Game story
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.
| Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 2 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.39 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3 R. Hymes · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.11 EPA/play
- 4 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5 W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.71 EPA/play
- 6 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7 A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 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)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (T. Maddox pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- 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 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.
- 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).
- Baltimore Ravens (OT 4:16) — (4:16) 3-M.Stover 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 11:46) — (11:46) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (98-A.Weaver).
- 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).
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 18:30) — (3:30) 8-T.Maddox sacked at BAL 43 for -8 yards (57-B.Scott).
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.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.135 | -0.119 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 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 rate | 61.4% | 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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