Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–7 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 21–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- S. Tolzien
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (…
- Game date
- 2016-11-24
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28–7 on 2016-11-24. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +12.54 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(9:16) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(1:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(13:07) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
(9:08) (Pass formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-21-V.Davis was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(5:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:16TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 6-0
(9:16) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 9:10XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-0
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:13TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 13-0
(1:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:06XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-0
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:07TD DMD. MoncriefPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 14-6
(13:07) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 13:02XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-7
(Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:08TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 33
- Score
- 20-7
(9:08) (Pass formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-21-V.Davis was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:00XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 21-7
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:38TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 27-7
(5:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:30XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 28-7
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 · +12.54 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.58 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4L. Green · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
- 5P. McAfee · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +5.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.04 EPA/play
- 6E. Swoope · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
- 7T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 8
Davis Allen · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.70 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 (+12.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.78 EPA): (10:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-L.Green to IND 35 for 32 yards (20-D.Butler).
Biggest single play (+5.04 EPA): P. McAfee — (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (24-J.Gilbert).
Quarterback report card
S. Tolzien led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. Tolzien (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +1.9% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.90 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 22 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.57 EPA/play · +12.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.226 | -0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.8% | 32.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.481 | -0.092 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.183 | -0.270 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.151 | -0.226 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.0% | 52.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -11.30 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +15.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Moncrief (S. Tolzien pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q1 9:16) — (9:16) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 9:10) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q1 1:13); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 1:06) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 13:02) — (Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 33 (Q2 9:08); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 9:00) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 22 (Q4 5:38) — (5:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 5:30) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:41) — (3:41) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass deep middle to 13-T.Hilton to PIT 2 for 32 yards (23-M.Mitchell). IND-13-T.Hilton was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. PIT-23-M.Mitchell was inju
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (24-J.Gilbert).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass incomplete short right to 15-P.Dorsett.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 4:37) — (4:37) (Run formation) 16-S.Tolzien sacked at PIT 34 for -5 yards (92-J.Harrison).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-L.Green to IND 35 for 32 yards (20-D.Butler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) (Punt formation) 1-P.McAfee pass deep right to 86-E.Swoope to PIT 8 for 35 yards (24-J.Gilbert).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass deep right intended for 15-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Mitchell at PIT 10. 23-M.Mitchell to PIT 36 for 26 yards (16-S.Tolzien).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-L.Green to IND 35 for 32 yards (20-D.Butler).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass incomplete short right to 15-P.Dorsett.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:16 · IND 5 · Score 6-0
(9:16) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:10 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:13 · IND 25 · Score 13-0
(1:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:06 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:07 · PIT 5 · Score 14-6
(13:07) (Shotgun) 16-S.Tolzien pass short left to 10-D.Moncrief for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 13:02 · PIT 15 · Score 14-7
(Kick formation) 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:08 · IND 33 · Score 20-7
(9:08) (Pass formation) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. IND-21-V.Davis was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:00 · IND 15 · Score 21-7
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:38 · IND 22 · Score 27-7
(5:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:30 · IND 15 · Score 28-7
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 Indianapolis Colts on 2016-11-24?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-7 in Week 12, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Indianapolis Colts 7.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q1 9:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:13) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Moncrief (S. Tolzien pass) (Q2 13:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 9:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 5:38) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
S. Tolzien (Indianapolis Colts), 53.7% completion, +1.9% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.90 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.6% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.57 EPA per dropback, +12.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (+3.78 EPA): (10:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-L.Green to IND 35 for 32 yards (20-D.Butler)..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
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