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NFL · Week 6 · October 13, 2019 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2019 Week 6 Recap

Steelers defeat Chargers 24–17 in Week 6

Hunter Henry led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 24–17 Week 6 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 2–4 Winner
Final 24–17
Los Angeles Chargers 17 2–4
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
24–17
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 21–0 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Game date
October 13, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • James Conner
    James Conner 7 REC · 78 YDS · 1 TD +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hodges 15/23 · 134 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Benny Snell
    Benny Snell 17 CAR · 75 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Hunter Henry
    Hunter Henry 8 REC · 100 YDS · 2 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 26/48 · 316 YDS · 2 TD +5.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Moore
    Jordan Moore 2 REC · 43 YDS +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–17 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 21–0 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Hunter Henry
Top passer
Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play
(11:01) (Pass formation) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 13, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bu…
Game date
2019-10-13

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24–17 on 2019-10-13. Hunter Henry posted a game-high +10.03 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers14730024
Los Angeles Chargers00017017

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 11:01TD
    Devin Bush

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 79
    Score
    6-0

    (11:01) (Pass formation) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 13, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at LAC 9. 55-D.Bush for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:51XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-0

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:35TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 12
    Score
    13-0

    (4:35) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:29XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    14-0

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 6:42TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 26
    Score
    20-0

    (6:42) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short right to 30-J.Conner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 6:34XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    21-0

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 8:15FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    24-0

    (8:15) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 14:04FG
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 20
    Score
    24-3

    (14:04) 3-C.McLaughlin 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 7:19TD
    Hunter Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    24-9

    (7:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 7:13XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    24-10

    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 1:34TD
    Hunter Henry

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 11
    Score
    24-16

    (1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 1:29XP
    Chase McLaughlin

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    24-17

    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Hunter HenryHunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
  2. 2James ConnerJames Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  3. 3Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.80 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Hodges · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.67 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  5. 5Jordan MooreJordan Moore · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
  6. 6Benny SnellBenny Snell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Gabe DavisGabe Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
  8. 8Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Hunter Henry

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Hunter Henry — LAC · Receiving

Hunter Henry posted the highest total EPA (+10.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.

Hunter Henry's top snap (+2.70 EPA): (7:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-7.37 EPA): Philip Rivers — (11:01) (Pass formation) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 13, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at LAC 9. 55-D.Bush for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.9% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.80 total EPA
  • D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +4.67 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.009-0.123
Offensive success rate43.2%42.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.203+0.121
Rush EPA/play-0.137-0.809
Defensive EPA/play+0.123-0.009
Defensive success rate57.9%56.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (55th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: -0.12 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, -9.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +0.66 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Devin BushPittsburgh Steelers — Devin Bush (Q1 11:01)
  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q1 4:35)
  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (D. Hodges pass) (Q2 6:42)
  • Hunter HenryLos Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 7:19)
  • Hunter HenryLos Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 1:34)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 8:15)
  • Chase McLaughlinLos Angeles Chargers — Chase McLaughlin (Q4 14:04)
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 PIT 79 (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) (Pass formation) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 13, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at LAC 9. 55-D.Bush for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 10:51) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 12 (Q1 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 4:29) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 26 (Q2 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short right to 30-J.Conner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 6:34) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 2 (Q3 8:15) — (8:15) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 17–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) 3-C.McLaughlin 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 7:13) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q4 1:34) — (1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 1:29) — 3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) (Pass formation) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 13, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at LAC 9. 55-D.Bush for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.2% · EPA -7.37]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bush (94-T.Alualu) at LAC 46. 55-D.Bush to LAC 40 for 6 yards (13-K.Allen). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.89]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 86-H.Henry to LAC 44 for 13 yards (29-K.Kelly). [WPA +4.9% · EPA +1.84]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 0:37) — (:37) 3-C.McLaughlin 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long. [WPA -4.3% · EPA -2.81]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short left to 30-J.Conner ran ob at LAC 22 for 12 yards (36-R.Teamer). [WPA +3.7% · EPA +1.84]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 11:01) — (11:01) (Pass formation) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 13, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at LAC 9. 55-D.Bush for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -20.2% · EPA -7.37]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 55-D.Bush (94-T.Alualu) at LAC 46. 55-D.Bush to LAC 40 for 6 yards (13-K.Allen). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -5.89]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:41) — (:41) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 6-D.Hodges kneels, dead ball declared at LAC 9 for -1 yards. [WPA +0.4% · EPA -4.17]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 80-J.Holton INTERCEPTED by 23-R.Jenkins at LAC 22. 23-R.Jenkins to LAC 30 for 8 yards (88-N.Vannett). [WPA -0.7% · EPA -4.09]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 11:01 · PIT 79 · Score 6-0
    (11:01) (Pass formation) 17-P.Rivers FUMBLES (Aborted) at LAC 13, RECOVERED by PIT-55-D.Bush at LAC 9. 55-D.Bush for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 10:51 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:35 · LAC 12 · Score 13-0
    (4:35) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 4:29 · LAC 15 · Score 14-0
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 6:42 · LAC 26 · Score 20-0
    (6:42) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass short right to 30-J.Conner for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 6:34 · LAC 15 · Score 21-0
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 8:15 · LAC 2 · Score 24-0
    (8:15) 9-C.Boswell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 14:04 · PIT 20 · Score 24-3
    (14:04) 3-C.McLaughlin 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 7:19 · PIT 5 · Score 24-9
    (7:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 7:13 · PIT 15 · Score 24-10
    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:34 · PIT 11 · Score 24-16
    (1:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:29 · PIT 15 · Score 24-17
    3-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.

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.
  • Hunter Henry (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • D. Hodges (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2019-10-13?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 24-17 in Week 6, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 17; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Los Angeles Chargers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Bush (Q1 11:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q1 4:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (D. Hodges pass) (Q2 6:42) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 7:19) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — H. Henry (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 1:34) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 8:15, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q4 14:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 54.2% completion, +0.9% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.80 total passing EPA. D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.2% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +4.67 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Hunter Henry (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.03 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.70 EPA): (7:19) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short middle to 86-H.Henry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 2-3 Now 2-4 L