49ers vs Steelers Week 1 2023: Final Score 30

Final2023 Week 1

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PASun, Sep 10, 2023, 1:00 PM ET

San Francisco 49ers vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 1 2023

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Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
49ers	10	10	7	3	30
Steelers	0	7	0	0	7

SF 30PIT 7 Final

Passing leader
Kenny Pickett
PIT · QB
11.7PPR pts
31/46, 232 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Brandon Aiyuk
SF · WR
32.9PPR pts
8 REC, 129 YDS, 2 TD
Steelers leader
Allen Robinson
PIT · WR
11.4PPR pts
5 REC, 64 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Talanoa Hufanga
SF
1 INT, 5 TKL

49ers 30, Steelers 7: San Francisco leads from start to finish

San Francisco led 20–7 at halftime and outscored Pittsburgh 10–0 after the break to win 30–7. The 49ers finished with a 391–239 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Steelers went 5-for-15 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the 49ers kept the ball for 37:23.

Key advantages

+2.0 yards/play SF 5.9 · PIT 3.9
+1 turnover margin SF 1 · PIT 2 turnovers
+152 total yards SF 391 · PIT 239

Game Highlights

Watch on YouTube: San Francisco 49ers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Game Highlights | NFL 2023 Week 1

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Steelers
49ers	Stat	Steelers
5.9	Yards per play	3.9

1	Turnovers	2

391	Total yards	239

Other team stats
66	Plays	61

46%	Third-down conversion	33%

37:23	Time of possession	22:37

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Steelers scored one touchdown.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Steelers
Time	Team	Play	SF	PIT
1st quarter
9:29	SF	Brock Purdy → Brandon Aiyuk, 8-yard TD Takes leadJake Moody XP	7	0
4:38	SF	Jake Moody 41-yard FG Extends lead	10	0
2nd quarter
13:30	SF	Brock Purdy → Brandon Aiyuk, 19-yard TD Extends leadJake Moody XP	17	0
8:22	SF	Jake Moody 32-yard FG Extends lead	20	0
0:10	PIT	Kenny Pickett → Pat Freiermuth, 3-yard TDChris Boswell XP	20	7
3rd quarter
14:02	SF	Christian McCaffrey 65-yard TD run Extends leadJake Moody XP	27	7
4th quarter
5:30	SF	Jake Moody 40-yard FG Extends lead	30	7

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Steelers, Week 1 2023

Fantasy leaders

Brandon AiyukSFWR32.9 PTSWR2
Christian McCaffreySFRB25.9 PTSRB3
Brock PurdySFQB16.8 PTSQB10
Kenny PickettPITQB11.7 PTSQB21

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rate	Start/Sit
Kenny PickettPITQB	11.7	QB21	31/46	232	1	2	1	4	68.4	Start/Sit →
Brock PurdySFQB	16.8	QB10	19/29	220	2	0	3	20	111.3	Start/Sit →
Sam DarnoldSFQB	-0.2	—	—	—	—	—	2	-2	—	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
Brandon AiyukSFWR	32.9	WR2	WR	—	—	—	8	8	129	2
Christian McCaffreySFRB	25.9	RB3	RB	22	152	1	5	3	17	0	Start/Sit →
Allen RobinsonPITWR	11.4	WR35	WR	—	—	—	8	5	64	0
Deebo SamuelSFWR	11.3	WR36	WR	2	8	0	7	5	55	0
Calvin AustinPITWR	9.7	WR42	WR	—	—	—	6	6	37	0
George PickensPITWR	8.6	WR49	WR	—	—	—	7	5	36	0	Start/Sit →
Diontae JohnsonPITWR	7.8	WR52	WR	—	—	—	6	3	48	0
Pat FreiermuthPITTE	7.3	TE17	TE	—	—	—	4	1	3	1	Start/Sit →
Jaylen WarrenPITRB	6.8	RB40	RB	3	6	0	6	5	12	0	Start/Sit →
Najee HarrisPITRB	5.3	RB43	RB	6	31	0	2	2	2	0	Start/Sit →
George KittleSFTE	4.9	TE26	TE	—	—	—	6	3	19	0	Start/Sit →
Connor HeywardPITRB	3.9	RB51	RB	—	—	—	4	2	19	0	Start/Sit →
Anthony McFarlandPITRB	3.1	RB57	RB	—	—	—	2	2	11	0
Elijah MitchellSFRB	1.0	RB75	RB	5	10	0	1	0	0	0
Jauan JenningsSFWR	0.0	—	WR	—	—	—	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

