2019 Week 6 · Sun, Oct 13, 2019 · StubHub Center
Pittsburgh SteelersWinner
24
Los Angeles Chargers
17
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–17. Biggest swing: Q1 11:01, PIT +18% win probability on one snap.
The game in one curve — scrub to replay it
Win probability
(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.
Highest-leverage plays
- Q1 · 11:01PIT +18% win prob(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.
- Q1 · 8:59PIT +12% win prob(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).
- Q1 · 13:45PIT +7% win prob(13:45) 25-M.Gordon up the middle to LAC 45 for -1 yards (48-B.Dupree).
- Q2 · 0:37PIT +7% win prob(:37) 3-C.McLaughlin 43 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-45-C.Mazza, Holder-1-T.Long.
Down-to-down truth
Situational splits
| Metric | Steelers | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive plays | 56 | 59 |
| Total yards | 256 | 348 (edge) |
| Yards per play | 4.6 | 5.9 (edge) |
| Expected points added / play | -0.06 (edge) | -0.09 |
| Success rate | 39% | 41% (edge) |
| Dropback rate | 38% | 76% |
| Dropback efficiency (EPA/play) | 0.11 | 0.13 (edge) |
| Rush efficiency (EPA/play) | -0.16 (edge) | -0.81 |
| Third downs | 9/14 (edge) | 7/12 |
| Red-zone trips → TDs | 0 → 0 | 0 → 0 |
| Explosive plays (10+ rush / 20+ pass) | 4 | 4 |
| First downs gained on snaps | 17 | 20 (edge) |
| Sacks taken | 0 (edge) | 1 |
| Turnovers | 1 (edge) | 3 |
Chargers outgained Steelers 348–256 but lost the turnover battle 3–1. That was the game.
Possession by possession
Drive chart
| # | Team | Start | Plays | Scrim yds | Clock | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAC | LAC 25 | 6 | 20 | 2:12 | Punt | |
| 2 | PIT | PIT 21 | 4 | 4 | 1:42 | Punt | |
| 3 | LAC | LAC 21 | 2 | 0 | 0:15 | Defensive touchdown | |
| 4 | LAC | LAC 25 | 5 | 19 | 1:59 | Interception | |
| 5 | PIT | LAC 40 | 8 | 40 | 4:23 | Touchdown | |
| 6 | LAC | LAC 24 | 7 | 23 | 3:46 | Punt | |
| 7 | PIT | PIT 14 | 15 | 86 | 9:09 | Touchdown | |
| 8 | LAC | LAC 14 | 13 | 73 | 6:02 | Turnover on downs | |
| 9 | PIT | PIT 33 | 1 | 1 | 0:32 | End of half | |
| 10 | PIT | PIT 25 | 14 | 46 | 6:48 | Turnover on downs | |
| 11 | LAC | LAC 30 | 5 | 8 | 1:33 | Punt | |
| 12 | PIT | PIT 26 | 6 | 25 | 3:40 | Punt | |
| 13 | LAC | LAC 9 | 11 | 66 | 3:59 | Turnover on downs | |
| 14 | PIT | PIT 25 | 7 | 25 | 3:24 | Interception | |
| 15 | LAC | LAC 30 | 11 | 65 | 3:23 | Touchdown | |
| 16 | PIT | PIT 19 | 6 | 21 | 3:20 | Punt | |
| 17 | LAC | LAC 21 | 9 | 74 | 2:24 | Touchdown | |
| 18 | PIT | LAC 45 | 5 | 9 | 0:26 | Punt | |
| 19 | LAC | LAC 1 | 2 | 0 | 0:22 | Interception | |
| 20 | PIT | LAC 8 | 1 | -1 | 0:41 | End of game |
0 of 20 drives ended in points. Longest march: Steelers gained 86 scrimmage yards over 15 plays for a touchdown.
Box score unavailable
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Closing number vs result
Betting context
- Closing spread
- LAC -6
- Closing total
- 42.5
- PIT moneyline
- +220
- LAC moneyline
- -252
Chargers closed -6 and lost outright — an upset against the closing number.
Total closed 42.5; the game landed 41 — under by 1.5.
Conditions and crew
Game environment
- Venue
- StubHub Center
- Roof / surface
- outdoors · grass
- Kickoff weather
- 71°F, wind 9 mph
- Referee
- John Hussey
- Rest
- PIT 7 days · LAC 7 days
- Coaches
- Mike Tomlin vs Anthony Lynn