Final2023 Week 9
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA|
Tennessee Titans vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 9 2023
Tennessee Titans
Away
16
Pittsburgh Steelers
HomeWon
20
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titans | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Steelers | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
TEN 16 · PIT 20 Final
Passing leader
Will Levis
TEN · QB
9.7PPR pts
22/39, 262 YDS, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Diontae Johnson
PIT · WR
22.0PPR pts
7 REC, 90 YDS, 1 TD
Titans leader
TEN · RB
19.2PPR pts
17 ATT, 75 YDS, 1 TD, 3 REC, 27 REC YDS
Defensive playmaker
Kwon Alexander
PIT
1 INT, 2 TKL
Steelers 20, Titans 16: Pittsburgh rallies from 3 down at halftime
Pittsburgh erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Tennessee 10–3 after the break to win 20–16. Tennessee outgained the Steelers 340–326, but the Steelers averaged 5.4 yards per play.
The Titans went 3-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Steelers finished without a giveaway.
The two teams meet again in Week 17 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +0.4 yards/play PIT 5.4 · TEN 5.0
- +1 turnover margin PIT 0 turnovers
- +27% third-down rate PIT 50% · TEN 23%
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
Got a Titan or Steeler on your fantasy team?
Check their next matchup with the Start/Sit Tool, compare their value in the Fantasy Trade Calculator, or connect your league for personalized advice in Redraft Command.
Works with Sleeper, ESPN and Fleaflicker. No password needed.
Why the Steelers Won
Pittsburgh won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.
| Titans | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Yards per play | 5.4 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 23% | Third-down conversion | 50% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 340 | Total yards | 326 |
| 68 | Plays | 60 |
| 31:09 | Time of possession | 28:51 |
Scoring Summary
The Steelers scored two touchdowns and two field goals; the Titans scored one touchdown and three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | TEN | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 10:11 | PIT | Najee Harris 10-yard TD run Takes leadChris Boswell XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2:48 | TEN | Nick Folk 36-yard FG | 3 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 6:35 | TEN | Derrick Henry 2-yard TD run Takes leadNick Folk XP | 10 | 7 |
| 1:16 | PIT | Chris Boswell 29-yard FG Ties game | 10 | 10 |
| 0:00 | TEN | Nick Folk 36-yard FG Takes lead | 13 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 5:41 | PIT | Chris Boswell 30-yard FG Ties game | 13 | 13 |
| 0:19 | TEN | Nick Folk 48-yard FG Takes lead | 16 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 4:02 | PIT | Kenny Pickett → Diontae Johnson, 3-yard TD Game winnerChris Boswell XP | 16 | 20 |
Fantasy Points: Titans vs Steelers, Week 9 2023
Fantasy leaders
- Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR22.0 PTSWR6
- Derrick HenryTEN · RB19.2 PTSRB6
- Najee HarrisPIT · RB15.6 PTSRB12
- Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB14.3 PTSRB15
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7 | QB21 | 22/39 | 262 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 66.4 | ||
| 10.3 | QB20 | 19/30 | 160 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 88.2 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 90 | 1 | ||
| 19.2 | RB6 | RB | 17 | 75 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 15.6 | RB12 | RB | 16 | 69 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.3 | RB15 | RB | 11 | 88 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 10.8 | WR26 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 68 | 0 | ||
| 10.5 | WR27 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 60 | 0 | ||
| 6.2 | RB36 | RB | 5 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 5.8 | TE26 | TE | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 28 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 4.8 | WR65 | WR | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.9 | WR69 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 29 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.6 | RB46 | RB | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 3.3 | WR79 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 2.0 | WR89 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | ||
