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Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 3Final

Houston Texans 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Final

Steelers stay perfect, keep Texans winless in 28-21 victory

At Acrisure Stadium

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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Houston Texans 28-21 in Week 3 on September 27, 2020 at Acrisure Stadium. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 237 yards for the Pittsburgh Steelers; Deshaun Watson threw for 264 for the Houston Texans.

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Showing: Pittsburgh Steelers, Q4 4:47 · End of game

PITHOU(4:47) (Shotgun) J.Conner left tackle pushed ob at HST 44 for 25 yards (L.Johnson).(4:40) (Shotgun) J.Conner right tackle to HST 40 for 4 yards (L.Johnson).(4:00) (Shotgun) B.Snell right guard to HST 36 for 4 yards (B.McKinney, P.Gaines).(3:15) (Shotgun) J.Conner up the middle to HST 35 for 1 yard (J.Watt).(3:11) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Washington to HST 28 for 7 yards (B.McKinney).(2:29) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Snell up the middle to HST 26 for 2 yards (P.Hall, B.McKinney).(2:24) B.Snell right tackle to HST 27 for -1 yards (W.Mercilus).(2:19) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to C.Claypool to HST 3 for 24 yards (E.Murray). FUMBLES (E.Murray), ball out of bounds at HST 3.(2:00) B.Roethlisberger kneels to HST 5 for -2 yards.(1:20) B.Roethlisberger kneels to HST 6 for -1 yards.(:34) B.Roethlisberger kneels to HST 7 for -1 yards.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · 5 yds · 0:54 · Started Q1 15:00 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at HOU 25(15:00) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right to Da.Johnson [T.Watt]. Coverage by 34-Edmunds.−0.54 EPA
    3. Q1 14:572nd & 10 at HOU 25(14:57) Da.Johnson right guard to HST 30 for 5 yards (M.Hilton).5 yds−0.05 EPA
    4. Q1 14:213rd & 5 at HOU 30(14:21) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to J.Akins. Coverage by 20-Sutton.−1.63 EPA
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs5 plays · 24 yds · 1:32 · Started Q1 14:06 at PIT 22Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:06Took over(14:17) B.Anger punts 48 yards to PIT 22, Center-J.Weeks, downed by HST-C.Gillaspia.
    2. Q1 14:061st & 10 at PIT 22(14:06) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to E.Ebron (V.Hargreaves).−0.54 EPA
    3. Q1 14:022nd & 10 at PIT 22(14:02) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to E.Ebron.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q1 13:583rd & 10 at PIT 22(13:58) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 33 for 11 yards (B.Roby) [E.Murray].11 yds+1.77 EPA
    5. Q1 13:181st & 10 at PIT 33(13:18) J.Conner right tackle to PIT 46 for 13 yards (V.Hargreaves).13 yds+0.74 EPA
    6. Q1 12:381st & 10 at PIT 46(12:38) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to J.Smith-Schuster. Coverage 26-Hargreaves.+1.03 EPA
  3. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:42 · Started Q1 12:34 at PIT 47Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:34Took over(12:34) (Shotgun) A.McFarland left guard to HST 47 for 7 yards (Ju.Reid; Z.Cunningham).
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers: Field goal5 plays · 20 yds · 2:52 · Started Q1 11:47 at HOU 35Score after the drive: 0–3
    1. Q1 11:52Took over(11:52) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to J.Smith-Schuster. PENALTY on HST-E.Murray, Defensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at HST 47 - No Play.
