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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2019 · 12 min read

Seattle Seahawks vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2019 Week 2 Recap

Seahawks defeat Steelers 28–26 in Week 2

Russell Wilson led Fantasy Impact as Seahawks prevailed in a 28–26 Week 2 finish.

Seattle Seahawks 28 2–0 Winner
Final 28–26
Pittsburgh Steelers 26 0–2
Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
28–26
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 7–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Russell Wilson
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Game date
September 15, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Seahawks

  • Russell Wilson
    Russell Wilson 29/46 · 299 YDS · 3 TD +15.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Will Dissly
    Will Dissly 5 REC · 50 YDS · 2 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 3 REC · 61 YDS · 1 TD +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • V.McDonald 7 REC · 38 YDS · 2 TD +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Benny Snell
    Benny Snell 1 CAR · 23 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Samuels 3 CAR · 18 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Seattle Seahawks
Final score
Seattle Seahawks 28–26 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Seattle Seahawks 7–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Russell Wilson
Top passer
Russell Wilson
Biggest EPA play
(5:49) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 7, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at SEA 14. 55-D.B…
Game date
2019-09-15

Game summary

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28–26 on 2019-09-15, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 10–7 halftime lead. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +15.61 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Seattle Seahawks71470028
Pittsburgh Steelers103130026

Scoring Map

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

SEASeattle Seahawks
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:47TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 1
    Score
    0-6

    (14:47) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:44XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  3. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:45TD
    Will Dissly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    6-7

    (8:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-W.Dissly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q2 8:40XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-7

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 2:32FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 23
    Score
    7-10

    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  6. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:54TD
    Will Dissly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 12
    Score
    13-10

    (9:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-W.Dissly for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 9:49XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    14-10

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:25FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    14-13

    (6:25) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 3:04TD
    Rashaad Penny

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 37
    Score
    20-13

    (3:04) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right guard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q3 2:56XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    21-13

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:23TD
    VMV. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 8
    Score
    21-19

    (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 89-V.McDonald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 7:22TD
    Russell Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 28
    Score
    27-19

    (7:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. SEASeattle Seahawks
    Q4 7:15XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    28-19

    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 5:37TD
    VMV. McDonald

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SEA 3
    Score
    28-25

    (5:37) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 89-V.McDonald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 5:34XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SEA 15
    Score
    28-26

    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).

  1. 1Russell WilsonRussell Wilson · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +15.61 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  2. 2Will DisslyWill Dissly · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  3. 3DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  4. 4Malik TurnerMalik Turner · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
  5. 5Tyler LockettTyler Lockett · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  6. 6V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  7. 7Caelen CarsonCaelen Carson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  8. 8Benny SnellBenny Snell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Russell Wilson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Russell Wilson — SEA · Passing

Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+15.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Seattle Seahawks. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Russell Wilson's top snap (-6.06 EPA): (5:49) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 7, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at SEA 14. 55-D.Bush pushed ob at SEA 3 for 11 yards (18-J.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was

Quarterback report card

Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Russell WilsonRussell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +14.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +15.61 total EPA
  • Mason RudolphMason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSeattle SeahawksPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.008-0.024
Offensive success rate44.2%47.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.339-0.103
Rush EPA/play-0.431+0.041
Defensive EPA/play+0.024-0.008
Defensive success rate52.1%55.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.01, Pittsburgh Steelers -0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Seattle Seahawks: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -1.76 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, +0.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q2 14:47)
  • Will DisslySeattle Seahawks — Will Dissly (Russell Wilson pass) (Q2 8:45)
  • Will DisslySeattle Seahawks — Will Dissly (Russell Wilson pass) (Q3 9:54)
  • Rashaad PennySeattle Seahawks — Rashaad Penny (Q3 3:04)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — V. McDonald (Mason Rudolph pass) (Q4 11:23)
  • Russell WilsonSeattle Seahawks — Russell Wilson (Q4 7:22)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — V. McDonald (Mason Rudolph pass) (Q4 5:37)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 2:32)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 6:25)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q2 14:47) — (14:47) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q2 14:44) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q2 8:45) — (8:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-W.Dissly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 8:40) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q2 2:32) — (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 14–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q3 9:54) — (9:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-W.Dissly for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 9:49) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 15 (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 37 (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right guard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 2:56) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 8 (Q4 11:23) — (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 89-V.McDonald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 28 (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 7:15) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 3 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 89-V.McDonald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 5:34) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 7, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at SEA 14. 55-D.Bush pushed ob at SEA 3 for 11 yards (18-J.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruli [WPA -18.9% · EPA -6.06]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right guard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.43]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle to SEA 33 for 1 yard (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-26-M.Barron at SEA 34. 26-M.Barron for 34 yards, TO [WPA -14.8% · EPA -5.89]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep middle to 16-T.Lockett [48-B.Dupree]. Coverage by 34-Edmunds, Pressure by 90-Watt. Seattle challenged the play for possible defensive pass interference [WPA +13.0% · EPA +3.22]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 19-J.Smith-Schuster to SEA 16 for 45 yards (42-D.Hill). Fleaflicker play. 30-Conner took the hand off before the pass. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +2.73]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 5:49) — (5:49) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 7, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at SEA 14. 55-D.Bush pushed ob at SEA 3 for 11 yards (18-J.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruli [WPA -18.9% · EPA -6.06]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q1 0:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 74-G.Fant reported in as eligible. 32-C.Carson up the middle to SEA 33 for 1 yard (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), RECOVERED by PIT-26-M.Barron at SEA 34. 26-M.Barron for 34 yards, TO [WPA -14.8% · EPA -5.89]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right guard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.8% · EPA +4.43]
  • Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +3.67]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:47 · SEA 1 · Score 0-6
    (14:47) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:44 · SEA 15 · Score 0-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 8:45 · PIT 14 · Score 6-7
    (8:45) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short right to 88-W.Dissly for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 8:40 · PIT 15 · Score 7-7
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:32 · SEA 23 · Score 7-10
    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  6. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 9:54 · PIT 12 · Score 13-10
    (9:54) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 88-W.Dissly for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 9:49 · PIT 15 · Score 14-10
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 6:25 · SEA 15 · Score 14-13
    (6:25) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 3:04 · PIT 37 · Score 20-13
    (3:04) (Shotgun) 20-R.Penny right guard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 2:56 · PIT 15 · Score 21-13
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:23 · SEA 8 · Score 21-19
    (11:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 89-V.McDonald for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 7:22 · PIT 28 · Score 27-19
    (7:22) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 14-DK.Metcalf for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q4 7:15 · PIT 15 · Score 28-19
    5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:37 · SEA 3 · Score 28-25
    (5:37) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 89-V.McDonald for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:34 · SEA 15 · Score 28-26
    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.

  • Seattle Seahawks earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Russell Wilson (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2019-09-15?

The Seattle Seahawks beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-26 in Week 2, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Final: Seattle Seahawks 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 26.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 14:47) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Dissly (R. Wilson pass) (Q2 8:45) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — W. Dissly (R. Wilson pass) (Q3 9:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Penny (Q3 3:04) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. McDonald (M. Rudolph pass) (Q4 11:23) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — R. Wilson (Q4 7:22) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — V. McDonald (M. Rudolph pass) (Q4 5:37) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 2:32, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 6:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 63.0% completion, +14.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +15.61 total passing EPA. Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.1% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.45 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-6.06 EPA): (5:49) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 7, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at SEA 14. 55-D.Bush pushed ob at SEA 3 for 11 yards (18-J.Brown). The Replay Official reviewed the runner .

Was Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Seattle Seahawks won 28-26 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L