Game story
In Week 9 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-06, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 20–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 9 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -7.87 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Chatman (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.53 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-30.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (13:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at PIT 23 for -11 yards (20-B.McFadden). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at PIT 23. 43-T.Polamalu for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Green Bay Packers | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Chatman · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 2 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +4.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 3 W. Williams · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.33 EPA/play
- 4 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 6 D. Staley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 7 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 8 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Chatman — GB · Receiving
A. Chatman posted the highest total EPA (+5.53) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.45 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (13:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at PIT 23 for -11 yards (20-B.McFadden). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at PIT 23. 43-T.Polamalu for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — T. Polamalu
- Green Bay Packers — S. Gado
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Staley
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
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 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 14 (Q1 56:44) — (11:44) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the GB 7 (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) 3-J.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q1 46:04) — (1:04) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q2 43:59); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 43:44) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 7–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) 35-S.Gado left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 22:26) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the GB 3 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) 22-D.Staley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 6:16) — 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.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 43:59) — (13:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at PIT 23 for -11 yards (20-B.McFadden). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at PIT 23. 43-T.Polamalu for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Carter at GB 23. 23-T.Carter pushed ob at GB 20 for 3 yards (80-D.Driver).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 16-C.Batch pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 55-R.Thomas at GB 40. 55-R.Thomas pushed ob at PIT 36 for 24 yards (35-D.Kreider).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 55:28) — (10:28) 32-R.Lee left guard to GB 40 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at GB 45. 43-T.Polamalu to GB 44 for 1 yard (32-R.Lee).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre Aborted. 58-M.Flanagan FUMBLES at GB 31, touched at GB 31, recovered by GB-65-M.Tauscher at GB 29. 65-M.Tauscher to GB 29 for no gain (26-D.Townsend).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 43:59) — (13:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at PIT 23 for -11 yards (20-B.McFadden). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at PIT 23. 43-T.Polamalu for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 16-C.Batch pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 55-R.Thomas at GB 40. 55-R.Thomas pushed ob at PIT 36 for 24 yards (35-D.Kreider).
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 55:28) — (10:28) 32-R.Lee left guard to GB 40 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at GB 45. 43-T.Polamalu to GB 44 for 1 yard (32-R.Lee).
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 80-D.Driver INTERCEPTED by 23-T.Carter at GB 23. 23-T.Carter pushed ob at GB 20 for 3 yards (80-D.Driver).
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -7.87 total EPA
- C.Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 21 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -2.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.092 | -0.235 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.1% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.132 | -0.197 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.423 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.235 | +0.092 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 56.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Green Bay Packers: 11 drives, -19.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -5.96 total EPA, 3 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.
- A. Chatman (Green Bay Packers) 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 FG (+3) — Q1 56:44 · GB 14 · Score 3-0
(11:44) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 51:48 · GB 7 · Score 6-0
(6:48) 3-J.Reed 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 46:04 · PIT 22 · Score 6-3
(1:04) 8-R.Longwell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 43:59 · PIT 12 · Score 12-3
(13:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at PIT 23 for -11 yards (20-B.McFadden). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at PIT 23. 43-T.Polamalu for - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 43:44 · GB 2 · Score 13-3
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 22:29 · PIT 1 · Score 13-9
(7:29) 35-S.Gado left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 22:26 · PIT 2 · Score 13-10
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-11-B.Sander. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:20 · GB 3 · Score 19-10
(6:20) 22-D.Staley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:16 · GB 2 · Score 20-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 20-10 in Week 9, 2005 on 2005-11-06.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Green Bay Packers 10 (PIT 20-10 GB) in Week 9, 2005 on 2005-11-06.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Green Bay Packers 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Green Bay Packers 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Green Bay Packers 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Polamalu (Q2 43:59) Green Bay Packers touchdown — S. Gado (Q3 22:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Staley (Q4 6:20) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 56:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 51:48, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q1 46:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 50.0% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -7.87 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.9% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -2.77 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Chatman (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +5.53 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.45 EPA): (13:59) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre sacked at PIT 23 for -11 yards (20-B.McFadden). FUMBLES (20-B.McFadden), RECOVERED by PIT-43-T.Polamalu at PIT 23. 43-T.Polamalu for 77 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The biggest win-probability swing was -30.0%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Green Bay Packers
Entered 1-6 Now 1-7 L
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