Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 43–14 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 0–29 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 32-S.Ware INTERCEPTED by 95-J.J…
- Game date
- 2016-10-02
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43–14 on 2016-10-02. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +20.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | |
| 22 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 43 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +20.78 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play - 2

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.32 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 3

Chris Conley · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play - 4
M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play - 5
Ja'Mori Maclin · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play - 6
D. Heyward-Bey · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.00 EPA/play - 7
Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 8

Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 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 (+20.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.00 EPA): (7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-D.Heyward-Bey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.73 EPA): Arian Smith — (5:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 32-S.Ware INTERCEPTED by 95-J.Jones (97-C.Heyward) at KC 24. 95-J.Jones to KC 4 for 20 yards (11-A.Smith).
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 58 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -5.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.04 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 32 dropbacks · 68.8% completion · +19.0% CPOE · +0.65 EPA/play · +20.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.116 | +0.272 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.4% | 45.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.018 | +0.649 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.255 | +0.050 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.272 | +0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.5% | 60.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.12 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.27 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -10.92 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +20.93 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Heyward-Bey (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jordan James (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Kansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Dorian Williams 
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Arian Smith pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 22–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 31 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-D.Heyward-Bey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q1 7:27) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-M.Wheaton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q1 5:14) — (5:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 10 (Q1 5:10) — (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 KC 38 (Q1 1:28); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 1:20) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 9 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 81-J.James for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 0:44) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 30 (Q3 11:26); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 11:19).
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 11:11) — (Kick formation) 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 2 (Q4 7:26) — (7:26) 34-D.Williams left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 7:22) — (Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 0:04) — (Kick formation) 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 32-S.Ware up the middle to KC 27 for 3 yards (91-S.Tuitt). FUMBLES (91-S.Tuitt), RECOVERED by PIT-31-R.Cockrell at KC 32. 31-R.Cockrell to KC 32 for no gain (12-A.Wilson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-D.Heyward-Bey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 32-S.Ware INTERCEPTED by 95-J.Jones (97-C.Heyward) at KC 24. 95-J.Jones to KC 4 for 20 yards (11-A.Smith).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:28) — (12:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 14-S.Coates to KC 48 for 47 yards (22-M.Peters).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:52) — (10:52) 68-R.Harris reported in as eligible. 34-D.Williams right tackle to KC 26 for 9 yards (59-J.March-Lillard). PENALTY on PIT-66-D.DeCastro, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at KC 35 - No Pla
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle intended for 32-S.Ware INTERCEPTED by 95-J.Jones (97-C.Heyward) at KC 24. 95-J.Jones to KC 4 for 20 yards (11-A.Smith).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 8:55) — (8:55) 32-S.Ware up the middle to KC 27 for 3 yards (91-S.Tuitt). FUMBLES (91-S.Tuitt), RECOVERED by PIT-31-R.Cockrell at KC 32. 31-R.Cockrell to KC 32 for no gain (12-A.Wilson).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:08) — (:08) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left tackle to KC 2 for 44 yards (49-D.Sorensen).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:34 · KC 31 · Score 0-6
(7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-D.Heyward-Bey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q1 7:27 · KC 2 · Score 0-8
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 11-M.Wheaton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:14 · KC 4 · Score 0-14
(5:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 5:10 · KC 10 · Score 0-15
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:28 · KC 38 · Score 0-21
(1:28) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-84-A.Brown, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:20 · KC 15 · Score 0-22
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:49 · KC 9 · Score 0-28
(:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 81-J.James for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:44 · KC 15 · Score 0-29
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:26 · KC 30 · Score 0-35
(11:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field s
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:19 · KC 15 · Score 0-36
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. PENALTY on KC-95-C.Jones, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 11:17 · PIT 9 · Score 6-36
(11:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 11:11 · PIT 15 · Score 7-36
(Kick formation) 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:26 · KC 2 · Score 7-42
(7:26) 34-D.Williams left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:22 · KC 15 · Score 7-43
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:08 · PIT 3 · Score 13-43
(:08) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 0:04 · PIT 15 · Score 14-43
(Kick formation) 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
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.
- Arian Smith (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2016-10-02?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-14 in Week 4, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 22; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 43.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 5:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 1:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. James (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 11:26) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q4 11:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 7:26) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (A. Smith pass) (Q4 0:08) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 51.7% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.04 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 68.8% completion, +19.0% CPOE, +0.65 EPA per dropback, +20.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.00 EPA): (7:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 88-D.Heyward-Bey for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W