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.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Hunter Henry · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +10.03 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play - 2

James Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.84 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play - 3
Philip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +5.80 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 4
D. Hodges · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.67 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play - 5

Jordan Moore · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +3.52 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play - 6
Benny Snell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.75 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 7

Gabe Davis · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play - 8

Mykel 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.

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 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.123 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 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 rate | 57.9% | 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

Pittsburgh Steelers — Devin Bush 
Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner 
Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (D. Hodges pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Philip Rivers pass) 
Los Angeles Chargers — Hunter Henry (Philip Rivers pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Los Angeles Chargers — Chase McLaughlin
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:35 · LAC 12 · Score 13-0
(4:35) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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