Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2017 Week 14 Recap

Game story

In Week 14 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-12-10, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 39–38 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +21.03 total EPA, and +5.9% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +21.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-24.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 31 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], ball out of bounds at BAL 36.

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 · +21.03 total EPA · 71 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +12.63 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.67 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
4. 4 A. Collins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +8.46 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Moore · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
6. 6 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
7. 7 M. Wallace · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Allen · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 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

• Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 52:05)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell (Q2 43:16)
• Baltimore Ravens — C. Moore (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 39:14)
• Baltimore Ravens — A. Collins (Q2 32:00)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Allen (Q3 20:23)
• Baltimore Ravens — P. Ricard (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 17:48)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Nix (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:21)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Allen (Q4 6:52)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell (Q4 3:36)

Field goals

• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 34:18)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q2 30:06)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker (Q3 25:10)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q4 12:17)
• Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q4 0:46)

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 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 20 (Q1 52:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q1 51:59) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–13. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 43:16) — (13:16) 65-J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q2 43:11) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q2 39:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 10-C.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 39:07) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 34 (Q2 34:18) — (4:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 18 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 31:53) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q2 30:06).

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 17–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q3 25:10); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 20:23) — (5:23) 37-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 20:20) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q3 17:48) — (2:48) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 42-P.Ricard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 17:43) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 19–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 6 (Q4 12:17) — (12:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q4 9:21); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q4 6:52) — (6:52) 37-J.Allen right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 6:44) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 15 (Q4 3:29) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

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

• Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 31 for -8 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], ball out of bounds at BAL 36. [WPA -24.9% · EPA -0.22]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 84-A.Brown ran ob at BAL 30 for 34 yards. [WPA +18.7% · EPA +2.56]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to BAL 10 for 57 yards (23-T.Jefferson). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +4.47]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:46) — (:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +0.97]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 28-S.Davis at PIT 6. 28-S.Davis to PIT 41 for 35 yards (39-D.Woodhead). Penalty on BAL-66-R.Jensen, Unnecessary Ro [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.43]

Impact plays

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

• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 18-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 28-S.Davis at PIT 6. 28-S.Davis to PIT 41 for 35 yards (39-D.Woodhead). Penalty on BAL-66-R.Jensen, Unnecessary Ro [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.43]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:21) — (10:21) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown to BAL 10 for 57 yards (23-T.Jefferson). [WPA +17.0% · EPA +4.47]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:14) — (9:14) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 10-C.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.2% · EPA +3.64]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 26:36) — (11:36) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace pushed ob at PIT 33 for 40 yards (28-S.Davis). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.40]

Quarterback report card

B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 71 dropbacks · 62.0% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +21.03 total EPA
• J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · -4.6% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +12.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Baltimore Ravens generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +24.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +22.27 total EPA, 8 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.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• 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.
• J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

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

1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 52:05 · BAL 20 · Score 0-6
   (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 26-L.Bell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 51:59 · BAL 15 · Score 0-7
   9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 43:16 · BAL 1 · Score 0-13
   (13:16) 65-J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. 26-L.Bell right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 43:11 · BAL 15 · Score 0-14
   9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
5. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 39:14 · PIT 30 · Score 6-14
   (9:14) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 10-C.Moore for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 39:07 · PIT 15 · Score 7-14
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 34:18 · BAL 34 · Score 7-17
   (4:18) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
8. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · PIT 18 · Score 13-17
   (2:00) (Shotgun) 34-A.Collins right guard for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:53 · PIT 15 · Score 14-17
   9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:06 · BAL 25 · Score 14-20
    (:06) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. Penalty on BAL-41-A.Levine Sr., Defensive Offside, d
11. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 25:10 · PIT 29 · Score 17-20
    (10:10) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. Penalty on PIT-25-A.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.
12. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 20:23 · PIT 1 · Score 23-20
    (5:23) 37-J.Allen up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 20:20 · PIT 15 · Score 24-20
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
14. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 17:48 · PIT 6 · Score 30-20
    (2:48) 5-J.Flacco pass short right to 42-P.Ricard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
15. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 17:43 · PIT 15 · Score 31-20
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:17 · BAL 6 · Score 31-23
    (12:17) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:21 · BAL 1 · Score 31-29
    (9:21) 65-J.Hawkins reported in as eligible. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 45-R.Nix for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [99-M.Judon]. BAL-23-T.Jefferson was injured
18. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:52 · PIT 9 · Score 37-29
    (6:52) 37-J.Allen right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:44 · PIT 15 · Score 38-29
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:36 · BAL 11 · Score 38-35
    (3:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:29 · BAL 15 · Score 38-36
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
22. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:46 · BAL 28 · Score 38-39
    (:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.