Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 40–17 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Tennessee Titans 7–16 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-C.…
- Game date
- 2017-11-16
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 40–17 on 2017-11-16. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +12.78 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 10 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 40 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.78 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play - 2

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.24 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 3
R. Matthews · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +6.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 4
E. Decker · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play - 5

Myles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 6

JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 7

Marcus Mariota · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 8
Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.09 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 (+12.78) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.90 EPA): (12:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
Biggest single play (-6.60 EPA): Marcus Mariota — (3:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Sensabaugh at PIT 48. 24-C.Sensabaugh to TEN 20 for 32 yards (8-M.Mariota).
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) · 55 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · +9.2% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +12.78 total EPA
Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +1.7% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -5.12 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.109 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 53.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.232 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.109 | -0.096 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.109 | +0.161 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.2% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Tennessee Titans: -0.16 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +10.09 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, -13.71 total EPA, 3 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) 
Tennessee Titans — Marcus Mariota
Tennessee Titans — R. Matthews (Marcus Mariota pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jordan James (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Tennessee Titans — R. Succop 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 41 (Q1 12:33); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 12:25) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 23 (Q1 9:45) — (9:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q1 3:11); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 3:05) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q2 1:39) — (1:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 32 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the PIT 75 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 18-R.Matthews for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 14:49) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 5 (Q3 10:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 10:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q3 5:38) — (5:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 81-J.James for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 14:56) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the TEN 10 (Q4 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 12:12) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the TEN 8 (Q4 5:24) — (5:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Sensabaugh at PIT 48. 24-C.Sensabaugh to TEN 20 for 32 yards (8-M.Mariota).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 18-R.Matthews for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:33) — (12:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:34) — (11:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 48 yard field goal is BLOCKED (90-T.Watt), Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 84-C.Davis INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Sensabaugh at PIT 48. 24-C.Sensabaugh to TEN 20 for 32 yards (8-M.Mariota).
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 18-R.Matthews for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 28-S.Davis at PIT 37. 28-S.Davis to TEN 22 for 41 yards (13-T.Taylor).
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 31-M.Hilton at 50. 31-M.Hilton pushed ob at TEN 24 for 26 yards (78-J.Conklin).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 12:33 · TEN 41 · Score 0-6
(12:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:25 · TEN 15 · Score 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 9:45 · TEN 23 · Score 0-10
(9:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 3:11 · PIT 7 · Score 6-10
(3:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota scrambles right guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 3:05 · PIT 15 · Score 7-10
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:39 · TEN 10 · Score 7-13
(1:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:23 · TEN 32 · Score 7-16
(:23) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · PIT 75 · Score 13-16
(15:00) 8-M.Mariota pass deep middle to 18-R.Matthews for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 14:49 · PIT 15 · Score 14-16
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:05 · TEN 5 · Score 14-22
(10:05) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 10:01 · TEN 15 · Score 14-23
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q3 5:38 · PIT 26 · Score 17-23
(5:38) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · TEN 1 · Score 17-29
(15:00) 74-C.Hubbard reported in as eligible. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 81-J.James for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · TEN 15 · Score 17-30
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:18 · TEN 10 · Score 17-36
(12:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:12 · TEN 15 · Score 17-37
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 5:24 · TEN 8 · Score 17-40
(5:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, 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 Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2017-11-16?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 40-17 in Week 11, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Tennessee Titans 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q2: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Tennessee Titans 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Tennessee Titans 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Final: Tennessee Titans 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 12:33) Tennessee Titans touchdown — M. Mariota (Q1 3:11) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Matthews (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 10:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. James (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:18) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 9:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 1:39, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:23, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q3 5:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 5:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.4% completion, +9.2% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +12.78 total passing EPA. Marcus Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 51.2% completion, +1.7% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -5.12 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.78 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+3.90 EPA): (12:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on TEN-91-D.Morgan, Defensive Offside, declined..
Season records after this game
Tennessee Titans
Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W