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NFL · Week 15 · December 17, 2006 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers: 2006 Week 15 Recap

Steelers defeat Panthers 37–3 in Week 15

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 37–3 Week 15 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 37 7–7 Winner
Final 37–3
Carolina Panthers 3 6–8
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
37–3
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–3 Carolina Panthers
Top passer
C. Weinke
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
December 17, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 11/24 · 127 YDS · 3 TD +10.7 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Davenport 2 REC · 31 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 4 REC · 59 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Panthers

  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 4 REC · 45 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Hankton 2 REC · 20 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Shi Smith
    Shi Smith 5 REC · 56 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 37–3 Carolina Panthers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
C. Weinke
Biggest EPA play
(13:31) 16-C.Weinke pass deep left intended for 11-T.Biddle INTERCEPTED by 27-An.Smith at …
Game date
2006-12-17

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 37–3 on 2006-12-17. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +10.72 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
Pittsburgh Steelers1710100037
Carolina Panthers300003

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 15:00TD
    BRB. Roethlisberger

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 14:55XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    7-0

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:29FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 1
    Score
    10-0

    (4:29) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 2:00TD
    NDN. Davenport

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 13
    Score
    16-0

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:54XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    17-0

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  6. CARCarolina Panthers
    Q2 0:07FG
    JKJ. Kasay

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    17-3

    (:07) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 4:45FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 27
    Score
    20-3

    (4:45) 3-J.Reed 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. Car 18 (Carter) has an ankle injury and his return is questionable

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:20TD
    WPW. Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CAR 41
    Score
    26-3

    (:20) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:13XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    27-3

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:44TD
    SHS. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 87
    Score
    33-3

    (14:44) 7-J.Baker punts 52 yards to PIT 35, Center-56-J.Kyle. 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:27XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CAR 2
    Score
    34-3

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:05FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CAR 8
    Score
    37-3

    (4:05) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.72 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  2. 2N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  4. 4Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
  5. 5S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Hankton · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
  7. 7Shi SmithShi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  8. 8Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 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

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+10.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+3.72 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.93 EPA): C. Weinke — (13:31) 16-C.Weinke pass deep left intended for 11-T.Biddle INTERCEPTED by 27-An.Smith at PIT 25. 27-An.Smith pushed ob at PIT 45 for 20 yards (26-D.Foster). PENALTY on CAR-71-E.Mathis, Unnecessary Ro

Quarterback report card

C. Weinke led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -0.6% CPOE · -0.44 EPA/play · -14.80 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 24 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · +0.2% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +10.72 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCarolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play+0.174-0.321
Offensive success rate50.0%34.6%
Pass EPA/play+0.553-0.328
Rush EPA/play-0.048-0.264
Defensive EPA/play+0.321-0.174
Defensive success rate65.4%50.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: -0.32 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Carolina Panthers: 11 drives, -25.06 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +14.31 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Roethlisberger (Q2 15:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (Q3 0:20)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (Q4 14:44)

Field goals

  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 4:29)
  • Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q2 0:07)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 4:45)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 4:05)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 14:55) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 1 (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 13 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 1:54) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 27 (Q3 4:45); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CAR 41 (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q3 0:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 87 (Q4 14:44) — (14:44) 7-J.Baker punts 52 yards to PIT 35, Center-56-J.Kyle. 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 14:27) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CAR 8 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 44-N.Davenport to CAR 1 for 18 yards (31-R.Marshall, 36-S.Williams). [WPA +10.0% · EPA +3.17]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) 4-J.Kasay 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. [WPA -9.7% · EPA -2.57]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 19 for -8 yards (sack split by 77-K.Jenkins and 93-M.Rucker). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -2.39]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.72]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) (Shotgun) 16-C.Weinke pass short middle to 18-D.Carter to PIT 44 for 15 yards (23-T.Carter). [WPA +5.4% · EPA +1.97]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 13:31) — (13:31) 16-C.Weinke pass deep left intended for 11-T.Biddle INTERCEPTED by 27-An.Smith at PIT 25. 27-An.Smith pushed ob at PIT 45 for 20 yards (26-D.Foster). PENALTY on CAR-71-E.Mathis, Unnecessary Ro [WPA +0.0% · EPA -4.93]
  • Carolina Panthers (Q4 14:44) — (14:44) 7-J.Baker punts 52 yards to PIT 35, Center-56-J.Kyle. 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -4.73]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.3% · EPA +4.14]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.5% · EPA +3.72]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CAR 1 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger scrambles right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · CAR 2 · Score 7-0
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:29 · CAR 1 · Score 10-0
    (4:29) 3-J.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CAR 13 · Score 16-0
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CAR 2 · Score 17-0
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · PIT 19 · Score 17-3
    (:07) 4-J.Kasay 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 4:45 · CAR 27 · Score 20-3
    (4:45) 3-J.Reed 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. Car 18 (Carter) has an ankle injury and his return is questionable
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:20 · CAR 41 · Score 26-3
    (:20) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:13 · CAR 2 · Score 27-3
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:44 · PIT 87 · Score 33-3
    (14:44) 7-J.Baker punts 52 yards to PIT 35, Center-56-J.Kyle. 10-S.Holmes for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:27 · CAR 2 · Score 34-3
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · CAR 8 · Score 37-3
    (4:05) 3-J.Reed 26 yard field goal 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.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers on 2006-12-17?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Carolina Panthers 37-3 in Week 15, 2006.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?

Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Carolina Panthers 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Carolina Panthers 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 37, Carolina Panthers 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q3 0:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (Q4 14:44) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 4:29, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 4:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?

C. Weinke (Carolina Panthers), 52.9% completion, -0.6% CPOE, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -14.80 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 45.8% completion, +0.2% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +10.72 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Carolina Panthers?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.72 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 44-N.Davenport for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L

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