Philadelphia Eagles vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2020 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-11, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles, pulling away with a 38–29 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +6.77 total EPA, and -2.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +15.70 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (3:23) 4-J.Elliott 57 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.

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 · +15.70 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
2. 2 C. Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +13.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Fulgham · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.89 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +6.77 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
5. 5 R. McCloud · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
8. 8 G. Ward · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 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 — C. Claypool (Q1 46:07)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Sanders (Q1 45:19)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 41:57)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Sanders (Q2 36:21)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 28:04)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Conner (Q3 25:35)
• Philadelphia Eagles — G. Ward (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 21:03)
• Philadelphia Eagles — T. Fulgham (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 11:30)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:04)

Field goals

• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 32:00)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q1 46:07) — (1:07) 11-C.Claypool left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 46:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 74 (Q1 45:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 45:07) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 32 (Q2 41:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 41:49) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 36:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 63-J.Driscoll reported in as eligible. 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 36:17) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–8. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q3 28:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 28:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 25:35) — (10:35) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 25:32) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q3 21:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 20:58) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 82-J.Hightower is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-T.Fulgham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 11:27) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 20 (Q4 2:59) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 4-J.Elliott 57 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. [WPA -18.6% · EPA -2.27]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 45:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +7.12]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to PHI 39 for 12 yards (50-D.Riley). FUMBLES (50-D.Riley), RECOVERED by PHI-34-C.LeBlanc at PHI 39. 34-C.LeBlanc to PHI 45 for 6 yar [WPA -18.0% · EPA -3.15]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.94]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +4.34]

Impact plays

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

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 45:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.1% · EPA +7.12]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.2% · EPA +4.94]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 27:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Nelson at PHI 26. 22-S.Nelson to PHI 23 for 3 yards (86-Z.Ertz). [WPA -7.2% · EPA -4.35]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +4.34]

Quarterback report card

C.Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.77 total EPA
• B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +15.70 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 (+0.18 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +6.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +16.65 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.
• 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 46:07 · PHI 2 · Score 0-6
   (1:07) 11-C.Claypool left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 46:04 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
   9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 45:19 · PIT 74 · Score 6-7
   (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 45:07 · PIT 15 · Score 7-7
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 41:57 · PHI 32 · Score 7-13
   (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 41:49 · PHI 15 · Score 7-14
   9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
7. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 36:21 · PIT 1 · Score 13-14
   (6:21) (Shotgun) 63-J.Driscoll reported in as eligible. 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 36:17 · PIT 15 · Score 14-14
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · PHI 23 · Score 14-17
   (2:00) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 28:04 · PHI 5 · Score 14-23
    (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 28:01 · PHI 15 · Score 14-24
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 25:35 · PHI 1 · Score 14-30
    (10:35) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 25:32 · PHI 15 · Score 14-31
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
14. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 21:03 · PIT 8 · Score 20-31
    (6:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q3 20:58 · PIT 2 · Score 22-31
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 82-J.Hightower is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
16. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · PIT 4 · Score 28-31
    (11:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-T.Fulgham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:27 · PIT 15 · Score 29-31
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · PHI 35 · Score 29-37
    (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · PHI 20 · Score 29-38
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.