Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 26–21 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 3–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Chase Claypool
- Top passer
- Jeff Driskel
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOW…
- Game date
- 2020-09-20
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 26–21 on 2020-09-20. Chase Claypool posted a game-high +6.27 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 26 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(4:27) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
(12:11) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
(:42) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
(8:03) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep left to 87-N.Fant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Driskel pass to 87-N.Fant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(11:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 18-D.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
(10:07) (Punt formation) 6-S.Martin FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN -1, and recovers at DEN -2. 6-S.Martin tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (44-D.Watt).
(7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep right to 25-M.Gordon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:27TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 0-6
(4:27) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 4:23XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:11FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 31
- Score
- 3-7
(12:11) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:34TD Chase ClaypoolPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 84
- Score
- 3-13
(6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:23XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 3-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:42FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 3-17
(:42) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 8:03FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 6-17
(8:03) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:11TD Noah FantPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 20
- Score
- 12-17
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep left to 87-N.Fant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 1:07Safety Jeff DriskelPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Driskel pass to 87-N.Fant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 11:34TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 28
- Score
- 14-23
(11:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 18-D.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 11:26XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 14-24
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:07Safety Sam MartinPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 88
- Score
- 14-26
(10:07) (Punt formation) 6-S.Martin FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN -1, and recovers at DEN -2. 6-S.Martin tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (44-D.Watt).
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 20-26
(7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep right to 25-M.Gordon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 7:43XP Brandon McManusPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 21-26
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
- 2Noah Fant · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 3
Jerry Jeudy · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play - 4
Tim Patrick · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 5Jeff Driskel · Denver Broncos · Passing · +1.62 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 6
KJ Hamler · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 7B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +1.11 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 8KJ Hamler · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 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
Chase Claypool — PIT · Receiving
Chase Claypool posted the highest total EPA (+6.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.09 EPA per play.
Chase Claypool's top snap (+6.50 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field st
Quarterback report card
Jeff Driskel led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jeff Driskel (Denver Broncos) · 46 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.62 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.115 | -0.114 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.7% | 41.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.026 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.096 | -0.404 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.114 | +0.115 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.0% | 61.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.12, Pittsburgh Steelers -0.11) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.12 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.11 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -10.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -9.45 total EPA, 4 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 — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — Noah Fant (Jeff Driskel pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — Melvin Gordon (Jeff Driskel pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q1 4:27) — (4:27) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 4:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 84 (Q2 6:34); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 6:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DEN 3 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 11–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q3 8:03) — (8:03) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q3 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep left to 87-N.Fant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 1:07) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Driskel pass to 87-N.Fant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 28 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 18-D.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 11:26) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 88 (Q4 10:07); Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q4 7:50) — (7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep right to 25-M.Gordon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 7:43) — 8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel sacked at PIT 26 for -11 yards (34-T.Edmunds).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep left to 87-N.Fant ran ob at PIT 23 for 22 yards [91-S.Tuitt]. Pittsburgh challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at PIT 36 for -11 yards (48-B.Dupree). FUMBLES (48-B.Dupree) [48-B.Dupree], RECOVERED by PIT-28-M.Hilton at PIT 33. 28-M.Hilton to PIT 41 for 8 yards (72-G.Bolles).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 3:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass incomplete deep middle to 81-T.Patrick [94-T.Alualu]. PENALTY on PIT-34-T.Edmunds, Defensive Pass Interference, 17 yards, enforced at DEN 38 - No Play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ru
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:34) — (6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ru
- Denver Broncos (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 3-D.Lock sacked at PIT 36 for -11 yards (48-B.Dupree). FUMBLES (48-B.Dupree) [48-B.Dupree], RECOVERED by PIT-28-M.Hilton at PIT 33. 28-M.Hilton to PIT 41 for 8 yards (72-G.Bolles).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass short middle intended for 14-C.Sutton INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at DEN 35. 23-J.Haden to DEN 11 for 24 yards (14-C.Sutton).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) 24-B.Snell left guard to 50 for -2 yards (96-S.Harris). FUMBLES (96-S.Harris), RECOVERED by DEN-22-K.Jackson at DEN 44. 22-K.Jackson to DEN 46 for 2 yards (71-M.Feiler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:27 · DEN 2 · Score 0-6
(4:27) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 4:23 · DEN 15 · Score 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 12:11 · PIT 31 · Score 3-7
(12:11) 8-B.McManus 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:34 · DEN 84 · Score 3-13
(6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ru - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:23 · DEN 15 · Score 3-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:42 · DEN 3 · Score 3-17
(:42) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 8:03 · PIT 10 · Score 6-17
(8:03) 8-B.McManus 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 1:11 · PIT 20 · Score 12-17
(1:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep left to 87-N.Fant for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q3 1:07 · PIT 2 · Score 14-17
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-J.Driskel pass to 87-N.Fant is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · DEN 28 · Score 14-23
(11:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 18-D.Johnson for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:26 · DEN 15 · Score 14-24
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 10:07 · PIT 88 · Score 14-26
(10:07) (Punt formation) 6-S.Martin FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN -1, and recovers at DEN -2. 6-S.Martin tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (44-D.Watt). - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 7:50 · PIT 16 · Score 20-26
(7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-J.Driskel pass deep right to 25-M.Gordon for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 7:43 · PIT 15 · Score 21-26
8-B.McManus extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-6-S.Martin.
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.
- Chase Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2020-09-20?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 26-21 in Week 2, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 11, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Final: Denver Broncos 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 26.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q1 4:27) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 6:34) Denver Broncos touchdown — N. Fant (J. Driskel pass) (Q3 1:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:34) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Gordon (J. Driskel pass) (Q4 7:50) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 12:11, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:42, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q3 8:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Jeff Driskel (Denver Broncos), 39.1% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.62 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 69.0% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Chase Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+6.50 EPA): (6:34) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-A.Johnson]. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was inbounds ruling, and the pla.
Was Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
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