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NFL · Week 8 · October 26, 2014 · 12 min read

Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2014 Week 8 Recap

Steelers defeat Colts 51–34 in Week 8

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 34–51 Week 8 finish.

Indianapolis Colts 34 5–3
Final 34–51
Pittsburgh Steelers 51 5–3 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
34–51
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 20–35 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
A. Luck
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
October 26, 2014

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • A.Luck 26/58 · 412 YDS · 4 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Hilton 6 REC · 155 YDS · 1 TD +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Moncrief 7 REC · 113 YDS · 1 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 40/50 · 522 YDS · 6 TD +38.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Herb Miller
    Herb Miller 7 REC · 112 YDS · 1 TD +12.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 10 REC · 133 YDS · 2 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 51–34 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Indianapolis Colts 20–35 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
A. Luck
Biggest EPA play
(14:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 14-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED…
Game date
2014-10-26

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 51–34 on 2014-10-26. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +38.03 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 45 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Indianapolis Colts317140034
Pittsburgh Steelers72879051

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

25 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 12:00FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 13
    Score
    3-0

    (12:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:19TD
    MWM. Wheaton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 18
    Score
    3-6

    (7:19) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:13XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    3-7

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 15:00TD
    Myles Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 5
    Score
    3-13

    (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-M.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:57XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    3-14

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:25TD
    Willie Gay Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 72
    Score
    3-20

    (14:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 14-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at IND 33. 22-W.Gay for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:16XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    3-21

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:43TD
    Davis Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 21
    Score
    9-21

    (11:43) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 83-D.Allen for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 11:36XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-21

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:38TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 8
    Score
    10-27

    (8:38) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 8:33XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-28

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:21TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 47
    Score
    10-34

    (5:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 5:08XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-35

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  14. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 2:03TD
    THT. Hilton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 28
    Score
    16-35

    (2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Worilds].

  15. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:56XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-35

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  16. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 0:01FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    20-35

    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 10:03TD
    Myles Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    20-41

    (10:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-M.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 9:59XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    20-42

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

  19. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 3:45TD
    ABA. Bradshaw

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 12
    Score
    26-42

    (3:45) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 3:38XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    27-42

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  21. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 2:42TD
    DMD. Moncrief

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 31
    Score
    33-42

    (2:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  22. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 2:35XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    34-42

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  23. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:38Safety
    ALA. Luck

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 95
    Score
    34-44

    (12:38) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete short left. PENALTY on IND-12-A.Luck, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  24. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 5:21TD
    Herb Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 11
    Score
    34-50

    (5:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  25. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 5:14XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    34-51

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +38.03 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play
  2. 2Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  3. 3Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.78 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5Myles BryantMyles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
  7. 7D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.81 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 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 (+38.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 50 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.55 EPA): (11:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller to IND 4 for 49 yards (27-J.Gordy).

