Steelers 30–23 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?

G. Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 62.2% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.98 total passing EPA. M. Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 66.7% completion, +22.0% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +10.15 total passing EPA.

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

M. Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.67 EPA): (:22) 2-M.Rudolph kneels to SEA 6 for -1 yards..

Quick answer

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score: Pittsburgh Steelers 30–23 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 23–14 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mason Rudolph
Top passer: Geno Smith
Biggest EPA play: (7:07) 7-G.Smith sacked at SEA 16 for -9 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-…
Game date: 2023-12-31

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30–23 on 2023-12-31. Mason Rudolph posted a game-high +10.15 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	7	16	7	6	0	30
Seattle Seahawks	0	14	3	6	0	23

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

SEA 18

+3SEA 21

SEA 9

+3PIT 24

SEA 4

+3PIT 24

+3SEA 8

+3SEA 3

+3PIT 5

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:53TD
Jaylen Warren
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 18
Score
6-0
(1:53) 30-J.Warren left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 1:47XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
7-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 13:54TD
Kenneth Walker III
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 13
Score
7-6
(13:54) 9-K.Walker left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 13:50XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
7-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:30FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 21
Score
10-7
(10:30) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 5:36TD
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 12
Score
10-13
(5:36) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton].
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 5:30XP
Josh Myers
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
10-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:41TD
Nick Harris
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 9
Score
16-14
(1:41) 22-N.Harris right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:36TD
Chris Boswell
Points+7
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
17-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 10:51FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 24
Score
17-17
(10:51) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 7:05TD
Nick Harris
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 4
Score
23-17
(7:05) 22-N.Harris left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 6:57XP
Chris Boswell
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 15
Score
24-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 13:34FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 24
Score
24-20
(13:34) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:10FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 8
Score
27-20
(7:10) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:33FG
Chris Boswell
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 3
Score
30-20
(4:33) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q4 2:05FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
30-23
(2:05) 5-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mason Rudolph · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.15 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
2Geno Smith · Seattle Seahawks · Passing · +7.98 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
3Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
4DK Metcalf · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
5George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
6Nick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.61 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7Jaxon Smith-Njigba · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
8Colby Parkinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 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

Mason Rudolph — PIT · Passing

Mason Rudolph posted the highest total EPA (+10.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.

Mason Rudolph's top snap (-4.67 EPA): (:22) 2-M.Rudolph kneels to SEA 6 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (-5.82 EPA): Geno Smith — (7:07) 7-G.Smith sacked at SEA 16 for -9 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], RECOVERED by PIT-51-Ni.Herbig at SEA 16.

Quarterback report card

Geno Smith led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.98 total EPA
Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +22.0% CPOE · +0.38 EPA/play · +10.15 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.194	+0.085
Offensive success rate	53.5%	46.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.376	+0.216
Rush EPA/play	+0.204	-0.164
Defensive EPA/play	-0.085	-0.194
Defensive success rate	53.6%	46.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.19 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: +0.09 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +16.68 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 9 drives, +5.88 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q1 1:53)
Seattle Seahawks — Kenneth Walker III (Q2 13:54)
Seattle Seahawks — Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Geno Smith pass) (Q2 5:36)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q2 1:41)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q3 7:05)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 10:30)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q3 10:51)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 13:34)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 7:10)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 4:33)
Seattle Seahawks — Josh Myers (Q4 2:05)

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 SEA 18 (Q1 1:53) — (1:53) 30-J.Warren left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q1 1:47) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 16–14. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 13 (Q2 13:54) — (13:54) 9-K.Walker left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 13:50) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 21 (Q2 10:30) — (10:30) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton].; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 5:30) — 5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 9 (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) 22-N.Harris right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 15 (Q2 1:36) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q3 10:51) — (10:51) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the SEA 4 (Q3 7:05) — (7:05) 22-N.Harris left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q3 6:57) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 24 (Q4 13:34) — (13:34) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 8 (Q4 7:10) — (7:10) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the SEA 3 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 5-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short right to 18-D.Johnson to SEA 4 for 42 yards (20-J.Love). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +3.11]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 7-G.Smith sacked at SEA 16 for -9 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], RECOVERED by PIT-51-Ni.Herbig at SEA 16. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.82]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.65]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens ran ob at SEA 22 for 34 yards (30-M.Jackson). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.42]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth to SEA 44 for 25 yards (20-J.Love). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.08]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q4 7:07) — (7:07) 7-G.Smith sacked at SEA 16 for -9 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], RECOVERED by PIT-51-Ni.Herbig at SEA 16. [WPA -11.9% · EPA -5.82]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 2-M.Rudolph kneels to SEA 6 for -1 yards. [EPA -4.67]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 5:36) — (5:36) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +3.65]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens ran ob at SEA 22 for 34 yards (30-M.Jackson). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.42]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:53 · SEA 18 · Score 6-0
(1:53) 30-J.Warren left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:47 · SEA 15 · Score 7-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 13:54 · PIT 13 · Score 7-6
(13:54) 9-K.Walker left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 13:50 · PIT 15 · Score 7-7
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:30 · SEA 21 · Score 10-7
(10:30) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 5:36 · PIT 12 · Score 10-13
(5:36) (Shotgun) 7-G.Smith pass short middle to 11-J.Smith-Njigba for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN [95-K.Benton].
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 5:30 · PIT 15 · Score 10-14
5-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:41 · SEA 9 · Score 16-14
(1:41) 22-N.Harris right guard for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q2 1:36 · SEA 15 · Score 17-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 10:51 · PIT 24 · Score 17-17
(10:51) 5-J.Myers 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:05 · SEA 4 · Score 23-17
(7:05) 22-N.Harris left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 6:57 · SEA 15 · Score 24-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 13:34 · PIT 24 · Score 24-20
(13:34) 5-J.Myers 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:10 · SEA 8 · Score 27-20
(7:10) 9-C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:33 · SEA 3 · Score 30-20
(4:33) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q4 2:05 · PIT 5 · Score 30-23
(2:05) 5-J.Myers 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-C.Stoll, Holder-4-M.Dickson.

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.
Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Geno Smith (SEA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks on 2023-12-31?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 30-23 in Week 17, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Seattle Seahawks 14; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Seattle Seahawks 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q1 1:53) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Walker (Q2 13:54) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Smith-Njigba (G. Smith pass) (Q2 5:36) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q2 1:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q3 7:05) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 10:30, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q3 10:51, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 13:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:10, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 4:33, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — J. Myers (Q4 2:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Geno Smith (Seattle Seahawks), 62.2% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.98 total passing EPA. Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 66.7% completion, +22.0% CPOE, +0.38 EPA per dropback, +10.15 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks?

Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.15 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.67 EPA): (:22) 2-M.Rudolph kneels to SEA 6 for -1 yards..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 30-23 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L

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