Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 40–24 Los Angeles Chargers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 10–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Osgood
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:33) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at LAC 25. …
- Game date
- 2003-12-21
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 40–24 on 2003-12-21. K. Osgood posted a game-high +11.53 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 40 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
LACLos Angeles Chargers(8:58) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(:14) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(12:54) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(:05) 8-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(8:31) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(14:18) 3-J.Reed 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(10:05) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
(5:10) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
(4:33) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at LAC 25. 26-D.Townsend for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:58TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 25
- Score
- 0-6
(8:58) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 8:51XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:14TD JBJ. BettisPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 1
- Score
- 0-13
(:14) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:10XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:54TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 16
- Score
- 0-20
(12:54) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:49XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 0-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:09TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 6-21
(7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 7:05XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:05FG SCS. ChristiePoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 13
- Score
- 10-21
(:05) 8-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:11TD KOK. OsgoodPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 57
- Score
- 16-21
(12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 12:01XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:31TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- LAC 20
- Score
- 17-27
(8:31) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:25XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- LAC 2
- Score
- 17-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 14:18FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 29
- Score
- 17-31
(14:18) 3-J.Reed 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:05TD Laken TomlinsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 23-31
(10:05) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 10:01XP SCS. ChristiePoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 24-31
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:10FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- LAC 22
- Score
- 24-34
(5:10) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:33TD DTD. TownsendPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 75
- Score
- 24-40
(4:33) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at LAC 25. 26-D.Townsend for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Osgood · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +11.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.88 EPA/play
- 2T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.84 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.42 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 4P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 5Laken Tomlinson · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +4.49 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 6A. Gates · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 7J. Peelle · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.65 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. Osgood — LAC · Receiving
K. Osgood posted the highest total EPA (+11.53) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.88 EPA per play.
K. Osgood's top snap (+6.92 EPA): (12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.56 EPA): D. Brees — (4:33) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at LAC 25. 26-D.Townsend for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.46 total EPA
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +0.42 EPA/play · +8.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | +0.216 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 53.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.121 | +0.439 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.209 | +0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.216 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.0% | 51.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs +0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.05 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.22 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +4.31 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +17.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Los Angeles Chargers — K. Osgood (D. Brees pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — Laken Tomlinson
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Townsend
Field goals
- Los Angeles Chargers — S. Christie
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 25 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 8:51) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q1 0:14) — (:14) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q1 0:10) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 16 (Q2 12:54) — (12:54) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q2 12:49) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 7:05) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 8-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 57 (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 12:01) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 20 (Q3 8:31) — (8:31) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:25) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 12–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) 3-J.Reed 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 10:05) — (10:05) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 10:01) — 8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 22 (Q4 5:10) — (5:10) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 75 (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at LAC 25. 26-D.Townsend for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees sacked at LAC 20 for -5 yards (43-T.Polamalu). FUMBLES (43-T.Polamalu), RECOVERED by PIT-26-D.Townsend at LAC 20. 26-D.Townsend ran ob at LAC 20 for no gain.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:37) — (11:37) 36-J.Bettis right guard to LAC 33 for 4 yards (59-D.Edwards).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:31) — (8:31) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:33) — (4:33) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at LAC 25. 26-D.Townsend for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:09) — (7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 8:58 · LAC 25 · Score 0-6
(8:58) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 8:51 · LAC 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:14 · LAC 1 · Score 0-13
(:14) 36-J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:10 · LAC 2 · Score 0-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:54 · LAC 16 · Score 0-20
(12:54) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:49 · LAC 2 · Score 0-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:09 · PIT 5 · Score 6-21
(7:09) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:05 · PIT 2 · Score 7-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · PIT 13 · Score 10-21
(:05) 8-S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 12:11 · PIT 57 · Score 16-21
(12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 12:01 · PIT 2 · Score 17-21
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:31 · LAC 20 · Score 17-27
(8:31) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 8:25 · LAC 2 · Score 17-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:18 · LAC 29 · Score 17-31
(14:18) 3-J.Reed 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 10:05 · PIT 2 · Score 23-31
(10:05) 21-L.Tomlinson up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · PIT 2 · Score 24-31
8-S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-50-D.Binn, Holder-2-D.Bennett. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 5:10 · LAC 22 · Score 24-34
(5:10) 3-J.Reed 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:33 · PIT 75 · Score 24-40
(4:33) 9-D.Brees pass intended for 21-L.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at LAC 25. 26-D.Townsend for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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. Osgood (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-12-21?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 40-24 in Week 16, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 12; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q1 8:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 0:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 12:54) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q2 7:09) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Osgood (D. Brees pass) (Q3 12:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 8:31) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — L. Tomlinson (Q4 10:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Townsend (Q4 4:33) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — S. Christie (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 14:18, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 5:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Brees (Los Angeles Chargers), 59.3% completion, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.46 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 52.4% completion, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +8.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Osgood (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.53 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+6.92 EPA): (12:11) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass to 81-K.Osgood for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 3-11 Now 3-12 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-9 Now 6-9 W
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