Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 17–10 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 7–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-12-16
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New England Patriots 17–10 on 2018-12-16. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +6.89 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots(8:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(12:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-24-S.Gilmore, Defensive Holding, declined.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:45TD VMV. McDonaldPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 0-6
(8:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:40XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:58TD CHC. HoganPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 63
- Score
- 6-7
(6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 6:48XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 20
- Score
- 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:07TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 17
- Score
- 7-13
(12:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-24-S.Gilmore, Defensive Holding, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:01XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:20FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 10-14
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:34FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 30
- Score
- 10-17
(2:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 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).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.89 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 3Jordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.75 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 5T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +3.10 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 6V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 8R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 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 (+6.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-3.38 EPA): (13:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon (24-S.Gilmore) at NE 41. 21-D.Harmon to NE 41 for no gain (84-A.Brown).
Biggest single play (+5.37 EPA): T. Brady — (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.10 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +6.9% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.004 | +0.098 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 50.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.181 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.027 | +0.108 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.3% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs +0.00), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +0.35 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +7.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — V. McDonald (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- New England Patriots — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 8:40) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the PIT 63 (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the PIT 20 (Q1 6:48) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NE 17 (Q2 12:07); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 12:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NE 30 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden [91-S.Tuitt] at PIT 4. 23-J.Haden to PIT 4 for no gain (11-J.Edelman; 87-R.Gronkowski). NE-11-J.Edelman
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-V.McDonald to PIT 15 for 8 yards (23-P.Chung).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon (24-S.Gilmore) at NE 41. 21-D.Harmon to NE 41 for no gain (84-A.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 38-J.Samuels to PIT 46 for 20 yards (30-J.McCourty).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:58) — (6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:51) — (7:51) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 11-J.Edelman INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden [91-S.Tuitt] at PIT 4. 23-J.Haden to PIT 4 for no gain (11-J.Edelman; 87-R.Gronkowski). NE-11-J.Edelman
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon (24-S.Gilmore) at NE 41. 21-D.Harmon to NE 41 for no gain (84-A.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 8:45 · NE 5 · Score 0-6
(8:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-V.McDonald for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 8:40 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 6:58 · PIT 63 · Score 6-7
(6:58) 12-T.Brady pass deep right to 15-C.Hogan for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 6:48 · PIT 20 · Score 7-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:07 · NE 17 · Score 7-13
(12:07) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NE-24-S.Gilmore, Defensive Holding, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:01 · NE 15 · Score 7-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 0:20 · PIT 15 · Score 10-14
(:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:34 · NE 30 · Score 10-17
(2:34) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 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.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2018-12-16?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New England Patriots 17-10 in Week 15, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: New England Patriots 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: New England Patriots 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. McDonald (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 8:45) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Hogan (T. Brady pass) (Q1 6:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 12:07) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:20, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 2:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 62.5% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.10 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.9% completion, +6.9% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +6.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.89 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (-3.38 EPA): (13:35) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 21-D.Harmon (24-S.Gilmore) at NE 41. 21-D.Harmon to NE 41 for no gain (84-A.Brown)..
Was New England Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
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