Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 31–28 Green Bay Packers
- Halftime
- Tied 14–14 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2017-11-26
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 31–28 on 2017-11-26. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +16.24 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 28 | |
| 6 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +16.24 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play - 2
B. Hundley · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +12.87 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 3

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +12.16 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play - 4

Davante Adams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +7.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play - 5

Joshua Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play - 6
Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play - 7

Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 8

Myles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.56 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 (+16.24) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 52 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-4.81 EPA): (7:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez (55-A.Brooks) at PIT 48. 50-B.Martinez to PIT 45 for 3 yards (74-C.Hubbard).
Biggest single play (+6.23 EPA): B. Hundley — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 52 dropbacks · 63.5% completion · +7.9% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +16.24 total EPA
B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · -0.9% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +12.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.109 | +0.094 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 46.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.402 | +0.312 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.293 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.109 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.4% | 56.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Green Bay Packers +0.11, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Green Bay Packers: +0.11 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.09 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +7.88 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +8.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers — X. Grimble (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (B. Hundley pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Joshua Williams (B. Hundley pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Davante Adams (B. Hundley pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Green Bay Packers — Joshua Williams
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-X.Grimble for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 39 (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 4:45) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 54 (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 1:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 8–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 17 (Q2 7:26) — (7:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the GB 2 (Q2 7:20) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 55 (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 12:06) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q3 0:54) — (:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q3 0:50) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 33 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 8:42) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:02) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 35 (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:21) — (1:21) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 28 yards to GB 18, Center-57-K.Canaday, fair catch by 11-T.Davis.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez (55-A.Brooks) at PIT 48. 50-B.Martinez to PIT 45 for 3 yards (74-C.Hubbard).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 4:53) — (4:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · GB 1 · Score 0-6
(8:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-X.Grimble for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 4:53 · PIT 39 · Score 6-6
(4:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep left to 18-R.Cobb for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 4:45 · PIT 15 · Score 7-6
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 1:33 · PIT 54 · Score 13-6
(1:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass short middle to 30-J.Williams for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 1:22 · PIT 15 · Score 14-6
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:26 · GB 17 · Score 14-12
(7:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 7:20 · GB 2 · Score 14-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 12:17 · PIT 55 · Score 20-14
(12:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hundley pass deep right to 17-D.Adams for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 12:06 · PIT 15 · Score 21-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:54 · GB 1 · Score 21-20
(:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:50 · GB 15 · Score 21-21
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:50 · GB 33 · Score 21-27
(8:50) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 8:42 · GB 15 · Score 21-28
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q4 2:08 · PIT 4 · Score 27-28
(2:08) (Shotgun) 30-J.Williams up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q4 2:02 · PIT 15 · Score 28-28
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-61-B.Goode, Holder-8-J.Vogel.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:04 · GB 35 · Score 28-31
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 53 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- 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 Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2017-11-26?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 31-28 in Week 12, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Green Bay Packers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 8; Q3: Green Bay Packers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Green Bay Packers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Green Bay Packers 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — X. Grimble (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 8:19) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (B. Hundley pass) (Q1 4:53) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (B. Hundley pass) (Q1 1:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 7:26) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Adams (B. Hundley pass) (Q3 12:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 0:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 8:50) Green Bay Packers touchdown — J. Williams (Q4 2:08) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.5% completion, +7.9% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +16.24 total passing EPA. B. Hundley (Green Bay Packers), 53.1% completion, -0.9% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +12.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.24 total EPA on Passing plays. across 52 snaps. Their top snap (-4.81 EPA): (7:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 26-L.Bell INTERCEPTED by 50-B.Martinez (55-A.Brooks) at PIT 48. 50-B.Martinez to PIT 45 for 3 yards (74-C.Hubbard.
Was Green Bay Packers vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 31-28 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 5-5 Now 5-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-2 Now 9-2 W