Quick answer
- Winner
- Seattle Seahawks
- Final score
- Seattle Seahawks 39–30 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 18–14 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2015-11-29
Game summary
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 39–30 on 2015-11-29, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 18–14 halftime lead. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +21.43 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 30 | |
| 0 | 14 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 39 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Russell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +21.43 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 2
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +11.90 total EPA · 65 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 3
Daylen Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +11.60 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play - 4
M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.54 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 5
De. Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 6
Jayron Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 7

Tyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play - 8
Jimmy Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.39 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
Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing
Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+21.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (+7.04 EPA): (2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 80 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) · 65 dropbacks · 55.4% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +11.90 total EPA
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +21.43 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.108 | +0.207 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.1% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.612 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.461 | -0.183 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.207 | -0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 47.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Seattle Seahawks: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +10.35 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, +16.95 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant
Seattle Seahawks — Jayron Kearse (Russell Wilson pass) - Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Seattle Seahawks — T. Rawls
Seattle Seahawks — Jayron Kearse (Russell Wilson pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass)
Seattle Seahawks — Daylen Baldwin (Russell Wilson pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 26 (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) 9-C.Boswell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 15–14. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q2 12:22) — (12:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 12:18) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 11 (Q2 8:47) — (8:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bryant left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 8:39) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q2 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 2:10) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 6 (Q2 1:01) — (1:01) 34-De.Williams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the SEA 2 (Q2 0:56) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 81-J.James is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 7 (Q3 5:54) — (5:54) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 34-T.Rawls up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 19–9. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 12:21) — (12:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 15-J.Kearse for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 69 (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-M.Wheaton for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 80 (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:01) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-M.Wheaton for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Sherman at SEA 35. 25-R.Sherman to PIT 39 for 26 yards (84-A.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-L.Jones pass short left intended for 78-A.Villanueva INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Lane at SEA 22. 20-J.Lane to PIT 24 for 54 yards (66-D.DeCastro).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:20) — (8:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:14) — (2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-L.Jones pass short left intended for 78-A.Villanueva INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Lane at SEA 22. 20-J.Lane to PIT 24 for 54 yards (66-D.DeCastro).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-M.Wheaton for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 11-M.Wheaton INTERCEPTED by 77-A.Rubin at PIT 39. 77-A.Rubin to PIT 37 for 2 yards (66-D.DeCastro).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 5:37 · SEA 26 · Score 3-0
(5:37) 9-C.Boswell 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 12:22 · PIT 16 · Score 3-6
(12:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 89-D.Baldwin for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 12:18 · PIT 15 · Score 3-7
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:47 · SEA 11 · Score 9-7
(8:47) (Shotgun) 10-M.Bryant left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:39 · SEA 15 · Score 10-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 2:14 · PIT 12 · Score 10-13
(2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 15-J.Kearse for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 2:10 · PIT 15 · Score 10-14
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:01 · SEA 6 · Score 16-14
(1:01) 34-De.Williams up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 0:56 · SEA 2 · Score 18-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 81-J.James is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 5:54 · SEA 7 · Score 21-14
(5:54) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 3:04 · PIT 1 · Score 21-20
(3:04) (Shotgun) 34-T.Rawls up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 12:21 · PIT 9 · Score 21-26
(12:21) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short middle to 15-J.Kearse for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:51 · SEA 69 · Score 27-26
(11:51) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-M.Wheaton for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 8:20 · PIT 30 · Score 27-32
(8:20) 3-R.Wilson pass deep right to 89-D.Baldwin for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · SEA 3 · Score 30-32
(3:02) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 2:14 · PIT 80 · Score 30-38
(2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 2:01 · PIT 15 · Score 30-39
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-49-C.Gresham, Holder-9-J.Ryan.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2015-11-29?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-30 in Week 12, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 15, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Seattle Seahawks 6; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 9, Seattle Seahawks 19; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Seattle Seahawks 39.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 12:22) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (Q2 8:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 2:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:01) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — T. Rawls (Q3 3:04) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Kearse (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 12:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:51) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 8:20) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 2:14) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 5:37, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 5:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 3:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.4% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +11.90 total passing EPA. Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 60.0% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +21.43 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?
Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.43 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+7.04 EPA): (2:14) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 89-D.Baldwin for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W