Deebo SamuelWR59 snaps87%
Christian McCaffreyRB58 snaps85%
Brandon AiyukWR58 snaps85%
George KittleTE47 snaps69%
Jauan JenningsWR22 snaps32%

Target Share28 targets

Brandon Aiyuk29%, 8 targets
Deebo Samuel25%, 7 targets
George Kittle21%, 6 targets
Christian McCaffrey18%, 5 targets
Jauan Jennings4%, 1 targets
Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share34 carries

Christian McCaffrey65%, 22 carries
Elijah Mitchell15%, 5 carries
Brock Purdy9%, 3 carries
Sam Darnold6%, 2 carries
Deebo Samuel6%, 2 carries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

Allen RobinsonWR56 snaps89%
George PickensWR56 snaps89%
Calvin AustinWR35 snaps56%
Najee HarrisRB33 snaps52%
Pat FreiermuthTE32 snaps51%

Target Share45 targets

Allen Robinson18%, 8 targets
George Pickens16%, 7 targets
Diontae Johnson13%, 6 targets
Calvin Austin13%, 6 targets
Jaylen Warren13%, 6 targets
Other27%, 12 targets

Carry Share10 carries

Najee Harris60%, 6 carries
Jaylen Warren30%, 3 carries
Kenny Pickett10%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
Allen RobinsonPITWR	56	89%	8	18%	0
George PickensPITWR	56	89%	7	16%	0
Deebo SamuelSFWR	59	87%	7	25%	2
Christian McCaffreySFRB	58	85%	5	18%	22
Brandon AiyukSFWR	58	85%	8	29%	0
George KittleSFTE	47	69%	6	21%	0
Calvin AustinPITWR	35	56%	6	13%	0
Najee HarrisPITRB	33	52%	2	4%	6
Pat FreiermuthPITTE	32	51%	4	9%	0
Diontae JohnsonPITWR	27	43%	6	13%	0
Jaylen WarrenPITRB	25	40%	6	13%	3
Darnell WashingtonPITTE	24	38%	0	0%	0
Jauan JenningsSFWR	22	32%	1	4%	0
Charlie WoernerSFTE	21	31%	0	0%	0
Connor HeywardPITRB	17	27%	4	9%	0
Ross DwelleySFTE	12	18%	0	0%	0
Elijah MitchellSFRB	10	15%	1	4%	5
Ronnie BellSFWR	7	10%	0	0%	0
Miles BoykinPITWR	5	8%	0	0%	0
Anthony McFarlandPITRB	5	8%	2	4%	0
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR	3	4%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Biggest overperformer+19.5Brandon Aiyuk32.9 PTS vs 13.4 xFP
Biggest underperformer−8.3Kenny Pickett11.7 PTS vs 20.0 xFP
Highest expected volume21.8 xFPChristian McCaffrey25.9 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB	25.9	21.8	+4.1	85%	65% car	—	0	22	65%	5	18%
Kenny PickettPIT · QB	11.7	20.0	−8.3	100%	46 att	—	46	1	10%	0	0%
Brock PurdySF · QB	16.8	14.0	+2.8	97%	29 att	—	29	3	9%	0	0%
Allen RobinsonPIT · WR	11.4	13.4	−2.0	89%	18% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	18%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR	32.9	13.4	+19.5	85%	29% tgt	—	0	0	0%	8	29%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR	11.3	12.9	−1.6	87%	25% tgt	—	0	2	6%	7	25%
Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB	6.8	11.9	−5.1	40%	30% car	—	0	3	30%	6	13%
George PickensPIT · WR	8.6	11.7	−3.1	89%	16% tgt	—	0	0	0%	7	16%
Calvin Austin IIIPIT · WR	9.7	10.0	−0.3	56%	13% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	13%
Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR	7.8	10.0	−2.2	43%	13% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	13%
George KittleSF · TE	4.9	10.0	−5.1	69%	21% tgt	—	0	0	0%	6	21%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB	5.3	7.0	−1.7	52%	60% car	—	0	6	60%	2	4%
Connor HeywardPIT · RB	3.9	6.7	−2.8	27%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	9%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE	7.3	6.7	+0.6	51%	9% tgt	—	0	0	0%	4	9%
Elijah MitchellSF · RB	1.0	4.7	−3.7	15%	15% car	—	0	5	15%	1	4%
Anthony McFarland Jr.PIT · RB	3.1	3.3	−0.2	8%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	2	4%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	32%	4% tgt	—	0	0	0%	1	4%
Sam DarnoldSF · QB	-0.2	1.2	−1.4	3%	0 att	—	0	2	6%	0	0%

