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NFL · Week 11 · November 21, 2021 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2021 Week 11 Recap

Chargers defeat Steelers 41–37 in Week 11

Justin Herbert led Fantasy Impact as Chargers prevailed in a 37–41 Week 11 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 37 5–4
Final 37–41
Los Angeles Chargers 41 6–4 Winner
Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
37–41
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–17 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Justin Herbert
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Game date
November 21, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 28/51 · 245 YDS · 3 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Chase Claypool
    Chase Claypool 5 REC · 93 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Dyontae Johnson
    Dyontae Johnson 7 REC · 101 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Justin Herbert
    Justin Herbert 30/53 · 467 YDS · 3 TD +23.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Mykel Williams
    Mykel Williams 5 REC · 97 YDS · 1 TD +7.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Ekeler
    Austin Ekeler 6 REC · 65 YDS · 2 TD +5.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Los Angeles Chargers
Final score
Los Angeles Chargers 41–37 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–17 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Justin Herbert
Top passer
Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play
(12:40) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-54-M.Overton, ball out of bound…
Game date
2021-11-21

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41–37 on 2021-11-21. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +23.36 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 41 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers37027037
Los Angeles Chargers7101014041

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

23 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 8:33FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 18
    Score
    3-0

    (8:33) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 2:13TD
    Austin Ekeler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    3-6

    (2:13) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 2:09XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-7

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 3:48TD
    Austin Ekeler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 10
    Score
    3-13

    (3:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 3:42XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    3-14

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:15TD
    Dyontae Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 10
    Score
    9-14

    (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:09XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    10-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 0:06FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 12
    Score
    10-17

    (:06) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  9. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 11:58TD
    Austin Ekeler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 17
    Score
    10-23

    (11:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 11:50XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-24

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 3:44FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    10-27

    (3:44) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 14:14FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 18
    Score
    13-27

    (14:14) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:38TD
    Nick Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    19-27

    (11:38) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:35XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    20-27

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  15. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 8:52TD
    Austin Ekeler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    20-33

    (8:52) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 8:48XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    20-34

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:54TD
    EEE. Ebron

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 5
    Score
    26-34

    (4:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:49XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    27-34

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  19. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:28TD
    Pat Freiermuth

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 5
    Score
    33-34

    (4:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  20. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:23XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    34-34

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  21. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:29FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 27
    Score
    37-34

    (3:29) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  22. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 2:17TD
    Mykel Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 53
    Score
    37-40

    (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  23. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 2:09XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    37-41

    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Justin HerbertJustin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +23.36 total EPA · 53 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  2. 2Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.77 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.89 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  5. 5Chase ClaypoolChase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  6. 6Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.48 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  7. 7Ray-Ray McCloud IIIRay-Ray McCloud III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  8. 8Dylan ParhamDylan Parham · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Justin Herbert

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing

Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+23.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 53 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (-5.47 EPA): (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.Sutton was injured during the play.

Biggest single play (-5.51 EPA): T. Long — (12:40) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-54-M.Overton, ball out of bounds at LAC 3.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Justin HerbertJustin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 53 dropbacks · 56.6% completion · -1.9% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +23.36 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 51 dropbacks · 54.9% completion · -4.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +5.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.078+0.087
Offensive success rate47.2%53.1%
Pass EPA/play+0.115+0.441
Rush EPA/play-0.104-0.241
Defensive EPA/play-0.087-0.078
Defensive success rate46.9%52.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.08, Los Angeles Chargers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +8.32 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +6.98 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q1 2:13)
  • Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 3:48)
  • Dyontae JohnsonPittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:15)
  • Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 11:58)
  • Nick HarrisPittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris (Q4 11:38)
  • Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q4 8:52)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:54)
  • Pat FreiermuthPittsburgh Steelers — Pat Freiermuth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:28)
  • Mykel WilliamsLos Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 2:17)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 8:33)
  • Dustin HopkinsLos Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:06)
  • Dustin HopkinsLos Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q3 3:44)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 14:14)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 3:29)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q1 8:33) — (8:33) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q1 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 2:09) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 3:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 3:42) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 10 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 1:09) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 17 (Q3 11:58) — (11:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 11:50) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q3 3:44) — (3:44) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 27–14. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 18 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 11:35) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 8:52) — (8:52) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 8:48) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 4:54) — (4:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 4:49) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 4:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the LAC 27 (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the PIT 53 (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:09) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +31.2% · EPA +4.98]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.Sutton was injured [WPA -26.2% · EPA -5.47]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 10:40) — (10:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 88-P.Freiermuth to LAC 2 for no gain (33-D.James; 92-J.Gaziano). [WPA -13.8% · EPA -3.17]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. [WPA +13.3% · EPA +1.10]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 68-S.Kelemete reported in as eligible. 30-A.Ekeler up the middle to LAC 34 for no gain (93-J.Schobert, 95-C.Wormley). [WPA -10.8% · EPA -3.10]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 12:40) — (12:40) 1-T.Long punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-54-M.Overton, ball out of bounds at LAC 3. [WPA -8.8% · EPA -5.51]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 4:45) — (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.Sutton was injured [WPA -26.2% · EPA -5.47]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +31.2% · EPA +4.98]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete short left to 13-J.Washington. [WPA -4.6% · EPA -4.40]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 8:33 · LAC 18 · Score 3-0
    (8:33) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 2:13 · PIT 6 · Score 3-6
    (2:13) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 2:09 · PIT 15 · Score 3-7
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:48 · PIT 10 · Score 3-13
    (3:48) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 30-A.Ekeler for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:42 · PIT 15 · Score 3-14
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:15 · LAC 10 · Score 9-14
    (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:09 · LAC 15 · Score 10-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · PIT 12 · Score 10-17
    (:06) 6-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 11:58 · PIT 17 · Score 10-23
    (11:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 30-A.Ekeler for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 11:50 · PIT 15 · Score 10-24
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 3:44 · PIT 23 · Score 10-27
    (3:44) 6-D.Hopkins 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · LAC 18 · Score 13-27
    (14:14) 9-C.Boswell 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:38 · LAC 1 · Score 19-27
    (11:38) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 11:35 · LAC 15 · Score 20-27
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  15. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 8:52 · PIT 5 · Score 20-33
    (8:52) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 8:48 · PIT 15 · Score 20-34
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:54 · LAC 5 · Score 26-34
    (4:54) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-E.Ebron for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:49 · LAC 15 · Score 27-34
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  19. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:28 · LAC 5 · Score 33-34
    (4:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 88-P.Freiermuth for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  20. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:23 · LAC 15 · Score 34-34
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  21. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:29 · LAC 27 · Score 37-34
    (3:29) 9-C.Boswell 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  22. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 2:17 · PIT 53 · Score 37-40
    (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  23. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 2:09 · PIT 15 · Score 37-41
    6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2021-11-21?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 41-37 in Week 11, 2021.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Los Angeles Chargers 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 37, Los Angeles Chargers 41.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q1 2:13) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 3:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 11:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q4 11:38) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q4 8:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:54) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Freiermuth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 4:28) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 2:17) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 8:33, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q3 3:44, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 3:29, 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?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.6% completion, -1.9% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +23.36 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.9% completion, -4.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +5.89 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.36 total EPA on Passing plays. across 53 snaps. Their top snap (-5.47 EPA): (4:45) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left intended for 13-K.Allen INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Sutton (97-C.Heyward) at LAC 15. 20-C.Sutton to LAC 11 for 4 yards (74-S.Norton). PIT-20-C.

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 41-37 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W