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New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 14Final

New England Patriots 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 18, Final

New England Patriots
Pittsburgh Steelers

Bailey Zappe throws for 3 TDs, Patriots damage Steelers' playoff hopes with 21-18 win

At Acrisure Stadium

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The New England Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18 in Week 14 on December 7, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium. Bailey Zappe threw for 240 yards for the New England Patriots; Mitchell Trubisky threw for 190 for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Showing: Pittsburgh Steelers, Q4 0:15 · End of game

PITNE(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass deep right to D.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 37 for 24 yards (J.Mills).(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass deep left to A.Robinson to NE 42 for 21 yards (M.Bryant).
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. New England Patriots: Touchdown8 plays · 60 yds · 3:48 · Started Q1 15:00 at NE 25Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at NE 25E.Elliott right guard to NE 25 for no gain (M.Fitzpatrick). PIT-T.Watt was injured during the play.−0.54 EPA
    3. Q1 14:402nd & 10 at NE 25(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to E.Elliott to NE 37 for 12 yards (M.Robinson).12 yds+1.23 EPA
    4. Q1 14:011st & 10 at NE 37(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass deep left to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 26 for 37 yards (D.Kazee).37 yds+2.37 EPA
    5. Q1 13:221st & 10 at PIT 26E.Elliott up the middle to PIT 25 for 1 yard (A.Highsmith).1 yd−3.24 EPA
    6. Q1 12:432nd & 9 at NE 31(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short left.+2.16 EPA
    7. Q1 12:373rd & 9 at PIT 25(Shotgun) B.Zappe scrambles left end ran ob at PIT 14 for 11 yards (D.Kazee).11 yds+1.65 EPA
    8. Q1 11:581st & 10 at PIT 14E.Elliott right guard to PIT 11 for 3 yards (C.Heyward).3 yds−0.22 EPA
    9. Q1 11:122nd & 7 at PIT 11(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to E.Elliott for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.NE 7, PIT 0+2.41 EPA
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers: Field goal8 plays · 31 yds · 4:27 · Started Q1 11:06 at PIT 31Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 11:12Took overC.Ryland kicks 61 yards from NE 35 to PIT 4. G.Igwebuike to PIT 31 for 27 yards (J.Jones).
    2. Q1 11:061st & 10 at PIT 31M.Trubisky scrambles right tackle pushed ob at PIT 46 for 15 yards (J.Peppers).15 yds+0.87 EPA
    3. Q1 10:281st & 10 at PIT 46N.Harris left guard to PIT 47 for 1 yard (D.Godchaux, L.Guy).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    4. Q1 9:442nd & 9 at PIT 47(Shotgun) N.Harris up the middle to 50 for 3 yards (A.Jennings, D.Wise).3 yds−0.30 EPA
    5. Q1 9:033rd & 6 at 50(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left intended for G.Pickens INTERCEPTED by J.Jackson at NE 38. J.Jackson to PIT 39 for 23 yards (M.Trubisky). PENALTY on NE-J.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 11 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.11 yds+1.58 EPA
    6. Q1 8:531st & 10 at NE 39(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to G.Pickens to NE 35 for 4 yards (J.Jones).4 yds+0.11 EPA
    7. Q1 8:082nd & 6 at NE 35C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. J.Warren right end to NE 37 for -2 yards (A.Jennings).-2 yds−1.00 EPA
    8. Q1 7:253rd & 8 at NE 37(Shotgun) M.Trubisky sacked at NE 38 for -1 yards (M.Wilson).-1 yd−0.19 EPA
    9. Q1 6:394th & 9 at NE 38C.Boswell 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-C.Kuntz, Holder-P.Harvin.NE 7, PIT 3+0.89 EPA
  3. New England Patriots: Punt4 plays · 2 yds · 1:50 · Started Q1 6:39 at NE 25Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 6:39Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 6:391st & 10 at NE 21B.Zappe pass incomplete deep left to T.Thornton.−0.35 EPA
    3. Q1 6:332nd & 10 at NE 25E.Elliott up the middle to NE 28 for 3 yards (E.Roberts; M.Adams).3 yds−0.32 EPA
    4. Q1 5:573rd & 7 at NE 28(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short middle to H.Henry to NE 42 for 14 yards (T.Thompson). PENALTY on NE-H.Henry, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at NE 28 - No Play.-10 yds−1.00 EPA
    5. Q1 5:393rd & 17 at NE 18(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to E.Elliott to NE 27 for 9 yards (M.Fitzpatrick; M.Walker).9 yds−2.14 EPA
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt3 plays · 4 yds · 1:00 · Started Q1 4:49 at PIT 21Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 4:49Took overB.Baringer punts 57 yards to PIT 16, Center-J.Cardona. C.Austin to PIT 21 for 5 yards (C.Davis).
