Game story
In Week 5 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-08, the Los Angeles Chargers took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 23–13 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) paced the passing game, with +7.84 total EPA, and +3.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, E. Parker (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.95 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.9% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (6:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 88-E.Parker to PIT 22 for 25 yards (43-T.Polamalu).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 E. Parker · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
- 2 P. Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +7.84 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 3 A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 4 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 5 K. McCardell · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 6 M. Floyd · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 7 N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 8 N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
E. Parker — LAC · Receiving
E. Parker posted the highest total EPA (+9.95) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.99 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.43 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (:20) 17-P.Rivers kneels, dead ball declared at PIT 8 for -1 yards.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
- Los Angeles Chargers — N. Kaeding
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 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q1 45:42) — (:42) 39-W.Parker left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 45:35) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 21 (Q2 35:00) — (5:00) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 31:11) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 26 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q3 26:33) — (11:33) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 22 (Q3 20:27) — (5:27) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 20:21) — 10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:02) — (9:02) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q4 1:07) — (1:07) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 21:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass to 88-E.Parker to PIT 22 for 25 yards (43-T.Polamalu).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:27) — (5:27) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport to LAC 28 for 32 yards (48-T.Kiel).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 31:31) — (1:31) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates to PIT 17 for 22 yards (43-T.Polamalu). Penalty on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 31:16) — (1:16) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 0:20) — (:20) 17-P.Rivers kneels, dead ball declared at PIT 8 for -1 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short right to 34-V.Haynes.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:06) — (6:06) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 80-C.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 20-M.McCree [95-S.Phillips] at LAC 42. 20-M.McCree to LAC 42 for no gain (86-H.Ward).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:24) — (2:24) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport to LAC 28 for 32 yards (48-T.Kiel).
Quarterback report card
P.Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- P.Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 44 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.84 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +5.1% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.94 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.066 | +0.053 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 43.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.084 | +0.178 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.251 | -0.263 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.066 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.3% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +4.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -4.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- E. Parker (Los Angeles Chargers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- P. Rivers (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 45:42 · LAC 9 · Score 6-0
(:42) 39-W.Parker left end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 45:35 · LAC 2 · Score 7-0
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 35:00 · LAC 21 · Score 10-0
(5:00) 3-J.Reed 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 31:16 · PIT 9 · Score 10-6
(1:16) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 80-M.Floyd for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 31:11 · PIT 2 · Score 10-7
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · LAC 26 · Score 13-7
(:13) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 26:33 · PIT 10 · Score 13-10
(11:33) 10-N.Kaeding 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 20:27 · PIT 22 · Score 13-16
(5:27) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle to 85-A.Gates for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 20:21 · PIT 2 · Score 13-17
10-N.Kaeding extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 9:02 · PIT 15 · Score 13-20
(9:02) 10-N.Kaeding 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 1:07 · PIT 4 · Score 13-23
(1:07) 10-N.Kaeding 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-13 in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Los Angeles Chargers 23 (PIT 13-23 LAC) in Week 5, 2006 on 2006-10-08.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Los Angeles Chargers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q1 45:42) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 31:16) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 20:27) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 35:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 30:13, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q3 26:33, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 9:02, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Kaeding (Q4 1:07, 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?
P. Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 54.5% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.84 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.1% completion, +5.1% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.94 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
E. Parker (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +9.95 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.43 EPA): (:20) 17-P.Rivers kneels, dead ball declared at PIT 8 for -1 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.9%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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