    2. Q1 11:471st & 10 at HOU 37(11:47) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Conner to HST 24 for 13 yards (B.Scarlett).13 yds+0.97 EPA
    3. Q1 11:001st & 10 at HOU 24(11:00) J.Conner right guard to HST 22 for 2 yards (B.McKinney).2 yds−0.31 EPA
    4. Q1 10:182nd & 8 at HOU 22(10:18) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to V.McDonald to HST 16 for 6 yards (Z.Cunningham).6 yds+0.29 EPA
    5. Q1 9:383rd & 2 at HOU 16(9:38) (Shotgun) J.Samuels right guard to HST 15 for 1 yard (B.McKinney; B.Scarlett).1 yd+0.06 EPA
    6. Q1 8:554th & 1 at HOU 15(8:59) C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Canaday, Holder-D.Colquitt.HOU 0, PIT 3−1.39 EPA
  5. Houston Texans: Touchdown7 plays · 59 yds · 2:50 · Started Q1 8:51 at HOU 26Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 8:55Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to HST 0. D.Carter to HST 26 for 26 yards (M.Allen).
    2. Q1 8:511st & 10 at HOU 26(8:51) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 28 for 2 yards (T.Watt).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q1 8:212nd & 8 at HOU 28(8:21) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 33 for 5 yards (S.Tuitt; C.Heyward).5 yds+0.13 EPA
    4. Q1 7:463rd & 3 at HOU 33(7:46) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to B.Cooks ran ob at PIT 47 for 20 yards (S.Nelson) [T.Watt].20 yds+1.67 EPA
    5. Q1 7:181st & 10 at PIT 47(7:18) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to W.Fuller to PIT 30 for 17 yards (D.Bush).17 yds+1.31 EPA
    6. Q1 6:401st & 10 at PIT 30(6:43) Da.Johnson up the middle to PIT 28 for 2 yards (M.Hilton).2 yds−0.31 EPA
    7. Q1 6:112nd & 8 at PIT 28(6:11) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete deep left to B.Cooks.−0.66 EPA
    8. Q1 6:013rd & 8 at PIT 28Randall Cobb Pass From Deshaun Watson for 28 Yrds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-B.Anger.HOU 7, PIT 3+3.94 EPA
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q1 6:01 at PIT 23Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 6:01Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 61 yards from HST 35 to PIT 4. R.McCloud to PIT 23 for 19 yards (K.Crossen, D.Cole).
  7. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:37 · Started Q1 5:54 at HOU 27Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 5:54Took over(5:54) (Shotgun) J.Conner up the middle to PIT 27 for 4 yards (W.Mercilus; Z.Cunningham).
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs2 plays · 14 yds · 0:49 · Started Q1 4:37 at PIT 28Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 5:17Took over(5:17) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. J.Conner up the middle to PIT 28 for 1 yard (B.McKinney).
    2. Q1 4:373rd & 5 at PIT 28(4:37) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 18 for -10 yards (C.Omenihu).-10 yds−1.08 EPA
    3. Q1 3:484th & 15 at PIT 18(3:58) D.Colquitt punts 48 yards to HST 34, Center-K.Canaday. D.Carter to HST 42 for 8 yards (O.Adeniyi).8 yds−0.21 EPA
  9. Houston Texans: Punt2 plays · 7 yds · 1:33 · Started Q1 3:04 at HOU 34Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 3:48Took over(3:48) D.Watson sacked at HST 34 for -8 yards (V.Williams).
    2. Q1 3:042nd & 18 at HOU 34(3:04) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short left to K.Stills to HST 33 for -1 yards (M.Hilton).-1 yd−0.75 EPA
    3. Q1 2:213rd & 19 at HOU 33(2:21) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to J.Akins to HST 41 for 8 yards (M.Hilton).8 yds−0.40 EPA
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt3 plays · 4 yds · 1:01 · Started Q1 1:31 at PIT 4Score after the drive: 7–3
    1. Q1 1:31Took over(1:38) B.Anger punts 54 yards to PIT 5, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by D.Johnson. PIT-O.Adeniyi was injured during the play.
    2. Q1 1:311st & 10 at PIT 5(1:31) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Snell left tackle to PIT 8 for 3 yards (B.Scarlett).3 yds−0.35 EPA
    3. Q1 0:492nd & 7 at PIT 8(:49) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to D.Johnson. Coverage 21-Roby.−0.66 EPA
    4. Q1 0:443rd & 7 at PIT 8(:44) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to D.Johnson.−1.69 EPA
  11. Houston Texans: Touchdown9 plays · 39 yds · 3:58 · Started Q1 0:30 at HOU 46Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q1 0:30Took over(:38) D.Colquitt punts 47 yards to HST 45, Center-K.Canaday. W.Fuller to HST 46 for 1 yard (C.Claypool; J.Layne).
