Game story
In Week 1 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-07, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 34–15 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -6.21 total EPA.
On the individual side, T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +16.08 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.7% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (7:34) 8-K.Boller pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 97-K.Bell at PIT 30. 97-K.Bell pushed ob at BAL 28 for 42 yards (87-M.Robinson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 15 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +16.08 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 2 P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 3 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.58 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4 A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.47 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
- 5 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 6 J. Riemersma · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 7 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8 R. Johnson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Maddox — PIT · Passing
T. Maddox posted the highest total EPA (+16.08) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.21 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (7:34) 8-K.Boller pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 97-K.Bell at PIT 30. 97-K.Bell pushed ob at BAL 28 for 42 yards (87-M.Robinson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Riemersma (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Lewis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Zereoue
- Baltimore Ravens — T. Taylor (K. Boller pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 11 (Q1 55:23) — (10:23) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. Penalty on BAL, Defensive Offside, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 13 (Q1 49:05) — (4:05) 3-J.Reed 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q2 33:02) — (3:02) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 32:57) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q3 24:55) — (9:55) 8-T.Maddox pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 24:49) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 28 (Q3 19:01) — (4:01) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 18:54) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q3 17:02) — (2:02) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 16:56) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 8–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q4 9:06) — (9:06) (Shotgun) 21-A.Zereoue left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 9:01) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) 8-K.Boller pass to 89-T.Taylor for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:22).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) 8-K.Boller pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 97-K.Bell at PIT 30. 97-K.Bell pushed ob at BAL 28 for 42 yards (87-M.Robinson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:45) — (8:45) 8-K.Boller pass incomplete to 87-M.Robinson. Coverage by #30 Scott PENALTY on PIT-30-C.Scott, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at BAL 18 - No Play.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 54:25) — (9:25) 8-K.Boller pass to 83-R.Johnson to PIT 45 for 12 yards (20-D.Washington).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 51:36) — (6:36) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to BAL 13 for 16 yards (21-C.McAlister).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 49:28) — (4:28) 8-T.Maddox sacked at BAL 13 for -7 yards (55-T.Suggs).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) 8-K.Boller pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 97-K.Bell at PIT 30. 97-K.Bell pushed ob at BAL 28 for 42 yards (87-M.Robinson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:31) — (5:31) 34-V.Haynes up the middle to PIT 2 for -7 yards (94-M.Douglas). FUMBLES (94-M.Douglas), RECOVERED by BAL-97-K.Gregg at PIT 2. 97-K.Gregg to PIT 2 for no gain (34-V.Haynes).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 19:10) — (4:10) 31-J.Lewis left tackle to BAL 28 for 1 yard (97-K.Bell). FUMBLES (97-K.Bell), RECOVERED by PIT-92-J.Gildon at BAL 28. 92-J.Gildon to BAL 28 for no gain (66-B.Anderson).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 38:45) — (8:45) 8-K.Boller pass incomplete to 87-M.Robinson. Coverage by #30 Scott PENALTY on PIT-30-C.Scott, Defensive Pass Interference, 38 yards, enforced at BAL 18 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
K.Boller led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 49 dropbacks · 44.9% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.21 total EPA
- T.Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +0.50 EPA/play · +16.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.104 | +0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.4% | 46.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.164 | +0.429 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.236 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.091 | +0.104 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.6% | 59.6% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -9.78 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +7.64 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 55:23 · BAL 11 · Score 0-3
(10:23) 3-J.Reed 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. Penalty on BAL, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 49:05 · BAL 13 · Score 0-6
(4:05) 3-J.Reed 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 33:02 · BAL 4 · Score 0-12
(3:02) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 32:57 · BAL 2 · Score 0-13
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 24:55 · BAL 20 · Score 0-19
(9:55) 8-T.Maddox pass to 85-J.Riemersma for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 24:49 · BAL 2 · Score 0-20
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 19:01 · BAL 28 · Score 0-26
(4:01) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 18:54 · BAL 2 · Score 0-27
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 17:02 · PIT 14 · Score 6-27
(2:02) 31-J.Lewis up the middle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 16:56 · PIT 2 · Score 7-27
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:06 · BAL 8 · Score 7-33
(9:06) (Shotgun) 21-A.Zereoue left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:01 · BAL 2 · Score 7-34
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:34 · PIT 5 · Score 13-34
(4:34) 8-K.Boller pass to 89-T.Taylor for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens Safety (+2) — Q4 4:22 · PIT 2 · Score 15-34
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Boller pass to 86-T.Heap is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. PENALTY on PIT, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 34-15 in Week 1, 2003 on 2003-09-07.
What was the final score of Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Baltimore Ravens 15, Pittsburgh Steelers 34 (BAL 15-34 PIT) in Week 1, 2003 on 2003-09-07.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 8, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Baltimore Ravens 15, Pittsburgh Steelers 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q2 33:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Riemersma (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 24:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 19:01) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q3 17:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Zereoue (Q4 9:06) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — T. Taylor (K. Boller pass) (Q4 4:34) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 55:23, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q1 49:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 44.9% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.21 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.6% completion, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +16.08 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +16.08 on passing plays. across 32 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.21 EPA): (7:34) 8-K.Boller pass intended for 86-T.Heap INTERCEPTED by 97-K.Bell at PIT 30. 97-K.Bell pushed ob at BAL 28 for 42 yards (87-M.Robinson).. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.7%.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
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