Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 26–21 Baltimore Ravens
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 13–7 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Stewart
- Top passer
- E. Grbac
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2001-12-16
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 26–21 on 2001-12-16. K. Stewart posted a game-high +20.68 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(3:51) 3-K.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(14:56) 18-E.Grbac scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(9:34) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(2:00) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:47) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
(3:09) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(1:20) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
BALBaltimore RavensFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 3:51FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BAL 4
- Score
- 3-0
(3:51) 3-K.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 14:56TD EGE. GrbacPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 3-6
(14:56) 18-E.Grbac scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q2 14:50XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 3-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 9:34FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BAL 15
- Score
- 6-7
(9:34) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:00TD PBP. BurressPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 25
- Score
- 12-7
(2:00) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:52XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 13-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 9:20TD BSB. ShawPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 90
- Score
- 19-7
(9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 6:47TD Qadir IsmailPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 14
- Score
- 19-13
(6:47) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 6:36XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 19-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:09TD DKD. KreiderPoints+6
- Yard line
- BAL 4
- Score
- 25-14
(3:09) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 3:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BAL 2
- Score
- 26-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:20TD BSB. StokleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 26-20
(1:20) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BALBaltimore Ravens
Q4 1:14XP MSM. StoverPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 26-21
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +20.68 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 2P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +14.54 total EPA · 12 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 3B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.66 EPA/play
- 4D. Kreider · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 5
Tru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play - 6O. Ayanbadejo · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 7A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 8B. Stokley · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 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
K. Stewart — PIT · Passing
K. Stewart posted the highest total EPA (+20.68) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.49 EPA per play.
K. Stewart's top snap (+8.51 EPA): (9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
E. Grbac led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.26 total EPA
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · +0.49 EPA/play · +20.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.195 | +0.127 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.6% | 52.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.492 | +0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.017 | +0.114 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.127 | -0.195 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.1% | 54.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.20 EPA/play (92nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: +0.13 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Baltimore Ravens: 9 drives, +8.87 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +17.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — E. Grbac
- Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Shaw (K. Stewart pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — Qadir Ismail (E. Grbac pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Kreider
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Stokley (E. Grbac pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 4 (Q1 3:51) — (3:51) 3-K.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:56) — (14:56) 18-E.Grbac scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:50) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 15 (Q2 9:34) — (9:34) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 25 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 1:52) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 14–13. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 90 (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 6:47) — (6:47) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 6:36) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 3:05) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:14) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 10:55) — (10:55) 18-E.Grbac sacked at PIT 26 for -5 yards (27-B.Alexander). PENALTY on BAL-18-E.Grbac, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced at PIT 26.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:56) — (11:56) 4-J.Miller punts 45 yards to BAL 12, Center-54-M.Schneck. 84-J.Lewis to PIT 26 for 62 yards (31-M.Logan).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to BAL 19 for 32 yards (45-C.Harris).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:43) — (9:43) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 81-T.Edwards to BAL 35 for 24 yards (45-C.Harris, 26-R.Woodson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:20) — (9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:13) — (12:13) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress to BAL 19 for 32 yards (45-C.Harris).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:09) — (3:09) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 3:51 · BAL 4 · Score 3-0
(3:51) 3-K.Brown 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 14:56 · PIT 2 · Score 3-6
(14:56) 18-E.Grbac scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 14:50 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 9:34 · BAL 15 · Score 6-7
(9:34) 3-K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · BAL 25 · Score 12-7
(2:00) 10-K.Stewart pass to 80-P.Burress for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · BAL 2 · Score 13-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:20 · BAL 90 · Score 19-7
(9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:47 · PIT 14 · Score 19-13
(6:47) 18-E.Grbac pass to 87-Q.Ismail for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:36 · PIT 2 · Score 19-14
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:09 · BAL 4 · Score 25-14
(3:09) 35-D.Kreider up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · BAL 2 · Score 26-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 1:20 · PIT 5 · Score 26-20
(1:20) 18-E.Grbac pass to 80-B.Stokley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · PIT 2 · Score 26-21
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-5-K.Richardson.
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.
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2001-12-16?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-21 in Week 14, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 26, Baltimore Ravens 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — E. Grbac (Q2 14:56) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (K. Stewart pass) (Q2 2:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Shaw (K. Stewart pass) (Q4 9:20) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — Q. Ismail (E. Grbac pass) (Q4 6:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Kreider (Q4 3:09) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — B. Stokley (E. Grbac pass) (Q4 1:20) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 3:51, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 9:34, 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?
E. Grbac (Baltimore Ravens), 46.5% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.26 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 47.6% completion, +0.49 EPA per dropback, +20.68 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.68 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+8.51 EPA): (9:20) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 82-B.Shaw for 90 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 26-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
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