    2. Q1 0:301st & 10 at HOU 46(:30) Da.Johnson up the middle to HST 44 for -2 yards (V.Williams).-2 yds−0.74 EPA
    3. Q2 15:002nd & 12 at HOU 44(15:00) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep left to Da.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 36 for 20 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).20 yds+1.86 EPA
    4. Q2 14:441st & 10 at PIT 36(14:46) (No Huddle) Da.Johnson left tackle to PIT 34 for 2 yards (T.Watt, S.Tuitt).2 yds−0.23 EPA
    5. Q2 14:122nd & 8 at PIT 34(14:12) Da.Johnson right guard to PIT 32 for 2 yards (J.Haden).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    6. Q2 13:363rd & 6 at PIT 32(13:36) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep left to K.Stills to PIT 12 for 20 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).20 yds+1.97 EPA
    7. Q2 13:001st & 10 at PIT 12(13:00) (Shotgun) C.Prosise up the middle to PIT 11 for 1 yard (T.Alualu, C.Wormley).1 yd−0.44 EPA
    8. Q2 12:222nd & 9 at PIT 11(12:22) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short left to D.Fells (D.Bush).−0.66 EPA
    9. Q2 12:183rd & 9 at PIT 11(12:18) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to W.Fuller to PIT 2 for 9 yards (T.Edmunds).9 yds+2.64 EPA
    10. Q2 11:321st & Goal at PIT 2David Johnson 2 Yard Rush K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-B.Anger.HOU 14, PIT 3+0.57 EPA
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs5 plays · 44 yds · 2:37 · Started Q2 11:32 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q2 11:32Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 11:321st & 10 at PIT 25(11:32) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to A.McFarland. Coverage 50-Adams.−0.54 EPA
    3. Q2 11:292nd & 10 at PIT 25(11:29) (Shotgun) A.McFarland left guard pushed ob at PIT 45 for 20 yards (A.Moore).20 yds+1.66 EPA
    4. Q2 10:571st & 10 at PIT 45(10:57) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to V.McDonald pushed ob at HST 40 for 15 yards (B.McKinney).15 yds+0.81 EPA
    5. Q2 10:221st & 10 at HOU 40(10:22) (Shotgun) J.Conner right tackle to HST 33 for 7 yards (Ju.Reid, J.Watt).7 yds+0.73 EPA
    6. Q2 9:382nd & 3 at HOU 33(9:38) J.Conner left guard to HST 31 for 2 yards (C.Watkins).2 yds+1.01 EPA
  13. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:54 · Started Q2 8:55 at PIT 30Score after the drive: 14–3
    1. Q2 8:55Took over(8:55) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Snell up the middle to HST 30 for 1 yard (W.Mercilus; J.Watt).
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown5 plays · -2 yds · 2:10 · Started Q2 7:15 at HOU 13Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q2 8:01Took over(8:01) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to E.Ebron to HST 13 for 17 yards (V.Hargreaves).
    2. Q2 7:151st & 10 at HOU 13(7:15) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left end to HST 4 for 9 yards (D.Cole; A.Moore).9 yds+1.13 EPA
    3. Q2 6:272nd & 1 at HOU 4(6:27) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. J.Conner up the middle to HST 1 for 3 yards (P.Hall).3 yds+0.76 EPA
    4. Q2 5:521st & Goal at HOU 1(5:52) B.Snell left guard to HST 1 for no gain (B.McKinney).−0.47 EPA
    5. Q2 5:152nd & Goal at HOU 1(5:15) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left. PENALTY on PIT-B.Roethlisberger, Intentional Grounding, 9 yards, enforced at HST 1.-9 yds−2.43 EPA
    6. Q2 5:053rd & Goal at HOU 10Eric Ebron Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 10 Yrds C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Canaday, Holder-D.Colquitt.HOU 14, PIT 10+3.17 EPA
  15. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs1 play · 2 yds · 0:39 · Started Q2 5:02 at HOU 16Score after the drive: 14–10