| 1.9 | WR92 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | -1 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.7 | TE43 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 1.6 | WR99 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 1.0 | WR107 | WR | 2 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
Fantasy Usage
Tennessee Titans
Snap Share
Chig OkonkwoTE54 snaps73%
DeAndre HopkinsWR51 snaps69%
Tyjae SpearsRB44 snaps59%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR43 snaps58%
Trevon WescoTE39 snaps53%
Target Share37 targets
- DeAndre Hopkins30%, 11 targets
- Tyjae Spears16%, 6 targets
- Kyle Philips14%, 5 targets
- Derrick Henry11%, 4 targets
- Chig Okonkwo11%, 4 targets
- Other19%, 7 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- Derrick Henry68%, 17 carries
- Tyjae Spears20%, 5 carries
- DeAndre Hopkins4%, 1 carries
- Treylon Burks4%, 1 carries
- Will Levis4%, 1 carries
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
George PickensWR58 snaps89%
Diontae JohnsonWR57 snaps88%
Allen RobinsonWR47 snaps72%
Connor HeywardRB40 snaps62%
Najee HarrisRB38 snaps58%
Target Share29 targets
- Diontae Johnson31%, 9 targets
- George Pickens17%, 5 targets
- Najee Harris14%, 4 targets
- Connor Heyward10%, 3 targets
- Jaylen Warren10%, 3 targets
- Other17%, 5 targets
Carry Share30 carries
- Najee Harris53%, 16 carries
- Jaylen Warren37%, 11 carries
- Calvin Austin7%, 2 carries
- Kenny Pickett3%, 1 carries
View full usage tableHide full usage table
| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 89% | 5 | 17% | 0 | |
| 57 | 88% | 9 | 31% | 0 | |
| 54 | 73% | 4 | 11% | 0 | |
| 47 | 72% | 2 | 7% | 0 | |
| 51 | 69% | 11 | 30% | 1 | |
| 40 | 62% | 3 | 10% | 0 | |
| 44 | 59% | 6 | 16% | 5 | |
| 38 | 58% | 4 | 14% | 16 | |
| 43 | 58% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 39 | 53% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 38 | 51% | 3 | 8% | 1 | |
| 32 | 49% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 36 | 49% | 4 | 11% | 17 | |
| 31 | 42% | 2 | 5% | 0 | |
| 26 | 40% | 3 | 10% | 11 | |
| 22 | 30% | 5 | 14% | 0 | |
| 17 | 26% | 1 | 3% | 2 | |
| 6 | 9% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 6 | 8% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 5 | 7% | 1 | 3% | 0 | |
| 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 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+7.0Diontae Johnson22.0 PTS vs 15.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−8.5DeAndre Hopkins10.5 PTS vs 19.0 xFP
- Highest expected volume19.0 xFPDeAndre Hopkins10.5 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre HopkinsTEN · WR | 10.5 | 19.0 | −8.5 | 69% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 11 | 30% |
| Derrick HenryTEN · RB | 19.2 | 17.1 | +2.1 | 49% | 68% car | — | 0 | 17 | 68% | 4 | 11% |
| Will LevisTEN · QB | 9.7 | 17.0 | −7.3 | 100% | 39 att | — | 39 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Najee HarrisPIT · RB | 15.6 | 16.5 | −0.9 | 58% | 53% car | — | 0 | 16 | 53% | 4 | 14% |
| Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR | 22.0 | 15.0 | +7.0 | 88% | 31% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 31% |
| Kenny PickettPIT · QB | 10.3 | 13.2 | −2.9 | 100% | 30 att | — | 30 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Tyjae SpearsTEN · RB | 6.2 | 13.1 | −6.9 | 59% | 20% car | — | 0 | 5 | 20% | 6 | 16% |
| Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB | 14.3 | 11.8 | +2.5 | 40% | 37% car | — | 0 | 11 | 37% | 3 | 10% |
| George PickensPIT · WR | 1.9 | 8.3 | −6.4 | 89% | 17% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 17% |
| Kyle PhilipsTEN · WR | 10.8 | 8.3 | +2.5 | 30% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 14% |
| Chig OkonkwoTEN · TE | 5.8 | 6.7 | −0.9 | 73% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 11% |
| Treylon BurksTEN · WR | 4.8 | 5.6 | −0.8 | 51% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 4% | 3 | 8% |
| Connor HeywardPIT · RB | 3.6 | 5.0 | −1.4 | 62% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Allen RobinsonPIT · WR | 2.0 | 3.3 | −1.3 | 72% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Chris MooreTEN · WR | 3.9 | 3.3 | +0.6 | 42% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Calvin Austin IIIPIT · WR | 1.0 | 2.9 | −1.9 | 26% | 7% car | — | 0 | 2 | 7% | 1 | 3% |
