Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 38–16 Washington Commanders
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 14–6 Washington Commanders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Kirk Cousins
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 17-E.Rogers IN…
- Game date
- 2016-09-12
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Washington Commanders 38–16 on 2016-09-12. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +14.95 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
 Washington Commanders | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(6:01) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(1:13) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.
(10:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-E.Rogers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(11:23) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(7:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(2:04) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(13:05) (No Huddle) 25-C.Thompson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
(5:55) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(2:00) 34-D.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
WASWashington CommandersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 6:01FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 13
- Score
- 0-3
(6:01) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q1 1:13FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 23
- Score
- 0-6
(1:13) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:18TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 29
- Score
- 6-6
(10:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:10XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 7-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:31TD Eric RogersPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 3
- Score
- 13-6
(:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-E.Rogers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:27XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 14-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 11:23FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- WAS 28
- Score
- 17-6
(11:23) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 7:08TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 26
- Score
- 23-6
(7:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 7:01XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 24-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q3 2:04FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 24-9
(2:04) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:05TD Cody ThompsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 24-15
(13:05) (No Huddle) 25-C.Thompson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- WASWashington Commanders
Q4 13:01XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 20
- Score
- 24-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:55TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 30-16
(5:55) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:48XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 31-16
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:00TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- WAS 6
- Score
- 37-16
(2:00) 34-D.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:54XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- WAS 15
- Score
- 38-16
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).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +14.95 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.25 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 3Dorian Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +7.45 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 4S. Coates · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 5
Drake Jackson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 6
Kirk Cousins · Washington Commanders · Passing · +2.13 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 7V. Davis · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 8
Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.81 total EPA · 7 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 (+14.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-5.98 EPA): (3:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 17-E.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at WAS 37. 26-B.Breeland pushed ob at PIT 37 for 26 yards (34-D.Williams).
Quarterback report card
Kirk Cousins led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +2.2% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.13 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 38 dropbacks · 71.1% completion · +9.0% CPOE · +0.39 EPA/play · +14.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Washington Commanders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.277 | -0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 58.5% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.393 | +0.047 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.212 | -0.222 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.277 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 41.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Washington Commanders: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +22.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -3.61 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Eric Rogers (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Washington Commanders — Cody Thompson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dorian Williams
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dorian Williams
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 6–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q1 1:13).
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 29 (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 10:10) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-E.Rogers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:27) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the WAS 28 (Q3 11:23) — (11:23) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 26 (Q3 7:08); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q3 7:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q3 2:04) — (2:04) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 13:05) — (13:05) (No Huddle) 25-C.Thompson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PIT 20 (Q4 13:01) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 15 (Q4 5:55) — (5:55) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 5:48); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 34-D.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 1:54) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 17-E.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at WAS 37. 26-B.Breeland pushed ob at PIT 37 for 26 yards (34-D.Williams).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 25-C.Thompson to PIT 33 for 5 yards (21-R.Golden).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:24) — (1:24) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 17-E.Rogers to WAS 15 for 19 yards (26-B.Breeland).
- Washington Commanders (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep left intended for 86-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Shazier at PIT 39. 50-R.Shazier to WAS 10 for 51 yards (78-K.Lichtensteiger). PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Illeg
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:56) — (3:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 17-E.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at WAS 37. 26-B.Breeland pushed ob at PIT 37 for 26 yards (34-D.Williams).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:18) — (10:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle intended for 80-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 92-J.Harrison at PIT -3. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 6:01 · PIT 13 · Score 0-3
(6:01) 3-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 1:13 · PIT 23 · Score 0-6
(1:13) 3-D.Hopkins 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:18 · WAS 29 · Score 6-6
(10:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:10 · WAS 15 · Score 7-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · WAS 3 · Score 13-6
(:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-E.Rogers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · WAS 15 · Score 14-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 11:23 · WAS 28 · Score 17-6
(11:23) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:08 · WAS 26 · Score 23-6
(7:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 7:01 · WAS 15 · Score 24-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 2:04 · PIT 16 · Score 24-9
(2:04) 3-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 13:05 · PIT 1 · Score 24-15
(13:05) (No Huddle) 25-C.Thompson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 13:01 · PIT 20 · Score 24-16
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:55 · WAS 15 · Score 30-16
(5:55) (Shotgun) 34-D.Williams left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:48 · WAS 15 · Score 31-16
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. PENALTY on WAS-24-J.Norman, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · WAS 6 · Score 37-16
(2:00) 34-D.Williams left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · WAS 15 · Score 38-16
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.
- 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 Washington Commanders on 2016-09-12?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Washington Commanders 38-16 in Week 1, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Commanders?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Washington Commanders 6; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Washington Commanders 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Washington Commanders 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Washington Commanders 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 38, Washington Commanders 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Commanders?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:18) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Rogers (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:08) Washington Commanders touchdown — C. Thompson (Q4 13:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 5:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 2:00) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 6:01, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 1:13, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 11:23, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 2:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Commanders?
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 66.7% completion, +2.2% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.13 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 71.1% completion, +9.0% CPOE, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +14.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Washington Commanders?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.95 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-5.98 EPA): (3:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 17-E.Rogers INTERCEPTED by 26-B.Breeland at WAS 37. 26-B.Breeland pushed ob at PIT 37 for 26 yards (34-D.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
Washington Commanders
Now 0-1 L
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