Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 13–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Mason
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:04) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 20 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), …
- Game date
- 2008-09-29
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23–20 on 2008-09-29, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 13–3 halftime lead. D. Mason posted a game-high +13.49 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Baltimore Ravens | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BALBaltimore Ravens
(6:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(3:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(:22) #78 Terry reports as eligible receiver 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 83-D.Wilcox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(4:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(4:04) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 20 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at BAL 7. 56-L.Woodley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(9:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
(4:07) #78 Terry reports at eligible receiver 33-L.McClain left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
(9:01) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 6:50FG Gareth WarrenPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 31
- Score
- 0-3
(6:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q1 0:22FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 3-3
(:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 3:52FG MSM. StoverPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 6-3
(3:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:22TD DWD. WilcoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 12-3
(:22) #78 Terry reports as eligible receiver 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 83-D.Wilcox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 0:17XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 13-3
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:17TD SHS. HolmesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 38
- Score
- 13-9
(4:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:09XP Gareth WarrenPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 13-10
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 4:04TD LWL. WoodleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 71
- Score
- 13-16
(4:04) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 20 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at BAL 7. 56-L.Woodley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:54XP Gareth WarrenPoints+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 13-17
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:23FG Gareth WarrenPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 1
- Score
- 13-20
(9:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 4:07TD LML. McClainPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 19-20
(4:07) #78 Terry reports at eligible receiver 33-L.McClain left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 4:02XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 20-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
OT 9:01FG Gareth WarrenPoints+3
- Yard line
- BAL 28
- Score
- 20-23
(9:01) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +13.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 2S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.06 EPA/play
- 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 4
Malachi Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 5D. Wilcox · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
- 6W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 7N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 8L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.63 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
D. Mason — BAL · Receiving
D. Mason posted the highest total EPA (+13.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.
D. Mason's top snap (+3.90 EPA): (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason pushed ob at PIT 5 for 35 yards (43-T.Polamalu).
Biggest single play (-7.78 EPA): Joe Flacco — (4:04) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 20 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at BAL 7. 56-L.Woodley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · -3.7% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.58 total EPA- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · +0.8% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -1.54 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Baltimore Ravens | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.089 |
| Offensive success rate | 38.3% | 36.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.220 | -0.053 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.332 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.089 | +0.091 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.3% | 61.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens -0.09, Pittsburgh Steelers -0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: -0.09 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -8.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -7.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Wilcox (Joe Flacco pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Woodley
- Baltimore Ravens — L. McClain
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Gareth Warren
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 31 (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q1 0:22) — (:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q2 3:52) — (3:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) #78 Terry reports as eligible receiver 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 83-D.Wilcox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:17) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 38 (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 4:09) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 71 (Q3 4:04); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 3:54) — 3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 1 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) #78 Terry reports at eligible receiver 33-L.McClain left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:02) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Overtime: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (OT 9:01) — (9:01) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 20 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at BAL 7. 56-L.Woodley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 12:03) — (12:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 21-M.Moore to BAL 31 for 24 yards (36-J.Leonhard).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason pushed ob at PIT 5 for 35 yards (43-T.Polamalu).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 9:01) — (9:01) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 92-H.Ngata at PIT 49. 92-H.Ngata to PIT 48 for 1 yard (89-M.Spaeth, 73-K.Simmons).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 4:04) — (4:04) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 20 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at BAL 7. 56-L.Woodley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:18) — (5:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 92-H.Ngata at PIT 49. 92-H.Ngata to PIT 48 for 1 yard (89-M.Spaeth, 73-K.Simmons).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason pushed ob at PIT 5 for 35 yards (43-T.Polamalu).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 6:50 · BAL 31 · Score 0-3
(6:50) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 0:22 · PIT 15 · Score 3-3
(:22) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 3:52 · PIT 2 · Score 6-3
(3:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 0:22 · PIT 4 · Score 12-3
(:22) #78 Terry reports as eligible receiver 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 83-D.Wilcox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · PIT 2 · Score 13-3
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 4:17 · BAL 38 · Score 13-9
(4:17) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 4:09 · BAL 2 · Score 13-10
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 4:04 · PIT 71 · Score 13-16
(4:04) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 20 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison), RECOVERED by PIT-56-L.Woodley at BAL 7. 56-L.Woodley for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:54 · BAL 2 · Score 13-17
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:23 · BAL 1 · Score 13-20
(9:23) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:07 · PIT 2 · Score 19-20
(4:07) #78 Terry reports at eligible receiver 33-L.McClain left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 4:02 · PIT 2 · Score 20-20
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — OT 9:01 · BAL 28 · Score 20-23
(9:01) 3-Je.Reed 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-M.Berger.
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.
- D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Joe Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2008-09-29?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in Week 4, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q5: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Baltimore Ravens 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Wilcox (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 0:22) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 4:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Woodley (Q3 4:04) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — L. McClain (Q4 4:07) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q1 6:50, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 0:22, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 3:52, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (Q4 9:23, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — G. Warren (OT 9:01, 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?
Joe Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 41.0% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.58 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.3% completion, +0.8% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -1.54 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.90 EPA): (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 85-D.Mason pushed ob at PIT 5 for 35 yards (43-T.Polamalu)..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
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