    2. Q1 4:491st & 10 at NE 45(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to P.Freiermuth (K.Dugger).−2.37 EPA
    3. Q1 4:462nd & 10 at PIT 21(Shotgun) N.Harris right guard to PIT 25 for 4 yards (C.Barmore, D.Godchaux).4 yds−0.73 EPA
    4. Q1 4:033rd & 6 at PIT 15(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep left to A.Robinson [K.White].−0.99 EPA
  5. New England Patriots: Punt5 plays · 28 yds · 1:44 · Started Q1 3:49 at NE 27Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 3:49Took overP.Harvin punts 48 yards to NE 27, Center-C.Kuntz, fair catch by M.Bryant.
    2. Q1 3:491st & 10 at NE 27(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to T.Thornton pushed ob at NE 38 for 11 yards (J.Porter).11 yds+0.66 EPA
    3. Q1 3:131st & 10 at NE 38B.Zappe pass deep middle to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 45 for 17 yards (J.Porter).17 yds−0.66 EPA
    4. Q1 2:301st & 10 at NE 27(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short right.−0.59 EPA
    5. Q1 2:232nd & 10 at NE 26B.Zappe pass incomplete short left to J.Reagor.−0.61 EPA
    6. Q1 2:203rd & 10 at NE 27(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete deep right to J.Smith-Schuster (J.Porter).−0.72 EPA
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers: Interception4 plays · 12 yds · 2:18 · Started Q1 2:05 at PIT 15Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 2:05Took overB.Baringer punts 35 yards to PIT 10, Center-J.Cardona. C.Austin to PIT 15 for 5 yards (M.Slater; C.Board).
    2. Q1 2:051st & 10 at PIT 15(Shotgun) N.Harris right end to PIT 19 for 4 yards (K.Dugger).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    3. Q1 1:242nd & 6 at PIT 19(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to J.Warren pushed ob at PIT 27 for 8 yards (Ja.Tavai).8 yds+0.65 EPA
    4. Q1 0:461st & 10 at PIT 27N.Harris right guard to PIT 26 for -1 yards (J.Mills, L.Guy).-1 yd−0.64 EPA
    5. Q1 0:072nd & 11 at PIT 26(Shotgun) M.Trubisky scrambles left tackle to PIT 27 for 1 yard (Ja.Tavai).1 yd−5.56 EPA
  7. New England Patriots: Touchdown2 plays · -4 yds · 0:33 · Started Q2 14:47 at PIT 11Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q2 14:47Took over(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass deep left intended for P.Freiermuth INTERCEPTED by J.Peppers [K.Dugger] at PIT 43. J.Peppers to PIT 11 for 32 yards (J.Daniels, B.Jones).
    2. Q2 14:471st & 10 at PIT 11E.Elliott right tackle to PIT 8 for 3 yards (A.Highsmith, K.Benton). PIT-A.Highsmith was injured during the play.3 yds−0.14 EPA
    3. Q2 14:142nd & 7 at PIT 8(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short middle to H.Henry for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.NE 14, PIT 3+2.21 EPA
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt3 plays · 2 yds · 1:29 · Started Q2 14:14 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q2 14:14Took overC.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 14:141st & 10 at PIT 25N.Harris left tackle to PIT 20 for -5 yards (A.Jennings).-5 yds−1.01 EPA
    3. Q2 13:362nd & 15 at PIT 20(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short middle to P.Freiermuth to PIT 27 for 7 yards (M.Wilson).7 yds+0.03 EPA
    4. Q2 12:573rd & 8 at PIT 27(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short left to D.Johnson.−1.52 EPA
  9. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 6 yds · 1:32 · Started Q2 12:45 at NE 28Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q2 12:45Took overP.Harvin punts 45 yards to NE 28, Center-C.Kuntz, fair catch by M.Bryant.
