Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 28–21 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 3–14 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-09-10
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–21 on 2015-09-10. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +19.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 New England Patriots | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(11:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(4:06) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 87-Gronkowski 15th career multi-TD game.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:07) 8-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(10:43) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 88-S.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(6:48) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. 46-W.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-M.Wheaton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger was injured during the play.
(11:42) 8-J.Scobee 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(9:24) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 23rd career game with 4+ TD passes, tying Brett Favre for 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 396 career TD passes, tying Drew Brees for 4th most all-time. NE 87-Gronkowski 3rd career 3-TD game.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. PENALTY on PIT-90-S.McLendon, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:16TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 0-6
(11:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:11XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:06TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 6
- Score
- 0-13
(4:06) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 87-Gronkowski 15th career multi-TD game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:01XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:07FG JSJ. ScobeePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 26
- Score
- 3-14
(:07) 8-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 3-20
(10:43) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 88-S.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:37XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 3-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:48TD Will JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 9-21
(6:48) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. 46-W.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:43Safety BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 11-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-M.Wheaton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger was injured during the play.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 11:42FG JSJ. ScobeePoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 14-21
(11:42) 8-J.Scobee 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:24TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 14-27
(9:24) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 23rd career game with 4+ TD passes, tying Brett Favre for 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 396 career TD passes, tying Drew Brees for 4th most all-time. NE 87-Gronkowski 3rd career 3-TD game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 9:20XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. PENALTY on PIT-90-S.McLendon, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:07TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 11
- Score
- 20-28
(:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:02XP JSJ. ScobeePoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 21-28
8-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +19.04 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 2T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +18.91 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 3Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.88 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.06 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.05 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 6
Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 7D. Heyward-Bey · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.81 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.26 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 (+19.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.34 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 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) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +10.0% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +19.04 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 36 dropbacks · 69.4% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +18.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.220 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.7% | 53.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.400 | +0.525 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.013 | -0.062 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.220 | -0.114 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.1% | 52.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.22 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, +16.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +9.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Sean Chandler (T. Brady pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Will Johnson
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Scobee
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Scobee
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 11:11) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q2 4:06) — (4:06) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 87-Gronkowski 15th career multi-TD game.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 4:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NE 26 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 8-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 8–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 88-S.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 10:37) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 6:48) — (6:48) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. 46-W.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the NE 2 (Q3 6:43).
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NE 6 (Q4 11:42) — (11:42) 8-J.Scobee 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 9:24); New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:20); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 11 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 0:02) — 8-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 8-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:31) — (1:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 11-M.Wheaton ran ob at NE 19 for 26 yards [95-C.Jones].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-D.Heyward-Bey pushed ob at NE 35 for 43 yards (24-B.Fletcher).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:36) — (13:36) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to 83-H.Miller. PENALTY on NE-23-P.Chung, Defensive Pass Interference, 4 yards, enforced at NE 5 - No Play.
- New England Patriots (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 87-R.Gronkowski to PIT 27 for 52 yards (41-A.Blake).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-D.Heyward-Bey pushed ob at NE 35 for 43 yards (24-B.Fletcher).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:44) — (9:44) 8-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:43) — (8:43) 8-J.Scobee 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 11:16 · PIT 16 · Score 0-6
(11:16) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 87-R.Gronkowski for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 11:11 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 4:06 · PIT 6 · Score 0-13
(4:06) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 87-Gronkowski 15th career multi-TD game. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 4:01 · PIT 15 · Score 0-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · NE 26 · Score 3-14
(:07) 8-J.Scobee 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 10:43 · PIT 1 · Score 3-20
(10:43) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 88-S.Chandler for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:37 · PIT 15 · Score 3-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 6:48 · NE 1 · Score 9-21
(6:48) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. 46-W.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q3 6:43 · NE 2 · Score 11-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-M.Wheaton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger was injured during the play. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:42 · NE 6 · Score 14-21
(11:42) 8-J.Scobee 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · PIT 1 · Score 14-27
(9:24) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 87-R.Gronkowski for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 23rd career game with 4+ TD passes, tying Brett Favre for 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 396 career TD passes, t - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 9:20 · PIT 15 · Score 14-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. PENALTY on PIT-90-S.McLendon, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:07 · NE 11 · Score 20-28
(:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:02 · NE 15 · Score 21-28
8-J.Scobee extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots 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 New England Patriots on 2015-09-10?
The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-21 in Week 1, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 8, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, New England Patriots 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, New England Patriots 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 11:16) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q2 4:06) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Chandler (T. Brady pass) (Q3 10:43) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Johnson (Q3 6:48) New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q4 9:24) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:07) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Scobee (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 11:42, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.5% completion, +10.0% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +19.04 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 69.4% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +18.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+4.34 EPA): (:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 28-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 0-1 L
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
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