Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 30–13 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 13–14 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dyontae Johnson
- Top passer
- Gardner Minshew II
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 3…
- Game date
- 2023-12-16
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–13 on 2023-12-16. Dyontae Johnson posted a game-high +8.81 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(1:13) 10-M.Trubisky up the middle to IND 1 for no gain (45-E.Speed). FUMBLES (45-E.Speed), recovered by PIT-22-N.Harris at IND 1. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-M.Trubisky up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(14:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(11:28) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 21-Z.Moss for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-38-M.Walker, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(:27) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 2-D.Montgomery for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(13:22) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(9:05) 7-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(9:20) 7-M.Gay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
(:52) 7-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:13TD Mitchell TrubiskyPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 6-0
(1:13) 10-M.Trubisky up the middle to IND 1 for no gain (45-E.Speed). FUMBLES (45-E.Speed), recovered by PIT-22-N.Harris at IND 1. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 10-M.Trubisky up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:11TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 4
- Score
- 12-0
(14:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:07XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 13-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:28TD Zack MossPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 13-6
(11:28) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 21-Z.Moss for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-38-M.Walker, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 11:21XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 13-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:27TD D.J. MontgomeryPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 14
- Score
- 13-13
(:27) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 2-D.Montgomery for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:22XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 13-14
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:22TD Mo Alie-CoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 18
- Score
- 13-20
(13:22) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 13:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 13-21
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 9:05FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 13-24
(9:05) 7-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:20FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PIT 13
- Score
- 13-27
(9:20) 7-M.Gay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:52FG Points+3
- Yard line
- PIT 24
- Score
- 13-30
(:52) 7-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- IND 35
- Score
- 13-30
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 2
Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 3
Trey Sermon · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +4.65 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 4Zack Moss · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5
Gardner Minshew II · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +1.99 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play - 6Mitchell Trubisky · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 7Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 8
Tyler Goodson · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 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
Dyontae Johnson — PIT · Receiving
Dyontae Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+8.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.47 EPA per play.
Dyontae Johnson's top snap (-6.02 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at IND 30. 32-J.Blackmon to PIT 45 for 25 yards (18-D.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
Gardner Minshew II led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -2.8% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.99 total EPA
- Mitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +3.5% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -6.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.328 | -0.059 |
| Offensive success rate | 30.6% | 43.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.347 | +0.059 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.383 | +0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.059 | +0.328 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.6% | 69.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.33 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.06 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -4.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -23.65 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Mitchell Trubisky
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Zack Moss (Gardner Minshew II pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — D.J. Montgomery (Gardner Minshew II pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Mo Alie-Cox (Gardner Minshew II pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay
- Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay
- Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay
- Indianapolis Colts — Matt Gay
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 1:13).
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the IND 4 (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 14:07) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q2 11:28); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 11:21) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 2-D.Montgomery for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:22) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 13:16) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q3 9:05) — (9:05) 7-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 9–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) 7-M.Gay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 7-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q4 0:48) — 7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) 22-N.Harris right end to PIT 12 for 2 yards (45-E.Speed). Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 22-N.Harris right end to PIT 12 for 2 yards
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-R.Sanchez punt is BLOCKED by 83-Co.Heyward, Center-46-L.Rhodes, RECOVERED by PIT-51-Ni.Herbig at IND 1. 51-Ni.Herbig to IND 1 for no gain (20-N.Cross). The Replay Official reviewed the runne
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 2-D.Montgomery for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass incomplete short right to 2-D.Montgomery.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 20-N.Cross [94-Ty.Lewis] at IND 11. 20-N.Cross to IND 29 for 18 yards (14-G.Pickens; 88-P.Freiermuth).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at IND 30. 32-J.Blackmon to PIT 45 for 25 yards (18-D.Johnson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:28) — (13:28) 22-N.Harris right end to PIT 12 for 2 yards (45-E.Speed). Indianapolis challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 22-N.Harris right end to PIT 12 for 2 yards
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-R.Sanchez punt is BLOCKED by 83-Co.Heyward, Center-46-L.Rhodes, RECOVERED by PIT-51-Ni.Herbig at IND 1. 51-Ni.Herbig to IND 1 for no gain (20-N.Cross). The Replay Official reviewed the runne
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:27) — (3:27) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass incomplete short right to 2-D.Montgomery.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:13 · IND 1 · Score 6-0
(1:13) 10-M.Trubisky up the middle to IND 1 for no gain (45-E.Speed). FUMBLES (45-E.Speed), recovered by PIT-22-N.Harris at IND 1. The Replay Official reviewed the fumble ruling, and the play was REVE - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:11 · IND 4 · Score 12-0
(14:11) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:07 · IND 15 · Score 13-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 11:28 · PIT 16 · Score 13-6
(11:28) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short left to 21-Z.Moss for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PIT-38-M.Walker, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 11:21 · PIT 15 · Score 13-7
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 0:27 · PIT 14 · Score 13-13
(:27) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 2-D.Montgomery for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 0:22 · PIT 15 · Score 13-14
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 13:22 · PIT 18 · Score 13-20
(13:22) (Shotgun) 10-G.Minshew pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 13:16 · PIT 15 · Score 13-21
7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 9:05 · PIT 11 · Score 13-24
(9:05) 7-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 9:20 · PIT 13 · Score 13-27
(9:20) 7-M.Gay 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:52 · PIT 24 · Score 13-30
(:52) 7-M.Gay 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 0:48 · IND 35 · Score 13-30
7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Mitchell Trubisky (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts on 2023-12-16?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-13 in Week 15, 2023.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Indianapolis Colts 9; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Indianapolis Colts 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Trubisky (Q1 1:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q2 14:11) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — Z. Moss (G. Minshew pass) (Q2 11:28) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Montgomery (G. Minshew pass) (Q2 0:27) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (G. Minshew pass) (Q3 13:22) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q3 9:05, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 9:20, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 0:52, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Gay (Q4 0:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Gardner Minshew II (Indianapolis Colts), 52.9% completion, -2.8% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.99 total passing EPA. Mitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers), 53.3% completion, +3.5% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -6.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts?
Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-6.02 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass deep middle intended for 14-G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Blackmon at IND 30. 32-J.Blackmon to PIT 45 for 25 yards (18-D.Johnson)..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 7-6 Now 8-6 W
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