Final/OT2021 Week 6

Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA

Seattle Seahawks vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 6 2021

Seattle Seahawks

Away

20

Pittsburgh Steelers

HomeWon

23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4OTFinal
Seahawks00146020
Steelers01433323

SEA 20PIT 23 Final/OT

  • Passing leader

    Ben Roethlisberger

    PIT · QB

    10.9PPR pts

    29/40, 229 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Najee Harris

    PIT · RB

    24.7PPR pts

    24 ATT, 81 YDS, 6 REC, 46 REC YDS, 1 REC TD

  • Seahawks leader

    Alex Collins

    SEA · RB

    16.8PPR pts

    20 ATT, 101 YDS, 1 TD, 1 REC, -3 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    T.J. Watt

    PIT

    2 SACK, 7 TKL

Steelers 23, Seahawks 20: Pittsburgh wins it in overtime

Pittsburgh led 14–0 at halftime, regulation ended 20–20, and the Steelers won it 23–20 in overtime. The Steelers finished with a 345–309 edge in total offense and averaged 4.9 yards per play.

Seattle didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The Seahawks went 3-for-12 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Steelers kept the ball for 37:33.

Key advantages

  • +0.1 yards/play PIT 4.9 · SEA 4.8
  • +36 total yards PIT 345 · SEA 309
  • +11% third-down rate PIT 36% · SEA 25%

Game Highlights

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Why the Steelers Won

Pittsburgh won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Seahawks vs Steelers
SeahawksStatSteelers
4.8Yards per play4.9
309Total yards345
25%Third-down conversion36%
Other team stats
64Plays71
1Turnovers1
29:37Time of possession37:33

Scoring Summary

The Steelers scored two touchdowns and three field goals; the Seahawks scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Seahawks vs Steelers
TimeTeamPlaySEAPIT
1st quarter
No scoring
2nd quarter
10:01PITBen Roethlisberger → Najee Harris, 5-yard TD Takes leadChris Boswell XP07
1:04PITEric Ebron 1-yard TD run Extends leadChris Boswell XP014
3rd quarter
9:55SEAAlex Collins 2-yard TD runJason Myers XP714
5:46PITChris Boswell 27-yard FG Extends lead717
3:02SEAGeno Smith → Will Dissly, 1-yard TDJason Myers XP1417
4th quarter
12:59SEAJason Myers 40-yard FG Ties game1717
1:30PITChris Boswell 52-yard FG Takes lead1720
0:00SEAJason Myers 43-yard FG Ties game2020
Overtime
2:50PITChris Boswell 37-yard FG Game winner2023

Fantasy Points: Seahawks vs Steelers, Week 6 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Najee HarrisPITRB24.7 PTSRB6
  2. Diontae JohnsonPITWR18.6 PTSWR16
  3. Alex CollinsSEARB16.8 PTSRB17
  4. Pat FreiermuthPITTE12.8 PTSTE10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Ben RoethlisbergerPITQB9.9QB2429/40229102-3094.7
Geno SmithSEAQB9.3QB2523/32209101-1099.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Najee HarrisPITRB24.7RB6RB2481076461Start/Sit →
Diontae JohnsonPITWR18.6WR16WR1250139710
Alex CollinsSEARB16.8RB17RB20101111-30
Pat FreiermuthPITTE12.8TE10TE———77580Start/Sit →
DK MetcalfSEAWR10.8WR37WR———76580Start/Sit →
Eric EbronPITTE9.1TE18TE11122100
DeeJay DallasSEARB9.0RB32RB417055330Start/Sit →
Will DisslySEATE8.8TE20TE———2281
Travis HomerSEARB6.4RB39RB227011270Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettSEATE6.0TE27TE———32400
Tyler LockettSEAWR5.5WR69WR———72350
Ray-Ray McCloudPITWR3.8WR80WR———22180
Chase ClaypoolPITWR3.7WR81WR———72170
Penny HartSEAWR2.2WR91WR———11120
James WashingtonPITWR1.9WR93WR———1190
Freddie SwainSEAWR1.6WR102WR———32-40
Kalen BallagePITRB1.5RB55RB2150————
Phillip DorsettSEAWR1.3WR103WR———1130

