M.Adams).
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep middle to 84-K.Stills to PIT 21 for 44 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to 50 for 21 yards (32-K.Vaccaro).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New Orleans Saints (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 11-M.Wheaton INTERCEPTED by 94-C.Jordan at PIT 21. 94-C.Jordan to PIT 15 for 6 yards (76-M.Adams).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Galette].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 85-D.Heyward-Bey INTERCEPTED by 32-K.Vaccaro at NO -4. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 6:10 · NO 31 · Score 0-3
(6:10) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 14:09 · NO 13 · Score 0-6
(14:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 6:11 · PIT 15 · Score 6-6
(6:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 82-B.Watson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 6:04 · PIT 2 · Score 7-6
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 0:41 · PIT 4 · Score 13-6
(:41) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 41-E.Lorig for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · PIT 2 · Score 14-6
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 11:34 · PIT 11 · Score 20-6
(11:34) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 88-N.Toon for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · PIT 2 · Score 21-6
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 4:28 · NO 1 · Score 21-12
(4:28) 26-L.Bell left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 4:21 · NO 2 · Score 21-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 2:00 · PIT 69 · Score 27-13
(2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 1:50 · PIT 2 · Score 28-13
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:57 · NO 30 · Score 28-16
(14:57) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 10:28 · PIT 3 · Score 34-16
(10:28) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 12-M.Colston for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q4 10:25 · PIT 2 · Score 35-16
3-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:37 · NO 4 · Score 35-22
(2:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 2:34 · NO 2 · Score 35-24
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · NO 3 · Score 35-30
(:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Galette].
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:00 · NO 2 · Score 35-32
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 16-L.Moore is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2014-11-30?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 35-32 in Week 13, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: New Orleans Saints 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: New Orleans Saints 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: New Orleans Saints 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 19; Final: New Orleans Saints 35, Pittsburgh Steelers 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q2 6:11) New Orleans Saints touchdown — E. Lorig (D. Brees pass) (Q2 0:41) New Orleans Saints touchdown — N. Toon (D. Brees pass) (Q3 11:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q3 4:28) New Orleans Saints touchdown — K. Stills (D. Brees pass) (Q3 2:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — M. Colston (D. Brees pass) (Q4 10:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:37) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:04) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 6:10, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 14:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 14:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 49.2% completion, -3.7% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +11.30 total passing EPA. D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 63.3% completion, +12.8% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +17.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+7.15 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 84-K.Stills for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New Orleans Saints won 35-32 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New Orleans Saints
Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L