    1. Q2 5:05Took overC.Boswell kicks 53 yards from PIT 35 to HST 12. D.Carter to HST 16 for 4 yards (M.Allen).
    2. Q2 5:021st & 10 at HOU 16(5:02) Da.Johnson left guard to HST 18 for 2 yards (D.Bush).2 yds+0.23 EPA
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown9 plays · 73 yds · 2:23 · Started Q2 3:37 at PIT 12Score after the drive: 14–17
    1. Q2 4:23Took over(4:23) D.Watson sacked at HST 12 for -6 yards (sack split by D.Bush and B.Dupree).
    2. Q2 3:373rd & 14 at PIT 12(3:37) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to C.Gillaspia to HST 18 for 6 yards (M.Hilton).6 yds+0.63 EPA
    3. Q2 2:384th & 8 at PIT 18(2:48) B.Anger punts 58 yards to PIT 24, Center-J.Weeks. R.McCloud to PIT 37 for 13 yards (A.Moore).13 yds+2.17 EPA
    4. Q2 2:381st & 10 at PIT 37(2:38) (Shotgun) J.Conner left guard to PIT 42 for 5 yards (E.Murray).5 yds+0.13 EPA
    5. Q2 2:092nd & 5 at PIT 42(2:09) (Shotgun) J.Conner left guard to PIT 44 for 2 yards (Z.Cunningham).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    6. Q2 2:003rd & 3 at PIT 44(2:00) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to J.Smith-Schuster to 50 for 6 yards (E.Murray).6 yds+0.69 EPA
    7. Q2 1:371st & 10 at 50(1:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Conner pushed ob at HST 38 for 12 yards (Ju.Reid).12 yds+0.67 EPA
    8. Q2 1:301st & 10 at HOU 38(1:30) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to E.Ebron pushed ob at HST 32 for 6 yards (V.Hargreaves).6 yds+0.45 EPA
    9. Q2 1:262nd & 4 at HOU 32(1:26) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Washington to HST 26 for 6 yards (V.Hargreaves) [A.Moore].6 yds+0.32 EPA
    10. Q2 1:141st & 10 at HOU 26JuJu Smith-Schuster Pass From Ben Roethlisberger for 26 Yrds C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-K.Canaday, Holder-D.Colquitt.HOU 14, PIT 17+3.20 EPA
  17. Houston Texans: Touchdown5 plays · 60 yds · 0:50 · Started Q2 1:14 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q2 1:14Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 1:141st & 10 at HOU 25(1:14) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to B.Cooks to HST 33 for 8 yards (T.Edmunds).8 yds+0.55 EPA
    3. Q2 0:542nd & 2 at HOU 33(:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep middle to R.Cobb to PIT 49 for 18 yards (M.Hilton).18 yds+0.55 EPA
    4. Q2 0:471st & 10 at PIT 49(:47) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to J.Akins to PIT 29 for 20 yards (T.Edmunds).20 yds+1.23 EPA
    5. Q2 0:351st & 10 at PIT 29(:35) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to R.Cobb to PIT 14 for 15 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).15 yds+0.50 EPA
    6. Q2 0:241st & 10 at PIT 14Will Fuller V Pass From Deshaun Watson for 14 Yrds K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-B.Anger.HOU 21, PIT 17+3.23 EPA
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers: End of half1 play · -1 yds · 0:24 · Started Q2 0:24 at PIT 25Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q2 0:24Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 0:241st & 10 at PIT 25(:24) B.Roethlisberger kneels to PIT 24 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.69 EPA
  19. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q3 15:00 at HOU 30Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q3 15:00Took overK.Fairbairn kicks 63 yards from HST 35 to PIT 2. R.McCloud to PIT 30 for 28 yards (T.Adams).