    2. Q2 12:451st & 10 at NE 28E.Elliott right tackle to NE 27 for -1 yards (Ni.Herbig).-1 yd−0.83 EPA
    3. Q2 12:042nd & 11 at NE 23(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short middle to E.Elliott.−0.47 EPA
    4. Q2 12:003rd & 11 at NE 27(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to E.Elliott to NE 34 for 7 yards (P.Peterson).7 yds−0.97 EPA
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt3 plays · 5 yds · 1:25 · Started Q2 11:13 at PIT 20Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q2 11:13Took overB.Baringer punts 66 yards to end zone, Center-J.Cardona, Touchback.
    2. Q2 11:131st & 10 at PIT 20(Shotgun) M.Trubisky scrambles right end to PIT 23 for 3 yards (K.Dugger).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q2 10:272nd & 7 at PIT 23C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. J.Warren right end to PIT 25 for 2 yards (Ja.Tavai, D.Godchaux). Penalty on PIT-C.Okorafor, Illegal Formation, declined.2 yds+0.54 EPA
    4. Q2 10:023rd & 5 at PIT 41(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep right to D.Johnson.−3.39 EPA
  11. New England Patriots: Touchdown4 plays · 44 yds · 2:10 · Started Q2 9:48 at NE 41Score after the drive: 21–3
    1. Q2 9:48Took overP.Harvin punts 34 yards to NE 41, Center-C.Kuntz, out of bounds.
    2. Q2 9:481st & 10 at NE 41E.Elliott up the middle to NE 44 for 3 yards (T.Watt; A.Watts).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q2 9:102nd & 7 at NE 44B.Zappe pass short right to P.Brown to NE 48 for 4 yards (Ni.Herbig).4 yds−0.04 EPA
    4. Q2 8:293rd & 3 at NE 48(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short middle to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 24 for 28 yards (D.Kazee).28 yds+2.49 EPA
    5. Q2 7:381st & 10 at PIT 24(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass deep left to H.Henry for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.C.Ryland extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Cardona, Holder-B.Baringer.NE 21, PIT 3+2.65 EPA
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown9 plays · 60 yds · 4:48 · Started Q2 7:38 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q2 7:38Took overC.Ryland kicks 65 yards from NE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 7:381st & 10 at PIT 25(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to J.Warren to PIT 37 for 12 yards (J.Mills; K.Dugger).12 yds+0.69 EPA
    3. Q2 6:581st & 10 at PIT 37C.Austin left tackle to PIT 49 for 12 yards (M.Bryant; J.Bentley).12 yds+0.62 EPA
    4. Q2 6:131st & 10 at PIT 49(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to Co.Heyward to NE 46 for 5 yards (J.Mills, J.Bentley).5 yds+0.11 EPA
    5. Q2 5:312nd & 5 at NE 46(Shotgun) N.Harris left guard to NE 42 for 4 yards (Ja.Tavai, C.Barmore).4 yds+0.24 EPA
    6. Q2 5:103rd & 1 at NE 42(No Huddle) M.Trubisky up the middle to NE 40 for 2 yards (K.White; Ja.Tavai).2 yds+0.26 EPA
    7. Q2 4:251st & 10 at NE 40J.Warren right tackle to NE 35 for 5 yards (Ja.Tavai).5 yds+0.30 EPA
    8. Q2 3:442nd & 5 at NE 35(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to P.Freiermuth (K.Dugger). PENALTY on NE-K.Dugger, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at NE 35 - No Play.5 yds+0.62 EPA
    9. Q2 3:401st & 10 at NE 30J.Warren left end to NE 25 for 5 yards (J.Peppers; J.Mills).5 yds+0.11 EPA
    10. Q2 2:502nd & 5 at NE 25(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass deep left to D.Johnson for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-C.Kuntz, Holder-P.Harvin.NE 21, PIT 10+2.87 EPA
  13. New England Patriots: Punt8 plays · 28 yds · 2:27 · Started Q2 2:46 at NE 11Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q2 2:50Took overC.Boswell kicks 67 yards from PIT 35 to NE -2. T.Montgomery to NE 22 for 24 yards (Ni.Herbig). PENALTY on NE-B.Schooler, Unnecessary Roughness, 11 yards, enforced at NE 22.
