Game story
In Week 3 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-09-25, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 34–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -10.92 total EPA, and -8.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.34 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+10.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-E.Rogers pushed ob at PHI 39 for 32 yards (23-R.McLeod).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 10 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +21.34 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 2 D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3 B. Celek · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 4 S. Coates · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 5 D. Green-Beckham · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
- 6 T. Burton · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.82 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 7 N. Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8 W. Smallwood · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.07 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Wentz — PHI · Passing
C. Wentz posted the highest total EPA (+21.34) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Philadelphia Eagles's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.63 EPA) came from Philadelphia Eagles: (13:08) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 43-D.Sproles for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — J. Matthews (C. Wentz pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (C. Wentz pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — W. Smallwood
- Philadelphia Eagles — K. Barner
Field goals
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Philadelphia Eagles — C. Sturgis
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 3–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q1 50:32) — (5:32) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q2 42:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 42:04) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 22 (Q2 37:43) — (7:43) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 32:29) — (2:29) 6-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 21–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 73 (Q3 28:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 43-D.Sproles for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 27:54) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 20:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 20:45) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q3 17:31) — (2:31) 34-K.Barner right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-34-K.Barner, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 16:52) — 6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:37) — (13:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-E.Rogers pushed ob at PHI 39 for 32 yards (23-R.McLeod).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 28:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 43-D.Sproles for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 53:56) — (8:56) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-B.Logan), Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 45:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep middle to 18-D.Green-Beckham to 50 for 19 yards (31-R.Cockrell).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 52:31) — (7:31) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 43-D.Sproles pushed ob at PIT 14 for 40 yards (21-R.Golden).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 28:08) — (13:08) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 43-D.Sproles for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 18:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 47 for -7 yards (91-F.Cox). FUMBLES (91-F.Cox) [91-F.Cox], RECOVERED by PHI-55-B.Graham at PIT 45. 55-B.Graham to PIT 41 for 4 yards (78-A.Villanueva)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 53:56) — (8:56) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-B.Logan), Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:12) — (11:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 14-S.Coates to PHI 36 for 41 yards (23-R.McLeod).
Quarterback report card
B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -8.6% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -10.92 total EPA
- C.Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 35 dropbacks · 65.7% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +21.34 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.222 | +0.213 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.4% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.214 | +0.610 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.227 | -0.044 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.213 | +0.222 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 67.6% |
By the numbers
Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +17.50 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -16.43 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Wentz (PHI) 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.
- Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q1 50:32 · PIT 11 · Score 0-3
(5:32) 6-C.Sturgis 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 42:09 · PIT 12 · Score 0-9
(12:09) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 81-J.Matthews for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 42:04 · PIT 15 · Score 0-10
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 37:43 · PHI 22 · Score 3-10
(7:43) 9-C.Boswell 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 32:29 · PIT 19 · Score 3-13
(2:29) 6-C.Sturgis 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 28:08 · PIT 73 · Score 3-19
(13:08) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 43-D.Sproles for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 27:54 · PIT 15 · Score 3-20
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 20:48 · PIT 1 · Score 3-26
(5:48) (Shotgun) 28-W.Smallwood right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 20:45 · PIT 15 · Score 3-27
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 17:31 · PIT 8 · Score 3-33
(2:31) 34-K.Barner right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on PHI-34-K.Barner, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 16:52 · PIT 15 · Score 3-34
6-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-3 in Week 3, 2016 on 2016-09-25.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 34 (PIT 3-34 PHI) in Week 3, 2016 on 2016-09-25.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 21; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — J. Matthews (C. Wentz pass) (Q2 42:09) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Sproles (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 28:08) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — W. Smallwood (Q3 20:48) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — K. Barner (Q3 17:31) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 50:32, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 37:43, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 32:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 47.1% completion, -8.6% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -10.92 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 65.7% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +21.34 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?
C. Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) led the game in total EPA with +21.34 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.63 EPA): (13:08) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 43-D.Sproles for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +10.7%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 2-0 Now 3-0 W
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