Biggest single play (-7.55 EPA): A. Luck — (14:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 14-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at IND 33. 22-W.Gay for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 58 dropbacks · 44.8% completion · -0.6% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +9.78 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 50 dropbacks · 80.0% completion · +16.9% CPOE · +0.76 EPA/play · +38.03 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatIndianapolis ColtsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.151+0.260
Offensive success rate56.0%51.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.169+0.761
Rush EPA/play+0.228-0.290
Defensive EPA/play-0.260-0.151
Defensive success rate48.1%44.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.26 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, +12.70 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +27.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:19)
  • Myles BryantPittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 15:00)
  • Willie Gay Jr.Pittsburgh Steelers — Willie Gay Jr. (Q2 14:25)
  • Davis AllenIndianapolis Colts — Davis Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q2 11:43)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 8:38)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:21)
  • Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q2 2:03)
  • Myles BryantPittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 10:03)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw (Q3 3:45)
  • Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q3 2:42)
  • Herb MillerPittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 5:21)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 12:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:01)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q1 12:00) — (12:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 7:13) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 28–17. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-M.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 14:57) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 72 (Q2 14:25); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 14:16) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q2 11:43); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 11:36) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 8 (Q2 8:38) — (8:38) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 8:33) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 47 (Q2 5:21) — (5:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 5:08) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 28 (Q2 2:03) — (2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Worilds].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 1:56) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q3 10:03) — (10:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-M.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 9:59) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q3 3:45) — (3:45) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 3:38) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 31 (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 2:35) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–0. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 95 (Q4 12:38); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 5:21) — (5:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 5:14) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:56) — (13:56) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton to PIT 20 for 45 yards (25-B.McCain). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.48]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +4.14]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 27-L.Blount right tackle to IND 5 for 6 yards (58-A.Studebaker). FUMBLES (58-A.Studebaker), RECOVERED by IND-58-A.Studebaker at IND 5. 58-A.Studebaker to IND 5 for no gain (83-H.Miller). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.57]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 14-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at IND 33. 22-W.Gay for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.4% · EPA -7.55]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 26-L.Bell pushed ob at IND 48 for 12 yards (52-D.Jackson). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +1.90]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:25) — (14:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 14-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at IND 33. 22-W.Gay for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -6.4% · EPA -7.55]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) 27-L.Blount right tackle to IND 5 for 6 yards (58-A.Studebaker). FUMBLES (58-A.Studebaker), RECOVERED by IND-58-A.Studebaker at IND 5. 58-A.Studebaker to IND 5 for no gain (83-H.Miller). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -4.57]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller to IND 4 for 49 yards (27-J.Gordy). [WPA +3.1% · EPA +4.55]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short middle to 10-D.Moncrief to PIT 27 for 52 yards (22-W.Gay). [WPA +3.2% · EPA +4.31]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 12:00 · PIT 13 · Score 3-0
    (12:00) 4-A.Vinatieri 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:19 · IND 18 · Score 3-6
    (7:19) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 7:13 · IND 2 · Score 3-7
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · IND 5 · Score 3-13
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-M.Bryant for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · IND 2 · Score 3-14
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:25 · PIT 72 · Score 3-20
    (14:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left intended for 14-H.Nicks INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at IND 33. 22-W.Gay for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:16 · IND 2 · Score 3-21
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:43 · PIT 21 · Score 9-21
    (11:43) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 83-D.Allen for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:36 · PIT 2 · Score 10-21
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:38 · IND 8 · Score 10-27
    (8:38) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:33 · IND 2 · Score 10-28
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 5:21 · IND 47 · Score 10-34
    (5:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 5:08 · IND 2 · Score 10-35
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  14. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:03 · PIT 28 · Score 16-35
    (2:03) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-J.Worilds].
  15. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:56 · PIT 2 · Score 17-35
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  16. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · PIT 5 · Score 20-35
    (:01) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Vinatieri 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:03 · IND 2 · Score 20-41
    (10:03) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-M.Bryant for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 9:59 · IND 2 · Score 20-42
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
  19. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 3:45 · PIT 12 · Score 26-42
    (3:45) (Shotgun) 44-A.Bradshaw up the middle for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 3:38 · PIT 2 · Score 27-42
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  21. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 2:42 · PIT 31 · Score 33-42
    (2:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  22. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 2:35 · PIT 2 · Score 34-42
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  23. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:38 · PIT 95 · Score 34-44
    (12:38) 12-A.Luck pass incomplete short left. PENALTY on IND-12-A.Luck, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling,
  24. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:21 · IND 11 · Score 34-50
    (5:21) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  25. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:14 · IND 2 · Score 34-51
    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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2014-10-26?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 51-34 in Week 8, 2014.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 28; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Final: Indianapolis Colts 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 51.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Gay (Q2 14:25) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Allen (A. Luck pass) (Q2 11:43) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 8:38) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 5:21) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) (Q2 2:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 10:03) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q3 3:45) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass) (Q3 2:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 5:21) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 12:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 44.8% completion, -0.6% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +9.78 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 80.0% completion, +16.9% CPOE, +0.76 EPA per dropback, +38.03 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +38.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 50 snaps. Their top snap (+4.55 EPA): (11:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller to IND 4 for 49 yards (27-J.Gordy)..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W