Steelers 6–15 Eagles: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2008

Quick answer

Winner: Philadelphia Eagles
Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 15–6 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 6–10 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: H. Baskett
Top passer: D. McNabb
Biggest EPA play: (6:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 45 for -6 yards (75-J.Parker). FUMBLES (…
Game date: 2008-09-21

Game summary

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 15–6 on 2008-09-21. H. Baskett posted a game-high +7.67 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	3	3	0	0	0	6
Philadelphia Eagles	0	10	5	0	0	15

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

+3PHI 19

PIT 20

+1PIT 2

+3PIT 13

+3PHI 36

+2PHI 95

+3PIT 13

PHIPhiladelphia Eagles

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 2:55FG
Gareth Warren
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 19
Score
3-0
(2:55) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 9:31TD
CBC. Buckhalter
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 20
Score
3-6
(9:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 28-C.Buckhalter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 9:23XP
DAD. Akers
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 2:40FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 13
Score
3-10
(2:40) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:16FG
Gareth Warren
Points+3
Yard line
PHI 36
Score
6-10
(:16) 3-Je.Reed 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 8:06Safety
BRB. Roethlisberger
Points+2
Yard line
PHI 95
Score
6-12
(8:06) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete. PENALTY on PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 2:30FG
DAD. Akers
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 13
Score
6-15
(2:30) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1H. Baskett · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
2Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.96 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
5J. Avant · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
6C. Buckhalter · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
7Drake Jackson · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
8S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.95 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

H. Baskett — PHI · Receiving

H. Baskett posted the highest total EPA (+7.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.96 EPA per play.

H. Baskett's top snap (+2.80 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 84-H.Baskett to PIT 46 for 20 yards (24-I.Taylor).

Biggest single play (-4.59 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (6:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 45 for -6 yards (75-J.Parker). FUMBLES (75-J.Parker) [75-J.Parker], RECOVERED by PHI-97-B.Bunkley at PIT 45. 97-B.Bunkley to PIT 45 for no gain (83-H.

Quarterback report card

D. McNabb led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +2.3% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.48 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 35.1% completion · -7.1% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -14.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive EPA/play	-0.212	-0.106
Offensive success rate	41.0%	45.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.339	-0.251
Rush EPA/play	-0.389	-0.166
Defensive EPA/play	+0.106	+0.212
Defensive success rate	54.4%	59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Philadelphia Eagles held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.21 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Philadelphia Eagles: -0.11 EPA/play (26th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Philadelphia Eagles: 13 drives, -8.38 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -16.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Philadelphia Eagles — C. Buckhalter (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 9:31)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren (Q1 2:55)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q2 2:40)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren (Q2 0:16)
Philadelphia Eagles — D. Akers (Q4 2:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 19 (Q1 2:55) — (2:55) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The second quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 28-C.Buckhalter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 9:23) — 2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q2 2:40) — (2:40) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 36 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 3-Je.Reed 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 5–0. Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PHI 95 (Q4 8:06); Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q4 2:30) — (2:30) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 29-T.Hunt to PIT 20 for 5 yards (20-B.McFadden; 51-J.Farrior). PHI-29-T.Hunt was injured during the play. He is Out. Pittsburgh challenged the runner was down by [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.44]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep right to 81-J.Avant to PIT 25 for 19 yards (25-R.Clark). [WPA +12.8% · EPA +2.94]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward to PHI 36 for 16 yards (26-L.Sheppard, 27-Q.Mikell). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +2.36]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 45 for -6 yards (75-J.Parker). FUMBLES (75-J.Parker) [75-J.Parker], RECOVERED by PHI-97-B.Bunkley at PIT 45. 97-B.Bunkley to PIT 45 for no gain (83-H. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.59]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PHI 49. 43-T.Polamalu to PHI 49 for no gain (69-J.Runyan). Philadelphia challenged the pass completi [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.31]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 45 for -6 yards (75-J.Parker). FUMBLES (75-J.Parker) [75-J.Parker], RECOVERED by PHI-97-B.Bunkley at PIT 45. 97-B.Bunkley to PIT 45 for no gain (83-H. [WPA -10.5% · EPA -4.59]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) 5-D.McNabb pass short right to 29-T.Hunt to PIT 20 for 5 yards (20-B.McFadden; 51-J.Farrior). PHI-29-T.Hunt was injured during the play. He is Out. Pittsburgh challenged the runner was down by [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.44]
Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 4-K.Kolb pass short right intended for 82-L.Smith INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PHI 49. 43-T.Polamalu to PHI 49 for no gain (69-J.Runyan). Philadelphia challenged the pass completi [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.31]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 18 for -5 yards (20-B.Dawkins). FUMBLES (20-B.Dawkins), RECOVERED by PHI-20-B.Dawkins at PIT 18. 20-B.Dawkins to PIT 18 for no gain (7-B.Roethlisberge [WPA -5.6% · EPA -3.81]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 2:55 · PHI 19 · Score 3-0
(2:55) 3-Je.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 9:31 · PIT 20 · Score 3-6
(9:31) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass short left to 28-C.Buckhalter for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 9:23 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
2-D.Akers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q2 2:40 · PIT 13 · Score 3-10
(2:40) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · PHI 36 · Score 6-10
(:16) 3-Je.Reed 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 8:06 · PHI 95 · Score 6-12
(8:06) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete. PENALTY on PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger, Intentional Grounding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY.
Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 2:30 · PIT 13 · Score 6-15
(2:30) 2-D.Akers 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Dorenbos, Holder-6-S.Rocca.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
H. Baskett (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2008-09-21?

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 15-6 in Week 3, 2008.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Philadelphia Eagles 5; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Philadelphia Eagles 15.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — C. Buckhalter (D. McNabb pass) (Q2 9:31) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q1 2:55, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q2 2:40, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — D. Akers (Q4 2:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

D. McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles), 61.5% completion, +2.3% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.48 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 35.1% completion, -7.1% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -14.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Philadelphia Eagles?

H. Baskett (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.80 EPA): (14:14) (Shotgun) 5-D.McNabb pass deep left to 84-H.Baskett to PIT 46 for 20 yards (24-I.Taylor)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

Philadelphia Eagles

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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