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs3 plays · 9 yds · 1:58 · Started Q3 14:24 at PIT 41Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q3 14:53Took over(14:53) (Shotgun) A.McFarland left tackle pushed ob at PIT 41 for 11 yards (A.Moore).
    2. Q3 14:241st & 10 at PIT 41(14:24) (Shotgun) A.McFarland left guard to PIT 43 for 2 yards (Z.Cunningham).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q3 13:452nd & 8 at PIT 43(13:45) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to A.McFarland to 50 for 7 yards (B.Dunn).7 yds+0.60 EPA
    4. Q3 13:113rd & 1 at 50(13:11) A.McFarland right guard to 50 for no gain (B.Roby).+0.75 EPA
  21. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:43 · Started Q3 12:26 at PIT 48Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q3 12:26Took over(12:26) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. J.Conner right guard to HST 48 for 2 yards (P.Hall; D.Cole).
  22. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs6 plays · 26 yds · 0:34 · Started Q3 11:11 at HOU 41Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q3 11:43Took over(11:43) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to J.Washington to HST 41 for 7 yards (V.Hargreaves).
    2. Q3 11:112nd & 3 at HOU 41(11:11) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to J.Washington. HST-A.Moore was injured during the play.−0.67 EPA
    3. Q3 11:063rd & 3 at HOU 41(11:06) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end pushed ob at HST 39 for 2 yards (W.Mercilus). Pittsburgh challenged the short of the line to gain ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #1.)2 yds+0.34 EPA
    4. Q3 10:574th & 1 at HOU 39(10:57) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to C.Claypool. PENALTY on HST-B.Roby, Defensive Pass Interference, 29 yards, enforced at HST 39 - No Play.29 yds+2.21 EPA
    5. Q3 10:521st & Goal at HOU 10(10:52) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to C.Claypool. PENALTY on PIT-A.Villanueva, Ineligible Downfield Pass, 5 yards, enforced at HST 10 - No Play.-5 yds−0.42 EPA
    6. Q3 10:481st & Goal at HOU 15(10:48) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short middle to J.Washington.−0.56 EPA
    7. Q3 10:442nd & Goal at HOU 15(10:44) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to J.Conner. Coverage 26-Hargreaves.−1.06 EPA
  23. Houston Texans: Missed field goal0 plays · 0 yds · 0:43 · Started Q3 10:37 at PIT 8Score after the drive: 21–17
    1. Q3 10:37Took over(10:37) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to J.Conner to HST 8 for 7 yards (B.McKinney; Ju.Reid).
  24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Field goal0 plays · 57 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 9:54 at PIT 35Score after the drive: 21–20
    1. Q3 9:54Took over(9:57) C.Boswell 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-K.Canaday, Holder-D.Colquitt.HOU 21, PIT 20
  25. Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · 6 yds · 2:11 · Started Q3 9:49 at HOU 26Score after the drive: 21–20
    1. Q3 9:54Took overC.Boswell kicks 66 yards from PIT 35 to HST -1. D.Carter to HST 26 for 27 yards (M.Hilton).
    2. Q3 9:491st & 10 at HOU 26(9:49) Da.Johnson right tackle to HST 29 for 3 yards (C.Heyward).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q3 9:162nd & 7 at HOU 29(9:16) (Shotgun) Da.Johnson right guard to HST 29 for no gain (C.Heyward, D.Bush).−0.66 EPA
    4. Q3 8:383rd & 7 at HOU 29(8:38) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short right to Da.Johnson to HST 32 for 3 yards (T.Edmunds) [S.Tuitt].3 yds−2.24 EPA