| Darnell WashingtonPIT · TE | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 49% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Josh WhyleTEN · TE | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 7% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Miles BoykinPIT · WR | 1.6 | 1.7 | −0.1 | 9% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR | 3.3 | 1.7 | +1.6 | 58% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Titans 37 targets and 25 carries; Steelers 29 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 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
Will Levis Unlucky
TEN · QB · 9.7 pts on 17.0 expected
22 of 39 passing for 262 yards, 1 interception; 1 carry for 2 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Kenny Pickett
PIT · QB · 10.3 pts on 13.2 expected
19 of 30 passing for 160 yards, 1 touchdown; 1 carry for -1 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.2 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 18.5, 4.5, 12.4, 15.2, 3.9, 10.3
W3W4W5W7W8W9
DeAndre Hopkins Unlucky
TEN · WR · 10.5 pts on 19.0 expected
11 targets (30% of the team's), 4 catches for 60 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 5 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 7.8, 10.3, 22.0, 3.0, 34.8, 10.5
W3W4W5W6W8W9
Derrick Henry Strong role
TEN · RB · 19.2 pts on 17.1 expected
4 targets (11% of the team's), 3 catches for 27 yards; 17 carries (68% of the team's) for 75 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.1 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 2.0, 24.4, 9.2, 19.3, 16.2, 19.2
W3W4W5W6W8W9
Najee Harris
PIT · RB · 15.6 pts on 16.5 expected
4 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 7 yards; 16 carries (53% of the team's) for 69 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 6.5, 11.3, 5.0, 15.8, 10.5, 15.6
W3W4W5W7W8W9
Diontae Johnson Ran hot
PIT · WR · 22.0 pts on 15.0 expected
9 targets (31% of the team's), 7 catches for 90 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 3 games + this one (PPR): 7.8, 12.9, 16.5, 22.0
W1W7W8W9
Best fantasy game of the season.
Tyjae Spears Unlucky
TEN · RB · 6.2 pts on 13.1 expected
6 targets (16% of the team's), 4 catches for 4 yards; 5 carries (20% of the team's) for 18 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 4.9, 8.8, 16.9, 7.3, 6.6, 6.2
W3W4W5W6W8W9
Season high in targets (6). Fewest points since Week 3.
George Pickens Unlucky
PIT · WR · 1.9 pts on 8.3 expected
5 targets (17% of the team's), 2 catches for -1 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.5, 5.5, 26.6, 15.7, 9.2, 1.9
W3W4W5W7W8W9
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Tennessee Titans
- ▲Stock up: Tyjae Spears led the backfield with 59% of the snaps after trailing Derrick Henry before this game.
- ▼Stock down: Derrick Henry lost the backfield lead: 49% of the snaps to Tyjae Spears's 59%.
- ▼Stock down: Treylon Burks played 51% of the snaps, down from a 70% season average.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- ▲Stock up: Connor Heyward led the backfield with 62% of the snaps after trailing Najee Harris before this game.
- ▲Stock up: Diontae Johnson played 88% of the snaps, up from a 67% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Najee Harris lost the backfield lead: 58% of the snaps to Connor Heyward's 62%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Titans D | Steelers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| RBs | 18.6 | 20.3 |
| WRs | 36.8 | 32.1 |
| TEs | 9.7 | 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 50% win probability, fell as low as 20%, then rallied to win.
Steelers win probability
Key Swings
- +21Harris 10-yd TD run50% → 71%Q1 10:11
- −26Henry 2-yd TD run65% → 39%Q2 6:35
- +15Boswell 30-yd FG35% → 50%Q3 5:41
- −17Folk 48-yd FG50% → 33%Q3 0:19
- +68Pickett → Johnson, 3-yd TD20% → 87%Q4 4:02
Swing in Steelers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Tennessee Titans | Measure | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Plays | 60 |
| 63% | Pass rate | 50% |
| 5.5 | Yds / dropback | 5.3 |
| 4.2 | Yds / carry | 5.5 |
| 3/13 | Third downs | 6/12 |
Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 8 fewer plays but gained 1.3 more yards per carry.
- Top targets
- TEN Hopkins 30% · Spears 16% · Philips 14%
- PIT Johnson 31% · Pickens 17% · Harris 14%
Possession Results
| Result | TEN | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 2 |
| Field goals | 3 | 2 |
| Punts | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
PIT turnover edge: +1
- The Steelers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 10-play, 78-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Steelers drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to nine minutes.
