Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–19 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Baltimore Ravens 7–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dyontae Johnson
- Top passer
- Lucky Jackson
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:36) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 89-M.Andrews INTERCEPTED by 39…
- Game date
- 2021-12-05
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 20–19 on 2021-12-05, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 7–3 halftime lead. Dyontae Johnson posted a game-high +11.66 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 19 | |
| 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.66 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 2
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.15 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play - 3

Lucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +10.05 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 4
S. Watkins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play - 5
Latavius Murray · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play - 6
D. Freeman · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play - 7

Montaric Brown · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play - 8

Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 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
Dyontae Johnson — PIT · Receiving
Dyontae Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+11.66) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
Dyontae Johnson's top snap (+3.13 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.89 EPA): Lucky Jackson — (8:36) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 89-M.Andrews INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT -5. Touchback. Pressure by 90-T.Watt.
Quarterback report card
Lucky Jackson led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 49 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · -5.9% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +10.05 total EPA
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.15 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.8% | 47.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.205 | +0.299 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.125 | -0.118 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.077 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.7% | 60.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Baltimore Ravens +0.07, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.08 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 10 drives, +6.19 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +5.69 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. Freeman 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Baltimore Ravens — S. Watkins (Lucky Jackson pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Baltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–3. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) (Shotgun) 33-D.Freeman right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 8:37) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 35 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q3 7:29) — (7:29) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–9. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 29 (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q4 11:54) — (11:54) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 5 (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the BAL 2 (Q4 1:48) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 88-P.Freiermuth is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:12) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-L.Jackson pass to 89-M.Andrews is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 89-M.Andrews INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT -5. Touchback. Pressure by 90-T.Watt.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle intended for 89-M.Andrews INTERCEPTED by 39-M.Fitzpatrick at PIT -5. Touchback. Pressure by 90-T.Watt.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q2 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass deep left to 89-M.Andrews to PIT 3 for 29 yards (20-C.Sutton, 39-M.Fitzpatrick) [90-T.Watt].
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass incomplete deep right to 5-M.Brown. PENALTY on PIT-39-M.Fitzpatrick, Defensive Pass Interference, 41 yards, enforced at BAL 41 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 8:40 · PIT 3 · Score 6-0
(8:40) (Shotgun) 33-D.Freeman right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 8:37 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:32 · BAL 35 · Score 7-3
(:32) 9-C.Boswell 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 7:29 · PIT 17 · Score 10-3
(7:29) 9-J.Tucker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 14:08 · BAL 29 · Score 10-9
(14:08) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 18-D.Johnson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 11:54 · PIT 11 · Score 13-9
(11:54) 9-J.Tucker 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-N.Moore, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:23 · BAL 25 · Score 13-12
(7:23) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:52 · BAL 5 · Score 13-18
(1:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:48 · BAL 2 · Score 13-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 88-P.Freiermuth is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 0:16 · PIT 6 · Score 19-20
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short middle to 14-S.Watkins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Lucky Jackson (BAL) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2021-12-05?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-19 in Week 13, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q2: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 17; Final: Baltimore Ravens 19, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Freeman (Q2 8:40) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 14:08) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:52) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — S. Watkins (L. Jackson pass) (Q4 0:16) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:32, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q3 7:29, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q4 11:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:23, 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?
Lucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens), 46.9% completion, -5.9% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +10.05 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 61.8% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.15 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.66 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.13 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 18-D.Johnson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-3 Now 8-4 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W