Game story
In Week 15 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-12-17, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 37–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -14.80 total EPA, and -0.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 44-N.Davenport to CAR 1 for 18 yards (31-R.Marshall, 36-S.Williams).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 17 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| Carolina Panthers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2 N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
- 3 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 4 K. Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
- 5 S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 6 K. Hankton · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 7 S. Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 8 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+10.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.93 EPA) came from Carolina Panthers: (13:31) 16-C.Weinke pass deep left intended for 11-T.Biddle INTERCEPTED by 27-An.Smith at PIT 25. 27-An.Smith pushed ob at PIT 45 for 20 yards (26-D.Foster). PENALTY on CAR-71-E.Mathis, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, e
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 44:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (Q2 34:29) — (4:29) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 31:54) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 27 (Q3 19:45); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 41 (Q3 15:20) — (:20) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 15:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 87 (Q4 14:44) — (14:44) 7-J.Baker punts 52 yards to PIT 35, Center-56-J.Kyle. 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 14:27) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal 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 45:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 44-N.Davenport to CAR 1 for 18 yards (31-R.Marshall, 36-S.Williams).
- Carolina Panthers (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 19 for -8 yards (sack split by 77-K.Jenkins and 93-M.Rucker).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q2 43:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 16-C.Weinke pass short middle to 18-D.Carter to PIT 44 for 15 yards (23-T.Carter).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 16-C.Weinke pass deep left intended for 11-T.Biddle INTERCEPTED by 27-An.Smith at PIT 25. 27-An.Smith pushed ob at PIT 45 for 20 yards (26-D.Foster). PENALTY on CAR-71-E.Mathis, Unnecessary Ro
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:44) — (14:44) 7-J.Baker punts 52 yards to PIT 35, Center-56-J.Kyle. 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 15:20) — (:20) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C.Weinke led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Weinke (Carolina Panthers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -14.80 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Carolina Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.174 | -0.321 |
| Offensive success rate | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.553 | -0.328 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.048 | -0.264 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.321 | -0.174 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.4% | 50.0% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -25.06 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +14.31 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.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · CAR 1 · Score 6-0
(15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 44:55 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 34:29 · CAR 1 · Score 10-0
(4:29) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · CAR 13 · Score 16-0
(2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:54 · CAR 2 · Score 17-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · PIT 19 · Score 17-3
(:07) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 19:45 · CAR 27 · Score 20-3
(4:45) 3-J.Reed 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. Car 18 (Carter) has an ankle injury and his return is questionable - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 15:20 · CAR 41 · Score 26-3
(:20) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 15:13 · CAR 2 · Score 27-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:44 · PIT 87 · Score 33-3
(14:44) 7-J.Baker punts 52 yards to PIT 35, Center-56-J.Kyle. 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:27 · CAR 2 · Score 34-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · CAR 8 · Score 37-3
(4:05) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 37-3 in Week 15, 2006 on 2006-12-17.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 37, Carolina Panthers 3 (PIT 37-3 CAR) in Week 15, 2006 on 2006-12-17.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 37, Carolina Panthers 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q2 45:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 32:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q3 15:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (Q4 14:44) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 34:29, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 19:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?
C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers), 52.9% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -14.80 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 45.8% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +10.72 on passing plays. across 24 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.93 EPA): (13:31) 16-C.Weinke pass deep left intended for 11-T.Biddle INTERCEPTED by 27-An.Smith at PIT 25. 27-An.Smith pushed ob at PIT 45 for 20 yards (26-D.Foster). PENALTY on CAR-71-E.Ma. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.0%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
Carolina Panthers
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
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