Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 24–20 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 3–7 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Gates
- Top passer
- Philip Rivers
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 41-A.…
- Game date
- 2015-10-12
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–20 on 2015-10-12, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 7–3 halftime lead. A. Gates posted a game-high +8.67 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(9:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(4:28) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(3:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Blake at PIT 30. 41-A.Blake for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(14:53) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(8:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(7:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Vick pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Attaochu]. Penalty on LAC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Holding, declined.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(3:01) 2-J.Lambo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
(:05) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 26-L.Bell. 26-L.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
LACLos Angeles ChargersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:55TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 12
- Score
- 0-6
(9:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:50XP JLJ. LamboPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:28FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 3-7
(4:28) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:36TD ABA. BlakePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 46
- Score
- 9-7
(3:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Blake at PIT 30. 41-A.Blake for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:21XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 10-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 14:53FG JLJ. LamboPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 22
- Score
- 10-10
(14:53) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:07TD AGA. GatesPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 10-16
(8:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 8:02XP JLJ. LamboPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 10-17
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:55TD MWM. WheatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 72
- Score
- 16-17
(7:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Vick pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Attaochu]. Penalty on LAC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Holding, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:42XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 17-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 3:01FG JLJ. LamboPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 36
- Score
- 17-20
(3:01) 2-J.Lambo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:05TD LBLevi BellPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 23-20
(:05) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 26-L.Bell. 26-L.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 0:00XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 15
- Score
- 24-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.67 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2L. Green · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.04 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 3Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +3.68 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.61 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 6M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.04 EPA/play
- 7D. Woodhead · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8Melvin Gordon · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +0.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.04 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
A. Gates — LAC · Receiving
A. Gates posted the highest total EPA (+8.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
A. Gates's top snap (+2.19 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.51 EPA): Philip Rivers — (3:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Blake at PIT 30. 41-A.Blake for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 53 dropbacks · 66.0% completion · +5.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.68 total EPA
- M. Vick (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -3.3% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Los Angeles Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.037 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.6% | 46.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.072 | +0.069 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.142 | -0.464 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.3% | 55.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 13 drives, -2.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +2.71 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Blake
- Los Angeles Chargers — A. Gates (Philip Rivers pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wheaton (M. Vick pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
- Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 9:50) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 46 (Q3 3:36); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 3:21) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–13. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 14:53) — (14:53) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 8:02) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 72 (Q4 7:55); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 7:42) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 2-J.Lambo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 0:05); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 0:00) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 26-L.Bell. 26-L.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Blake at PIT 30. 41-A.Blake for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Vick pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Attaochu]. Penalty on LAC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:01) — (3:01) 2-J.Lambo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 3:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Blake at PIT 30. 41-A.Blake for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Vick pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Attaochu]. Penalty on LAC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 13:05) — (13:05) (Shotgun) 28-M.Gordon up the middle to LAC 48 for 2 yards (95-J.Jones). FUMBLES (95-J.Jones), RECOVERED by PIT-29-S.Thomas at LAC 48. 29-S.Thomas to LAC 48 for no gain (28-M.Gordon).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 2:25) — (2:25) (Shotgun) 2-M.Vick pass short right to 84-A.Brown pushed ob at LAC 43 for 39 yards (24-B.Flowers).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:55 · PIT 12 · Score 0-6
(9:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:50 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:28 · LAC 29 · Score 3-7
(4:28) 9-C.Boswell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:36 · PIT 46 · Score 9-7
(3:36) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep middle intended for 80-M.Floyd INTERCEPTED by 41-A.Blake at PIT 30. 41-A.Blake for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:21 · LAC 15 · Score 10-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:53 · PIT 22 · Score 10-10
(14:53) 2-J.Lambo 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:07 · PIT 11 · Score 10-16
(8:07) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:02 · PIT 15 · Score 10-17
2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:55 · LAC 72 · Score 16-17
(7:55) (Shotgun) 2-M.Vick pass deep left to 11-M.Wheaton for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-J.Attaochu]. Penalty on LAC-24-B.Flowers, Defensive Holding, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:42 · LAC 15 · Score 17-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 3:01 · PIT 36 · Score 17-20
(3:01) 2-J.Lambo 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-5-M.Scifres. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:05 · LAC 1 · Score 23-20
(:05) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 26-L.Bell. 26-L.Bell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · LAC 15 · Score 24-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2015-10-12?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-20 in Week 5, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Los Angeles Chargers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q1 9:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Blake (Q3 3:36) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Gates (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 8:07) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wheaton (M. Vick pass) (Q4 7:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q4 0:05) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:28, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 14:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 3:01, 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?
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 66.0% completion, +5.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.68 total passing EPA. M. Vick (Pittsburgh Steelers), 43.3% completion, -3.3% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
A. Gates (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+2.19 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 85-A.Gates for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
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