    2. Q2 2:461st & 10 at NE 11E.Elliott left guard to NE 15 for 4 yards (Ni.Herbig; E.Roberts).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    3. Q2 2:412nd & 6 at NE 15(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to T.Montgomery pushed ob at NE 32 for 17 yards (M.Walker).17 yds+1.17 EPA
    4. Q2 2:071st & 10 at NE 32(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to T.Thornton to NE 35 for 3 yards (J.Porter).3 yds+0.32 EPA
    5. Q2 2:002nd & 7 at NE 43(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to T.Montgomery.−1.15 EPA
    6. Q2 1:563rd & 7 at NE 35(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short right to H.Henry to NE 43 for 8 yards (T.Thompson).8 yds+1.23 EPA
    7. Q2 1:221st & 10 at NE 43(No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Zappe sacked at NE 33 for -10 yards (E.Roberts).-10 yds−1.53 EPA
    8. Q2 1:182nd & 20 at NE 33(Shotgun) E.Elliott left guard to NE 32 for -1 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).-1 yd−0.76 EPA
    9. Q2 1:153rd & 21 at NE 32(Shotgun) E.Elliott up the middle to NE 39 for 7 yards (C.Heyward).7 yds+0.37 EPA
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt12 plays · 40 yds · 7:28 · Started Q2 0:19 at PIT 9Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q2 0:19Took overB.Baringer punts 51 yards to PIT 10, Center-J.Cardona. C.Austin MUFFS catch, and recovers at PIT 9. C.Austin to PIT 9 for no gain (B.Schooler).
    2. Q2 0:191st & 10 at PIT 9M.Trubisky kneels to PIT 8 for -1 yards.-1 yd+0.03 EPA
    3. Q3 15:00C.Ryland kicks 63 yards from NE 35 to PIT 2. G.Igwebuike to PIT 17 for 15 yards (C.Board; Ja.Tavai).
    4. Q3 14:541st & 10 at PIT 17(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to N.Harris to PIT 17 for no gain (Ja.Tavai).−0.54 EPA
    5. Q3 14:142nd & 10 at PIT 17(Shotgun) N.Harris up the middle to PIT 23 for 6 yards (J.Bentley, C.Barmore).6 yds+0.15 EPA
    6. Q3 13:333rd & 4 at PIT 23(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short middle to P.Freiermuth to PIT 30 for 7 yards (J.Mills; K.Dugger).7 yds+1.04 EPA
    7. Q3 12:531st & 10 at PIT 30J.Warren right end to PIT 23 for -7 yards (M.Bryant).-7 yds−1.18 EPA
    8. Q3 12:062nd & 17 at PIT 23(Shotgun) J.Warren left guard to PIT 30 for 7 yards (J.Peppers; Ja.Tavai).7 yds−0.02 EPA
    9. Q3 11:233rd & 10 at PIT 30(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to Co.Heyward pushed ob at PIT 40 for 10 yards (K.Dugger).10 yds+1.84 EPA
    10. Q3 10:431st & 10 at PIT 40N.Harris right end to PIT 47 for 7 yards (K.Dugger, M.Bryant).7 yds+0.42 EPA
    11. Q3 10:022nd & 3 at PIT 47(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to J.Warren to NE 45 for 8 yards (M.Bryant, Ja.Tavai).8 yds+0.34 EPA
    12. Q3 9:191st & 10 at NE 45J.Warren left tackle to NE 44 for 1 yard (L.Guy).1 yd−2.36 EPA
    13. Q3 8:362nd & 9 at PIT 20(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to A.Robinson (M.Bryant).+1.28 EPA
    14. Q3 8:333rd & 9 at NE 44(Shotgun) M.Trubisky sacked at PIT 49 for -7 yards (sack split by C.Barmore and K.Dugger).-7 yds−2.68 EPA
  15. New England Patriots: Punt5 plays · 10 yds · 2:39 · Started Q3 7:51 at NE 20Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q3 7:51Took overP.Harvin punts 51 yards to end zone, Center-C.Kuntz, Touchback.
    2. Q3 7:511st & 10 at NE 20B.Zappe pass short middle to E.Elliott to NE 36 for 16 yards (Ni.Herbig; B.Martinez). PIT-K.Benton was injured during the play.16 yds+0.86 EPA
    3. Q3 7:181st & 10 at NE 36(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short middle to H.Henry (C.Heyward). PENALTY on NE-C.McDermott, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NE 36 - No Play.-10 yds−0.95 EPA
    4. Q3 7:131st & 20 at NE 26(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to E.Elliott to NE 34 for 8 yards (L.Wallace).8 yds+0.18 EPA
    5. Q3 6:342nd & 12 at NE 34(Shotgun) E.Elliott up the middle to NE 39 for 5 yards (T.Watt, M.Walker).5 yds−0.04 EPA
    6. Q3 5:523rd & 7 at NE 39(Shotgun) B.Zappe sacked at NE 31 for -8 yards (C.Heyward).-8 yds−2.22 EPA
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt3 plays · 6 yds · 2:05 · Started Q3 5:12 at PIT 26Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q3 5:12Took overB.Baringer punts 43 yards to PIT 26, Center-J.Cardona, out of bounds.
