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NFL · Week 3 · September 27, 2015 · 10 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams: 2015 Week 3 Recap

Steelers defeat Rams 12–6 in Week 3

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 12–6 Week 3 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 12 2–1 Winner
Final 12–6
Los Angeles Rams 6 1–2
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
12–6
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 9–3 Los Angeles Rams
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
September 27, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 20/32 · 170 YDS +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 11 REC · 108 YDS +7.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Levi Bell 7 REC · 70 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Rams

  • K.J. Britt
    K.J. Britt 7 REC · 102 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Mason 1 REC · 15 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Austin 5 REC · 38 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 12–6 LA
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 9–3 LA at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(3:02) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 20-W.Allen at…
Game date
2015-09-27

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the LA 12–6 on 2015-09-27. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +8.44 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4——T
Pittsburgh Steelers3630012
LA033006

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
LALA

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:21FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 3
    Score
    3-0

    (7:21) 8-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 13:04TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LA 1
    Score
    9-0

    (13:04) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  3. LALA
    Q2 2:10FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 31
    Score
    9-3

    (2:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  4. LALA
    Q4 5:42FG
    Greg Zuerlein

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    9-6

    (5:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:00FG
    JSJ. Scobee

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LA 23
    Score
    12-6

    (2:00) 8-J.Scobee 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.44 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  3. 3K.J. BrittK.J. Britt · LA · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  4. 4Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  5. 5T. Mason · LA · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Austin · LA · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
  7. 7Ckelby Givens · LA · Rushing · +1.48 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Cunningham · LA · Rushing · +0.95 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.95 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 (+8.44) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+2.51 EPA): (8:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown pushed ob at PIT 40 for 14 yards (23-R.McLeod).

Biggest single play (-4.20 EPA): N. Foles — (3:02) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 20-W.Allen at PIT 49. 20-W.Allen to LA 31 for 20 yards (73-G.Robinson).

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) · 32 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +14.0% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.44 total EPA
  • N. Foles (LA) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · +0.2% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersLA
Offensive EPA/play-0.066-0.219
Offensive success rate44.6%33.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.096-0.210
Rush EPA/play-0.340-0.266
Defensive EPA/play+0.219+0.066
Defensive success rate66.7%55.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.22), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.07 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • LA: -0.22 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • LA: 9 drives, -13.82 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -4.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q2 13:04)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Scobee (Q1 7:21)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 2:10)
  • Greg ZuerleinLA — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 5:42)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Scobee (Q4 2:00)
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 LA 3 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) 8-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LA 1 (Q2 13:04); LA connected on a field goal from the PIT 31 (Q2 2:10) — (2:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. LA connected on a field goal from the PIT 9 (Q4 5:42) — (5:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LA 23 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 8-J.Scobee 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • LA (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 20-W.Allen at PIT 49. 20-W.Allen to LA 31 for 20 yards (73-G.Robinson). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.20]
  • LA (Q4 8:19) — (8:19) 19-C.Givens right end to PIT 7 for 24 yards (23-M.Mitchell). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +1.48]
  • LA (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass short left to 18-K.Britt to LA 46 for 7 yards (41-A.Blake). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass [WPA -10.8% · EPA -1.84]
  • LA (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass incomplete deep left to 18-K.Britt. PENALTY on PIT-41-A.Blake, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at LA 35 - No Play. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.94]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 26-L.Bell to LA 10 for 20 yards (55-J.Laurinaitis). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • LA (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 5-N.Foles pass deep middle intended for 88-L.Kendricks INTERCEPTED by 20-W.Allen at PIT 49. 20-W.Allen to LA 31 for 20 yards (73-G.Robinson). [WPA -18.7% · EPA -4.20]
  • LA (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) (Punt formation) 6-J.Hekker pass incomplete short left to 12-S.Bailey. [WPA -7.3% · EPA -2.95]
  • LA (Q4 8:27) — (8:27) (Shotgun) 5-N.Foles pass incomplete deep left to 18-K.Britt. PENALTY on PIT-41-A.Blake, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at LA 35 - No Play. [WPA +9.4% · EPA +2.94]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown pushed ob at PIT 40 for 14 yards (23-R.McLeod). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.51]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 7:21 · LA 3 · Score 3-0
    (7:21) 8-J.Scobee 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:04 · LA 1 · Score 9-0
    (13:04) 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  3. LA FG (+3) — Q2 2:10 · PIT 31 · Score 9-3
    (2:10) 4-G.Zuerlein 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  4. LA FG (+3) — Q4 5:42 · PIT 9 · Score 9-6
    (5:42) 4-G.Zuerlein 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.McQuaide, Holder-6-J.Hekker.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · LA 23 · Score 12-6
    (2:00) 8-J.Scobee 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) 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 Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA on 2015-09-27?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the LA 12-6 in Week 3, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, LA 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, LA 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, LA 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 12, LA 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 13:04) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Scobee (Q1 7:21, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 2:10, 3 pts) LA field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 5:42, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Scobee (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 62.5% completion, +14.0% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.44 total passing EPA. N. Foles (LA), 59.4% completion, +0.2% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.99 total passing EPA.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.44 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+2.51 EPA): (8:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown pushed ob at PIT 40 for 14 yards (23-R.McLeod)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs LA a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 12-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Los Angeles Rams

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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