Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 15 2021
Tennessee Titans
Away
13
Pittsburgh Steelers
HomeWon
19
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Steelers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 19 |
TEN 13PIT 19 Final
Passing leader
Ryan Tannehill
10.9PPR pts
23/32, 153 YDS, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD
Top fantasy scorer
D'Onta Foreman
15.5PPR pts
22 ATT, 108 YDS, 2 REC, 27 REC YDS
Titans leader
Dontrell Hilliard
9.9PPR pts
9 ATT, 49 YDS, 4 REC, 10 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Joe Schobert
1 INT, 7 TKL
Steelers 19, Titans 13: Pittsburgh rallies from 10 down at halftime
Pittsburgh erased a 13–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Tennessee 16–0 after the break to win 19–13. Tennessee outgained the Steelers 318–168.
The Titans went 8-for-18 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Steelers finished without a giveaway.
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Key advantages
- +4 turnover margin PIT 0 turnovers
Game Highlights
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Why the Steelers Won
Pittsburgh won the turnover battle.
| Titans | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Turnovers | 0 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 318 | Total yards | 168 |
| 4.1 | Yards per play | 3.7 |
| 78 | Plays | 45 |
| 44% | Third-down conversion | 18% |
| 39:08 | Time of possession | 20:52 |
Scoring Summary
The Steelers scored one touchdown and four field goals; the Titans scored one touchdown and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | TEN | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 7:41 | TEN | Ryan Tannehill 1-yard TD run Takes leadRandy Bullock XP | 7 | 0 |
| 1:13 | TEN | Randy Bullock 26-yard FG Extends lead | 10 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 10:35 | PIT | Chris Boswell 36-yard FG | 10 | 3 |
| 0:18 | TEN | Randy Bullock 32-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 3 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 3:08 | PIT | Ben Roethlisberger 1-yard TD runChris Boswell XP | 13 | 10 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 13:24 | PIT | Chris Boswell 28-yard FG Ties game | 13 | 13 |
| 7:20 | PIT | Chris Boswell 46-yard FG Game winner | 13 | 16 |
| 4:29 | PIT | Chris Boswell 48-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 19 |
Fantasy Points: Titans vs Steelers, Week 15 2021
Fantasy leaders
- D'Onta Foreman15.5 PTSRB12
- Ben Roethlisberger11.9 PTSQB18
- Dontrell Hilliard9.9 PTSRB26
- Diontae Johnson9.8 PTSWR32
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tannehill | 8.9 | QB25 | 23/32 | 153 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 68.9 | |
| Ben Roethlisberger | 11.9 | QB18 | 16/25 | 148 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 80.1 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Onta Foreman | 15.5 | RB12 | RB | 22 | 108 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 27 | 0 | |
| Dontrell Hilliard | 9.9 | RB26 | RB | 9 | 49 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 0 | |
| Diontae Johnson | 9.8 | WR32 | WR | 1 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 0 | |
| Jeremy McNichols | 8.1 | RB31 | RB | 6 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 | |
| Pat Freiermuth | 7.7 | TE20 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 37 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | 7.2 | WR51 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 32 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| James Washington | 6.6 | WR54 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 36 | 0 | |
| Chester Rogers | 6.0 | WR57 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 30 | 0 | |
| Najee Harris | 4.6 | RB51 | RB | 12 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Zach Gentry | 2.7 | TE38 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | |
| Chase Claypool | 1.9 | WR98 | WR | 1 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 | |
| Geoff Swaim | 1.5 | TE50 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Cody Hollister | 1.5 | WR104 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| MyCole Pruitt | 1.1 | TE58 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 1.0 | WR108 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Anthony Firkser | 0.9 | TE60 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | |
| Julio Jones | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Racey McMath | -2.1 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Tennessee Titans
Snap Share
Target Share32 targets
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine22%, 7 targets
- Dontrell Hilliard19%, 6 targets
