Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2006 Week 12 Recap

Game story

In Week 12 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-26, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 27–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -24.01 total EPA, and -14.0% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+6.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (11:36) 9-S.McNair pass deep left to 89-M.Clayton pushed ob at PIT 24 for 18 yards (20-B.McFadden).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

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

1. 1 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
2. 2 N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
3. 3 S. McNair · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.45 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
5. 5 S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
7. 7 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
8. 8 N. Davenport · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.30 EPA/play

Player of the game

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

• Baltimore Ravens — T. Heap (S. McNair pass) (Q1 55:26)
• Baltimore Ravens — J. Lewis (Q2 34:25)
• Baltimore Ravens — A. Thomas (Q3 19:58)

Field goals

• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 30:13)
• Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q4 4:20)

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 20 (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 9-S.McNair pass deep right to 86-T.Heap for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 55:20) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 34:25) — (4:25) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 34:21) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 30 (Q3 19:58); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 19:46) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

Turning points

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

• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 56:36) — (11:36) 9-S.McNair pass deep left to 89-M.Clayton pushed ob at PIT 24 for 18 yards (20-B.McFadden). [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.13]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 19:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 43 for -13 yards (35-C.Ivy). FUMBLES (35-C.Ivy), touched at BAL 43, RECOVERED by BAL-96-A.Thomas at BAL 43. 96-A.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.2% · EPA -9.80]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 9-S.McNair pass deep right to 86-T.Heap for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.72]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 47:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 83-H.Miller to PIT 43 for 16 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +1.60]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:02) — (10:02) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 5 for -9 yards (55-T.Suggs). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -1.46]

Impact plays

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

• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 19:58) — (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 43 for -13 yards (35-C.Ivy). FUMBLES (35-C.Ivy), touched at BAL 43, RECOVERED by BAL-96-A.Thomas at BAL 43. 96-A.Thomas for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.2% · EPA -9.80]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:31) — (6:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 44-N.Davenport INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Ivy at PIT 27. 35-C.Ivy to PIT 27 for no gain (66-A.Faneca). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.04]
• Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 14 for -4 yards (55-T.Suggs). [WPA -0.1% · EPA -3.19]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q1 55:26) — (10:26) 9-S.McNair pass deep right to 86-T.Heap for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.7% · EPA +2.72]

Quarterback report card

B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 53 dropbacks · 39.6% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.45 EPA/play · -24.01 total EPA
• S.McNair (Baltimore Ravens) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +3.45 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.30), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +3.50 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -23.89 total EPA, 1 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.
• D. Mason (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
• S. McNair (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 55:26 · PIT 20 · Score 0-6
   (10:26) 9-S.McNair pass deep right to 86-T.Heap for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 55:20 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
   3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 34:25 · PIT 1 · Score 0-13
   (4:25) 31-J.Lewis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 34:21 · PIT 2 · Score 0-14
   3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
5. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · PIT 19 · Score 0-17
   (:13) 3-M.Stover 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
6. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 19:58 · BAL 30 · Score 0-23
   (4:58) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 43 for -13 yards (35-C.Ivy). FUMBLES (35-C.Ivy), touched at BAL 43, RECOVERED by BAL-96-A.Thomas at BAL 43. 96
7. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 19:46 · PIT 2 · Score 0-24
   3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 4:20 · PIT 22 · Score 0-27
   (4:20) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.