  26. Pittsburgh Steelers: Punt3 plays · 10 yds · 2:14 · Started Q3 7:38 at PIT 36Score after the drive: 21–20
    1. Q3 7:38Took over(7:52) B.Anger punts 43 yards to PIT 25, Center-J.Weeks. R.McCloud to PIT 37 for 12 yards (J.Weeks).
    2. Q3 7:381st & 10 at PIT 37(7:38) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 28 for -9 yards (C.Watkins).-9 yds−1.46 EPA
    3. Q3 6:562nd & 19 at PIT 28(6:56) (Shotgun) J.Conner right guard to PIT 31 for 3 yards (Z.Cunningham, J.Watt).3 yds−0.39 EPA
    4. Q3 6:183rd & 16 at PIT 31(6:18) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Washington to PIT 46 for 15 yards (P.Gaines).15 yds−0.96 EPA
  27. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs3 plays · -2 yds · 1:57 · Started Q3 5:24 at HOU 20Score after the drive: 21–20
    1. Q3 5:24Took over(5:33) D.Colquitt punts 34 yards to HST 20, Center-K.Canaday, downed by PIT-R.Spillane.
    2. Q3 5:241st & 10 at HOU 20(5:24) (Shotgun) D.Watson scrambles right end ran ob at HST 25 for 5 yards (J.Haden).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q3 4:532nd & 5 at HOU 25(4:53) Da.Johnson left guard to HST 26 for 1 yard (S.Tuitt).1 yd−0.50 EPA
    4. Q3 4:163rd & 4 at HOU 26(4:16) (Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 18 for -8 yards (S.Tuitt).-8 yds+0.44 EPA
  28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs5 plays · 2 yds · 1:01 · Started Q3 3:00 at PIT 13Score after the drive: 21–20
    1. Q3 3:27Took over(3:27) (Punt formation) PENALTY on HST, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at HST 18 - No Play.
    2. Q3 3:004th & 17 at PIT 13(3:07) B.Anger punts 44 yards to PIT 43, Center-J.Weeks, out of bounds.+3.15 EPA
    3. Q3 3:001st & 10 at PIT 43(3:00) (Shotgun) A.McFarland left tackle to PIT 45 for 2 yards (B.McKinney).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    4. Q3 2:242nd & 8 at PIT 45(2:24) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to C.Claypool (E.Murray).−0.66 EPA
    5. Q3 2:163rd & 8 at PIT 45(2:16) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to C.Claypool (B.Roby).−0.05 EPA
    6. Q3 1:594th & 8 at PIT 45(2:09) D.Colquitt punts 48 yards to HST 7, Center-K.Canaday. D.Carter to HST 15 for 8 yards (O.Adeniyi).8 yds−1.16 EPA
  29. Houston Texans: Interception6 plays · 43 yds · 2:53 · Started Q3 1:20 at HOU 14Score after the drive: 21–20
    1. Q3 1:59Took over(1:59) Da.Johnson right tackle to HST 14 for -1 yards (A.Highsmith).
    2. Q3 1:202nd & 11 at HOU 14(1:20) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to W.Fuller to HST 28 for 14 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).14 yds+1.34 EPA
    3. Q3 0:461st & 10 at HOU 28(:46) (Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 28 for 0 yards (B.Dupree).−0.54 EPA
    4. Q4 15:002nd & 10 at HOU 28(15:00) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to W.Fuller (T.Alualu).−0.66 EPA
    5. Q4 14:573rd & 10 at HOU 28(14:57) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep middle to R.Cobb to PIT 38 for 34 yards (M.Hilton) [S.Tuitt].34 yds+3.16 EPA
    6. Q4 14:191st & 10 at PIT 38(14:19) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass short middle to B.Cooks to PIT 43 for -5 yards (T.Watt).-5 yds−1.13 EPA
    7. Q4 13:412nd & 15 at PIT 43(13:41) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short right to D.Fells. Coverage by 98-Williams.−3.15 EPA
  30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Touchdown12 plays · 64 yds · 7:03 · Started Q4 13:27 at PIT 21Score after the drive: 21–28
    1. Q4 13:27Took over(13:38) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep right intended for K.Stills INTERCEPTED by M.Hilton [T.Watt] at PIT 13. M.Hilton to PIT 21 for 8 yards (B.Cooks).
