Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2006 Week 6 Recap

Game story

In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-15, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Kansas City Chiefs, pulling away with a 45–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with -8.96 total EPA, and -10.8% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.83 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+16.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (13:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes to KC 24 for 50 yards (35-L.Walls).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.83 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
2. 2 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
3. 3 S. Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
4. 4 S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
5. 5 N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
6. 6 N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
7. 7 E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
8. 8 C. Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (Q1 56:20)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 45:58)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (Q2 39:38)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 36:27)
• Kansas City Chiefs — L. Johnson (Q3 21:05)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport (Q4 12:46)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Wallace (Q4 3:44)

Field goals

• Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed (Q2 30:02)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q1 56:20) — (11:20) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 55:45) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 47 (Q1 45:58) — (:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 45:50) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 39:31) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q2 36:27) — (6:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 36:20) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 21:05) — (6:05) 27-L.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 06:00.); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 21:00) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 12:46); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 12:40) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 72 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 3:31) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes to KC 24 for 50 yards (35-L.Walls). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +4.64]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 45:58) — (:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12 [WPA +7.1% · EPA +4.09]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 46:48) — (1:48) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to PIT 18, Center-83-K.Gammon. 10-S.Holmes to PIT 42 for 24 yards (83-K.Gammon). [WPA -4.2% · EPA -1.15]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 50:51) — (5:51) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 80-C.Wilson to PIT 34 for 19 yards (23-P.Surtain). [WPA +3.6% · EPA +1.32]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 54:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 36 for 8 yards (43-T.Polamalu). [WPA +3.5% · EPA +1.49]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 27:07) — (12:07) 11-D.Huard pass short middle intended for 85-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 18. 43-T.Polamalu to KC 33 for 49 yards (27-L.Johnson). PENALTY on KC-27-L.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike C [WPA -0.2% · EPA -8.18]
• Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -7.51]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 27:27) — (12:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 39-W.Parker to PIT 22 for -11 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-50-K.Mitchell at PIT 22. 50-K.Mitchell to PIT 22 for no gain (83-H. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -5.44]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes to KC 24 for 50 yards (35-L.Walls). [WPA +16.1% · EPA +4.64]

Quarterback report card

D.Huard led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• D.Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -10.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.96 total EPA
• B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 20 dropbacks · 80.0% completion · +24.6% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +12.83 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -20.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +18.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• D. Huard (KC) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• B. Roethlisberger (PIT) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 56:20 · KC 3 · Score 0-6
   (11:20) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 55:45 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
   3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 45:58 · KC 47 · Score 0-13
   (:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12
4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 45:50 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
   3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 39:38 · KC 8 · Score 0-20
   (9:38) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 39:31 · KC 2 · Score 0-21
   3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 36:27 · KC 13 · Score 0-27
   (6:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 36:20 · KC 2 · Score 0-28
   3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · KC 14 · Score 0-31
   (:02) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
10. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 21:05 · PIT 2 · Score 6-31
    (6:05) 27-L.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 06:00.)
11. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 21:00 · PIT 2 · Score 7-31
    1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:46 · KC 1 · Score 7-37
    (12:46) 44-N.Davenport up the middle to KC 1 for no gain (97-K.Fox). Play Challenged by PIT and REVERSED. 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:40 · KC 2 · Score 7-38
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · PIT 72 · Score 7-44
    (3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · KC 2 · Score 7-45
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.