Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 34–21 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 24–14 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Stewart
- Top passer
- K. Stewart
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harris…
- Game date
- 2000-12-24
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34–21 on 2000-12-24. K. Stewart posted a game-high +9.11 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 34 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(13:14) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to PIT 2. W.Blackwell for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(8:47) K.Stewart pass to C.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(2:19) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(1:03) (Shotgun) K.Stewart up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(4:50) T.Fletcher up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
(12:56) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 12:51.)
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
(4:11) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 13:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 71
- Score
- 0-6
(13:14) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 13:02XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 0-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 13:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 30
- Score
- 6-7
J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to PIT 2. W.Blackwell for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 12:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 7-7
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:33TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 45
- Score
- 7-13
(10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 10:20XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 8:47TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 5
- Score
- 13-14
(8:47) K.Stewart pass to C.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 8:43XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 14-14
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:19FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 14
- Score
- 17-14
(2:19) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 19
- Score
- 23-14
(1:03) (Shotgun) K.Stewart up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:55XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 24-14
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:50TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 24-20
(4:50) T.Fletcher up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 4:45XP Points+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 24-21
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 30-21
(12:56) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 12:51.)
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:51XP Points+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 31-21
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:11FG Points+3
- Yard line
- LAC 10
- Score
- 34-21
(4:11) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +9.11 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2Jimmy Graham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.64 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 3C. Hawkins · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 4R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
- 5D. Kreider · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · -0.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · -0.00 EPA/play
- 7R. Leaf · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · -0.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play
- 8S. Heiden · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · -0.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.25 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
K. Stewart — PIT · Rushing
K. Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+9.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
K. Stewart's top snap (-8.91 EPA): (10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
K. Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 36 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.31 total EPA
- R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.95 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.184 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 31.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.064 | -0.250 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.305 | -0.307 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.184 | -0.034 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.6% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.18 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 16 drives, -12.91 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, +3.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Los Angeles Chargers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q1 13:14) — (13:14) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 13:02) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 30 (Q1 13:02) — J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to PIT 2. W.Blackwell for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 12:41) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 45 (Q1 10:33) — (10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 10:20) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q2 8:47) — (8:47) K.Stewart pass to C.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 8:43) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 14 (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) (Shotgun) K.Stewart up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 0:55) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 4:50) — (4:50) T.Fletcher up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 4:45) — J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 12:51.); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 12:51) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 10 (Q4 4:11) — (4:11) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — J.Carney kicks 65 yards from SD 30 to PIT 5. W.Blackwell to PIT 21 for 16 yards (T.Denton).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:33) — (10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:02) — J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to PIT 2. W.Blackwell for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:14) — (13:14) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass intended for B.Shaw INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at PIT 28. R.Harrison pushed ob at PIT 13 for 15 yards (R.Huntley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:33) — (10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:02) — J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to PIT 2. W.Blackwell for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:14) — (13:14) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) R.Leaf sacked at SD 1 for -1 yards (J.Gildon). FUMBLES (J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-C.Sullivan at SD 3.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 13:14 · PIT 71 · Score 0-6
(13:14) R.Leaf pass to J.Graham for 71 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 13:02 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 13:02 · LAC 30 · Score 6-7
J.Carney kicks 68 yards from SD 30 to PIT 2. W.Blackwell for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:41 · LAC 2 · Score 7-7
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 10:33 · LAC 45 · Score 7-13
(10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 10:20 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 8:47 · LAC 5 · Score 13-14
(8:47) K.Stewart pass to C.Hawkins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 8:43 · LAC 2 · Score 14-14
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:19 · LAC 14 · Score 17-14
(2:19) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · LAC 19 · Score 23-14
(1:03) (Shotgun) K.Stewart up the middle for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · LAC 2 · Score 24-14
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 4:50 · PIT 1 · Score 24-20
(4:50) T.Fletcher up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 4:45 · PIT 2 · Score 24-21
J.Carney extra point is GOOD, Center-D.Binn, Holder-D.Bennett. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · LAC 1 · Score 30-21
(12:56) K.Stewart up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by SD and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 12:51.) - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:51 · LAC 2 · Score 31-21
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:11 · LAC 10 · Score 34-21
(4:11) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
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.
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2000-12-24?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 34-21 in Week 17, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 34, Los Angeles Chargers 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:02) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 1:03) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:56) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 2:19, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 44.4% completion, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.31 total passing EPA. R. Leaf (Los Angeles Chargers), 42.9% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.95 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.11 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (-8.91 EPA): (10:33) K.Stewart pass intended for M.Bruener INTERCEPTED by R.Harrison at SD 37. R.Harrison for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-7 Now 9-7 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 1-13 Now 1-14 L
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