Fantasy Usage

Seattle Seahawks

Snap Share

  1. Tyler LockettWR58 snaps89%
  2. Freddie SwainWR51 snaps78%
  3. DK MetcalfWR49 snaps75%
  4. Will DisslyTE47 snaps72%
  5. Alex CollinsRB39 snaps60%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Tyler Lockett23%, 7 targets
  2. DK Metcalf23%, 7 targets
  3. DeeJay Dallas16%, 5 targets
  4. Gerald Everett10%, 3 targets
  5. Freddie Swain10%, 3 targets
  6. Other19%, 6 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Alex Collins74%, 20 carries
  2. DeeJay Dallas15%, 4 carries
  3. Travis Homer7%, 2 carries
  4. Geno Smith4%, 1 carries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Snap Share

  1. Diontae JohnsonWR69 snaps92%
  2. Chase ClaypoolWR63 snaps84%
  3. Najee HarrisRB63 snaps84%
  4. Ray-Ray McCloudWR52 snaps69%
  5. Pat FreiermuthTE45 snaps60%

Target Share39 targets

  1. Diontae Johnson33%, 13 targets
  2. Chase Claypool18%, 7 targets
  3. Najee Harris18%, 7 targets
  4. Pat Freiermuth18%, 7 targets
  5. Eric Ebron5%, 2 targets
  6. Other8%, 3 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Najee Harris80%, 24 carries
  2. Ben Roethlisberger7%, 2 carries
  3. Kalen Ballage7%, 2 carries
  4. Eric Ebron3%, 1 carries
  5. Diontae Johnson3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Diontae JohnsonPITWR6992%1333%1
Tyler LockettSEAWR5889%723%0
Chase ClaypoolPITWR6384%718%0
Najee HarrisPITRB6384%718%24
Freddie SwainSEAWR5178%310%0
DK MetcalfSEAWR4975%723%0
Will DisslySEATE4772%26%0
Ray-Ray McCloudPITWR5269%25%0
Pat FreiermuthPITTE4560%718%0
Alex CollinsSEARB3960%13%20
Gerald EverettSEATE3148%310%0
Eric EbronPITTE3445%25%1
DeeJay DallasSEARB2234%516%4
Zach GentryPITTE2331%00%0
Penny HartSEAWR1117%13%0
Kalen BallagePITRB1216%00%2
Phillip DorsettSEAWR711%13%0
James WashingtonPITWR811%13%0
Travis HomerSEARB58%13%2
Colby ParkinsonSEATE46%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

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+5.4Will Dissly8.8 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.1Chase Claypool3.7 PTS vs 11.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume27.2 xFPNajee Harris24.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Najee HarrisPIT · RB24.727.2−2.584%80% car—02480%718%
Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR18.622.5−3.992%33% tgt—013%1333%
Ben RoethlisbergerPIT · QB10.918.9−8.0100%40 att—4027%00%
Geno SmithSEA · QB10.314.7−4.4100%32 att—3214%00%
Alex CollinsSEA · RB16.814.5+2.360%74% car—02074%13%
Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR3.711.8−8.184%18% tgt—000%718%
DK MetcalfSEA · WR11.811.80.075%23% tgt—000%723%
Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE12.811.8+1.060%18% tgt—000%718%
Tyler LockettSEA · WR5.511.8−6.389%23% tgt—000%723%
DeeJay DallasSEA · RB10.011.0−1.034%16% tgt—0415%516%
Freddie SwainSEA · WR1.65.1−3.578%10% tgt—000%310%
Gerald EverettSEA · TE6.05.1+0.948%10% tgt—000%310%
Eric EbronPIT · TE9.14.0+5.145%5% tgt—013%25%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIIPIT · WR3.83.4+0.469%5% tgt—000%25%
Will DisslySEA · TE8.83.4+5.472%6% tgt—000%26%
Travis HomerSEA · RB6.43.0+3.48%7% car—027%13%
James WashingtonPIT · WR1.91.7+0.211%3% tgt—000%13%
Penny HartSEA · WR2.21.7+0.517%3% tgt—000%13%
Phillip Dorsett IISEA · WR1.31.7−0.411%3% tgt—000%13%
Kalen BallagePIT · RB1.51.3+0.216%7% car—027%00%

