Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Batch
- Top passer
- D. Culpepper
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 5…
- Game date
- 2006-09-07
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 28–17 on 2006-09-07. C. Batch posted a game-high +16.63 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(14:21) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(5:18) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(1:56) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:36) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(6:16) 23-R.Brown right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the pitch from #8 Culpepper
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at MIA 42. 55-J.Porter for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:21TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 27
- Score
- 0-6
(14:21) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:14XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:18TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 6-7
(5:18) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:14XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:56TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 7-13
(1:56) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:49XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:36FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 8
- Score
- 10-14
(:36) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 16-14
(6:16) 23-R.Brown right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the pitch from #8 Culpepper
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:11XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 17-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 87
- Score
- 17-20
(6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:11XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:09TD Joey Porter Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 66
- Score
- 17-27
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at MIA 42. 55-J.Porter for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 2:59XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +16.63 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.09 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 3Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
- 4M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.83 EPA/play
- 5C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 7N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 8J. Peelle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 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
C. Batch — PIT · Passing
C. Batch posted the highest total EPA (+16.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
C. Batch's top snap (+6.94 EPA): (6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32
Biggest single play (-8.30 EPA): D. Culpepper — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at MIA 42. 55-J.Porter for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Culpepper led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Culpepper (Miami Dolphins) · 43 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -9.4% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.15 total EPA
- C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +16.63 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.143 | +0.006 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 42.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.236 | +0.504 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.218 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.006 | +0.143 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.6% | 56.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.14 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -10.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +0.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (C. Batch pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (C. Batch pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (C. Batch pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joey Porter Jr.
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–10. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 14:14) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 5:18) — (5:18) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 5:14) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q2 1:56) — (1:56) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:49) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 0:36) — (:36) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q3 6:16) — (6:16) 23-R.Brown right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the pitch from #8 Culpepper; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 6:11) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 87 (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 6:11) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 66 (Q4 3:09); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:59) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) #79 Essex reports as eligible 16-C.Batch to MIA 4 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-25-W.Allen at MIA 4. 25-W.Allen to MIA 5 for 1 yard (34-V.Haynes).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at MIA 42. 55-J.Porter for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right to 86-M.Booker to PIT 25 for 52 yards (25-R.Clark).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at MIA 45. 43-T.Polamalu ran ob at MIA 45 for no gain. Pressure by #24 Taylor
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at MIA 42. 55-J.Porter for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:25) — (6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) #79 Essex reports as eligible 16-C.Batch to MIA 4 for -3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-25-W.Allen at MIA 4. 25-W.Allen to MIA 5 for 1 yard (34-V.Haynes).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:42) — (8:42) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right to 86-M.Booker to PIT 25 for 52 yards (25-R.Clark).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 14:21 · MIA 27 · Score 0-6
(14:21) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:18 · PIT 2 · Score 6-7
(5:18) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:14 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:56 · MIA 7 · Score 7-13
(1:56) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:49 · MIA 2 · Score 7-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:36 · PIT 8 · Score 10-14
(:36) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 6:16 · PIT 5 · Score 16-14
(6:16) 23-R.Brown right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. On the pitch from #8 Culpepper - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 6:11 · PIT 2 · Score 17-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:25 · MIA 87 · Score 17-20
(6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32 - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:11 · MIA 2 · Score 17-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:09 · PIT 66 · Score 17-27
(3:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass short middle intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Porter at MIA 42. 55-J.Porter for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · MIA 2 · Score 17-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
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.
- C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Culpepper (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2006-09-07?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 28-17 in Week 1, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (C. Batch pass) (Q2 14:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q2 5:18) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (C. Batch pass) (Q2 1:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q3 6:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (C. Batch pass) (Q4 6:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Porter (Q4 3:09) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Culpepper (Miami Dolphins), 41.9% completion, -9.4% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.15 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 45.5% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +16.63 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (+6.94 EPA): (6:25) 16-C.Batch pass deep right to 83-H.Miller for 87 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the PIT 32.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Now 0-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
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