Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 31–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 14–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Johnny Walker Jr.
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2006-11-05
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–20 on 2006-11-05. Johnny Walker Jr. posted a game-high +14.86 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 14 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos
(11:33) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 80-R.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(11:10) 16-J.Plummer pass short right to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(13:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(:02) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(3:37) 39-W.Parker right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(11:22) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
(8:17) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(4:52) 1-J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:33TD Ryan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 6-0
(11:33) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 80-R.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:26XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:10TD Johnny Walker Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 13-0
(11:10) 16-J.Plummer pass short right to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:05XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 14-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:37TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 14-6
(13:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 12:42XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 14-7
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
- DEN 28
- Score
- 14-10
(:02) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 14:12TD Johnny Walker Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 72
- Score
- 20-10
(14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 13:58XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 21-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:37TD WPW. ParkerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 21-16
(3:37) 39-W.Parker right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:32XP Joe ReedPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 21-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:22TD Johnny Walker Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 27-17
(11:22) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 11:16XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 28-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:17FG Joe ReedPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 28-20
(8:17) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:52FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 14
- Score
- 31-20
(4:52) 1-J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +14.86 total EPA · 6 snaps · +2.48 EPA/play
- 2Jack Plummer · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.22 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3Johnny Walker Jr. · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +6.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +6.98 EPA/play
- 4W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 6Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 7N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.44 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 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
Johnny Walker Jr. — DEN · Receiving
Johnny Walker Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+14.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +2.48 EPA per play.
Johnny Walker Jr.'s top snap (+6.98 EPA): (14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 64 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.80 total EPA
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +9.22 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.149 | -0.040 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.288 | +0.028 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.133 | +0.145 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.040 | -0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 57.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Denver Broncos generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: +0.15 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, +10.84 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -3.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — Ryan Smith (Jack Plummer pass)
- Denver Broncos — Johnny Walker Jr. (Jack Plummer pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Denver Broncos — Johnny Walker Jr.
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker
- Denver Broncos — Johnny Walker Jr. (Jack Plummer pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 14–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q1 11:33) — (11:33) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 80-R.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 11:26) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) 16-J.Plummer pass short right to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 11:05) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 15 (Q2 13:37) — (13:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 12:42) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DEN 28 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 72 (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 13:58) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q3 3:37) — (3:37) 39-W.Parker right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 3:32) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 10–3. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 11:16) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q4 8:17) — (8:17) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q4 4:52) — (4:52) 1-J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 13:29) — (13:29) 16-J.Plummer pass deep left to 84-J.Walker to PIT 25 for 38 yards (24-I.Taylor). Penalty on PIT-24-I.Taylor, Defensive Holding, declined.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 11:22) — (11:22) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:26) — 3-P.Ernster kicks 72 yards from DEN 30 to PIT -2. 10-S.Holmes to PIT 22 for 24 yards (51-K.Burns). FUMBLES (51-K.Burns), RECOVERED by DEN-27-Da.Williams at PIT 22. 27-Da.Williams to PIT 10 for 12 yard
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q3 14:12) — (14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:26) — 3-P.Ernster kicks 72 yards from DEN 30 to PIT -2. 10-S.Holmes to PIT 22 for 24 yards (51-K.Burns). FUMBLES (51-K.Burns), RECOVERED by DEN-27-Da.Williams at PIT 22. 27-Da.Williams to PIT 10 for 12 yard
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward to DEN 1 for 10 yards (47-J.Lynch). FUMBLES (47-J.Lynch), RECOVERED by DEN-40-C.Cox at DEN -2. 40-C.Cox to DEN 9 for 11 yards (77-M.Smi
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:09) — (8:09) 16-J.Plummer pass deep right to 84-J.Walker to PIT 18 for 61 yards (24-I.Taylor).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 11:33 · PIT 16 · Score 6-0
(11:33) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 80-R.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 11:26 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 11:10 · PIT 10 · Score 13-0
(11:10) 16-J.Plummer pass short right to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 11:05 · PIT 2 · Score 14-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:37 · DEN 15 · Score 14-6
(13:37) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:42 · DEN 2 · Score 14-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · DEN 28 · Score 14-10
(:02) 3-J.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 14:12 · PIT 72 · Score 20-10
(14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 13:58 · PIT 2 · Score 21-10
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:37 · DEN 3 · Score 21-16
(3:37) 39-W.Parker right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:32 · DEN 2 · Score 21-17
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 11:22 · PIT 10 · Score 27-17
(11:22) 16-J.Plummer pass short left to 84-J.Walker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 11:16 · PIT 2 · Score 28-17
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:17 · DEN 11 · Score 28-20
(8:17) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 4:52 · PIT 14 · Score 31-20
(4:52) 1-J.Elam 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-16-J.Plummer.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Johnny Walker Jr. (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2006-11-05?
The Denver Broncos beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-20 in Week 9, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Denver Broncos 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Denver Broncos 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Denver Broncos touchdown — R. Smith (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 11:33) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Walker (J. Plummer pass) (Q1 11:10) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 13:37) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Walker (Q3 14:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q3 3:37) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Walker (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 11:22) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 8:17, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 4:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 59.4% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.80 total passing EPA. Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 50.0% completion, +1.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +9.22 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Johnny Walker Jr. (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.86 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+6.98 EPA): (14:12) 84-J.Walker left end for 72 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
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