Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 17–9 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10–6 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:40) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 25-B…
- Game date
- 2014-10-05
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 17–9 on 2014-10-05. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +3.33 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.33 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play - 2
Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.98 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play - 3
Louis Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play - 4
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 5

Montaric Brown · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play - 6

Ji'Ayir Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 7
M. Palmer · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 8
T. Gerhart · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.40 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.40 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 (+3.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.08 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-5.04 EPA): (12:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at JAX 19 for -6 yards (95-A.Jones). FUMBLES (95-A.Jones), RECOVERED by JAX-90-A.Branch at JAX 17. 90-A.Branch to JAX 17 for no gain (53-M.Pouncey).
Biggest single play (-6.78 EPA): B. Bortles — (11:40) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 25-B.McCain at JAX 22. 25-B.McCain for 22 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) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.33 total EPA
B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.27 EPA/play · -10.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.040 | -0.234 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 40.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.081 | -0.267 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.020 | -0.234 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.040 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.2% | 57.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: -0.23 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 10 drives, -16.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -3.44 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Palmer (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Bobby McCain
Field goals
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Jacksonville Jaguars — J. Scobee
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 25 (Q1 5:22) — (5:22) 10-J.Scobee 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the JAX 6 (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) 6-S.Suisham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the JAX 1 (Q2 1:58) — (1:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 82-M.Palmer for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q2 1:53) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) 10-J.Scobee 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q3 3:20) — (3:20) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 85 (Q4 11:40); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 11:32) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 25-B.McCain at JAX 22. 25-B.McCain for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at JAX 19 for -6 yards (95-A.Jones). FUMBLES (95-A.Jones), RECOVERED by JAX-90-A.Branch at JAX 17. 90-A.Branch to JAX 17 for no gain (53-M.Pounce
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to 50 for 30 yards (24-W.Blackmon).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:33) — (:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right end pushed ob at JAX 27 for 29 yards (24-W.Blackmon).
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 4:38) — (4:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right to 12-M.Brown to PIT 25 for 15 yards (28-C.Allen). Penalty on PIT-28-C.Allen, Defensive Holding, declined.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 11:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 25-B.McCain at JAX 22. 25-B.McCain for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at JAX 19 for -6 yards (95-A.Jones). FUMBLES (95-A.Jones), RECOVERED by JAX-90-A.Branch at JAX 17. 90-A.Branch to JAX 17 for no gain (53-M.Pounce
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:09) — (11:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 16-L.Moore to PIT 37 for 26 yards (36-S.Martin). PENALTY on PIT-16-L.Moore, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 37.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown to 50 for 30 yards (24-W.Blackmon).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 5:22 · PIT 25 · Score 0-3
(5:22) 10-J.Scobee 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 12:39 · JAX 6 · Score 3-3
(12:39) 6-S.Suisham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:58 · JAX 1 · Score 9-3
(1:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 82-M.Palmer for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · JAX 2 · Score 10-3
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:13 · PIT 17 · Score 10-6
(:13) 10-J.Scobee 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q3 3:20 · PIT 18 · Score 10-9
(3:20) 10-J.Scobee 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:40 · PIT 85 · Score 16-9
(11:40) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass short right intended for 88-A.Hurns INTERCEPTED by 25-B.McCain at JAX 22. 25-B.McCain for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:32 · JAX 2 · Score 17-9
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
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.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- B. Bortles (JAX) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2014-10-05?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 17-9 in Week 5, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Jacksonville Jaguars 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Palmer (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. McCain (Q4 11:40) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q1 5:22, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 12:39, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 0:13, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Scobee (Q3 3:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.4% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.33 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 56.4% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.27 EPA per dropback, -10.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.04 EPA): (12:32) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at JAX 19 for -6 yards (95-A.Jones). FUMBLES (95-A.Jones), RECOVERED by JAX-90-A.Branch at JAX 17. 90-A.Branch to JAX 17 for .
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L