Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2014 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2014 NFL season on 2014-11-02, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 43–23 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -4.62 total EPA, and +1.5% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +27.10 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (7:07) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 93-J.Worilds at PIT 40. 93-J.Worilds pushed ob at BAL 30 for 30 yards (29-J.Forsett). Pressure by 92-Harrison.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +27.10 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.96 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
3. 3 M. Spaeth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.16 EPA/play
4. 4 M. Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
5. 5 T. Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.32 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
8. 8 O. Daniels · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Baltimore Ravens — T. Smith (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 54:47)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 37:22)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 35:30)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 31:01)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 14:12)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Jones (Q4 14:01)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:37)
• Baltimore Ravens — C. Gillmore (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 3:02)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Spaeth (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q2 31:49)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 35 (Q1 54:47) — (9:47) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 54:41) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 22–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q2 37:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 37:18) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 19 (Q2 35:30) — (5:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 35:24) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 28 (Q2 31:49) — (1:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 47 (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 11-M.Wheaton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q2 30:53).

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–13. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 54 (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-P.McPhee].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 14:01) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 35 (Q4 14:01) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 73 yards from PIT 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 13:47) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 18 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 10-M.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 9:31) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 3:02); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 33 (Q4 2:00); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:51).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 37:07) — (7:07) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 93-J.Worilds at PIT 40. 93-J.Worilds pushed ob at BAL 30 for 30 yards (29-J.Forsett). Pressure by 92-Harrison. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -6.51]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) 34-L.Taliaferro right tackle to PIT 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Moats). FUMBLES (55-A.Moats), RECOVERED by PIT-25-B.McCain at PIT 47. 25-B.McCain to BAL 27 for 26 yards (5-J.Flacco). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.29]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 37:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +2.67]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 54:47) — (9:47) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.8% · EPA +3.46]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 11-M.Wheaton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +4.85]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 37:07) — (7:07) 5-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 80-C.Gillmore INTERCEPTED by 93-J.Worilds at PIT 40. 93-J.Worilds pushed ob at BAL 30 for 30 yards (29-J.Forsett). Pressure by 92-Harrison. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -6.51]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:25) — (9:25) 34-L.Taliaferro right tackle to PIT 47 for 4 yards (55-A.Moats). FUMBLES (55-A.Moats), RECOVERED by PIT-25-B.McCain at PIT 47. 25-B.McCain to BAL 27 for 26 yards (5-J.Flacco). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -6.29]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 14:01) — 6-S.Suisham kicks 73 yards from PIT 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.1% · EPA +6.15]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:12) — (14:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-P.McPhee]. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +5.84]

Quarterback report card

J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +1.5% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.62 total EPA
• B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +3.8% CPOE · +0.63 EPA/play · +27.10 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -3.67 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +16.44 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.
• B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• B. Roethlisberger (PIT) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 54:47 · PIT 35 · Score 6-0
   (9:47) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 82-T.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 54:41 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 37:22 · BAL 5 · Score 7-6
   (7:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 37:18 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
   6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 35:30 · BAL 19 · Score 7-13
   (5:30) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 10-M.Bryant for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 35:24 · BAL 2 · Score 7-14
   6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
7. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:49 · PIT 28 · Score 10-14
   (1:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 31:01 · BAL 47 · Score 10-20
   (1:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 11-M.Wheaton for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 30:53 · BAL 2 · Score 10-22
   9-Wing fumbled the snap, resulting in a pass attempt. (Kick formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 9-B.Wing pass to 89-M.Spaeth is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:12 · BAL 54 · Score 10-28
    (14:12) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-P.McPhee].
11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 14:01 · BAL 2 · Score 10-29
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 14:01 · PIT 35 · Score 16-29
    6-S.Suisham kicks 73 yards from PIT 35 to BAL -8. 12-J.Jones for 108 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 13:47 · PIT 2 · Score 17-29
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-K.McDermott, Holder-4-S.Koch.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:37 · BAL 18 · Score 17-35
    (9:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 10-M.Bryant for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:31 · BAL 2 · Score 17-36
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
16. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 3:02 · PIT 1 · Score 23-36
    (3:02) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 80-C.Gillmore for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BAL-53-J.Zuttah, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · BAL 33 · Score 23-42
    (2:00) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 89-M.Spaeth for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play
18. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:51 · BAL 2 · Score 23-43
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing. PENALTY on PIT-72-C.Wallace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.