Game story
In Week 17 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-12-28, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -16.87 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+27.6% win probability) landed in overtime when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +8.93 EPA/play
- 2 C. Hope · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +8.93 EPA/play
- 3 M. Robinson · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +8.21 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 4 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 5 T. Taylor · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 6 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 7 A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 8 P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Miller — PIT · Passing
J. Miller posted the highest total EPA (+8.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +8.93 EPA per play.
The signature play (+8.93 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Lewis
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Hope (J. Miller pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 25 (Q1 51:50) — (6:50) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 51:40) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 81 (Q3 23:04) — (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 22:45); Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q3 17:37) — (2:37) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q4 13:41) — (13:41) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (OT 11:37) — (11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 11:37) — (11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:05) — (:05) 9-W.Richey 51 yard field goal is No Good, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. 26-D.Townsend at PIT -5 to BAL 45 for 60 yards. Lateral to 51-J.Farrior to BAL 35 for 10 yards (86-T.Heap). FUM
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 21-C.McAlister at BAL 29. 21-C.McAlister to BAL 35 for 6 yards (22-D.Brown).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:04) — (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:46) — (:46) 3-M.Stover 52 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:04) — (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 22:45) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on BAL-90-C.Brown, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 24:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 35-D.Kreider INTERCEPTED by 52-R.Lewis (56-E.Hartwell) at PIT 26. 52-R.Lewis to PIT 12 for 14 yards (79-O.Ross).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 24:32) — (9:32) 31-J.Lewis up the middle to PIT 9 for 3 yards (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by PIT-31-M.Logan at PIT 9. 31-M.Logan to PIT 10 for 1 yard (89-T.Taylor).
Quarterback report card
T.Maddox led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 41.2% completion · -0.50 EPA/play · -16.87 total EPA
- A.Wright (Baltimore Ravens) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -5.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.328 | -0.233 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.233 | -0.197 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.492 | -0.282 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.233 | +0.328 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.0% | 66.7% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.23 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 16 drives, -20.25 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -25.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens 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.
- J. Miller (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.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 51:50 · PIT 25 · Score 0-6
(6:50) 31-J.Lewis left tackle for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 51:40 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 23:04 · BAL 81 · Score 6-7
(8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 22:45 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. PENALTY on BAL-90-C.Brown, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 17:37 · BAL 24 · Score 10-7
(2:37) 3-J.Reed 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 13:41 · PIT 27 · Score 10-10
(13:41) 3-M.Stover 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 11:37 · PIT 29 · Score 10-13
(11:37) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 in Week 17, 2003 on 2003-12-28.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 13 (PIT 10-13 BAL) in Week 17, 2003 on 2003-12-28.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Lewis (Q1 51:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Hope (J. Miller pass) (Q3 23:04) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 17:37, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q4 13:41, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (OT 11:37, 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?
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 41.2% completion, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -16.87 total passing EPA. A. Wright (Baltimore Ravens), 57.1% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -5.50 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
J. Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +8.93 on passing plays. across 1 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+8.93 EPA): (8:04) (Punt formation) 4-J.Miller pass to 28-C.Hope for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +27.6%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-9 Now 6-10 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
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