Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–10 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 10–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Calvin Austin III
- Top passer
- Justin Fields
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2024-09-22
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20–10 on 2024-09-22, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 10–7 halftime lead. Calvin Austin III posted a game-high +8.31 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Calvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 2

Justin Fields · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.13 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 3

Quentin Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play - 4

Scotty Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play - 5

Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play - 6

George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play - 7

Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 8

Cordarrelle Patterson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP
Calvin Austin III — PIT · Receiving
Calvin Austin III posted the highest total EPA (+8.31) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.66 EPA per play.
Calvin Austin III's top snap (+5.15 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Justin Fields led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Justin Fields (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 67.6% completion · +10.2% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.13 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 21 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.115 | +0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 49.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.129 | +0.220 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.268 | -0.026 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.115 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.6% | 58.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.05 EPA/play (58th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -7.12 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +3.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Quentin Johnston (Justin Herbert pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Justin Fields 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Calvin Austin III (Justin Fields pass)
Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 27 (Q1 2:51) — (2:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 2:46) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 10:17) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q2 3:16) — (3:16) 11-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 20 (Q3 9:08) — (9:08) 9-C.Boswell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 12 (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 55 (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 7:02) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:49) — (2:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short right to 14-G.Pickens to LAC 41 for 8 yards (7-K.Fulton). PENALTY on LAC-52-K.Mack, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 41.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin to LAC 17 for 25 yards (36-J.Taylor).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short right to 13-S.Miller to PIT 47 for 11 yards (3-D.James) [90-T.Tart]. PENALTY on LAC-3-D.James, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 47.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:01) — (:01) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep middle.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:12) — (7:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:01) — (8:01) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle intended for 84-C.Patterson INTERCEPTED by 48-B.Dupree (0-D.Henley) at LAC 34. 48-B.Dupree to LAC 34 for no gain (66-M.McCormick).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 2-J.Fields kneels to LAC 3 for -1 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:08) — (11:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin to LAC 17 for 25 yards (36-J.Taylor).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:51 · PIT 27 · Score 6-0
(2:51) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 1-Q.Johnston for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:46 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:21 · LAC 5 · Score 7-6
(10:21) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:17 · LAC 15 · Score 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 3:16 · PIT 10 · Score 10-7
(3:16) 11-C.Dicker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:08 · LAC 20 · Score 10-10
(9:08) 9-C.Boswell 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:17 · LAC 12 · Score 10-13
(14:17) 9-C.Boswell 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:12 · LAC 55 · Score 10-19
(7:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:02 · LAC 15 · Score 10-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Calvin Austin III (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Justin Fields (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2024-09-22?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-10 in Week 3, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 2:51) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Fields (Q2 10:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Austin (J. Fields pass) (Q4 7:12) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 3:16, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 9:08, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 14:17, 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?
Justin Fields (Pittsburgh Steelers), 67.6% completion, +10.2% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.13 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.1% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.26 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Calvin Austin III (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.31 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+5.15 EPA): (7:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Fields pass short middle to 19-C.Austin for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W