    2. Q3 5:121st & 10 at PIT 26(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to G.Pickens to PIT 31 for 5 yards (J.Jones).5 yds+0.09 EPA
    3. Q3 4:332nd & 5 at PIT 31N.Harris right guard to PIT 30 for -1 yards (A.Jennings).-1 yd−0.82 EPA
    4. Q3 3:523rd & 6 at PIT 30(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to G.Pickens to PIT 33 for 3 yards (J.Jones).3 yds−1.98 EPA
  17. New England Patriots: Interception3 plays · 11 yds · 2:09 · Started Q3 3:07 at NE 32Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q3 3:07Took overP.Harvin punts 36 yards to NE 31, Center-C.Kuntz, fair catch by M.Bryant.
    2. Q3 3:071st & 10 at NE 31E.Elliott up the middle to NE 39 for 8 yards (B.Martinez, E.Roberts).8 yds+0.79 EPA
    3. Q3 2:302nd & 2 at NE 39E.Elliott left guard to NE 39 for no gain (Ni.Herbig, M.Fitzpatrick).−0.67 EPA
    4. Q3 1:463rd & 2 at NE 39(Shotgun) E.Elliott left guard to NE 43 for 4 yards (C.Heyward, E.Roberts).4 yds−6.33 EPA
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 7 yds · 1:04 · Started Q3 0:58 at NE 16Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q3 0:58Took over(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left intended for J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by M.Walker (E.Roberts) at NE 46. M.Walker to NE 16 for 30 yards (E.Elliott).
    2. Q3 0:581st & 10 at NE 16N.Harris right guard to NE 15 for 1 yard (D.Godchaux).1 yd−0.64 EPA
    3. Q3 0:202nd & 9 at NE 20(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right.−0.46 EPA
    4. Q3 0:143rd & 9 at NE 15(Shotgun) M.Trubisky scrambles up the middle to NE 8 for 7 yards (J.Bentley).7 yds−3.98 EPA
  19. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 8 yds · 1:31 · Started Q4 14:54 at NE 7Score after the drive: 21–10
    1. Q4 14:54Took over(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to J.Warren to NE 7 for 1 yard (J.Bentley; M.Wilson).
    2. Q4 14:541st & 10 at NE 7B.Zappe pass short left to T.Thornton to NE 10 for 3 yards (P.Peterson).3 yds−0.35 EPA
    3. Q4 14:192nd & 7 at NE 10E.Elliott right guard to NE 15 for 5 yards (T.Watt; M.Fitzpatrick).5 yds+1.35 EPA
    4. Q4 13:383rd & 2 at NE 35(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass incomplete short right to T.Thornton.−5.58 EPA
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown5 plays · 11 yds · 1:39 · Started Q4 13:23 at NE 26Score after the drive: 21–18
