Commanders 23–17 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2020

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

J. Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.75 EPA): (4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Washington Commanders
Final score: Washington Commanders 23–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Washington Commanders 3–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jordan Washington
Top passer: B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play: (4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCH…
Game date: 2020-12-07

Game summary

The Washington Commanders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23–17 on 2020-12-07, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 14–3 halftime lead. Jordan Washington posted a game-high +6.15 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
Washington Commanders	3	7	13	0	0	23
Pittsburgh Steelers	14	0	3	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

WASWashington Commanders

WAS 3

WAS 50

PIT 1

PITPittsburgh Steelers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:37TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
0-6
(10:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:33XP
Matthew Wright
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-7
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:03TD
Jordan Washington
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 50
Score
0-13
(4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:54XP
Matthew Wright
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
0-14
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 0:05FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 31
Score
3-14
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-97-C.Heyward, Illegal Formation, declined.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:18TD
PBP. Barber
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
9-14
(8:18) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q3 8:16XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
10-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 15:00FG
Matthew Wright
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 19
Score
10-17
(15:00) 16-M.Wright 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:14TD
Logan Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
16-17
(9:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Watt].
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 9:09XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
17-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 2:07FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 27
Score
20-17
(2:07) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-20-C.Sutton, Defensive Offside, declined.
WASWashington Commanders
Q4 0:21FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 27
Score
23-17
(:21) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.15 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
2Christian Sims · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
3J. McKissic · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
4Logan Thomas · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
5Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
6Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
7Arian Smith · Washington Commanders · Passing · +1.32 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
8Antonio Gibson · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.13 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

Jordan Washington — PIT · Receiving

Jordan Washington posted the highest total EPA (+6.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.54 EPA per play.

Jordan Washington's top snap (+4.75 EPA): (4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 57 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · -6.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.74 total EPA
Arian Smith (Washington Commanders) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.32 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Washington Commanders	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.007	-0.094
Offensive success rate	38.0%	37.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.026	-0.013
Rush EPA/play	-0.291	-0.576
Defensive EPA/play	+0.094	+0.007
Defensive success rate	62.9%	62.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Washington Commanders generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Washington Commanders: -0.01 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.09 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -8.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 13 drives, -0.65 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:37)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jordan Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 4:03)
Washington Commanders — P. Barber (Q3 8:18)
Washington Commanders — Logan Thomas (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 9:14)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:05)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright (Q4 15:00)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 2:07)
Washington Commanders — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 0:21)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 10:33) — 16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the WAS 50 (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 3:54) — 16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q2 0:05).

The third quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 7–0. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 8:16) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The fourth quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 13–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the WAS 19 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 16-M.Wright 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Washington Commanders found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Watt].; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:09) — 3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 2:07); Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 0:21) — (:21) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Bostic (90-M.Sweat) at PIT 25. 53-J.Bostic to PIT 25 for no gain (60-J.Hassenauer). [WPA -27.8% · EPA -4.52]
Washington Commanders (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep right to 89-C.Sims to PIT 27 for 29 yards (20-C.Sutton). [WPA +22.1% · EPA +2.45]
Washington Commanders (Q4 9:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Watt]. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +2.21]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson pushed ob at WAS 33 for 17 yards (53-J.Bostic). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.75]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:07) — (2:07) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-20-C.Sutton, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +9.7% · EPA +1.02]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.8% · EPA +4.75]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:04) — (2:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Bostic (90-M.Sweat) at PIT 25. 53-J.Bostic to PIT 25 for no gain (60-J.Hassenauer). [WPA -27.8% · EPA -4.52]
Washington Commanders (Q3 13:27) — (13:27) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 89-C.Sims to WAS 45 for 31 yards (31-J.Layne). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +3.93]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:38) — (5:38) 24-B.Snell up the middle to WAS 1 for no gain (99-C.Young). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -3.83]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:37 · WAS 3 · Score 0-6
(10:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:33 · WAS 15 · Score 0-7
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 4:03 · WAS 50 · Score 0-13
(4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:54 · WAS 15 · Score 0-14
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · PIT 31 · Score 3-14
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-97-C.Heyward, Illegal Formation, declined.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q3 8:18 · PIT 1 · Score 9-14
(8:18) (Shotgun) 34-P.Barber up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q3 8:16 · PIT 15 · Score 10-14
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · WAS 19 · Score 10-17
(15:00) 16-M.Wright 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q4 9:14 · PIT 15 · Score 16-17
(9:14) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-T.Watt].
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q4 9:09 · PIT 15 · Score 17-17
3-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 2:07 · PIT 27 · Score 20-17
(2:07) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. Penalty on PIT-20-C.Sutton, Defensive Offside, declined.
Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q4 0:21 · PIT 27 · Score 23-17
(:21) 3-D.Hopkins 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Washington Commanders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jordan Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2020-12-07?

The Washington Commanders beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-17 in Week 13, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Washington Commanders 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Washington Commanders 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Washington Commanders 23, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 10:37) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 4:03) Washington Commanders touchdown — P. Barber (Q3 8:18) Washington Commanders touchdown — L. Thomas (A. Smith pass) (Q4 9:14) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 2:07, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.9% completion, -6.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.74 total passing EPA. Arian Smith (Washington Commanders), 60.8% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.32 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Jordan Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+4.75 EPA): (4:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 13-J.Washington for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Washington Commanders vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Washington Commanders won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Washington Commanders

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 11-0 Now 11-1 L

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