Steelers 19–13 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2017

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

A. Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.3% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.81 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.0% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.15 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

K. Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.13 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 27-K.Hunt to PIT 24 for 37 yards (21-J.Haden) [23-M.Mitchell]. PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Roughing the Passer, 12 yards, enforced .

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 19–13 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 18–9 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kareem Hunt
Top passer: Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play: (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. …
Game date: 2017-10-15

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 19–13 on 2017-10-15. Kareem Hunt posted a game-high +6.97 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	2	16	7	0	0	19
Kansas City Chiefs	6	3	10	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+2PIT 32

+3PIT 28

KC 3

+3KC 6

PIT 57

+1PIT 15

KC 51

+3PIT 15

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:49Safety
Kareem Hunt
Points+2
Yard line
PIT 32
Score
2-0
(7:49) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left end to PIT 29 for 3 yards (98-V.Williams).
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:25FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 28
Score
2-3
(6:25) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
2-3
END QUARTER 1
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00TD
LBLevi Bell
Points+6
Yard line
KC 3
Score
8-3
(15:00) 26-L.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-26-L.Bell, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:55TD
Chris Boswell
Points+7
Yard line
KC 15
Score
9-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 14:55FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
KC 15
Score
9-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:11FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
KC 6
Score
12-3
(2:11) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:26TD
Drake Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 57
Score
12-9
(6:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 13-D.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 6:13XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
12-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:34TD
Anthony Brown
Points+6
Yard line
KC 51
Score
18-10
(3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-39-T.Mitchell was injured during the play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:24XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
19-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:21FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
19-13
(2:21) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kareem Hunt · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
2Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +6.50 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.49 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
4B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.15 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
5Drake Thomas · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
6JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
7V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
8Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 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

Kareem Hunt — KC · Receiving

Kareem Hunt posted the highest total EPA (+6.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.16 EPA per play.

Kareem Hunt's top snap (+4.13 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 27-K.Hunt to PIT 24 for 37 yards (21-J.Haden) [23-M.Mitchell]. PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Roughing the Passer, 12 yards, enforced at PIT 24.

Biggest single play (+5.38 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-39-T.Mitchell was injured during the play.

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) · 41 dropbacks · 46.3% completion · -1.2% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.81 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +9.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.025	-0.073
Offensive success rate	45.0%	34.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.154	-0.020
Rush EPA/play	+0.215	-0.584
Defensive EPA/play	+0.073	-0.025
Defensive success rate	65.2%	55.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: -0.07 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, -5.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +2.01 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 (Q2 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Drake Thomas (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 6:26)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:34)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 6:25)
Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player (Q1 0:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Chris Boswell (Q2 14:55)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 2:11)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 2:21)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–2. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 32 (Q1 7:49) — (7:49) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left end to PIT 29 for 3 yards (98-V.Williams).; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 28 (Q1 6:25) — (6:25) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal (Q1 0:00) — END QUARTER 1.

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 16–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q2 15:00); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 15 (Q2 14:55) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 15 (Q2 14:55) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 6 (Q2 2:11) — (2:11) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 10–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 57 (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 13-D.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 6:13) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 51 (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-39-T.Mitchell was injured during the play.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 3:24) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:21) — (2:21) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:49) — 2-D.Colquitt kicks 48 yards from KC 20 to PIT 32. RECOVERED by KC-80-J.Chesson. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -4.61]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 13-D.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +4.99]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-39-T.Mitchell was injured during the play. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +5.38]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 36. 22-M.Peters to PIT 48 for 16 yards (66-D.DeCastro). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.76]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 27-K.Hunt to PIT 24 for 37 yards (21-J.Haden) [23-M.Mitchell]. PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Roughing the Passer, 12 yards, enforced at PIT 24. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +4.13]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:34) — (3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-39-T.Mitchell was injured during the play. [WPA +16.2% · EPA +5.38]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 13-D.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +19.3% · EPA +4.99]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:10) — (10:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 22-M.Peters at KC 36. 22-M.Peters to PIT 48 for 16 yards (66-D.DeCastro). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -4.76]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:49) — 2-D.Colquitt kicks 48 yards from KC 20 to PIT 32. RECOVERED by KC-80-J.Chesson. [WPA -19.5% · EPA -4.61]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q1 7:49 · PIT 32 · Score 2-0
(7:49) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left end to PIT 29 for 3 yards (98-V.Williams).
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 6:25 · PIT 28 · Score 2-3
(6:25) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 0:00 · Score 2-3
END QUARTER 1
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · KC 3 · Score 8-3
(15:00) 26-L.Bell up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-26-L.Bell, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q2 14:55 · KC 15 · Score 9-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · KC 15 · Score 9-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:11 · KC 6 · Score 12-3
(2:11) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · PIT 57 · Score 12-9
(6:26) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 13-D.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 6:13 · PIT 15 · Score 12-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:34 · KC 51 · Score 18-10
(3:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. KC-39-T.Mitchell was injured during the play.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:24 · KC 15 · Score 19-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:21 · PIT 15 · Score 19-13
(2:21) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) 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 Kansas City Chiefs on 2017-10-15?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 19-13 in Week 6, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 2, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Kansas City Chiefs 13.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Thomas (A. Smith pass) (Q4 6:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:34) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 6:25, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 2:11, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 2:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 46.3% completion, -1.2% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.81 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.0% completion, +9.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.15 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs?

Kareem Hunt (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.97 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+4.13 EPA): (:16) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 27-K.Hunt to PIT 24 for 37 yards (21-J.Haden) [23-M.Mitchell]. PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Roughing the Passer, 12 yards, enforced .

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 19-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 5-0 Now 5-1 L

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