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NFL · Week 11 · November 20, 2005 · 10 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2005 Week 11 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 16–13 in Week 11

H.Ward led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 13–16 Week 11 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 13 7–3
Final 13–16
Baltimore Ravens 16 3–7 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
13–16
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 6–13 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
K. Boller
FantasyHQ MVP
H.Ward
Game date
November 20, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • H.Ward 6 REC · 81 YDS +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Parker 2 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Randle El 4 REC · 50 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • T.Heap 4 REC · 29 YDS +4.4 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Hymes 2 REC · 15 YDS · 1 TD +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 4 REC · 42 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Game story

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 16–13 in Week 11 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-20, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (-32.3% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers swung the momentum.

In Week 11 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-20, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 19 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

K. Boller (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -6.97 total EPA.

On the individual side, H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.93 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-32.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (1:14) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 55-T.Suggs (21-C.McAlister) at BAL 44. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 44 for no gain (78-M.Starks). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q4OTT
Pittsburgh Steelers6700013
Baltimore Ravens13030016

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  2. 2 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  3. 3 R. Hymes · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
  4. 4 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  5. 5 W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
  6. 6 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  7. 7 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
  8. 8 C. Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.71 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

H. Ward — PIT · Receiving

H. Ward posted the highest total EPA (+6.93) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.15 EPA per play.

The signature play (-4.60 EPA) came from Baltimore Ravens: (5:31) 31-J.Lewis to BAL 20 for -2 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-26-D.Townsend at BAL 22. 26-D.Townsend to BAL 20 for 2 yards.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Baltimore Ravens — R. Hymes (K. Boller pass) (Q2 36:14)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 5:22)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 44:22)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed (Q2 39:58)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed (Q2 35:13)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 30:21)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (OT 4:16)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–6. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q2 44:22) — (14:22) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 26 (Q2 39:58) — (9:58) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q2 36:14) — (6:14) 7-K.Boller pass to 80-R.Hymes for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 36:09) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 19 (Q2 35:13) — (5:13) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q2 30:21) — (:21) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 11 (Q4 5:22) — (5:22) 8-T.Maddox pass to 39-W.Parker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 5:15).

Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (OT 4:16) — (4:16) 3-M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 55-T.Suggs (21-C.McAlister) at BAL 44. 55-T.Suggs to BAL 44 for no gain (78-M.Starks). Play Challenged by Review Assistant and Upheld. [WPA -32.3% · EPA -1.81]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-C.Wilson to PIT 48 for 25 yards (47-W.Demps). [WPA +26.4% · EPA +2.71]
  • Baltimore Ravens (OT 4:16) — (4:16) 3-M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil. [WPA +25.6% · EPA +1.27]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 11:46) — (11:46) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (98-A.Weaver). [WPA -21.8% · EPA -2.19]
  • Baltimore Ravens (OT 7:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 7-K.Boller pass to 80-R.Hymes to PIT 44 for 12 yards (28-C.Hope). [WPA +17.9% · EPA +1.68]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Baltimore Ravens (Q2 35:31) — (5:31) 31-J.Lewis to BAL 20 for -2 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-26-D.Townsend at BAL 22. 26-D.Townsend to BAL 20 for 2 yards. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -4.60]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 37 for -7 yards (95-J.Johnson). FUMBLES (95-J.Johnson), RECOVERED by BAL-57-B.Scott at PIT 43. 57-B.Scott to PIT 43 for no gain (35-D.Kreider). [WPA -10.0% · EPA -4.18]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q1 54:19) — (9:19) 7-K.Boller pass intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Townsend at PIT 13. 26-D.Townsend to PIT 39 for 26 yards (85-D.Mason). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -4.04]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 18:30) — (3:30) 8-T.Maddox sacked at BAL 43 for -8 yards (57-B.Scott). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -3.91]

Quarterback report card

K.Boller led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • K.Boller (Baltimore Ravens) · 46 dropbacks · 45.7% completion · -0.15 EPA/play · -6.97 total EPA
  • T.Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.70 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play-0.135-0.119
Offensive success rate40.0%38.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.140-0.152
Rush EPA/play-0.244-0.355
Defensive EPA/play+0.119+0.135
Defensive success rate61.4%60.0%

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.14, Baltimore Ravens -0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

  • Baltimore Ravens: 15 drives, -12.06 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 15 drives, -12.80 total EPA, 3 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.
  • H. Ward (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.

  1. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 44:22 · PIT 29 · Score 0-3
    (14:22) 3-M.Stover 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 39:58 · BAL 26 · Score 3-3
    (9:58) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 36:14 · PIT 3 · Score 3-9
    (6:14) 7-K.Boller pass to 80-R.Hymes for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 36:09 · PIT 2 · Score 3-10
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 35:13 · BAL 19 · Score 6-10
    (5:13) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  6. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:21 · PIT 6 · Score 6-13
    (:21) 3-M.Stover 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:22 · BAL 11 · Score 12-13
    (5:22) 8-T.Maddox pass to 39-W.Parker for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:15 · BAL 2 · Score 13-13
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. PENALTY on BAL-21-C.McAlister, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 4:16 · PIT 26 · Score 13-16
    (4:16) 3-M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-13 in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.

What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 16 (PIT 13-16 BAL) in Week 11, 2005 on 2005-11-20.

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

Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Baltimore Ravens 13; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 16.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Hymes (K. Boller pass) (Q2 36:14) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 5:22) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 44:22, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 39:58, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 35:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 30:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (OT 4:16, 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. Boller (Baltimore Ravens), 45.7% completion, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -6.97 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.2% completion, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.70 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +6.93 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.60 EPA): (5:31) 31-J.Lewis to BAL 20 for -2 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-26-D.Townsend at BAL 22. 26-D.Townsend to BAL 20 for 2 yards.. The biggest win-probability swing was -32.3%.

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-2 Now 7-3 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W