Steelers 17–27 Packers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2021

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

R. Cobb (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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Winner: Green Bay Packers
Final score: Green Bay Packers 27–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 10–17 Green Bay Packers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Randall Cobb
Top passer: B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play: (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDO…
Game date: 2021-10-03

Game summary

The Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–17 on 2021-10-03. Randall Cobb posted a game-high +9.67 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	3	0	7	0	17
Green Bay Packers	0	17	10	0	0	27

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

GB 45

+1GB 15

PIT 23

+3GB 34

GB 1

+1GB 15

GBGreen Bay Packers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:11TD
Dyontae Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
GB 45
Score
6-0
(10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:04XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
7-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 13:29TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 4
Score
7-6
(13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 13:22XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 11:03TD
Randall Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 23
Score
7-13
(11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 10:55XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 5:46FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
GB 34
Score
10-14
(5:46) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q2 0:08FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 8
Score
10-17
(:08) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 9:35FG
Maxx Crosby
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 11
Score
10-20
(9:35) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:52TD
Randall Cobb
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
10-26
(4:52) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
GBGreen Bay Packers
Q3 4:46XP
Maxx Crosby
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
10-27
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:10TD
Nick Harris
Points+6
Yard line
GB 1
Score
16-27
(4:10) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:04XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
GB 15
Score
17-27
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Randall Cobb · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +9.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
2Aaron Rodgers · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +5.00 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
3Jordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
4AJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +3.53 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
5Andre Jones Jr. · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
6Nick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
7Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
8AJ Dillon · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.41 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

Randall Cobb — GB · Receiving

Randall Cobb posted the highest total EPA (+9.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Green Bay Packers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.61 EPA per play.

Randall Cobb's top snap (+3.48 EPA): (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.11 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined.

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) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.15 total EPA
Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Green Bay Packers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.095	+0.031
Offensive success rate	39.2%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.190	+0.125
Rush EPA/play	+0.086	-0.075
Defensive EPA/play	-0.031	+0.095
Defensive success rate	50.6%	60.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.10 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Green Bay Packers: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, +2.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -7.01 total EPA, 3 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) (Q1 10:11)
Green Bay Packers — unlisted player (Q2 13:29)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Q2 11:03)
Green Bay Packers — Randall Cobb (Q3 4:52)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q4 4:10)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 5:46)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q2 0:08)
Green Bay Packers — Maxx Crosby (Q3 9:35)

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 GB 45 (Q1 10:11); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q1 10:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 17–3. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 13:22) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 23 (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 10:55) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 34 (Q2 5:46) — (5:46) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q3 9:35) — (9:35) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 4:46) — 2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 15 (Q4 4:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.11]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 23 for -6 yards (96-K.Keke). FUMBLES (96-K.Keke) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at PIT 23. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.68]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.48]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +1.42]
Green Bay Packers (Q1 5:21) — (5:21) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers sacked at PIT 40 for -6 yards (55-D.Bush). [WPA -6.7% · EPA -2.69]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:11) — (10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +16.9% · EPA +5.11]
Green Bay Packers (Q3 1:46) — (1:46) (Shotgun) 33-A.Jones up the middle to PIT 38 for 1 yard (95-C.Wormley). FUMBLES (95-C.Wormley), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at PIT 35. [WPA -2.6% · EPA -4.80]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 23 for -6 yards (96-K.Keke). FUMBLES (96-K.Keke) [52-R.Gary], RECOVERED by GB-97-K.Clark at PIT 23. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -4.68]
Green Bay Packers (Q2 11:03) — (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.5% · EPA +3.48]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:11 · GB 45 · Score 6-0
(10:11) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on GB-52-R.Gary, Defensive Offside, declined.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:04 · GB 15 · Score 7-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 13:29 · PIT 4 · Score 7-6
(13:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers scrambles right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 13:22 · PIT 15 · Score 7-7
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 11:03 · PIT 23 · Score 7-13
(11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 10:55 · PIT 15 · Score 7-14
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 5:46 · GB 34 · Score 10-14
(5:46) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · PIT 8 · Score 10-17
(:08) 2-M.Crosby 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 9:35 · PIT 11 · Score 10-20
(9:35) 2-M.Crosby 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 4:52 · PIT 1 · Score 10-26
(4:52) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short right to 18-R.Cobb for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 4:46 · PIT 15 · Score 10-27
2-M.Crosby extra point is GOOD, Center-43-H.Bradley, Holder-7-C.Bojorquez.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:10 · GB 1 · Score 16-27
(4:10) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:04 · GB 15 · Score 17-27
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

Key takeaways

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

Green Bay Packers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Randall Cobb (Green Bay Packers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Aaron Rodgers (GB) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers on 2021-10-03?

The Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17 in Week 4, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Green Bay Packers 17; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Green Bay Packers 27.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 10:11) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 13:29) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (Q2 11:03) Green Bay Packers touchdown — R. Cobb (Q3 4:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 4:10) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 5:46, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — M. Crosby (Q3 9:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 60.5% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.15 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -6.7% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.00 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?

Randall Cobb (Green Bay Packers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.48 EPA): (11:03) (Shotgun) 12-Aa.Rodgers pass short left to 18-R.Cobb for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

Green Bay Packers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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