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NFL · Week 13 · December 2, 2018 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2018 Week 13 Recap

Chargers defeat Steelers 33–30 in Week 13

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 33–30 Week 13 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 33 9–3 Winner
Final 33–30
Pittsburgh Steelers 30 7–4
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
33–30
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–23 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
December 2, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 26/41 · 290 YDS · 2 TD +16.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 14 REC · 148 YDS · 1 TD +10.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 3 REC · 52 YDS +6.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 10 REC · 154 YDS · 1 TD +13.3 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 29/50 · 271 YDS · 2 TD +10.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Samuels 3 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 33–30 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 7–23 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(13:11) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 57 yards to LAC 27, Center-57-K.Canaday. 20-D.Kin…
Game date
2018-12-02

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33–30 on 2018-12-02, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 23–7 halftime lead. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +16.59 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 25 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Los Angeles Chargers70818033
Pittsburgh Steelers131007030

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:25TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    0-6

    (9:25) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:20XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:44TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    0-13

    (4:44) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 1:12TD
    TBT. Benjamin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 46
    Score
    6-13

    (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 1:04XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-13

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 2:45FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 30
    Score
    7-16

    (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:24TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 28
    Score
    7-22

    (:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:17XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-23

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 1:49TD
    Kyle Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 10
    Score
    13-23

    (1:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-23-J.Haden was injured during the play.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 1:43Safety
    Philip Rivers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    15-23

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 13:11TD
    Desmond King II

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 84
    Score
    21-23

    (13:11) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 57 yards to LAC 27, Center-57-K.Canaday. 20-D.King for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-57-K.Canaday was injured during the play.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 12:52Safety
    Philip Rivers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    23-23

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 13-K.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  13. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 8:14TD
    Josh Jackson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    29-23

    (8:14) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 8:09XP
    Michael Badgley

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    30-23

    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  15. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:18TD
    JSJ. Samuels

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 10
    Score
    30-29

    (4:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 38-J.Samuels for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:10XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    30-30

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  17. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 0:00FG
    Michael Badgley

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    33-30

    (:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.59 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  2. 2Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +13.33 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.59 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  4. 4Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.35 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  5. 5Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.26 EPA/play
  6. 6Josh JacksonJosh Jackson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +3.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Benjamin · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  8. 8J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Philip Rivers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+16.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+4.20 EPA): (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.77 EPA): J. Berry — (13:11) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 57 yards to LAC 27, Center-57-K.Canaday. 20-D.King for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-57-K.Canaday was injured during the play.

Quarterback report card

B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · -3.9% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.59 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 41 dropbacks · 63.4% completion · +6.1% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +16.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.135+0.067
Offensive success rate48.1%45.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.405+0.212
Rush EPA/play-0.051-0.012
Defensive EPA/play-0.067-0.135
Defensive success rate54.8%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.14 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +10.69 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +5.62 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q1 9:25)
  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q1 4:44)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — T. Benjamin (Philip Rivers pass) (Q1 1:12)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:24)
  • Kyle AllenLos Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q3 1:49)
  • Desmond King IILos Angeles Chargers — Desmond King II (Q4 13:11)
  • Josh JacksonLos Angeles Chargers — Josh Jackson (Q4 8:14)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Samuels (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:18)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 2:45)
  • Michael BadgleyLos Angeles Chargers — Michael Badgley (Q4 0:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 9:20) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 4:44) — (4:44) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 46 (Q1 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 1:04) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 30 (Q2 2:45) — (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 28 (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 0:17) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 8–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-23-J.Haden was injured during the play.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 1:43) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 18–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 84 (Q4 13:11); Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 12:52) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 13-K.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 8:09) — 4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 38-J.Samuels for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 4:10) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q4 0:00).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.5% · EPA +2.36]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:11) — (13:11) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 57 yards to LAC 27, Center-57-K.Canaday. 20-D.King for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-57-K.Canaday was injured during the play. [WPA -16.9% · EPA -4.77]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen to LAC 49 for 12 yards (23-J.Haden, 21-S.Davis). [WPA +15.8% · EPA +1.20]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:00) — (:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +14.5% · EPA +0.12]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:18) — (4:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 38-J.Samuels for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +2.14]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:11) — (13:11) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 57 yards to LAC 27, Center-57-K.Canaday. 20-D.King for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-57-K.Canaday was injured during the play. [WPA -16.9% · EPA -4.77]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +4.20]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 89-V.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 33-D.James at LAC 8. 33-D.James to LAC 44 for 36 yards (78-A.Villanueva). PENALTY on LAC-54-M.Ingram, Il [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.16]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.7% · EPA +4.05]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 9:25 · LAC 1 · Score 0-6
    (9:25) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:20 · LAC 15 · Score 0-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:44 · LAC 1 · Score 0-13
    (4:44) 76-C.Okorafor reported in as eligible. 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 1:12 · PIT 46 · Score 6-13
    (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 1:04 · PIT 15 · Score 7-13
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:45 · LAC 30 · Score 7-16
    (2:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:24 · LAC 28 · Score 7-22
    (:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · LAC 15 · Score 7-23
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 1:49 · PIT 10 · Score 13-23
    (1:49) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 13-K.Allen for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-23-J.Haden was injured during the play.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q3 1:43 · PIT 2 · Score 15-23
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 13:11 · LAC 84 · Score 21-23
    (13:11) (Punt formation) 4-J.Berry punts 57 yards to LAC 27, Center-57-K.Canaday. 20-D.King for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT-57-K.Canaday was injured during the play.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:52 · PIT 2 · Score 23-23
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 13-K.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:14 · PIT 18 · Score 29-23
    (8:14) (Shotgun) 32-J.Jackson left guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:09 · PIT 15 · Score 30-23
    4-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:18 · LAC 10 · Score 30-29
    (4:18) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 38-J.Samuels for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:10 · LAC 15 · Score 30-30
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  17. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · PIT 11 · Score 33-30
    (:00) (Field Goal formation) 4-M.Badgley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-D.Jones. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.

Key takeaways

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

  • Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2018-12-02?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-30 in Week 13, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 8, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q1 9:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q1 4:44) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — T. Benjamin (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 1:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:24) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 1:49) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. King (Q4 13:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Jackson (Q4 8:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Samuels (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:18) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 2:45, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — M. Badgley (Q4 0:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 58.0% completion, -3.9% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.59 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 63.4% completion, +6.1% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +16.59 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+4.20 EPA): (1:12) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 12-T.Benjamin for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 33-30 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-3 Now 7-4 L