Team totals: 49ers 28 targets and 34 carries; Steelers 45 targets and 10 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Brock Purdy

SF · QB · 16.8 pts on 14.0 expected

19 of 29 passing for 220 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for 20 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

Kenny Pickett Unlucky

PIT · QB · 11.7 pts on 20.0 expected

31 of 46 passing for 232 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kenny Pickett →

Christian McCaffrey Strong role

SF · RB · 25.9 pts on 21.8 expected

5 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 17 yards; 22 carries (65% of the team's) for 152 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.8 expected.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Brandon Aiyuk Ran hot

SF · WR · 32.9 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (29% of the team's), 8 catches for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Allen Robinson

PIT · WR · 11.4 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (18% of the team's), 5 catches for 64 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Jaylen Warren Unlucky

PIT · RB · 6.8 pts on 11.9 expected

6 targets (13% of the team's), 5 catches for 12 yards; 3 carries (30% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Warren →

George Kittle Unlucky

SF · TE · 4.9 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 19 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Steelers defense
Points allowed to	49ers D	Steelers D
QBs	14.8	15.0
RBs	18.0	20.3
WRs	33.4	32.1
TEs	10.8	12.4

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Pittsburgh opened at 46% win probability and fell below 2% before halftime.

Steelers win probability

Key Swings

−20Purdy → Aiyuk, 8-yd TD46% → 26%Q1 9:29
−7Moody 41-yd FG25% → 18%Q1 4:38
−11Purdy → Aiyuk, 19-yd TD17% → 6%Q2 13:30
+6Pickett → Freiermuth, 3-yd TD2% → 8%Q2 0:10
−6McCaffrey 65-yd TD run7% → 1%Q3 14:02

Swing in Steelers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Steelers
San Francisco 49ers	Measure	Pittsburgh Steelers
66	Plays	61
48%	Pass rate	84%
6.3	Yds / dropback	3.9
5.5	Yds / carry	4.1
6/13	Third downs	5/15

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 5 more plays and gained 2.4 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
SF Aiyuk 29% · Samuel 25% · Kittle 21%
PIT Robinson 18% · Pickens 16% · Austin 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Steelers
Result	SF	PIT
Touchdowns	3	1
Field goals	3	0
Punts	3	6
Turnovers	1	2
Turnovers on downs	0	2

SF turnover edge: +1

The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
Pittsburgh's first five possessions all ended in a three-and-out or an interception.
The 49ers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to six minutes.

All 23 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
PIT	Q1 15:00	3	-5	1:45	Punt
SF	Q1 13:15	7	54	3:46	Touchdown
PIT	Q1 9:29	3	5	1:29	Interception
SF	Q1 8:00	6	25	3:22	Field goal
PIT	Q1 4:38	3	-3	1:33	Punt
SF	Q1 3:05	9	68	4:35	Touchdown
PIT	Q2 13:30	3	-10	1:13	Punt
SF	Q2 12:17	7	37	3:55	Field goal
PIT	Q2 8:22	3	4	1:29	Punt
SF	Q2 6:53	11	34	5:18	Punt
PIT	Q2 1:35	12	95	1:25	Touchdown
SF	Q2 0:10	1	-1	0:10	End of half
SF	Q3 15:00	2	75	0:58	Touchdown
PIT	Q3 14:02	4	30	2:02	Punt
SF	Q3 12:00	7	23	5:06	Punt
PIT	Q3 6:54	3	6	1:12	Punt
SF	Q3 5:42	1	-8	0:07	Fumble
PIT	Q3 5:35	8	31	3:33	Downs
SF	Q3 2:02	7	47	4:18	Punt
PIT	Q4 12:44	7	48	2:36	Interception
SF	Q4 10:08	9	29	4:38	Field goal
PIT	Q4 5:30	12	43	4:20	Downs
SF	Q4 1:10	2	-2	1:10	End of game