- Chester Rogers13%, 4 targets
- D'Onta Foreman9%, 3 targets
- Jeremy McNichols9%, 3 targets
- Other28%, 9 targets
Carry Share42 carries
- , 22 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 5 carries
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
Target Share25 targets
- James Washington20%, 5 targets
- Diontae Johnson20%, 5 targets
- Najee Harris20%, 5 targets
- Pat Freiermuth16%, 4 targets
- Ray-Ray McCloud12%, 3 targets
- Other12%, 3 targets
Carry Share17 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najee Harris | 49 | 100% | 5 | 20% | 12 |
| Diontae Johnson | 48 | 98% | 5 | 20% | 1 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | 71 | 89% | 7 | 22% | 0 |
| Zach Gentry | 37 | 76% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Geoff Swaim | 59 | 74% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Cody Hollister | 56 | 70% | 2 | 6% | 0 |
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 33 | 67% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| Chase Claypool | 31 | 63% | 2 | 8% | 1 |
| Pat Freiermuth | 22 | 45% | 4 | 16% | 0 |
| D'Onta Foreman | 31 | 39% | 3 | 9% | 22 |
| Dontrell Hilliard | 29 | 36% | 6 | 19% | 9 |
| Chester Rogers | 28 | 35% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| James Washington | 17 | 35% | 5 | 20% | 0 |
| Julio Jones | 27 | 34% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| MyCole Pruitt | 27 | 34% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Jeremy McNichols | 23 | 29% | 3 | 9% | 6 |
| Racey McMath | 22 | 28% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Anthony Firkser | 17 | 21% | 2 | 6% | 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+1.0Pat Freiermuth7.7 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−11.5Najee Harris4.6 PTS vs 16.1 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.2 xFPD'Onta Foreman15.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Onta ForemanTEN · RB | 15.5 | 19.2 | −3.7 | 39% | 52% car | — | 0 | 22 | 52% | 3 | 9% |
| Ryan TannehillTEN · QB | 10.9 | 17.3 | −6.4 | 100% | 32 att | — | 32 | 5 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Najee HarrisPIT · RB | 4.6 | 16.1 | −11.5 | 100% | 71% car | — | 0 | 12 | 71% | 5 | 20% |
| Dontrell HilliardTEN · RB | 9.9 | 15.9 | −6.0 | 36% | 21% car | — | 0 | 9 | 21% | 6 | 19% |
| Ben RoethlisbergerPIT · QB | 11.9 | 12.9 | −1.0 | 100% | 25 att | — | 25 | 3 | 18% | 0 | 0% |
| Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR | 7.2 | 11.8 | −4.6 | 89% | 22% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 22% |
| Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR | 9.8 | 9.1 | +0.7 | 98% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 5 | 20% |
| Jeremy McNicholsTEN · RB | 8.1 | 8.9 | −0.8 | 29% | 14% car | — | 0 | 6 | 14% | 3 | 9% |
| James WashingtonPIT · WR | 6.6 | 8.4 | −1.8 | 35% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 20% |
| Chester RogersTEN · WR | 7.0 | 6.7 | +0.3 | 35% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE | 7.7 | 6.7 | +1.0 | 45% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 16% |
| Ray-Ray McCloud IIIPIT · WR | 1.0 | 5.1 | −4.1 | 67% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Chase ClaypoolPIT · WR | 1.9 | 4.0 | −2.1 | 63% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 2 | 8% |
| Anthony FirkserTEN · TE | 1.9 | 3.4 | −1.5 | 21% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Cody HollisterTEN · WR | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | 70% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Geoff SwaimTEN · TE | 1.5 | 3.4 | −1.9 | 74% | 6% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 6% |
| Julio JonesTEN · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 34% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| MyCole PruittTEN · TE | 1.1 | 1.7 | −0.6 | 34% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Racey McMathTEN · WR | -1.1 | 1.7 | −2.8 | 28% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Zach GentryPIT · TE | 2.7 | 1.7 | +1.0 | 76% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
Team totals: Titans 32 targets and 42 carries; Steelers 25 targets and 17 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
Ryan Tannehill Unlucky
23 of 32 passing for 153 yards, 1 interception; 5 carries for 18 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Ben Roethlisberger
16 of 25 passing for 148 yards; 3 carries for 0 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.9 expected.
D'Onta Foreman
3 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 27 yards; 22 carries (52% of the team's) for 108 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.2 expected.
Season high in carries (22). Best fantasy game of the season.
