Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 34–32 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 23–22 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Aaron Rodgers
- Top passer
- Aaron Rodgers
- Biggest EPA play
- 9-C.Boswell kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to NYJ 1. 3-X.Gipson to NYJ 20 for 19 yards (14-K.G…
- Game date
- 2025-09-07
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 34–32 on 2025-09-07. Aaron Rodgers posted a game-high +12.19 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 29 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 34 | |
| 9 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 32 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Aaron Rodgers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.19 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 2

Justin Fields · New York Jets · Passing · +10.39 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 3

DK Metcalf · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play - 4

Calvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play - 5

Justin Fields · New York Jets · Rushing · +3.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 6

Garrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 7

Jeremy Ruckert · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play - 8

Jaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.47 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
Aaron Rodgers — PIT · Passing
Aaron Rodgers posted the highest total EPA (+12.19) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Aaron Rodgers's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (6:22) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 4-D.Metcalf pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 23 yards (8-A.Cisco).
Biggest single play (-5.68 EPA): Chris Boswell — 9-C.Boswell kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to NYJ 1. 3-X.Gipson to NYJ 20 for 19 yards (14-K.Gainwell). FUMBLES (14-K.Gainwell), RECOVERED by PIT-15-B.Skowronek at NYJ 22. 15-B.Skowronek to NYJ 22 for no
Quarterback report card
Aaron Rodgers led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +12.19 total EPA
Justin Fields (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +10.39 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.209 | +0.158 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.3% | 55.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.339 | +0.400 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.062 | +0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.158 | -0.209 |
| Defensive success rate | 45.0% | 48.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.16), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.21 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.16 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +12.63 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +15.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — Ben Skowronek (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
New York Jets — Garrett Wilson (Justin Fields pass) 
New York Jets — Brian Allen 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jonnu Smith (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
New York Jets — Justin Fields 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Calvin Austin III (Aaron Rodgers pass) 
New York Jets — Justin Fields
Field goals

New York Jets — Nick Folk 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
New York Jets — Nick Folk 
New York Jets — Nick Folk 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 9–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q1 9:19) — (9:19) 6-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 22 (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 15-B.Skowronek for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 3:38) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 33 (Q1 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 7-J.Fields pass deep right to 5-G.Wilson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 16–13. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 37 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) 9-C.Boswell 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q2 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 0-B.Allen up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 10:03) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q2 2:59) — (2:59) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q2 2:54) — 6-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 35.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 15 (Q2 0:32) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) (No Huddle) 7-J.Fields right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 3:46) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–12. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Warren for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 14:57) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the NYJ 18 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 19-C.Austin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 14:07) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) 7-J.Fields right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-76-J.Simpson was injured during the play.; New York Jets found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:01); Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the NYJ 42 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 9-C.Boswell 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q4 14:57) — 9-C.Boswell kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to NYJ 1. 3-X.Gipson to NYJ 20 for 19 yards (14-K.Gainwell). FUMBLES (14-K.Gainwell), RECOVERED by PIT-15-B.Skowronek at NYJ 22. 15-B.Skowronek to NYJ 22 for no
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 9-C.Boswell 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
- New York Jets (Q4 0:25) — (:25) (Shotgun) 7-J.Fields pass incomplete short left to 5-G.Wilson (5-J.Ramsey). NYJ-5-G.Wilson was injured during the play.
- New York Jets (Q4 7:06) — (7:06) 7-J.Fields right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-76-J.Simpson was injured during the play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 81-J.Smith to NYJ 42 for -2 yards (95-Q.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q4 14:57) — 9-C.Boswell kicks 64 yards from PIT 35 to NYJ 1. 3-X.Gipson to NYJ 20 for 19 yards (14-K.Gainwell). FUMBLES (14-K.Gainwell), RECOVERED by PIT-15-B.Skowronek at NYJ 22. 15-B.Skowronek to NYJ 22 for no
- New York Jets (Q1 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 7-J.Fields pass deep right to 5-G.Wilson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:22) — (6:22) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 4-D.Metcalf pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 23 yards (8-A.Cisco).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:44) — (3:44) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 15-B.Skowronek for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 9:19 · PIT 17 · Score 0-3
(9:19) 6-N.Folk 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 3:44 · NYJ 22 · Score 6-3
(3:44) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 15-B.Skowronek for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 3:38 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-3
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 0:31 · PIT 33 · Score 7-9
(:31) (Shotgun) 7-J.Fields pass deep right to 5-G.Wilson for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 13:30 · NYJ 37 · Score 10-9
(13:30) 9-C.Boswell 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 10:09 · PIT 8 · Score 10-15
(10:09) (Shotgun) 0-B.Allen up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 10:03 · PIT 15 · Score 10-16
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:59 · PIT 33 · Score 10-19
(2:59) 6-N.Folk 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:54 · NYJ 35 · Score 10-19
6-N.Folk kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 35.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · NYJ 3 · Score 16-19
(:37) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 81-J.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+7) — Q2 0:32 · NYJ 15 · Score 17-19
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 3:49 · PIT 2 · Score 17-25
(3:49) (No Huddle) 7-J.Fields right tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 3:46 · PIT 15 · Score 17-26
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-14-A.McNamara.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYJ 5 · Score 23-26
(15:00) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 30-J.Warren for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · NYJ 15 · Score 24-26
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:12 · NYJ 18 · Score 30-26
(14:12) 8-A.Rodgers pass deep right to 19-C.Austin for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:07 · NYJ 15 · Score 31-26
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:06 · PIT 1 · Score 31-32
(7:06) 7-J.Fields right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. NYJ-76-J.Simpson was injured during the play.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 7:01 · PIT 2 · Score 31-32
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-J.Fields pass to 5-G.Wilson is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. ** Injury Update: PIT-97-Ca.Heyward has returned to the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:08 · NYJ 42 · Score 34-32
(1:08) 9-C.Boswell 60 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
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.
- Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Aaron Rodgers (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets on 2025-09-07?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New York Jets 34-32 in Week 1, 2025.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, New York Jets 9; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, New York Jets 13; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, New York Jets 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, New York Jets 12; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 34, New York Jets 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Skowronek (A. Rodgers pass) (Q1 3:44) New York Jets touchdown — G. Wilson (J. Fields pass) (Q1 0:31) New York Jets touchdown — B. Allen (Q2 10:09) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 0:37) New York Jets touchdown — J. Fields (Q3 3:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Austin (A. Rodgers pass) (Q4 14:12) New York Jets touchdown — J. Fields (Q4 7:06) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 9:19, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 13:30, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 2:59, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 2:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 1:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 61.1% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +12.19 total passing EPA. Justin Fields (New York Jets), 61.5% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +10.39 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets?
Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.19 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (6:22) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short right to 4-D.Metcalf pushed ob at NYJ 37 for 23 yards (8-A.Cisco)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 34-32 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
New York Jets
Now 0-1 L