Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 25–13 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Arizona Cardinals 10–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Logan Jones
- Top passer
- C. Palmer
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short middle to 10-M.Bryant for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.…
- Game date
- 2015-10-18
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 25–13 on 2015-10-18, overcoming Arizona Cardinals's 10–3 halftime lead. Logan Jones posted a game-high +12.05 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Arizona Cardinals | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ARIArizona Cardinals(8:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(6:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(:51) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(11:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(8:51) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
(7:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(2:15) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short middle to 10-M.Bryant for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. PENALTY on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:20TD MFM. FloydPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 6-0
(8:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q1 8:17XP CCC. CatanzaroPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:11FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 29
- Score
- 7-3
(6:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 0:51FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 13
- Score
- 10-3
(:51) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 11:17FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 30
- Score
- 10-6
(11:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:51TD Myles BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 8
- Score
- 10-12
(8:51) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:37FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 33
- Score
- 10-15
(2:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 15:00FG CCC. CatanzaroPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 13-15
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:21FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 10
- Score
- 13-18
(7:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:15TD Myles BryantPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 88
- Score
- 13-24
(2:15) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short middle to 10-M.Bryant for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. PENALTY on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:58XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 13-25
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Logan Jones · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.05 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 2Myles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.73 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3M. Floyd · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 4A. Ellington · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.17 EPA/play
- 5JO. Brown · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7T. Niklas · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 8L. Fitzgerald · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +0.74 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.07 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
Logan Jones — PIT · Passing
Logan Jones posted the highest total EPA (+12.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.
Logan Jones's top snap (+6.89 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short middle to 10-M.Bryant for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. PENALTY on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
C. Palmer led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.51 total EPA
- M. Vick (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 16 dropbacks · 18.8% completion · -18.7% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -2.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Arizona Cardinals | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.8% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.010 | +0.316 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.265 | -0.269 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.059 | +0.093 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 56.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 12 drives, -8.32 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +4.24 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Arizona Cardinals — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (Logan Jones pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (Logan Jones pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Catanzaro
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–0. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q1 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 8:17) — 7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 29 (Q2 6:11) — (6:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 12–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 30 (Q3 11:17) — (11:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 8 (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 33 (Q3 2:37) — (2:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 10 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 88 (Q4 2:15); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q4 1:58) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 12-JO.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Mitchell [97-C.Heyward] at PIT -3. Touchback. PIT-23-M.Mitchell was injured during the play. PENALTY on PIT-92-J.Harriso
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 3:07) — (3:07) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle to 12-JO.Brown to PIT 20 for 19 yards (41-A.Blake).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 12-JO.Brown to ARI 32 for 5 yards (92-J.Harrison, 41-A.Blake). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-23-M.Mitchell at ARI 32. 23-M.Mitchell to ARI 32 for no g
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Gresham INTERCEPTED by 94-L.Timmons (98-V.Williams) at PIT 48. 94-L.Timmons to PIT 48 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald).
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 1:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass deep left to 12-JO.Brown to PIT 27 for 42 yards (41-A.Blake).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short middle to 10-M.Bryant for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. PENALTY on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 2:25) — (2:25) 3-C.Palmer pass deep middle intended for 12-JO.Brown INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Mitchell [97-C.Heyward] at PIT -3. Touchback. PIT-23-M.Mitchell was injured during the play. PENALTY on PIT-92-J.Harriso
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) 3-C.Palmer pass short left to 12-JO.Brown to ARI 32 for 5 yards (92-J.Harrison, 41-A.Blake). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-23-M.Mitchell at ARI 32. 23-M.Mitchell to ARI 32 for no g
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle intended for 84-J.Gresham INTERCEPTED by 94-L.Timmons (98-V.Williams) at PIT 48. 94-L.Timmons to PIT 48 for no gain (11-L.Fitzgerald).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q1 8:20 · PIT 3 · Score 6-0
(8:20) (Shotgun) 3-C.Palmer pass short middle to 15-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q1 8:17 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
7-C.Catanzaro extra point is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 6:11 · ARI 29 · Score 7-3
(6:11) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 0:51 · PIT 13 · Score 10-3
(:51) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 11:17 · ARI 30 · Score 10-6
(11:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:51 · ARI 8 · Score 10-12
(8:51) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 2:37 · ARI 33 · Score 10-15
(2:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 21 · Score 13-15
(15:00) (Field Goal formation) 7-C.Catanzaro 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-82-M.Leach, Holder-2-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:21 · ARI 10 · Score 13-18
(7:21) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:15 · ARI 88 · Score 13-24
(2:15) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short middle to 10-M.Bryant for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. PENALTY on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:58 · ARI 15 · Score 13-25
9-C.Boswell 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Logan Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Palmer (ARI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- M. Vick (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2015-10-18?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 25-13 in Week 6, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Arizona Cardinals 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Arizona Cardinals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Arizona Cardinals 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 12; Q4: Arizona Cardinals 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Arizona Cardinals 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Arizona Cardinals touchdown — M. Floyd (C. Palmer pass) (Q1 8:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (L. Jones pass) (Q3 8:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (L. Jones pass) (Q4 2:15) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 6:11, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q2 0:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 11:17, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 2:37, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — C. Catanzaro (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
C. Palmer (Arizona Cardinals), 58.0% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.51 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Pittsburgh Steelers), 18.8% completion, -18.7% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -2.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Arizona Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Logan Jones (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.05 total EPA on Passing plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+6.89 EPA): (2:15) (Shotgun) 3-L.Jones pass short middle to 10-M.Bryant for 88 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-C.Campbell]. PENALTY on ARI-93-C.Campbell, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between d.
Season records after this game
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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