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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 34 | |
| 7 | 28 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 51 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +38.03 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 2
Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.99 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play - 3

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play - 4
A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +9.78 total EPA · 58 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 5

Myles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 6
T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 7
D. Moncrief · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.39 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 8
M. 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.151 | +0.260 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.0% | 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 rate | 48.1% | 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) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Willie Gay Jr. 
Indianapolis Colts — Davis Allen (A. Luck pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Indianapolis Colts — T. Hilton (A. Luck pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw
Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (A. Luck pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
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).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 10-D.Moncrief for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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].
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
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.
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