Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 27–20 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–7 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PI…
- Game date
- 2014-12-14
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 27–20 on 2014-12-14. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +18.49 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(9:14) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(:07) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 48. 22-W.Gay for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(4:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 17-D.Hester for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(:31) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(11:04) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:45) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(14:19) 26-L.Bell left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
(10:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:14FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 3-0
(9:14) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:07FG SSS. SuishamPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 6-0
(:07) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00TD Willie Gay Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 62
- Score
- 12-0
(15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 48. 22-W.Gay for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:46XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 13-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:27TD DHD. HesterPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 17
- Score
- 13-6
(4:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 17-D.Hester for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:19XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 13-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:31TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 19-7
(:31) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:27XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 20-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 11:04FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 20-10
(11:04) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 2:45FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 20-13
(2:45) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:19TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 13
- Score
- 26-13
(14:19) 26-L.Bell left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:11XP SSS. SuishamPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 27-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:26TD Ricky White IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 27-19
(10:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 10:21XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 27-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +18.49 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 2
Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 3D. Hester · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +5.79 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 5M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
- 6Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 7Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8
Shedrick Jackson · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.25 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
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+18.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.51 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.75 EPA): (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell to ATL 40 for 44 yards (20-D.Lowery).
Biggest single play (-9.35 EPA): Matt Ryan — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 48. 22-W.Gay for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 61.9% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.79 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 75.0% completion · +12.3% CPOE · +0.51 EPA/play · +18.49 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.146 | +0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.514 | +0.138 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.184 | -0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.002 | -0.146 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 50.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: +0.00 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, +0.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +10.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Willie Gay Jr.
- Atlanta Falcons — D. Hester (Matt Ryan pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
- Atlanta Falcons — Ricky White III (Matt Ryan pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q1 9:14) — (9:14) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q1 0:07) — (:07) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 62 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 48. 22-W.Gay for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 14:46) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 17-D.Hester for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:19) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q2 0:27) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The third quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 6–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q3 11:04) — (11:04) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q3 2:45) — (2:45) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 13 (Q4 14:19) — (14:19) 26-L.Bell left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 2 (Q4 14:11) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 10:21) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 48. 22-W.Gay for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell to ATL 40 for 44 yards (20-D.Lowery).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q3 2:50) — (2:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass incomplete short left to 17-D.Hester. Penalty on ATL-83-H.Douglas, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 17-D.Hester for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant pushed ob at ATL 36 for 14 yards (20-D.Lowery).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 48. 22-W.Gay for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell to ATL 40 for 44 yards (20-D.Lowery).
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 17-D.Hester for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to 84-A.Brown. The Replay Official challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:14 · ATL 20 · Score 3-0
(9:14) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 0:07 · ATL 20 · Score 6-0
(:07) 6-S.Suisham 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · PIT 62 · Score 12-0
(15:00) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle intended for 83-H.Douglas INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT 48. 22-W.Gay for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:46 · ATL 2 · Score 13-0
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:27 · PIT 17 · Score 13-6
(4:27) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep right to 17-D.Hester for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:19 · PIT 2 · Score 13-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · ATL 1 · Score 19-7
(:31) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · ATL 2 · Score 20-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 11:04 · PIT 10 · Score 20-10
(11:04) 3-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q3 2:45 · PIT 4 · Score 20-13
(2:45) 3-M.Bryant 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:19 · ATL 13 · Score 26-13
(14:19) 26-L.Bell left end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:11 · ATL 2 · Score 27-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 10:26 · PIT 4 · Score 27-19
(10:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 84-R.White for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 10:21 · PIT 2 · Score 27-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
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.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons on 2014-12-14?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 27-20 in Week 15, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Atlanta Falcons 6; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Atlanta Falcons 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Atlanta Falcons 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Gay (Q2 15:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — D. Hester (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 4:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 0:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 14:19) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. White (M. Ryan pass) (Q4 10:26) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 9:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 0:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 11:04, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 2:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 61.9% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.79 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 75.0% completion, +12.3% CPOE, +0.51 EPA per dropback, +18.49 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.49 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.75 EPA): (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell to ATL 40 for 44 yards (20-D.Lowery)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 27-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 5-8 Now 5-9 L
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