Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 38–29 Philadelphia Eagles
- Halftime
- Philadelphia Eagles 14–17 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Carson Wentz
- Biggest EPA play
- (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-10-11
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38–29 on 2020-10-11. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +15.70 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 29 | |
| 7 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +15.70 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play - 2

Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +13.94 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play - 3
T. Fulgham · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +13.89 total EPA · 13 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play - 4

Carson Wentz · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +6.77 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 5

Ray-Ray McCloud III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.81 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play - 6
Jordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 7

Miles Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.69 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 8
Greg Ward · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.40 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 (+15.70) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+4.94 EPA): (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+7.12 EPA): Miles Sanders — (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +6.77 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +10.5% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +15.70 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.082 | +0.179 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.8% | 41.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.176 | +0.374 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.174 | -0.000 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.082 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.1% | 62.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.08), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.08 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.18 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +6.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +16.65 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool 
Philadelphia Eagles — Miles Sanders 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Philadelphia Eagles — Miles Sanders 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner
Philadelphia Eagles — Greg Ward (Carson Wentz pass)
Philadelphia Eagles — T. Fulgham (Carson Wentz pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q1 1:07) — (1:07) 11-C.Claypool left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 1:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 74 (Q1 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 0:07) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 32 (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 11:49) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 6:21) — (6:21) (Shotgun) 63-J.Driscoll reported in as eligible. 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 6:17) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the PHI 23 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–8. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q3 13:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 13:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 1 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q3 10:32) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q3 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:58) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 82-J.Hightower is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-T.Fulgham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 11:27) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PHI 20 (Q4 2:59) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 3:23) — (3:23) 4-J.Elliott 57 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to PHI 39 for 12 yards (50-D.Riley). FUMBLES (50-D.Riley), RECOVERED by PHI-34-C.LeBlanc at PHI 39. 34-C.LeBlanc to PHI 45 for 6 yar
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 12:51) — (12:51) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Nelson at PHI 26. 22-S.Nelson to PHI 23 for 3 yards (86-Z.Ertz).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 1:07 · PHI 2 · Score 0-6
(1:07) 11-C.Claypool left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 1:04 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 0:19 · PIT 74 · Score 6-7
(:19) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 0:07 · PIT 15 · Score 7-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 11:57 · PHI 32 · Score 7-13
(11:57) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 11:49 · PHI 15 · Score 7-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 6:21 · PIT 1 · Score 13-14
(6:21) (Shotgun) 63-J.Driscoll reported in as eligible. 26-M.Sanders up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 6:17 · PIT 15 · Score 14-14
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · PHI 23 · Score 14-17
(2:00) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 13:04 · PHI 5 · Score 14-23
(13:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 13:01 · PHI 15 · Score 14-24
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:35 · PHI 1 · Score 14-30
(10:35) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 10:32 · PHI 15 · Score 14-31
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 6:03 · PIT 8 · Score 20-31
(6:03) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short left to 84-G.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q3 5:58 · PIT 2 · Score 22-31
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 82-J.Hightower is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 11:30 · PIT 4 · Score 28-31
(11:30) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle to 13-T.Fulgham for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q4 11:27 · PIT 15 · Score 29-31
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · PHI 35 · Score 29-37
(3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:59 · PHI 20 · Score 29-38
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-D.Colquitt.
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.
- 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 Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2020-10-11?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-29 in Week 5, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Philadelphia Eagles 8, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Philadelphia Eagles 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Philadelphia Eagles 29, Pittsburgh Steelers 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (Q1 1:07) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Sanders (Q1 0:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 11:57) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — M. Sanders (Q2 6:21) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 13:04) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 10:35) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — G. Ward (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 6:03) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — T. Fulgham (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 11:30) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 3:04) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles), 45.5% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +6.77 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 64.3% completion, +10.5% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +15.70 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.70 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+4.94 EPA): (3:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W