Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 41–17 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Atlanta Falcons 10–13 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 6 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90…
- Game date
- 2018-10-07
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 41–17 on 2018-10-07. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +17.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta Falcons | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 13 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
(10:51) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(11:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(5:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.
(3:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(1:44) 30-J.Conner right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(12:32) 25-I.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(9:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 6 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], touched at ATL 2, RECOVERED by PIT-54-L.Fort at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point 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 10:51TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:51) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:43TD JuJu Smith-SchusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 18
- Score
- 0-12
(:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:37XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 0-13
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:29TD MSM. SanuPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 43
- Score
- 6-13
(11:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 11:21XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 7-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:07FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 29
- Score
- 10-13
(5:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:46TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 9
- Score
- 10-19
(3:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:42XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:44TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 2
- Score
- 10-26
(1:44) 30-J.Conner right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 1:39XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 10-27
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:32TD Irv Smith Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 16-27
(12:32) 25-I.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:28XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 17-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:49TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 47
- Score
- 17-33
(9:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:41XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 17-34
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 86
- Score
- 17-40
(3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 6 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], touched at ATL 2, RECOVERED by PIT-54-L.Fort at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:35XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 17-41
9-C.Boswell extra point 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 · +17.91 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2James Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.74 EPA/play
- 3James Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.65 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4
Austin Hooper · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.19 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 5
Calvin Ridley · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 6JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7M. Sanu · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8Tavian Coleman · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.84 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.92 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 (+17.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-4.65 EPA): (:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee [50-B.Reed] at ATL -8. Touchback.
Biggest single play (-7.09 EPA): Matt Ryan — (3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 6 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], touched at ATL 2, RECOVERED by PIT-54-L.Fort at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +2.4% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.83 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +3.3% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +17.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Atlanta Falcons | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.108 | +0.213 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.6% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.543 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.226 | +0.078 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.213 | +0.108 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 64.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, -9.70 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +15.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner
- Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — M. Sanu (Matt Ryan pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner
- Atlanta Falcons — Irv Smith Jr.
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Matt Ryan
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 1 (Q1 10:51) — (10:51) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 18 (Q1 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 0:37) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 43 (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 11:21) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q2 5:07).
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 9 (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 3:42) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 2 (Q3 1:44) — (1:44) 30-J.Conner right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 1:39) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 12:32) — (12:32) 25-I.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 12:28) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ATL 47 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 9:41) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 86 (Q4 3:45); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 3:35) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee [50-B.Reed] at ATL -8. Touchback.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:41) — (6:41) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 30-J.Conner pushed ob at ATL 26 for 28 yards (27-D.Kazee).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to 81-J.James (29-J.Richards). PENALTY on ATL-42-D.Riley, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at PIT 42 - No Play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 3:45) — (3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 6 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], touched at ATL 2, RECOVERED by PIT-54-L.Fort at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:30) — (:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee [50-B.Reed] at ATL -8. Touchback.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:30) — (1:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to 81-J.James (29-J.Richards). PENALTY on ATL-42-D.Riley, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at PIT 42 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:51 · ATL 1 · Score 0-6
(10:51) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:43 · ATL 18 · Score 0-12
(:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:37 · ATL 15 · Score 0-13
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 11:29 · PIT 43 · Score 6-13
(11:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 12-M.Sanu for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 11:21 · PIT 15 · Score 7-13
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 5:07 · PIT 29 · Score 10-13
(5:07) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:46 · ATL 9 · Score 10-19
(3:46) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · ATL 15 · Score 10-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 1:44 · ATL 2 · Score 10-26
(1:44) 30-J.Conner right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 1:39 · ATL 15 · Score 10-27
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:32 · PIT 2 · Score 16-27
(12:32) 25-I.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:28 · PIT 15 · Score 17-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:49 · ATL 47 · Score 17-33
(9:49) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:41 · ATL 15 · Score 17-34
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:45 · PIT 86 · Score 17-40
(3:45) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan sacked at ATL 6 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], touched at ATL 2, RECOVERED by PIT-54-L.Fort at ATL 0. TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:35 · ATL 15 · Score 17-41
9-C.Boswell extra point 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.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2018-10-07?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Atlanta Falcons 41-17 in Week 5, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q1 10:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 0:43) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Sanu (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 11:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 3:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 1:44) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — I. Smith (Q4 12:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Ryan (Q4 3:45) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 5:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 56.5% completion, +2.4% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.83 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.6% completion, +3.3% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +17.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.65 EPA): (:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Kazee [50-B.Reed] at ATL -8. Touchback..
Season records after this game
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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