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NFL · Week 7 · October 22, 2023 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Steelers defeat Rams 24–17 in Week 7

Puka Nacua led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 24–17 Week 7 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 4–2 Winner
Final 24–17
Los Angeles Rams 17 3–4
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–9 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
FantasyHQ MVP
Puka Nacua
Game date
October 22, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 5 REC · 79 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • George Pickens
    George Pickens 5 REC · 107 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenny Pickett
    Kenny Pickett 3 CAR · 4 YDS · 1 TD +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • Puka Nacua
    Puka Nacua 8 REC · 154 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Tutu Atwell
    Tutu Atwell 1 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Royce Freeman
    Royce Freeman 12 CAR · 66 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–17 LA
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 3–9 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Puka Nacua
Top passer
Matthew Stafford
Biggest EPA play
(14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-…
Game date
2023-10-22

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the LA 24–17 on 2023-10-22, overcoming LA's 9–3 halftime lead. Puka Nacua posted a game-high +5.89 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Pittsburgh Steelers37140024
LA9800017

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:56FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 35
    Score
    3-0

    (14:56) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  2. LALA
    Q2 6:00FG
    Brett Maher

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    3-3

    (6:00) 8-B.Maher 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.

  3. LALA
    Q2 0:25TD
    Tutu Atwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 31
    Score
    3-9

    (:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 5-T.Atwell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 13:23TD
    Kenny Pickett

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    9-9

    (13:23) 8-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 13:19XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    10-9

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  6. LALA
    Q3 9:00TD
    Darrell Henderson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    10-15

    (9:00) (No Huddle) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LALA
    Q3 8:57Safety
    Matthew Stafford

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-17

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 10-C.Kupp is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:54TD
    Jaylen Warren

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 13
    Score
    16-17

    (13:54) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:49XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    17-17

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:23TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    23-17

    (7:23) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:20XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LA 15
    Score
    24-17

    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).

  1. 1Puka NacuaPuka Nacua · LA · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  2. 2Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  3. 3George PickensGeorge Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
  4. 4Tutu AtwellTutu Atwell · LA · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
  5. 5Kenny PickettKenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  6. 6Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7Nick HarrisNick Harris · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Puka Nacua

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Puka Nacua — LA · Receiving

Puka Nacua posted the highest total EPA (+5.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for LA. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.

Puka Nacua's top snap (-7.25 EPA): (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua).

Quarterback report card

Matthew Stafford led all passers in efficiency for LA, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (LA) · 38 dropbacks · 36.8% completion · -19.7% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.89 total EPA
  • Kenny PickettKenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +4.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.23 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.002-0.138
Offensive success rate44.6%39.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.008-0.023
Rush EPA/play+0.064-0.064
Defensive EPA/play+0.138+0.002
Defensive success rate60.2%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.00 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.00 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.14 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • LA: 10 drives, -11.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -0.18 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Tutu AtwellLA — Tutu Atwell (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q2 0:25)
  • Kenny PickettPittsburgh Steelers — Kenny Pickett (Q3 13:23)
  • Darrell HendersonLA — Darrell Henderson (Q3 9:00)
  • Jaylen WarrenPittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q4 13:54)
  • Nick HarrisPittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q4 7:23)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 14:56)
  • Brett MaherLA — Brett Maher (Q2 6:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: LA won the period 9–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 35 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; LA connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) 8-B.Maher 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.; LA found the end zone from the PIT 31 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 5-T.Atwell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: LA won the period 8–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 8-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q3 13:19) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; LA found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 9:00) — (9:00) (No Huddle) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; LA registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 8:57) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 10-C.Kupp is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 13 (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 13:49) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 3 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LA 15 (Q4 7:20) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -7.25]
  • LA (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep middle to 17-P.Nacua to PIT 29 for 22 yards (24-J.Porter, 23-D.Kazee). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +3.04]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.7% · EPA +2.01]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.0% · EPA +0.90]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 18-D.Johnson ran ob at LA 18 for 39 yards (0-B.Young). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +4.05]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua). [WPA -15.9% · EPA -7.25]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 18-D.Johnson ran ob at LA 18 for 39 yards (0-B.Young). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +4.05]
  • LA (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 5-T.Atwell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.5% · EPA +4.03]
  • LA (Q3 1:27) — (1:27) 8-B.Maher 51 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans. [WPA -4.2% · EPA -3.61]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 14:56 · LA 35 · Score 3-0
    (14:56) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  2. LA FG (+3) — Q2 6:00 · PIT 23 · Score 3-3
    (6:00) 8-B.Maher 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-A.Ward, Holder-42-E.Evans.
  3. LA TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · PIT 31 · Score 3-9
    (:25) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep left to 5-T.Atwell for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 13:23 · LA 1 · Score 9-9
    (13:23) 8-K.Pickett up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 13:19 · LA 15 · Score 10-9
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  6. LA TD (+6) — Q3 9:00 · PIT 1 · Score 10-15
    (9:00) (No Huddle) 27-D.Henderson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. LA Safety (+2) — Q3 8:57 · PIT 2 · Score 10-17
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-M.Stafford pass to 10-C.Kupp is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 13:54 · LA 13 · Score 16-17
    (13:54) 30-J.Warren left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 13:49 · LA 15 · Score 17-17
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · LA 3 · Score 23-17
    (7:23) 22-N.Harris up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:20 · LA 15 · Score 24-17
    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.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Puka Nacua (LA) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Matthew Stafford (LA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA on 2023-10-22?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the LA 24-17 in Week 7, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, LA 9; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, LA 8; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, LA 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, LA 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

LA touchdown — T. Atwell (M. Stafford pass) (Q2 0:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Pickett (Q3 13:23) LA touchdown — D. Henderson (Q3 9:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q4 13:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 7:23) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 14:56, 3 pts) LA field goal — B. Maher (Q2 6:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

Matthew Stafford (LA), 36.8% completion, -19.7% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.89 total passing EPA. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.6% completion, +4.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.23 total passing EPA.

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

Puka Nacua (LA) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-7.25 EPA): (14:54) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short middle intended for 10-C.Kupp INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at LA 31. 90-T.Watt to LA 7 for 24 yards (17-P.Nacua)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L

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