Dontrell Hilliard Unlucky
6 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 10 yards; 9 carries (21% of the team's) for 49 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Najee Harris Volume, no payoff
5 targets (20% of the team's), 2 catches for 8 yards; 12 carries (71% of the team's) for 18 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Diontae Johnson
5 targets (20% of the team's), 5 catches for 38 yards; 1 carry (6% of the team's) for 10 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.1 expected.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
7 targets (22% of the team's), 4 catches for 32 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.
Ray-Ray McCloud III
3 targets (12% of the team's), 1 catch for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.
Fewest points since Week 9.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Tennessee Titans
- Stock up: D'Onta Foreman led the backfield with 39% of the snaps after trailing Dontrell Hilliard before this game.
- Stock up: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine played 89% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
- Stock down: Dontrell Hilliard lost the backfield lead: 36% of the snaps to D'Onta Foreman's 39%.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Stock up: Najee Harris played 100% of the snaps, up from a 84% season average.
- Stock up: Ray-Ray McCloud III played 67% of the snaps, up from a 41% season average.
- Stock up: Zach Gentry played 76% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Titans D | Steelers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.0 | 17.1 |
| RBs | 16.1 | 25.6 |
| WRs | 40.9 | 30.8 |
| TEs | 8.7 | 10.8 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Pittsburgh opened at 54% win probability, fell as low as 10%, then rallied to win.
Steelers win probability
Key Swings
- −21Tannehill 1-yd TD run54% → 33%Q1 7:41
- +27Roethlisberger 1-yd TD run10% → 37%Q3 3:08
- +18Boswell 28-yd FG34% → 52%Q4 13:24
- +23Boswell 46-yd FG52% → 75%Q4 7:20
- +15Boswell 48-yd FG80% → 95%Q4 4:29
Swing in Steelers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Tennessee Titans | Measure | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Plays | 45 |
| 46% | Pass rate | 62% |
| 3.3 | Yds / dropback | 4.8 |
| 4.8 | Yds / carry | 2.1 |
| 8/18 | Third downs | 2/11 |
Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 33 fewer plays but gained 1.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- TEN Westbrook-Ikhine 22% · Hilliard 19% · Rogers 13%
- PIT Johnson 20% · Washington 20% · Harris 20%
Possession Results
| Result | TEN | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 1 |
| Field goals | 2 | 4 |
| Punts | 3 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
PIT turnover edge: +4
- The Titans opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 25-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Q1 15:00 | 4 | 18 | 1:37 | Punt |
| TEN | Q1 13:23 | 3 | 2 | 2:07 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 11:16 | 3 | 4 | 1:06 | Punt |
| TEN | Q1 10:10 | 6 | 25 | 2:29 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q1 7:41 | 3 | -4 | 1:34 | Punt |
| TEN | Q1 6:07 | 11 | 45 | 4:54 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q1 1:13 | 4 | 17 | 1:55 | Punt |
| TEN | Q2 14:18 | 3 | 13 | 1:32 | Fumble |
| PIT | Q2 12:46 | 5 | 18 | 2:11 | Field goal |
| TEN | Q2 10:35 | 19 | 64 | 10:17 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q2 0:18 | 4 | 40 | 0:18 | Missed FG |
| TEN | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 24 | 3:34 | Punt |
| PIT | Q3 11:26 | 3 | 1 | 1:16 | Punt |
| TEN | Q3 10:10 | 5 | 0 | 3:03 | Punt |
| PIT | Q3 7:07 | 8 | 63 | 3:59 | Touchdown |
| TEN | Q3 3:08 | 6 | 16 | 2:18 | Fumble |
| PIT | Q3 0:50 | 7 | 31 | 2:26 | Field goal |
| TEN | Q4 13:24 | 7 | 33 | 4:08 | Interception |
| PIT | Q4 9:16 | 4 | 4 | 1:56 | Field goal |
| TEN | Q4 7:20 | 2 | 10 | 0:44 | Fumble |
| PIT | Q4 6:36 | 4 | 5 | 2:07 | Field goal |
| TEN | Q4 4:29 | 13 | 65 | 4:02 | Downs |
| PIT | Q4 0:27 | 1 | -1 | 0:27 | 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.
Titans vs Steelers Head-to-Head
The Titans and Steelers first met in 1970 and have played 81 times since.