    2. Q4 13:271st & 10 at PIT 21(13:27) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to E.Ebron to PIT 26 for 5 yards (Z.Cunningham).5 yds+0.07 EPA
    3. Q4 12:452nd & 5 at PIT 26(12:45) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 26 for no gain (E.Murray).−0.66 EPA
    4. Q4 12:003rd & 5 at PIT 26(12:00) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to E.Ebron to PIT 40 for 14 yards (Ju.Reid).14 yds+1.66 EPA
    5. Q4 11:191st & 10 at PIT 40(11:19) (Shotgun) J.Conner right tackle pushed ob at HST 49 for 11 yards (Z.Cunningham).11 yds+0.53 EPA
    6. Q4 10:501st & 10 at HOU 49(10:50) (Shotgun) J.Conner left end pushed ob at HST 41 for 8 yards (E.Murray).8 yds+0.72 EPA
    7. Q4 10:122nd & 2 at HOU 41(10:12) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short right to J.Washington to HST 40 for 1 yard (V.Hargreaves).1 yd−0.36 EPA
    8. Q4 9:283rd & 1 at HOU 40(9:28) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Snell up the middle to HST 38 for 2 yards (Z.Cunningham).2 yds+0.33 EPA
    9. Q4 8:451st & 10 at HOU 38(8:45) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep right to C.Claypool. Coverage 20-Reid.−0.54 EPA
    10. Q4 8:402nd & 10 at HOU 38(8:40) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Conner to HST 30 for 8 yards (Ju.Reid).8 yds+0.87 EPA
    11. Q4 7:563rd & 2 at HOU 30(7:56) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to V.McDonald to HST 16 for 14 yards (Z.Cunningham).14 yds+1.11 EPA
    12. Q4 7:121st & 10 at HOU 16(7:12) (Shotgun) J.Conner up the middle to HST 12 for 4 yards (B.McKinney).4 yds−0.10 EPA
    13. Q4 6:242nd & 6 at HOU 12James Conner 12 Yard Rush (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. B.Roethlisberger pass to J.Smith-Schuster is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.HOU 21, PIT 28+3.37 EPA
  31. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs1 play · -11 yds · 0:42 · Started Q4 6:24 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 21–28
    1. Q4 6:24Took overC.Boswell kicks 65 yards from PIT 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 6:241st & 10 at HOU 25(6:24) (Shotgun) D.Watson sacked at HST 14 for -11 yards (T.Watt).-11 yds−2.59 EPA
  32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q4 5:42 at PIT 14Score after the drive: 21–28
    1. Q4 5:42Took over(5:42) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass incomplete short middle to B.Cooks (J.Haden).
  33. Houston Texans: Punt1 play · 16 yds · 0:50 · Started Q4 5:37 at HOU 9Score after the drive: 21–28
    1. Q4 5:37Took over(5:37) (Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-J.Akins, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 14 - No Play.
    2. Q4 5:373rd & 26 at HOU 9(5:37) (Shotgun) D.Watson pass deep middle to K.Stills to HST 25 for 16 yards (M.Fitzpatrick).16 yds−0.07 EPA
  34. Pittsburgh Steelers: End of game11 plays · 62 yds · 4:13 · Started Q4 4:47 at PIT 31Score after the drive: 21–28
    1. Q4 4:47Took over(4:52) B.Anger punts 44 yards to PIT 31, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by R.McCloud.
