Game story
In Week 2 of the 1999 NFL season on 1999-09-19, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -7.86 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Huntley (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.2% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: K.Brown kicks 68 yards from PIT 30 to BAL 2. C.Harris to BAL 21 for 19 yards (C.Kelsay).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 23 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.67 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2 J. Armour · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 A. Pierce · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 4 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.59 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5 C. Hawkins · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 6 S. Case · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 7 S. Case · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +0.35 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Huntley — PIT · Rushing
R. Huntley posted the highest total EPA (+4.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.22 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (7:17) S.Case sacked at BAL 24 for -6 yards (C.Emmons). FUMBLES (C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Kirkland at BAL 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Baltimore Ravens — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 8 (Q1 58:58) — (13:58) K.Stewart up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 55:57) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q1 47:48) — (2:48) E.Rhett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 46:39) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 17 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) R.Huntley left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 31:46) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q2 31:26) — (1:26) M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 13 (Q3 22:13) — (7:13) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–6. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 10 (Q4 2:43) — (2:43) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 19 (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to Q.Ismail for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:22) — M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 18 (Q4 0:05) — (:05) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 60:00) — K.Brown kicks 68 yards from PIT 30 to BAL 2. C.Harris to BAL 21 for 19 yards (C.Kelsay).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to Q.Ismail for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:05) — (:05) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 22:17) — (7:17) S.Case sacked at BAL 24 for -6 yards (C.Emmons). FUMBLES (C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Kirkland at BAL 24.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) S.Case pass to J.Armour to PIT 15 for 17 yards (S.Shields).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 22:17) — (7:17) S.Case sacked at BAL 24 for -6 yards (C.Emmons). FUMBLES (C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Kirkland at BAL 24.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) R.Huntley left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 1:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to Q.Ismail for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 52:20) — (7:20) S.Mitchell pass to A.Pierce to BAL 41 for 5 yards (C.Emmons).
Quarterback report card
K.Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -7.86 total EPA
- S.Mitchell (Baltimore Ravens) · 20 dropbacks · 35.0% completion · -0.26 EPA/play · -5.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.054 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 37.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.179 | -0.148 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.140 | -0.142 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.005 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.2% | 58.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, -4.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, +0.53 total EPA, 5 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.
- R. Huntley (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 58:58 · BAL 8 · Score 6-0
(13:58) K.Stewart up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 55:57 · BAL 2 · Score 7-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 47:48 · PIT 2 · Score 7-6
(2:48) E.Rhett left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 46:39 · PIT 2 · Score 7-7
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · BAL 17 · Score 13-7
(2:00) R.Huntley left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:46 · BAL 2 · Score 14-7
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 31:26 · PIT 27 · Score 14-10
(1:26) M.Stover 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 22:13 · BAL 13 · Score 17-10
(7:13) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 12:26 · PIT 10 · Score 17-13
(12:26) M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 2:43 · BAL 10 · Score 20-13
(2:43) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:27 · PIT 19 · Score 20-19
(1:27) (Shotgun) S.Case pass to Q.Ismail for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:22 · PIT 2 · Score 20-20
M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-F.Wainright, Holder-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · BAL 18 · Score 23-20
(:05) K.Brown 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Baltimore Ravens 20 (PIT 23-20 BAL) in Week 2, 1999 on 1999-09-19.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Baltimore Ravens 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 58:58) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 47:48) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 32:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:27) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q2 31:26, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 22:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:26, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 2:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.4% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -7.86 total passing EPA. S. Mitchell (Baltimore Ravens), 35.0% completion, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -5.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
R. Huntley (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +4.67 on rushing plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.22 EPA): (7:17) S.Case sacked at BAL 24 for -6 yards (C.Emmons). FUMBLES (C.Emmons), RECOVERED by PIT-L.Kirkland at BAL 24.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.2%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens 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
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Baltimore Ravens
Now 0-1 L
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