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NFL · Week 2 · September 17, 2017 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2017 Week 2 Recap

Steelers defeat Vikings 26–9 in Week 2

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 9–26 Week 2 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 9 1–1
Final 9–26
Pittsburgh Steelers 26 2–0 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
9–26
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 3–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Case Keenum
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
September 17, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • K.Rudolph 4 REC · 45 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.J. Ham
    C.J. Ham 1 CAR · 1 YDS · 1 TD +0.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Latavius Murray
    Latavius Murray 3 CAR · 6 YDS -0.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 23/41 · 233 YDS · 2 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Myles Bryant
    Myles Bryant 3 REC · 91 YDS · 1 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • JuJu Smith-Schuster
    JuJu Smith-Schuster 3 REC · 16 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 26–9 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 3–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
Case Keenum
Biggest EPA play
(2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 82-K.Rudolph to MIN 48 for 27 yards (28-S.…
Game date
2017-09-17

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 26–9 on 2017-09-17. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +9.82 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings036009
Pittsburgh Steelers7766026

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MINMinnesota Vikings
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:10TD
    Myles Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 27
    Score
    0-6

    (3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 3:02XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 20
    Score
    0-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 13:35TD
    JuJu Smith-Schuster

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 4
    Score
    0-13

    (13:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 13:31XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    0-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  5. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 8:58FG
    KFK. Forbath

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 24
    Score
    3-14

    (8:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 12:24FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 28
    Score
    3-17

    (12:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 10:00TD
    C.J. Ham

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    9-17

    (10:00) 30-C.Ham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 5:09FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 11
    Score
    9-20

    (5:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:18FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 19
    Score
    9-23

    (3:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:57FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 25
    Score
    9-26

    (1:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.82 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  2. 2Myles BryantMyles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Rudolph · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
  4. 4JuJu Smith-SchusterJuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  5. 5C.J. HamC.J. Ham · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  6. 6James ConnerJames Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  7. 7Jordan JamesJordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  8. 8Myles BryantMyles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.25 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 (+9.82) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.24 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to 10-M.Bryant. PENALTY on MIN-26-T.Waynes, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at PIT 39 - No Play.

Biggest single play (+3.77 EPA): Case Keenum — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 82-K.Rudolph to MIN 48 for 27 yards (28-S.Davis).

Quarterback report card

Case Keenum led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Case KeenumCase Keenum (Minnesota Vikings) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -3.8% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.12 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 41 dropbacks · 56.1% completion · +3.2% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.176+0.036
Offensive success rate36.1%41.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.291+0.240
Rush EPA/play-0.126-0.148
Defensive EPA/play-0.036+0.176
Defensive success rate58.3%63.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: -0.18 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.04 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, -14.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +3.41 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Myles BryantPittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 3:10)
  • JuJu Smith-SchusterPittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 13:35)
  • C.J. HamMinnesota Vikings — C.J. Ham (Q3 10:00)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — K. Forbath (Q2 8:58)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 12:24)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 5:09)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 3:18)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 1:57)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 27 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 20 (Q1 3:02) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 13:31) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q2 8:58) — (8:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIN 28 (Q3 12:24) — (12:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 10:00) — (10:00) 30-C.Ham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q3 5:09) — (5:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIN 19 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIN 25 (Q4 1:57) — (1:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:13) — (7:13) (No Huddle) PENALTY on MIN-96-B.Robison, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 31 - No Play. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.35]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to 10-M.Bryant. PENALTY on MIN-26-T.Waynes, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at PIT 39 - No Play. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.66]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to 84-A.Brown. PENALTY on MIN-29-X.Rhodes, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at PIT 40 - No Play. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.73]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.25]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 82-K.Rudolph to MIN 48 for 27 yards (28-S.Davis). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.77]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 2:42) — (2:42) (Shotgun) 7-C.Keenum pass deep middle to 82-K.Rudolph to MIN 48 for 27 yards (28-S.Davis). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.77]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to 10-M.Bryant. PENALTY on MIN-26-T.Waynes, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at PIT 39 - No Play. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.66]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.2% · EPA +3.25]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant to MIN 11 for 51 yards (26-T.Waynes). Penalty on MIN-92-T.Johnson, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +3.3% · EPA +2.95]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:10 · MIN 27 · Score 0-6
    (3:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-M.Bryant for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:02 · MIN 20 · Score 0-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · MIN 4 · Score 0-13
    (13:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:31 · MIN 15 · Score 0-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  5. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 8:58 · PIT 24 · Score 3-14
    (8:58) (Field Goal formation) 2-K.Forbath 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 12:24 · MIN 28 · Score 3-17
    (12:24) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  7. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 10:00 · PIT 1 · Score 9-17
    (10:00) 30-C.Ham up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 5:09 · MIN 11 · Score 9-20
    (5:09) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · MIN 19 · Score 9-23
    (3:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:57 · MIN 25 · Score 9-26
    (1:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 43 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.
  • Case Keenum (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2017-09-17?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-9 in Week 2, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Final: Minnesota Vikings 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 3:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 13:35) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Ham (Q3 10:00) Minnesota Vikings field goal — K. Forbath (Q2 8:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 12:24, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 5:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 3:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 1:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Case Keenum (Minnesota Vikings), 46.5% completion, -3.8% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.12 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.1% completion, +3.2% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.82 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.82 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to 10-M.Bryant. PENALTY on MIN-26-T.Waynes, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at PIT 39 - No Play..

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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