    2. Q4 4:471st & 10 at PIT 31(4:47) (Shotgun) J.Conner left tackle pushed ob at HST 44 for 25 yards (L.Johnson).25 yds+1.40 EPA
    3. Q4 4:401st & 10 at HOU 44(4:40) (Shotgun) J.Conner right tackle to HST 40 for 4 yards (L.Johnson).4 yds−0.03 EPA
    4. Q4 4:002nd & 6 at HOU 40(4:00) (Shotgun) B.Snell right guard to HST 36 for 4 yards (B.McKinney, P.Gaines).4 yds+0.23 EPA
    5. Q4 3:153rd & 2 at HOU 36(3:15) (Shotgun) J.Conner up the middle to HST 35 for 1 yard (J.Watt).1 yd+0.11 EPA
    6. Q4 3:114th & 1 at HOU 35(3:11) (Shotgun) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to J.Washington to HST 28 for 7 yards (B.McKinney).7 yds+0.95 EPA
    7. Q4 2:291st & 10 at HOU 28(2:29) J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. B.Snell up the middle to HST 26 for 2 yards (P.Hall, B.McKinney).2 yds−0.31 EPA
    8. Q4 2:242nd & 8 at HOU 26(2:24) B.Snell right tackle to HST 27 for -1 yards (W.Mercilus).-1 yd−0.78 EPA
    9. Q4 2:193rd & 9 at HOU 27(2:19) B.Roethlisberger pass short left to C.Claypool to HST 3 for 24 yards (E.Murray). FUMBLES (E.Murray), ball out of bounds at HST 3.24 yds+3.14 EPA
    10. Q4 2:001st & Goal at HOU 3(2:00) B.Roethlisberger kneels to HST 5 for -2 yards.-2 yds−1.37 EPA
    11. Q4 1:202nd & Goal at HOU 5(1:20) B.Roethlisberger kneels to HST 6 for -1 yards.-1 yd−1.37 EPA
    12. Q4 0:343rd & Goal at HOU 6(:34) B.Roethlisberger kneels to HST 7 for -1 yards.-1 yd−3.45 EPA

Box score

Houston Texans: Passing
Deshaun WatsonQB19/27264215110.7
Pittsburgh Steelers: Passing
Ben RoethlisbergerQB23/36237202101.3
Houston Texans: Rushing
Deshaun WatsonQB155.005
David JohnsonRB13231.815
C.J. ProsiseRB111.001
Pittsburgh Steelers: Rushing
Ben RoethlisbergerQB5-3-0.602
James ConnerInjured reserveRB181096.1125
Benny Snell Jr.RB7111.604
Anthony McFarland Jr.RB6427.0020
Diontae JohnsonWR199.009
Jaylen SamuelsRB111.001
Houston Texans: Receiving
David JohnsonRB2323020
Brandin CooksWR3523020
Randall CobbWR4495134
William Fuller VWR4554117
Kenny StillsWR3435020
Jordan AkinsTE2328020
Cullen GillaspiaLB11606
Darren FellsTE02000
Pittsburgh Steelers: Receiving
James ConnerInjured reserveRB4540013
Anthony McFarland Jr.RB12707
Eric EbronTE5752117
James WashingtonWR5736015
JuJu Smith-SchusterWR4543126
Vance McDonaldTE3335015
Chase ClaypoolWR1424024
Diontae JohnsonWR02000
Houston Texans: Defense
Zach CunninghamLB1180000
Benardrick McKinneyLB1170000
Justin ReidS640000
Vernon Hargreaves IIICB660001
Eric MurrayQuestionableS550001
Whitney MercilusLB520100
Brandin CooksWR110000
J.J. WattDE410000
A.J. Moore Jr.S430000
Brennan ScarlettLB320000
P.J. HallDT320000
Dylan ColeLB300000
Lonnie Johnson Jr.S220000
Carlos WatkinsDE221100
Bradley RobyCB220001
Phillip GainesCB210000
Charles OmenihuQuestionableDE111100
Jon WeeksLS110000
Brandon DunnDT110000
Keion CrossenCB110000
Tyrell AdamsLB110000
Pittsburgh Steelers: Defense
Mike HiltonCB880111
Minkah FitzpatrickQuestionableS550000
T.J. WattLB441200
Devin BushLB420.5101
Terrell EdmundsS440000
Stephon TuittDE421100
Bud DupreeLB311.5100
Cameron HeywardDT220000
Joe HadenCB220000
Vince WilliamsLB221200
Ola AdeniyiLB220000
Chase ClaypoolWR100000
Marcus AllenLB220000
Alex HighsmithLB110100
Chris WormleyDT100000
Tyson AlualuDT110001
Steven NelsonCB110000
Justin LayneCB100000
Houston Texans: Kicking
Ka'imi FairbairnPK0/003
Pittsburgh Steelers: Kicking
Chris BoswellPK2/2332