- All-time series
- 49–32Steelers lead, 81 meetings since 1970
- Postseason
- 3–1Split 3–1
- Largest Titans win
- 27–01989
- Largest Steelers win
- 38–71979
Since 2021
2–0 Steelers lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, T = Titans win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 17 Steelers at Titans Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2023 Wk 9 Titans at Steelers, 2023 Wk 9 recap PIT 20 TEN 16 PIT W
- 2021 Wk 15 Titans at Steelers PIT 19 TEN 13 PIT W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Titans | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 12-5 | Record | 9-7-1 |
| 24.6 | Points per game | 20.2 |
| 342.5 | Yards per game | 315.4 |
| 5.1 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 20.8 | Points allowed per game | 23.4 |
| 329.8 | Yards allowed per game | 361.1 |
Titans vs Steelers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- PIT −1.5Steelers covered by 4.5
- Total
- 43.5Under: 32 points scored (by 11.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 22.5 | 19 | −3.5 |
| Titans | 21.0 | 13 | −8.0 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Tennessee Titans
- Against the spread
- 8–6
- Over/under
- 7–7
- ATS as favorite
- 3–4
- ATS as underdog
- 5–2
- ATS on the road
- 4–3
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Against the spread
- 6–8
- Over/under
- 5–8–1
- ATS as favorite
- 1–5
- ATS as underdog
- 5–3
- ATS at home
- 3–5
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Titans vs Steelers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 17 in Tennessee. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
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Titans vs Steelers Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Titans vs Steelers Week 15 game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 19–13 in Week 15 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on December 19, 2021. See the Steelers' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Titans vs Steelers?
The final score was Steelers 19, Titans 13. The Titans led 13–3 at halftime, and the second half went Titans 0, Steelers 16.
What happened in the Titans vs Steelers game?
Pittsburgh erased a 13–3 halftime deficit, outscoring Tennessee 16–0 after the break to win 19–13. Tennessee outgained the Steelers 318–168. D'Onta Foreman led all players with 2 catches for 27 yards, plus 22 carries for 108 rushing yards. The Titans committed 4 turnovers, the Steelers none.
What was the game-winning score in Titans vs Steelers?
Chris Boswell's 46-yard field goal with 7:20 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 16–13 lead they never gave up.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Titans vs Steelers?
D'Onta Foreman led the game with 15.5 PPR fantasy points, the RB12 of Week 15, on 2 catches for 27 yards, plus 22 carries for 108 rushing yards. Ben Roethlisberger was next with 11.9 (QB18).
Who led Titans vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Ryan Tannehill (TEN) led all passers with 23 of 32 for 153 yards and an interception. D'Onta Foreman (TEN) led in rushing with 22 carries for 108 yards. Diontae Johnson (PIT) led in receiving with 5 catches for 38 yards.
How many fantasy points did D'Onta Foreman score against the Steelers?
D'Onta Foreman scored 15.5 points in PPR leagues, 14.5 in half-PPR and 13.5 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 15 of the 2021 season, on 2 catches for 27 yards, plus 22 carries for 108 rushing yards. He handled 52% of his team's carries.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Titans vs Steelers?
Pat Freiermuth outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 7.7 PPR points on 6.7 xFP (+1.0). Najee Harris fell furthest short, with 4.6 points on 16.1 xFP (−11.5). 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 come back to beat the Titans?
The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 10% in the third quarter. Ben Roethlisberger's 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Chris Boswell's 46-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.
What is the all-time Titans vs Steelers record?
The Steelers lead the all-time series 49–32 across 81 meetings since 1970, including a 3–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Titans and Steelers last play before this game?
Before Week 15 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on October 25, 2020, when the Steelers beat the Titans 27–24.
Have the Titans and Steelers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 4 times, most recently in the 2002 playoffs. The Titans are 1–3 against the Steelers in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Titans vs Steelers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Steelers −1.5, making the Pittsburgh Steelers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 43.5. That implied about 22.5 points for the Steelers and 21.0 for the Titans.
Did Titans vs Steelers go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 43.5, and the teams combined for 32 points, 11.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Titans vs Steelers?
The Steelers covered by 4.5 against the closing line of Steelers −1.5. The final margin was 6 points.