Team totals: Seahawks 31 targets and 27 carries; Steelers 39 targets and 30 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 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Geno Smith

SEA · QB · 10.3 pts on 14.7 expected

23 of 32 passing for 209 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for -1 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Geno Smith →

Ben Roethlisberger Unlucky

PIT · QB · 10.9 pts on 18.9 expected

29 of 40 passing for 229 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for -3 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Alex Collins Strong role

SEA · RB · 16.8 pts on 14.5 expected

1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for -3 yards; 20 carries (74% of the team's) for 101 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.5 expected.

DK Metcalf

SEA · WR · 11.8 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 6 catches for 58 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Start/Sit: DK Metcalf →

Najee Harris Volume, no payoff

PIT · RB · 24.7 pts on 27.2 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 6 catches for 46 yards and 1 touchdown; 24 carries (80% of the team's) for 81 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 27.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Najee Harris →

Diontae Johnson Volume, no payoff

PIT · WR · 18.6 pts on 22.5 expected

13 targets (33% of the team's), 9 catches for 71 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 25 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 22.5 expected.

Chase Claypool Unlucky

PIT · WR · 3.7 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tyler Lockett Unlucky

SEA · WR · 5.5 pts on 11.8 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 2 catches for 35 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Seattle Seahawks

  • Stock up: Alex Collins played 60% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.
  • Stock up: DeeJay Dallas played 34% of the snaps, up from a 10% season average.
  • Stock up: Freddie Swain played 78% of the snaps, up from a 62% season average.

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Stock up: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 69% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
  • Stock down: James Washington played 11% of the snaps, down from a 52% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Seahawks defense and Steelers defense
Points allowed toSeahawks DSteelers D
QBs17.217.1
RBs28.925.6
WRs33.230.8
TEs14.410.8

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

How the Game Swung

Pittsburgh opened at 66% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Steelers win probability

Steelers win probability by game minuteSteelers started at 66%, stood at 96% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4OT100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +20Roethlisberger → Harris, 5-yd TD63% → 83%Q2 10:01
  2. −21Smith → Dissly, 1-yd TD94% → 74%Q3 3:02
  3. +40Boswell 52-yd FG53% → 93%Q4 1:30
  4. −23Myers 43-yd FG78% → 56%Q4 0:00
  5. +50Boswell 37-yd FG50% → >99%OT 2:50

Swing in Steelers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Seahawks vs Steelers
Seattle SeahawksMeasurePittsburgh Steelers
64Plays71
58%Pass rate58%
4.5Yds / dropback5.5
5.3Yds / carry4.0
3/12Third downs5/14

Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 7 more plays and gained 1.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • SEA Metcalf 23% · Lockett 23% · Dallas 16%
  • PIT Johnson 33% · Claypool 18% · Harris 18%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Seahawks vs Steelers
ResultSEAPIT
Touchdowns22
Field goals23
Punts87
Turnovers11
  • The Steelers opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 8-play, 54-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 27 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
PITQ1 15:00382:41Punt
SEAQ1 12:19382:05Punt
PITQ1 10:145182:10Punt
SEAQ1 8:047413:09Punt
PITQ1 4:556154:20Punt
SEAQ1 0:35391:24Punt
PITQ2 14:118544:10Touchdown
SEAQ2 10:01461:58Punt
PITQ2 8:0314846:59Touchdown
SEAQ2 1:043-80:28Punt
PITQ2 0:36330:25Punt
SEAQ2 0:111-10:11End of half
SEAQ3 15:0010755:05Touchdown
PITQ3 9:559664:09Field goal
SEAQ3 5:466602:44Touchdown
PITQ3 3:02331:37Punt
SEAQ3 1:258363:26Field goal
PITQ4 12:593181:27Fumble
SEAQ4 11:323-41:47Punt
PITQ4 9:455152:16Punt
SEAQ4 7:29352:10Punt
PITQ4 5:199403:49Field goal
SEAQ4 1:309501:30Field goal
SEAOT 10:005153:29Punt
PITOT 6:31392:04Punt
SEAOT 4:27100:12Fumble
PITOT 4:153-31:25Field goal
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.