    1. Q4 13:23Took overB.Baringer punts 11 yards to NE 26, Center-J.Cardona, downed by NE-M.Mapu.
    2. Q4 13:231st & 10 at NE 26(Shotgun) N.Harris left guard to NE 20 for 6 yards (L.Guy; Ja.Tavai).6 yds+0.28 EPA
    3. Q4 12:392nd & 4 at NE 20M.Trubisky pass short right to D.Washington pushed ob at NE 8 for 12 yards (Ja.Tavai).12 yds+0.79 EPA
    4. Q4 11:551st & Goal at NE 8(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short middle to P.Freiermuth. PENALTY on NE-J.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 7 yards, enforced at NE 8 - No Play.7 yds−2.64 EPA
    5. Q4 11:511st & 1 at PIT 34C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. Co.Heyward pass incomplete short right to D.Washington (M.Wilson).+3.59 EPA
    6. Q4 11:442nd & Goal at NE 1M.Trubisky up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Trubisky pass to P.Freiermuth is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.NE 21, PIT 18+1.74 EPA
  21. New England Patriots: Punt5 plays · 19 yds · 3:20 · Started Q4 11:44 at NE 25Score after the drive: 21–18
    1. Q4 11:44Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 11:441st & 10 at NE 25(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to E.Elliott to NE 34 for 9 yards (Ni.Herbig).9 yds+1.02 EPA
    3. Q4 11:082nd & 1 at NE 34E.Elliott up the middle to NE 36 for 2 yards (T.Watt).2 yds−0.39 EPA
    4. Q4 10:281st & 10 at NE 36E.Elliott up the middle to NE 35 for -1 yards (T.Watt).-1 yd−0.66 EPA
    5. Q4 9:542nd & 11 at NE 35(Shotgun) B.Zappe scrambles up the middle to NE 37 for 2 yards (E.Roberts).2 yds−0.42 EPA
    6. Q4 9:133rd & 9 at NE 37(Shotgun) B.Zappe pass short left to J.Smith-Schuster to NE 45 for 8 yards (P.Peterson).8 yds−1.67 EPA
  22. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt8 plays · 13 yds · 3:26 · Started Q4 8:24 at PIT 20Score after the drive: 21–18
    1. Q4 8:24Took overB.Baringer punts 55 yards to end zone, Center-J.Cardona, Touchback.
    2. Q4 8:241st & 10 at PIT 20(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to N.Harris to PIT 25 for 5 yards (Ja.Tavai).5 yds+0.83 EPA
    3. Q4 7:472nd & 5 at PIT 38(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to J.Warren.−1.42 EPA
    4. Q4 7:413rd & 5 at PIT 25(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to P.Freiermuth to PIT 29 for 4 yards (J.Mills) [J.Bentley].4 yds+0.63 EPA
    5. Q4 7:134th & 1 at PIT 29M.Trubisky up the middle to PIT 31 for 2 yards (Ja.Tavai; J.Bentley).2 yds+0.49 EPA
    6. Q4 6:351st & 10 at PIT 31(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to G.Pickens to PIT 38 for 7 yards (J.Jones).7 yds+0.54 EPA
    7. Q4 5:532nd & 3 at PIT 38(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short left to G.Pickens to PIT 38 for no gain (J.Jones).−2.02 EPA
    8. Q4 5:133rd & 3 at PIT 14(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to P.Freiermuth.+1.21 EPA
    9. Q4 5:064th & 3 at PIT 38(Punt formation) PENALTY on PIT-C.Kuntz, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 38 - No Play.-5 yds−1.79 EPA
  23. New England Patriots: Punt3 plays · 10 yds · 2:14 · Started Q4 4:58 at NE 13Score after the drive: 21–18
    1. Q4 4:58Took overP.Harvin punts 53 yards to NE 14, Center-C.Kuntz, fair catch by M.Bryant.
    2. Q4 4:581st & 10 at NE 14E.Elliott left guard to NE 18 for 4 yards (C.Heyward; L.Ogunjobi).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    3. Q4 4:172nd & 6 at NE 18E.Elliott right guard to NE 22 for 4 yards (L.Ogunjobi; B.Martinez).4 yds+0.08 EPA
    4. Q4 3:323rd & 2 at NE 22(Shotgun) E.Elliott up the middle to NE 23 for 1 yard (C.Heyward).1 yd−3.29 EPA
  24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs5 plays · 22 yds · 0:49 · Started Q4 2:44 at PIT 27Score after the drive: 21–18
    1. Q4 2:44Took overB.Baringer punts 50 yards to PIT 27, Center-J.Cardona, fair catch by C.Austin.
    2. Q4 2:441st & 10 at NE 48(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short middle to P.Freiermuth.−1.92 EPA
    3. Q4 2:392nd & 10 at PIT 27(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short middle to N.Harris to PIT 41 for 14 yards (J.Bentley; Ja.Tavai).14 yds+1.92 EPA
    4. Q4 2:141st & 10 at NE 48(No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete short right to D.Johnson.−1.08 EPA
    5. Q4 2:092nd & 10 at PIT 41(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass short right to D.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 49 for 8 yards (J.Jackson).8 yds+0.52 EPA