All 18 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | Q1 15:00 | 10 | 78 | 4:49 | Touchdown |
| TEN | Q1 10:11 | 14 | 72 | 7:23 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q1 2:48 | 3 | 2 | 0:55 | Punt |
| TEN | Q1 1:53 | 4 | 18 | 2:54 | Punt |
| PIT | Q2 13:59 | 3 | 2 | 0:58 | Punt |
| TEN | Q2 13:01 | 11 | 73 | 6:26 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q2 6:35 | 10 | 65 | 5:19 | Field goal |
| TEN | Q2 1:16 | 8 | 57 | 1:16 | Field goal |
| TEN | Q3 15:00 | 3 | 2 | 1:02 | Punt |
| PIT | Q3 13:58 | 15 | 75 | 8:17 | Field goal |
| TEN | Q3 5:41 | 9 | 45 | 5:22 | Field goal |
| PIT | Q3 0:19 | 6 | 19 | 2:54 | Punt |
| TEN | Q4 12:25 | 6 | 33 | 3:12 | Punt |
| PIT | Q4 9:13 | 11 | 92 | 5:11 | Touchdown |
| TEN | Q4 4:02 | 4 | 6 | 1:56 | Downs |
| PIT | Q4 2:06 | 3 | 2 | 0:22 | Punt |
| TEN | Q4 1:44 | 12 | 66 | 1:38 | Interception |
| PIT | Q4 0:06 | 1 | -1 | 0:06 | 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.
- S
- S
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 PIT 20 TEN 16 PIT W
- 2021 Wk 15 Titans at Steelers, 2021 Wk 15 recap PIT 19 TEN 13 PIT W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Titans | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 6-11 | Record | 10-7 |
| 17.9 | Points per game | 17.9 |
| 289.0 | Yards per game | 304.3 |
| 4.9 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 21.6 | Points allowed per game | 19.1 |
| 335.1 | Yards allowed per game | 342.1 |
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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Titans or Steelers player start in Week 17? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Titans and Steelers players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Titans and Steelers defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere this matchup falls in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
Keep Exploring
2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Titans vs Steelers Game FAQ
Who won the 2023 Titans vs Steelers Week 9 game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans 20–16 in Week 9 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on November 2, 2023. See the Steelers' 2023 schedule.
What was the final score of Titans vs Steelers?
The final score was Steelers 20, Titans 16. The Titans led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Titans 3, Steelers 10.
What happened in the Titans vs Steelers game?
Pittsburgh erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Tennessee 10–3 after the break to win 20–16. Tennessee outgained the Steelers 340–326, but the Steelers averaged 5.4 yards per play. Diontae Johnson led all players with 7 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. The Titans committed 1 turnover, the Steelers none.
What was the game-winning score in Titans vs Steelers?
Kenny Pickett's 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 left in the fourth quarter gave the Steelers a 20–16 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Titans vs Steelers?
Diontae Johnson led the game with 22.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR6 of Week 9, on 7 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. Derrick Henry was next with 19.2 (RB6).
Who led Titans vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Will Levis (TEN) led all passers with 22 of 39 for 262 yards and an interception. Jaylen Warren (PIT) led in rushing with 11 carries for 88 yards. Diontae Johnson (PIT) led in receiving with 7 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Diontae Johnson score against the Titans?
Diontae Johnson scored 22.0 points in PPR leagues, 18.5 in half-PPR and 15.0 in standard scoring against the Titans in Week 9 of the 2023 season, on 7 catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. He drew 31% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Titans vs Steelers?
Diontae Johnson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 22.0 PPR points on 15.0 xFP (+7.0). DeAndre Hopkins fell furthest short, with 10.5 points on 19.0 xFP (−8.5). 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.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Titans vs Steelers?
DeAndre Hopkins had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.0 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 10.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Steelers come back to beat the Titans?
The Steelers' chances of winning fell as low as 20% in the fourth quarter. Kenny Pickett's 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Kenny Pickett's 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson then put them ahead for good.
Which team won the turnover battle in Titans vs Steelers?
The Steelers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Titans gave the ball away 1 time and the Steelers not at all. The Steelers won the game.
What was the turning point of Titans vs Steelers?
Kenny Pickett's 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Steelers' win probability from 20% to 87%.
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 9 of 2023, they last met in the 2021 season on December 19, 2021, when the Steelers beat the Titans 19–13.
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.