Seahawks vs Steelers Head-to-Head

The Seahawks and Steelers first met in 1977 and have played 22 times since.

All-time series
11–11Series tied, 22 meetings since 1977
Postseason
1–0Steelers won in 2005
Largest Seahawks win
30–01986
Largest Steelers win
24–02011

Since 2021

2–1 Steelers lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. PIT = Steelers win, SEA = Seahawks win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Seahawks vs Steelers
SeahawksStatSteelers
7-10Record9-7-1
23.2Points per game20.2
323.9Yards per game315.4
5.8Yards per play4.8
21.5Points allowed per game23.4
379.1Yards allowed per game361.1

Seahawks vs Steelers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
PIT −5.5Steelers failed to cover by 2.5
Total
43Push: 43 points scored

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Steelers24.323−1.3
Seahawks18.820+1.3

The Seahawks 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 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Seattle Seahawks

Against the spread
3–3
Over/under
1–4–1
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS on the road
3–1

Pittsburgh Steelers

Against the spread
2–4
Over/under
1–4–1
ATS as favorite
0–3
ATS as underdog
2–1
ATS at home
1–3

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

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Seahawks and Steelers in Fantasy

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

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Seahawks vs Steelers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Seahawks vs Steelers Week 6 game?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Seattle Seahawks 23–20 in Week 6 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 17, 2021. See the Steelers' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Seahawks vs Steelers?

The final score was Steelers 23, Seahawks 20 in overtime. The Steelers led 14–0 at halftime, and the second half went Seahawks 20, Steelers 6 before overtime.

What happened in the Seahawks vs Steelers game?

Pittsburgh led 14–0 at halftime, regulation ended 20–20, and the Steelers won it 23–20 in overtime. The Steelers finished with a 345–309 edge in total offense and averaged 4.9 yards per play. Najee Harris led all players with 6 catches for 46 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 carries for 81 rushing yards.

What was the game-winning score in Seahawks vs Steelers?

Chris Boswell's 37-yard field goal with 2:50 left in the overtime gave the Steelers a 23–20 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Seahawks vs Steelers?

Najee Harris led the game with 24.7 PPR fantasy points, the RB6 of Week 6, on 6 catches for 46 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 carries for 81 rushing yards. Diontae Johnson was next with 18.6 (WR16). See Najee Harris's 2021 game log.

Who led Seahawks vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) led all passers with 29 of 40 for 229 yards and a touchdown. Alex Collins (SEA) led in rushing with 20 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown. Diontae Johnson (PIT) led in receiving with 9 catches for 71 yards.

How many fantasy points did Najee Harris score against the Seahawks?

Najee Harris scored 24.7 points in PPR leagues, 21.7 in half-PPR and 18.7 in standard scoring against the Seahawks in Week 6 of the 2021 season, on 6 catches for 46 yards and a touchdown, plus 24 carries for 81 rushing yards. He handled 80% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Seahawks vs Steelers?

Will Dissly outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.8 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+5.4). Chase Claypool fell furthest short, with 3.7 points on 11.8 xFP (−8.1). 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.

How did the Steelers beat the Seahawks?

The Steelers beat the Seahawks 23–20 because they averaged 4.9 yards per play to 4.8 and outgained them 345–309. Chris Boswell's 37-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Seahawks vs Steelers record?

The all-time series is tied 11–11 across 22 meetings since 1977, and the Steelers are 1–0 in the postseason.

Have the Seahawks and Steelers played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the Steelers won Super Bowl XL 21–10 over the Seahawks after the 2005 season.

When did the Seahawks and Steelers last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2021, they last met in the 2019 season on September 15, 2019, when the Seahawks beat the Steelers 28–26.

What was the closing spread for Seahawks vs Steelers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Steelers −5.5, making the Pittsburgh Steelers 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43. That implied about 24.3 points for the Steelers and 18.8 for the Seahawks.

Did Seahawks vs Steelers go over or under the total?

Neither: 43 points landed exactly on the closing total of 43, a push.

Who covered the spread in Seahawks vs Steelers?

The Seahawks covered as 5.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Steelers −5.5. The final margin was 3 points.