About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

49ers vs Steelers Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Steelers first met in 1951 and have played 23 times since.

All-time series: 13–1049ers lead, 23 meetings since 1951
Postseason: 0No playoff meetings
Largest 49ers win: 31–31954
Largest Steelers win: 27–01977

Since 2021

1–0 49ers lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. 4 = 49ers win, S = Steelers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

2023 Wk 1 49ers at Steelers Sun, Sep 10, 2023 SF 30 PIT 7 SF W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Steelers
49ers	Stat	Steelers
12-5	Record	10-7

28.9	Points per game	17.9

398.4	Yards per game	304.3

6.6	Yards per play	5.0

17.5	Points allowed per game	19.1

303.9	Yards allowed per game	342.1

49ers vs Steelers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: SF −1.549ers covered by 21.5
Total: 41.5Under: 37 points scored (by 4.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
49ers	21.5	30	+8.5
Steelers	20.0	7	−13.0

The 49ers beat their implied total and the Steelers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2023 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread: 1–0
Over/under: 0–1
ATS as favorite: 1–0
ATS on the road: 1–0

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread: 0–1
Over/under: 0–1
ATS as underdog: 0–1
ATS at home: 0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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49ers and Steelers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a 49er or a Steeler, these answer the week-to-week question.

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49ers vs Steelers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 49ers vs Steelers Week 1 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–7 in Week 1 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on September 10, 2023. See the 49ers' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Steelers?

The final score was 49ers 30, Steelers 7. The 49ers led 20–7 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 10, Steelers 0.

What happened in the 49ers vs Steelers game?

San Francisco led 20–7 at halftime and outscored Pittsburgh 10–0 after the break to win 30–7. The 49ers finished with a 391–239 edge in total offense and averaged 5.9 yards per play. Brandon Aiyuk led all players with 8 catches for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Steelers committed 2 turnovers, the 49ers 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Steelers?

Brandon Aiyuk led the game with 32.9 PPR fantasy points, the WR2 of Week 1, on 8 catches for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey was next with 25.9 (RB3).

Who led 49ers vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Kenny Pickett (PIT) led all passers with 31 of 46 for 232 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Christian McCaffrey (SF) led in rushing with 22 carries for 152 yards and a touchdown. Brandon Aiyuk (SF) led in receiving with 8 catches for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Brandon Aiyuk score against the Steelers?

Brandon Aiyuk scored 32.9 points in PPR leagues, 28.9 in half-PPR and 24.9 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 1 of the 2023 season, on 8 catches for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 29% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Steelers?

Brandon Aiyuk outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 32.9 PPR points on 13.4 xFP (+19.5). Kenny Pickett fell furthest short, with 11.7 points on 20.0 xFP (−8.3). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Steelers?

Christian McCaffrey had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 25.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the 49ers beat the Steelers?

The 49ers beat the Steelers 30–7 because they averaged 5.9 yards per play to 3.9, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 391–239.

Which team won the turnover battle in 49ers vs Steelers?

The 49ers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Steelers gave the ball away 2 times and the 49ers 1 time. The 49ers won the game.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Steelers record?

The 49ers lead the all-time series 13–10 across 23 meetings since 1951.

When did the 49ers and Steelers last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on September 22, 2019, when the 49ers beat the Steelers 24–20.

What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Steelers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −1.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 21.5 points for the 49ers and 20.0 for the Steelers.

Did 49ers vs Steelers go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 37 points, 4.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Steelers?

The 49ers covered by 21.5 against the closing line of 49ers −1.5. The final margin was 23 points.