Quick answer
- Winner
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Final score
- Los Angeles Chargers 34–24 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Los Angeles Chargers 13–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Spurlock
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 3, RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at PIT …
- Game date
- 2012-12-09
Game summary
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34–24 on 2012-12-09. M. Spurlock posted a game-high +8.88 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 34 | |
| 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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M. Spurlock · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +8.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 2
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.41 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play - 3
M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play - 4

Darius Alexander · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.78 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 5
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.54 total EPA · 50 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play - 6
E. Weddle · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play - 7
P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 8
Ronnie Brown · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 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
M. Spurlock — LAC · Receiving
M. Spurlock posted the highest total EPA (+8.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.27 EPA per play.
M. Spurlock's top snap (+2.12 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 87-M.Spurlock to PIT 44 for 11 yards (28-C.Allen).
Biggest single play (-6.99 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (5:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 3, RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at PIT 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the backward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
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) · 50 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +5.54 total EPA
Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -7.7% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +8.41 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.085 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.2% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.111 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.138 | -0.947 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.085 | -0.066 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 58.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Los Angeles Chargers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.09), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Los Angeles Chargers: +0.07 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2012 team-game averages)
- Los Angeles Chargers: 14 drives, +6.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -7.35 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Darius Alexander (Philip Rivers pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — M. Floyd (Philip Rivers pass)
Los Angeles Chargers — B. Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Darius Alexander (Philip Rivers pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Los Angeles Chargers — N. Novak
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 33 (Q1 3:10) — (3:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres..
The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 39 (Q2 3:48); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 3:40) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 31 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q3 5:33) — (5:33) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-L.Timmons].; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:28) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the LAC 92 (Q3 5:20); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:16) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 40 (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q3 2:33) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-D.Alexander for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:46) — 9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 6:07) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 1:02) — (1:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 2 (Q4 0:58) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:37) — (1:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 80-P.Burress to PIT 38 for 18 yards (23-Q.Jammer). LAC-23-Q.Jammer was injured during the play.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-31-C.Brown, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 5:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 6 for -7 yards (38-M.Gilchrist).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 6:05) — (6:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 87-M.Spurlock to PIT 44 for 11 yards (28-C.Allen).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 3, RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at PIT 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the backward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 88-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 97-B.Bird at PIT 17. 97-B.Bird to PIT 17 for no gain (83-H.Miller).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-31-C.Brown, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:40) — (2:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 3:10 · PIT 33 · Score 3-0
(3:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:48 · PIT 39 · Score 9-0
(3:48) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep left to 84-D.Alexander for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-31-C.Brown, Illegal Contact, declined.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:40 · PIT 2 · Score 10-0
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:54 · PIT 21 · Score 13-0
(:54) (Field Goal formation) 9-N.Novak 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · LAC 31 · Score 13-3
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:33 · PIT 3 · Score 19-3
(5:33) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 80-M.Floyd for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-L.Timmons].
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:28 · PIT 2 · Score 20-3
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 5:20 · LAC 92 · Score 26-3
(5:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger FUMBLES (Aborted) at PIT 3, RECOVERED by LAC-23-Q.Jammer at PIT 0. TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the backward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 5:16 · PIT 2 · Score 27-3
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:40 · LAC 40 · Score 27-9
(2:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:33 · LAC 2 · Score 27-10
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 9:52 · PIT 15 · Score 33-10
(9:52) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 84-D.Alexander for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 9:46 · PIT 2 · Score 34-10
9-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-42-K.Nelson, Holder-5-M.Scifres.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:17 · LAC 11 · Score 34-16
(6:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 17-M.Wallace for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:07 · LAC 2 · Score 34-17
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:02 · LAC 1 · Score 34-23
(1:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:58 · LAC 2 · Score 34-24
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- M. Spurlock (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Philip Rivers (LAC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2012-12-09?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-24 in Week 14, 2012.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Pittsburgh Steelers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 3:48) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Floyd (P. Rivers pass) (Q3 5:33) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q3 5:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 2:40) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Alexander (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 9:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 6:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:02) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q1 3:10, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — N. Novak (Q2 0:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 44.0% completion, -4.6% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +5.54 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 47.7% completion, -7.7% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +8.41 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
M. Spurlock (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.12 EPA): (6:05) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 87-M.Spurlock to PIT 44 for 11 yards (28-C.Allen)..
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 4-8 Now 5-8 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-5 Now 7-6 L