    6. Q4 2:053rd & 2 at PIT 49(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep right to G.Pickens.−4.70 EPA
  25. New England Patriots: Punt4 plays · 10 yds · 1:40 · Started Q4 1:55 at PIT 49Score after the drive: 21–18
    1. Q4 1:55Took over(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass incomplete deep left to D.Johnson.
    2. Q4 1:551st & 10 at PIT 48PENALTY on NE-H.Henry, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 48 - No Play.-5 yds−0.47 EPA
    3. Q4 1:551st & 15 at NE 47E.Elliott up the middle to NE 49 for 2 yards (M.Adams).2 yds−0.41 EPA
    4. Q4 1:512nd & 13 at NE 49E.Elliott right guard to PIT 38 for 13 yards (J.Porter). The Replay Official reviewed the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. E.Elliott right guard to PIT 39 for 12 yards (J.Porter).12 yds+0.87 EPA
    5. Q4 1:073rd & 1 at PIT 39B.Zappe up the middle to PIT 39 for no gain (B.Martinez).−2.69 EPA
  26. Pittsburgh Steelers: End of game2 plays · 46 yds · 0:08 · Started Q4 0:15 at PIT 13Score after the drive: 21–18
    1. Q4 0:15Took overB.Baringer punts 26 yards to PIT 13, Center-J.Cardona, out of bounds.
    2. Q4 0:151st & 10 at PIT 13(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass deep right to D.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 37 for 24 yards (J.Mills).24 yds+1.07 EPA
    3. Q4 0:071st & 10 at PIT 37(Shotgun) M.Trubisky pass deep left to A.Robinson to NE 42 for 21 yards (M.Bryant).21 yds−1.16 EPA

Box score

New England Patriots: Passing
Bailey ZappeQB19/28240312115.2
Pittsburgh Steelers: Passing
Mitchell TrubiskyQB22/3519011274.7
Connor HeywardFB0/1000039.6
New England Patriots: Rushing
Bailey ZappeQB3134.3011
Ezekiel ElliottRB22683.1012
Pittsburgh Steelers: Rushing
Mitchell TrubiskyQB8303.8115
Najee HarrisInactiveRB12292.407
Jaylen WarrenQuestionableRB7111.607
Calvin Austin IIIInjured reserveWR11212.0012
New England Patriots: Receiving
Ezekiel ElliottRB7872116
JuJu Smith-SchusterWR4690037
Hunter HenryTE3340224
Tyquan ThorntonDoubtfulWR3517011
Pharaoh BrownTE11404
Ty Montgomery IIWR1217017
Jalen ReagorWR01000
Pittsburgh Steelers: Receiving
Najee HarrisInactiveRB3319014
Connor HeywardFB2215010
Jaylen WarrenQuestionableRB4529012
George PickensWR561907
Pat FreiermuthTE371807
Diontae JohnsonWR3757125
Darnell WashingtonTE1212012
Allen RobinsonUNK1321021
New England Patriots: Defense
Ezekiel ElliottRB110000
Jahlani TavaiLB1580000
Kyle DuggerInactiveS740.5001
Jalen MillsS740100
Ja'Whaun BentleyLB720000
Jonathan JonesCB660000
Myles BryantCB530101
Christian BarmoreInactiveDT410.5000
Davon GodchauxDT420000
Anfernee JenningsOutLB440300
Lawrence GuyDT410000
Mack Wilson Sr.QuestionableLB321101
Jabrill PeppersS310011
Chris BoardLB200000
Keion WhiteQuestionableDE100000
Brenden SchoolerNon-football injuryS110000
Deatrich Wise Jr.Physically unable to performDE100000
Cody DavisS110000
J.C. JacksonCB110000
Matthew SlaterWR100000
Pittsburgh Steelers: Defense
Nick HerbigLB750100
Cameron HeywardDT651100
Elandon RobertsLB621101
T.J. WattLB530100
Minkah FitzpatrickQuestionableS520100
Joey Porter Jr.QuestionableCB440001
Blake MartinezLB420000
Mykal WalkerLB310011
Damontae KazeeS330000
Patrick PetersonCB330000
Alex HighsmithLB220000
Larry OgunjobiDT200000
Montravius AdamsDT210000
Keeanu BentonDT100000
Mark RobinsonLB110000
Broderick JonesOT100000
Levi WallaceCB110000
Armon WattsDT100000
James DanielsG110000
Trenton ThompsonS110000
New England Patriots: Kicking
Chad RylandPK0/003
Pittsburgh Steelers: Kicking
Chris BoswellPK1/1561