Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 24–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Tied 10–10 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN…
- Game date
- 2018-11-25
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–17 on 2018-11-25. JuJu Smith-Schuster posted a game-high +9.62 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Denver Broncos | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(6:31) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(6:34) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(3:33) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(:03) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell pass short right to 78-A.Villanueva for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris].
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(5:37) (No Huddle) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
(9:22) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 6:31FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 23
- Score
- 0-3
(6:31) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:34FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 23
- Score
- 3-3
(6:34) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 3:33TD MLM. LaCossePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 3-9
(3:33) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 3:27XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 3-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:03TD AVA. VillanuevaPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 9-10
(:03) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell pass short right to 78-A.Villanueva for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:00XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 10-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 10:47TD JuJu Smith-SchusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 97
- Score
- 16-10
(10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris].
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 10:32XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 17-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:37TD ESEli SandersPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 17-16
(5:37) (No Huddle) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 5:30XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 17-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:22TD PLP. LindsayPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-23
(9:22) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:17XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 17-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.62 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 2R. Switzer · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 3Chris Boswell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.99 EPA/play
- 4A. Villanueva · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.99 EPA/play
- 5P. Lindsay · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +3.88 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6
Jordan James · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 7M. LaCosse · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 8Eli Sanders · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 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
JuJu Smith-Schuster — PIT · Receiving
JuJu Smith-Schuster posted the highest total EPA (+9.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 17 counted snaps, they averaged +0.57 EPA per play.
JuJu Smith-Schuster's top snap (+7.59 EPA): (10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris].
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) · 63 dropbacks · 65.1% completion · +5.3% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -1.31 total EPA
Case Keenum (Denver Broncos) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -7.2% CPOE · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.13 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.020 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.4% | 41.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.034 | +0.004 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.016 | +0.068 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.020 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.9% | 51.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Denver Broncos held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: +0.06 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +4.68 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -1.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — M. LaCosse (Case Keenum pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Villanueva (Chris Boswell pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — Eli Sanders (Case Keenum pass)
- Denver Broncos — P. Lindsay
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q1 6:31) — (6:31) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DEN 23 (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 3:33) — (3:33) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 3:27) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q2 0:03); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 0:00) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 97 (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 10:32) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q3 5:37) — (5:37) (No Huddle) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 5:30) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:22) — (9:22) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:17) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 96-S.Harris at DEN 0. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-X.Grimble to DEN 1 for 23 yards (34-W.Parks). FUMBLES (34-W.Parks), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris [96-S.Harris] at DEN 42. 25-C.Harris to PIT 43 for 15 yards (76-C.Okorafor).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell pass short right to 78-A.Villanueva for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:47) — (10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris].
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:19) — (6:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 25-C.Harris [96-S.Harris] at DEN 42. 25-C.Harris to PIT 43 for 15 yards (76-C.Okorafor).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-X.Grimble to DEN 1 for 23 yards (34-W.Parks). FUMBLES (34-W.Parks), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 96-S.Harris at DEN 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 6:31 · PIT 23 · Score 0-3
(6:31) 8-B.McManus 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 6:34 · DEN 23 · Score 3-3
(6:34) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q2 3:33 · PIT 10 · Score 3-9
(3:33) 4-C.Keenum pass short left to 83-M.LaCosse for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q2 3:27 · PIT 15 · Score 3-10
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:03 · DEN 2 · Score 9-10
(:03) 78-A.Villanueva reported in as eligible. (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell pass short right to 78-A.Villanueva for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · DEN 15 · Score 10-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:47 · DEN 97 · Score 16-10
(10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris]. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 10:32 · DEN 15 · Score 17-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 5:37 · PIT 5 · Score 17-16
(5:37) (No Huddle) 4-C.Keenum pass short right to 10-E.Sanders for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 5:30 · PIT 15 · Score 17-17
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:22 · PIT 2 · Score 17-23
(9:22) 30-P.Lindsay up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:17 · PIT 15 · Score 17-24
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-3-C.Wadman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster (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 Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos on 2018-11-25?
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-17 in Week 12, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Denver Broncos 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Denver Broncos 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
Denver Broncos touchdown — M. LaCosse (C. Keenum pass) (Q2 3:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Villanueva (C. Boswell pass) (Q2 0:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 10:47) Denver Broncos touchdown — E. Sanders (C. Keenum pass) (Q3 5:37) Denver Broncos touchdown — P. Lindsay (Q4 9:22) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q1 6:31, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 6:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.1% completion, +5.3% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -1.31 total passing EPA. Case Keenum (Denver Broncos), 45.5% completion, -7.2% CPOE, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.13 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos?
JuJu Smith-Schuster (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.62 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 17 snaps. Their top snap (+7.59 EPA): (10:47) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 97 yards, TOUCHDOWN [96-S.Harris]..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Denver Broncos won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-6 Now 5-6 W
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