Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 23–17 Arizona Cardinals
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 13–10 Arizona Cardinals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Hodges
- Top passer
- Kenneth Murray, Jr.
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TO…
- Game date
- 2019-12-08
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 23–17 on 2019-12-08. D. Hodges posted a game-high +10.31 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(4:24) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(11:19) 5-Z.Gonzalez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(:04) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(2:05) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(6:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 31-D.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
(1:46) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
ARIArizona CardinalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:24FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 12
- Score
- 3-0
(4:24) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:13TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 75
- Score
- 9-0
(3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:52XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 10-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 11:19FG Zane GonzalezPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 12
- Score
- 10-3
(11:19) 5-Z.Gonzalez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:57TD CCC. ClayPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 10-9
(1:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q2 1:51XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 10-10
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:04FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 19
- Score
- 13-10
(:04) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:05TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- ARI 2
- Score
- 19-10
(2:05) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:00XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- ARI 15
- Score
- 20-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:49TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 24
- Score
- 20-16
(6:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 31-D.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ARIArizona Cardinals
Q4 6:44XP Zane GonzalezPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 20-17
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:46FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- ARI 7
- Score
- 23-17
(1:46) 9-C.Boswell 25 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).
- 1D. Hodges · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.31 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2
Christian Kirk · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play - 3Dyontae Johnson · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 4
Chris Edmonds · Arizona Cardinals · Rushing · +3.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.49 EPA/play - 5Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6Tr. Edmunds · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.39 EPA/play
- 7C. Clay · Arizona Cardinals · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.52 EPA/play
- 8
Deon Cain · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 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
D. Hodges — PIT · Passing
D. Hodges posted the highest total EPA (+10.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
D. Hodges's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short right to 33-Tr.Edmunds to ARI 46 for 7 yards (59-J.Walker). PENALTY on ARI-58-J.Hicks, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 46.
Biggest single play (-5.68 EPA): A. Lee — (3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Kenneth Murray, Jr. led all passers in efficiency for Arizona Cardinals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.32 total EPA- D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +16.1% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +10.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Arizona Cardinals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.185 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.8% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.368 | -0.133 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.334 | -0.115 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.185 | +0.064 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 54.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.06 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: -0.18 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Arizona Cardinals: 9 drives, -13.72 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -4.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson
- Arizona Cardinals — C. Clay (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (D. Hodges pass)
- Arizona Cardinals — Dyontae Johnson (Kenneth Murray, Jr. pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Arizona Cardinals — Zane Gonzalez
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 12 (Q1 4:24) — (4:24) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 75 (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q1 2:52) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 10–3. Arizona Cardinals connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) 5-Z.Gonzalez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 1:51) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 19 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the ARI 2 (Q3 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the ARI 15 (Q3 2:00) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Arizona Cardinals won the period 7–3. Arizona Cardinals found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 31-D.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Arizona Cardinals added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 6:44) — 5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the ARI 7 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 8:13) — (8:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 29-C.Edmonds INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at PIT 23. 23-J.Haden to PIT 27 for 4 yards (53-A.Shipley).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short right to 33-Tr.Edmunds to ARI 46 for 7 yards (59-J.Walker). PENALTY on ARI-58-J.Hicks, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 46.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 87-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at PIT 0. Touchback.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 6:49) — (6:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 31-D.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q1 3:13) — (3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q3 8:13) — (8:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 29-C.Edmonds INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at PIT 23. 23-J.Haden to PIT 27 for 4 yards (53-A.Shipley).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:44) — (:44) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 24-B.Snell Jr. right tackle to PIT 33 for -1 yards (51-T.Vallejo). FUMBLES (51-T.Vallejo), RECOVERED by ARI-56-T.Suggs at PIT 34.
- Arizona Cardinals (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right intended for 87-M.Williams INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at PIT 0. Touchback.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:24 · ARI 12 · Score 3-0
(4:24) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:13 · PIT 75 · Score 9-0
(3:13) 4-A.Lee punts 60 yards to PIT 15, Center-46-A.Brewer. 18-D.Johnson for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 2:52 · ARI 15 · Score 10-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Arizona Cardinals FG (+3) — Q2 11:19 · PIT 12 · Score 10-3
(11:19) 5-Z.Gonzalez 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q2 1:57 · PIT 5 · Score 10-9
(1:57) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q2 1:51 · PIT 15 · Score 10-10
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · ARI 19 · Score 13-10
(:04) 9-C.Boswell 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:05 · ARI 2 · Score 19-10
(2:05) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:00 · ARI 15 · Score 20-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Arizona Cardinals TD (+6) — Q4 6:49 · PIT 24 · Score 20-16
(6:49) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep right to 31-D.Johnson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Arizona Cardinals XP (+1) — Q4 6:44 · PIT 15 · Score 20-17
5-Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-4-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:46 · ARI 7 · Score 23-17
(1:46) 9-C.Boswell 25 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.
- D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Hodges (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals on 2019-12-08?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-17 in Week 14, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Arizona Cardinals 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Arizona Cardinals 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Arizona Cardinals 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Arizona Cardinals 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (Q1 3:13) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — C. Clay (K. Murray pass) (Q2 1:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (D. Hodges pass) (Q3 2:05) Arizona Cardinals touchdown — D. Johnson (K. Murray pass) (Q4 6:49) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 4:24, 3 pts) Arizona Cardinals field goal — Z. Gonzalez (Q2 11:19, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 1:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
Kenneth Murray, Jr. (Arizona Cardinals), 50.0% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.32 total passing EPA. D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.1% completion, +16.1% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +10.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals?
D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.31 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (8:59) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short right to 33-Tr.Edmunds to ARI 46 for 7 yards (59-J.Walker). PENALTY on ARI-58-J.Hicks, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at ARI 46..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-5 Now 8-5 W
Arizona Cardinals
Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L
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