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NFL · Week 5 · October 8, 2023 · 12 min read

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Steelers defeat Ravens 17–10 in Week 5

George Pickens led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 10–17 Week 5 finish.

Baltimore Ravens 10 3–2
Final 10–17
Pittsburgh Steelers 17 3–2 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
10–17
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–3 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
FantasyHQ MVP
George Pickens
Game date
October 8, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Nelson Agholor
    Nelson Agholor 4 REC · 64 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Julian Hill
    Julian Hill 8 CAR · 32 YDS · 1 TD +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Lucky Jackson
    Lucky Jackson 3 CAR · 30 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • George Pickens
    George Pickens 6 REC · 130 YDS · 1 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaylen Warren
    Jaylen Warren 3 REC · 39 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Co.Heyward 3 REC · 23 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 17–10 Baltimore Ravens
Halftime
Baltimore Ravens 10–3 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
George Pickens
Top passer
Lucky Jackson
Biggest EPA play
(1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A…
Game date
2023-10-08

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 17–10 on 2023-10-08, overcoming Baltimore Ravens's 10–3 halftime lead. George Pickens posted a game-high +8.94 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Baltimore Ravens7300010
Pittsburgh Steelers03140017

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BALBaltimore Ravens
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 6:20TD
    Julian Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    6-0

    (6:20) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 6:15XP
    Justin Tucker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-0

    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 12:25FG
    Justin Tucker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    10-0

    (12:25) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:21FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 25
    Score
    10-3

    (3:21) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:18Safety
    Jordan Stout

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 86
    Score
    10-5

    (11:18) 11-J.Stout punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-69-T.Ott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:13FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    10-8

    (7:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 1:23TD
    George Pickens

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 41
    Score
    10-14

    (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:52FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BAL 24
    Score
    10-17

    (:52) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1George PickensGeorge Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  2. 2Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
  3. 3Nelson AgholorNelson Agholor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.71 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  4. 4Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  5. 5Kenny PickettKenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.64 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Julian HillJulian Hill · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.66 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  7. 7Lucky JacksonLucky Jackson · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.26 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  8. 8George PickensGeorge Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

George Pickens

FantasyHQ Game MVP

George Pickens — PIT · Receiving

George Pickens posted the highest total EPA (+8.94) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.

George Pickens's top snap (+4.63 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.94 EPA): Lucky Jackson — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at BAL 36. 90-T.Watt to BAL 18 for 18 yards (3-O.Beckham; 8-L.Jackson)

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 JacksonLucky Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -18.33 total EPA
  • Kenny PickettKenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatBaltimore RavensPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.122-0.060
Offensive success rate41.0%35.0%
Pass EPA/play-0.390+0.071
Rush EPA/play+0.090-0.182
Defensive EPA/play+0.060+0.122
Defensive success rate65.0%59.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Baltimore Ravens: -0.12 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.06 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -10.10 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -4.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Julian HillBaltimore Ravens — Julian Hill (Q1 6:20)
  • George PickensPittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Kenny Pickett pass) (Q4 1:23)

Field goals

  • Justin TuckerBaltimore Ravens — Justin Tucker (Q2 12:25)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 3:21)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 7:13)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 0:52)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 6:15) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q2 12:25) — (12:25) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 25 (Q2 3:21) — (3:21) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 86 (Q4 11:18) — (11:18) 11-J.Stout punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-69-T.Ott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:13) — (7:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 41 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q4 0:52) — (:52) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.8% · EPA +4.63]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 3-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Porter at PIT -4. Touchback. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -4.73]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at BAL 36. 90-T.Watt to BAL 18 for 18 yards (3-O.Beckham; 8-L.Jackson) [WPA -26.3% · EPA -5.94]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:48) — (5:48) 11-J.Stout punts 50 yards to PIT 17, Center-69-T.Ott. 89-G.Olszewski to PIT 25 for 8 yards (48-J.Moon). FUMBLES (48-J.Moon), touched at PIT 25, RECOVERED by BAL-25-K.Seymour at PIT 27. 25-K.Sey [WPA +20.7% · EPA +5.86]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep left to 14-G.Pickens to BAL 42 for 21 yards (21-B.Stephens). [WPA +15.7% · EPA +1.76]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:12) — (1:12) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson sacked at BAL 35 for -9 yards (56-A.Highsmith). FUMBLES (56-A.Highsmith), RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at BAL 36. 90-T.Watt to BAL 18 for 18 yards (3-O.Beckham; 8-L.Jackson) [WPA -26.3% · EPA -5.94]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 5:48) — (5:48) 11-J.Stout punts 50 yards to PIT 17, Center-69-T.Ott. 89-G.Olszewski to PIT 25 for 8 yards (48-J.Moon). FUMBLES (48-J.Moon), touched at PIT 25, RECOVERED by BAL-25-K.Seymour at PIT 27. 25-K.Sey [WPA +20.7% · EPA +5.86]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 4:10) — (4:10) (Shotgun) 8-L.Jackson pass short right intended for 3-O.Beckham INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Porter at PIT -4. Touchback. [WPA -26.4% · EPA -4.73]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.8% · EPA +4.63]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 6:20 · PIT 14 · Score 6-0
    (6:20) (Shotgun) 43-J.Hill left guard for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 6:15 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
    9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 12:25 · PIT 4 · Score 10-0
    (12:25) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-T.Ott, Holder-11-J.Stout.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 3:21 · BAL 25 · Score 10-3
    (3:21) 9-C.Boswell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 11:18 · PIT 86 · Score 10-5
    (11:18) 11-J.Stout punt is BLOCKED by 28-M.Killebrew, Center-69-T.Ott, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:13 · BAL 7 · Score 10-8
    (7:13) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · BAL 41 · Score 10-14
    (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:52 · BAL 24 · Score 10-17
    (:52) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-B.Wing.

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.
  • George Pickens (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 2023-10-08?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 in Week 5, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Baltimore Ravens 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Baltimore Ravens 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Baltimore Ravens 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Baltimore Ravens 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Hill (Q1 6:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (K. Pickett pass) (Q4 1:23) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 12:25, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 3:21, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:13, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 0:52, 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), 46.8% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -18.33 total passing EPA. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.6% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.64 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.94 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.63 EPA): (1:23) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep right to 14-G.Pickens for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W