Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–24 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Indianapolis Colts 21–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Wat…
- Game date
- 2020-12-27
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28–24 on 2020-12-27, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 21–7 halftime lead. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +8.07 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Indianapolis Colts | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
INDIndianapolis Colts
(9:51) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(13:50) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(6:40) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(4:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 14-Z.Pascal for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(9:25) 3-R.Blankenship 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(3:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(14:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(7:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16-M.Wright 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.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:51TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 6
- Score
- 6-0
(9:51) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 9:48XP Reed BlankenshipPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:50TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 7-6
(13:50) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:47XP Matthew WrightPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-7
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:40TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 13-7
(6:40) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 6:35XP Reed BlankenshipPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:08TD Zach PascalPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 42
- Score
- 20-7
(4:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 14-Z.Pascal for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:02XP Reed BlankenshipPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 21-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:25FG Reed BlankenshipPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 24-7
(9:25) 3-R.Blankenship 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:23TD BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 39
- Score
- 24-13
(3:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:16XP Matthew WrightPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 24-14
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:57TD EEE. EbronPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 5
- Score
- 24-20
(14:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:52XP Matthew WrightPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 24-21
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:43TD JuJu Smith-SchusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 25
- Score
- 24-27
(7:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:38XP Matthew WrightPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 24-28
16-M.Wright 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 · +8.07 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 2Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.78 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 4Zach Pascal · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 5JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.72 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6James Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 7N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8
Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.67 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 (+8.07) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 54 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.22 EPA): (3:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.55 EPA): Philip Rivers — (14:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), touched at IND 23, RECOVERED by PIT-28-M.Hilton at IND 17. 28-M.Hilton to IND 3 for 14 yards (28-J.Taylor)
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) · 54 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +1.0% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +8.07 total EPA
- Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.5% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.6% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.127 | +0.149 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.236 | -0.291 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.011 | +0.007 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 49.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts -0.01, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.01 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -0.60 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +0.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner
- Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor
- Indianapolis Colts — Zach Pascal (Philip Rivers pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
- Pittsburgh Steelers — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q1 9:51) — (9:51) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 9:48) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q2 13:50) — (13:50) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 13:47) — 16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 6:40) — (6:40) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 6:35) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 42 (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 14-Z.Pascal for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 4:02) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q3 9:25) — (9:25) 3-R.Blankenship 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 39 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 3:16) — 16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 14:52) — 16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 25 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 7:38) — 16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:46) — (14:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), touched at IND 23, RECOVERED by PIT-28-M.Hilton at IND 17. 28-M.Hilton to IND 3 for 14 yards (28-J.Taylor)
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass incomplete deep right to 14-Z.Pascal [56-A.Highsmith].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:39) — (1:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at PIT 35 for 21 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 13-T.Hilton INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Nelson at IND 44. 22-S.Nelson to IND 44 for no gain. PENALTY on PIT-22-S.Nelson, Defensive Pass Interference,
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:46) — (14:46) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers sacked at IND 24 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt), touched at IND 23, RECOVERED by PIT-28-M.Hilton at IND 17. 28-M.Hilton to IND 3 for 14 yards (28-J.Taylor)
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 4:08) — (4:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 14-Z.Pascal for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman to PIT 42 for 26 yards (34-Te.Edmunds).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:51 · PIT 6 · Score 6-0
(9:51) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:48 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:50 · IND 1 · Score 7-6
(13:50) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:47 · IND 15 · Score 7-7
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 6:40 · PIT 1 · Score 13-7
(6:40) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 6:35 · PIT 15 · Score 14-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:08 · PIT 42 · Score 20-7
(4:08) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 14-Z.Pascal for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:02 · PIT 15 · Score 21-7
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:25 · PIT 10 · Score 24-7
(9:25) 3-R.Blankenship 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · IND 39 · Score 24-13
(3:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:16 · IND 15 · Score 24-14
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:57 · IND 5 · Score 24-20
(14:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:52 · IND 15 · Score 24-21
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · IND 25 · Score 24-27
(7:43) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · IND 15 · Score 24-28
16-M.Wright 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.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2020-12-27?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Indianapolis Colts 28-24 in Week 16, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q1 9:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 13:50) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q2 6:40) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Pascal (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 4:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q3 3:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 14:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 7:43) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q3 9:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.0% completion, +1.0% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +8.07 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Indianapolis Colts), 51.2% completion, +0.5% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.20 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.07 total EPA on Passing plays. across 54 snaps. Their top snap (+3.22 EPA): (3:23) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 28-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 11-3 Now 12-3 W
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