Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 45–7 Kansas City Chiefs
- Halftime
- Kansas City Chiefs 0–31 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- D. Huard
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:07) 11-D.Huard pass short middle intended for 85-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamal…
- Game date
- 2006-10-15
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45–7 on 2006-10-15. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +12.83 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas City Chiefs | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 14 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 45 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
KCKansas City Chiefs(11:20) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(9:38) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:02) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(6:05) 27-L.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 06:00.)
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
(12:46) 44-N.Davenport up the middle to KC 1 for no gain (97-K.Fox). Play Challenged by PIT and REVERSED. 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 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
Q1 11:20TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 3
- Score
- 0-6
(11:20) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 10:45XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:58TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 47
- Score
- 0-13
(:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 0:50XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:38TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 8
- Score
- 0-20
(9:38) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:31XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:27TD HWH. WardPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 13
- Score
- 0-27
(6:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 6:20XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 0-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:02FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- KC 14
- Score
- 0-31
(:02) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:05TD Lonnie Johnson Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 6-31
(6:05) 27-L.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 06:00.)
- KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:00XP LTL. TynesPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-31
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:46TD NDN. DavenportPoints+6
- Yard line
- KC 1
- Score
- 7-37
(12:46) 44-N.Davenport up the middle to KC 1 for no gain (97-K.Fox). Play Challenged by PIT and REVERSED. 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:40XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-38
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:44TD RWR. WallacePoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 72
- Score
- 7-44
(3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:31XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- KC 2
- Score
- 7-45
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).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.83 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.40 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 3
Steven Parker · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play - 4S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
- 5N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 6N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.68 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7E. Kennison · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 8
Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.18 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 (+12.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-5.44 EPA): (12:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 39-W.Parker to PIT 22 for -11 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-50-K.Mitchell at PIT 22. 50-K.Mitchell to PIT 22 for no gain (83-H.Miller).
Biggest single play (-8.18 EPA): D. Huard — (12:07) 11-D.Huard pass short middle intended for 85-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 18. 43-T.Polamalu to KC 33 for 49 yards (27-L.Johnson). PENALTY on KC-27-L.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike C
Quarterback report card
D. Huard led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs) · 35 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -10.8% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -8.96 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 20 dropbacks · 80.0% completion · +24.6% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +12.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Kansas City Chiefs | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.259 | +0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.2% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.464 | +0.600 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.272 | +0.154 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.233 | +0.259 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 60.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Kansas City Chiefs: -0.26 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.23 EPA/play (95th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, -20.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +18.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Kansas City Chiefs — Lonnie Johnson Jr.
- Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Wallace
Field goals
- 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 KC 3 (Q1 11:20) — (11:20) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 10:45) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 47 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q1 0:50) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 8 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 9:31) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q2 6:27) — (6:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q2 6:20) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the KC 14 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 6:05) — (6:05) 27-L.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 06:00.); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 6:00) — 1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q4 12:46); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 12:40) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 72 (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the KC 2 (Q4 3:31) — 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 (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes to KC 24 for 50 yards (35-L.Walls).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) 2-D.Colquitt punts 45 yards to PIT 18, Center-83-K.Gammon. 10-S.Holmes to PIT 42 for 24 yards (83-K.Gammon).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:51) — (5:51) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 80-C.Wilson to PIT 34 for 19 yards (23-P.Surtain).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 9:25) — (9:25) (Shotgun) 11-D.Huard pass short right to 88-T.Gonzalez to KC 36 for 8 yards (43-T.Polamalu).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 12:07) — (12:07) 11-D.Huard pass short middle intended for 85-R.Gardner INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 18. 43-T.Polamalu to KC 33 for 49 yards (27-L.Johnson). PENALTY on KC-27-L.Johnson, Unsportsmanlike C
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:27) — (12:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 39-W.Parker to PIT 22 for -11 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-50-K.Mitchell at PIT 22. 50-K.Mitchell to PIT 22 for no gain (83-H.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 10-S.Holmes to KC 24 for 50 yards (35-L.Walls).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 11:20 · KC 3 · Score 0-6
(11:20) 39-W.Parker up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:45 · KC 2 · Score 0-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:58 · KC 47 · Score 0-13
(:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball caught at the KC 12 - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:50 · KC 2 · Score 0-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:38 · KC 8 · Score 0-20
(9:38) 39-W.Parker left tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:31 · KC 2 · Score 0-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:27 · KC 13 · Score 0-27
(6:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:20 · KC 2 · Score 0-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · KC 14 · Score 0-31
(:02) 3-J.Reed 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 6:05 · PIT 2 · Score 6-31
(6:05) 27-L.Johnson left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by PIT and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by PIT at 06:00.) - Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 6:00 · PIT 2 · Score 7-31
1-L.Tynes extra point is GOOD, Center-83-K.Gammon, Holder-2-D.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:46 · KC 1 · Score 7-37
(12:46) 44-N.Davenport up the middle to KC 1 for no gain (97-K.Fox). Play Challenged by PIT and REVERSED. 44-N.Davenport up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:40 · KC 2 · Score 7-38
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · PIT 72 · Score 7-44
(3:44) 12-B.Croyle pass short right intended for 84-K.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 54-R.Wallace at KC 30. 54-R.Wallace for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:31 · KC 2 · Score 7-45
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.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Huard (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2006-10-15?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 45-7 in Week 6, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q1 11:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Washington (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 0:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q2 9:38) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 6:27) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — L. Johnson (Q3 6:05) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q4 12:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Wallace (Q4 3:44) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Huard (Kansas City Chiefs), 45.7% completion, -10.8% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -8.96 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 80.0% completion, +24.6% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +12.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (-5.44 EPA): (12:27) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 39-W.Parker to PIT 22 for -11 yards (91-T.Hali). FUMBLES (91-T.Hali), RECOVERED by KC-50-K.Mitchell at PIT 22. 50-K.Mitchell to PIT 2.
Season records after this game
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Fantasy · fantasyhq.co
