Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 41–37 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 10–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Justin Herbert
- Top passer
- Justin Herbert
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:40) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-54-M.Overton, ball out of bound…
- Game date
- 2021-11-21
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41–37 on 2021-11-21. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +23.36 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 41 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 37 | |
| 7 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +23.36 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 2

Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play - 3
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.89 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 4

Austin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 5

Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 6

Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play - 7

Ray-Ray McCloud III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play - 8

Dylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 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
Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing
Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+23.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.
Justin Herbert's top snap (-5.47 EPA): (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.Sutton was injured during the play.
Biggest single play (-5.51 EPA): T. Long — (12:40) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-54-M.Overton, ball out of bounds at LAC 3.
Quarterback report card
Justin Herbert led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 53 dropbacks · 56.6% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +23.36 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.078 | +0.087 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.2% | 53.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.115 | +0.441 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.241 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.087 | -0.078 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.9% | 52.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.08, Los Angeles Chargers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +8.32 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +6.98 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler 
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris 
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler
Pittsburgh Steelers — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins 
Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 2:09) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 3:42) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 1:09) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q3 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 11:50) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 27–14. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:35) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 8:48) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 4:49) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 4:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 53 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:09) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.Sutton was injured
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth to LAC 2 for no gain (33-D.James; 92-J.Gaziano).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 68-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler up the middle to LAC 34 for no gain (93-J.Schobert, 95-C.Wormley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-54-M.Overton, ball out of bounds at LAC 3.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.Sutton was injured
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to 13-J.Washington.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 8:33 · LAC 18 · Score 3-0
(8:33) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:13 · PIT 6 · Score 3-6
(2:13) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:09 · PIT 15 · Score 3-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:48 · PIT 10 · Score 3-13
(3:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:42 · PIT 15 · Score 3-14
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · LAC 10 · Score 9-14
(1:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:09 · LAC 15 · Score 10-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · PIT 12 · Score 10-17
(:06) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:58 · PIT 17 · Score 10-23
(11:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 11:50 · PIT 15 · Score 10-24
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · PIT 23 · Score 10-27
(3:44) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · LAC 18 · Score 13-27
(14:14) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:38 · LAC 1 · Score 19-27
(11:38) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · LAC 15 · Score 20-27
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:52 · PIT 5 · Score 20-33
(8:52) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · PIT 15 · Score 20-34
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · LAC 5 · Score 26-34
(4:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · LAC 15 · Score 27-34
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · LAC 5 · Score 33-34
(4:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:23 · LAC 15 · Score 34-34
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:29 · LAC 27 · Score 37-34
(3:29) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · PIT 53 · Score 37-40
(2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · PIT 15 · Score 37-41
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2021-11-21?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-37 in Week 11, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 37, Los Angeles Chargers 41.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q1 2:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 3:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 11:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 11:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 8:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:17) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 8:33, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 3:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 3:29, 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?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.6% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +23.36 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.9% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (-5.47 EPA): (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 41-37 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W