FantasyHQ · Game Recap

NFL · Week 17 · December 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens: 2007 Week 17 Recap

Ravens defeat Steelers 27–21 in Week 17

Tyron Smith led Fantasy Impact as Ravens prevailed in a 21–27 Week 17 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 21 10–6
Final 21–27
Baltimore Ravens 27 5–11 Winner
Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
21–27
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 7–20 Baltimore Ravens
Top passer
C. Batch
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyron Smith
Game date
December 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • S.Holmes 4 REC · 98 YDS · 1 TD +6.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Batch 16/33 · 218 YDS · 2 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • N.Washington 5 REC · 68 YDS +4.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Ravens

  • Tyron Smith
    Tyron Smith 16/32 · 179 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Darling 3 REC · 49 YDS · 1 TD +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Mason 6 REC · 72 YDS +4.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Baltimore Ravens
Final score
Baltimore Ravens 27–21 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 7–20 Baltimore Ravens at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tyron Smith
Top passer
C. Batch
Biggest EPA play
(7:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2007-12-30

Game summary

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27–21 on 2007-12-30. Tyron Smith posted a game-high +7.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers07014021
Baltimore Ravens101070027

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
BALBaltimore Ravens

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:14TD
    Mazi Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-6

    (10:14) 32-M.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 10:08XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  3. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q1 1:51FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 10
    Score
    0-10

    (1:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  4. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 13:35TD
    CRCameron Ross

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 32
    Score
    0-16

    (13:35) 34-C.Ross left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cory Ross scores first TD of career.

  5. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 13:27XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-17

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:27TD
    NDN. Davenport

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 1
    Score
    6-17

    (10:27) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 10:07XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    7-17

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  8. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q2 0:21FG
    MSM. Stover

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 13
    Score
    7-20

    (:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  9. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 3:49TD
    DDD. Darling

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    7-26

    (3:49) (Shotgun) 10-T.Smith pass short middle to 81-D.Darling for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. BALBaltimore Ravens
    Q3 3:41XP
    MSM. Stover

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-27

    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:23TD
    SHS. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 59
    Score
    13-27

    (7:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:13XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    14-27

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:40TD
    Cedrick Wilson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BAL 7
    Score
    20-27

    (3:40) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 80-C.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:36XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BAL 2
    Score
    21-27

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tyron SmithTyron Smith · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +7.14 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Darling · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +7.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
  3. 3S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.66 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  5. 5N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  7. 7Cedrick Wilson Jr.Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.07 EPA/play
  8. 8V. Haynes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Tyron Smith

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyron Smith — BAL · Passing

Tyron Smith posted the highest total EPA (+7.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Baltimore Ravens. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

Tyron Smith's top snap (+2.99 EPA): (3:49) (Shotgun) 10-T.Smith pass short middle to 81-D.Darling for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (+5.55 EPA): C. Batch — (7:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

  • C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -1.8% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.66 total EPA
  • Tyron SmithTyron Smith (Baltimore Ravens) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -2.0% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens
Offensive EPA/play+0.036+0.071
Offensive success rate44.8%39.3%
Pass EPA/play+0.172+0.223
Rush EPA/play-0.109+0.003
Defensive EPA/play-0.071-0.036
Defensive success rate60.7%55.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.04, Baltimore Ravens +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, +6.36 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +2.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Mazi SmithBaltimore Ravens — Mazi Smith (Q1 10:14)
  • Baltimore Ravens — Cameron Ross (Q2 13:35)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — N. Davenport (Q2 10:27)
  • Baltimore Ravens — D. Darling (Tyron Smith pass) (Q3 3:49)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (C. Batch pass) (Q4 7:23)
  • Cedrick Wilson Jr.Pittsburgh Steelers — Cedrick Wilson Jr. (C. Batch pass) (Q4 3:40)

Field goals

  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q1 1:51)
  • Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover (Q2 0:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q1 10:14) — (10:14) 32-M.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 10:08) — 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 10 (Q1 1:51) — (1:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 32 (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) 34-C.Ross left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cory Ross scores first TD of career.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 13:27) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 10:07) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q2 0:21) — (:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 31 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 PIT 15 (Q3 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 10-T.Smith pass short middle to 81-D.Darling for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 3:41) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 59 (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 7:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 80-C.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 3:36) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:14) — (1:14) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Pittman at BAL 19. 24-D.Pittman to BAL 11 for -8 yards (10-S.Holmes). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -0.50]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:20) — (1:20) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep left to 10-S.Holmes to PIT 30 for 28 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +10.6% · EPA +1.12]
  • Baltimore Ravens (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 10-T.Smith pass short left to 33-J.Green to BAL 32 for 10 yards (23-T.Carter). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +1.04]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) 16-C.Batch pass INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Pittman at BAL 38. 24-D.Pittman to PIT 32 for 30 yards (85-N.Washington). FUMBLES (85-N.Washington), recovered by BAL-59-N.Greisen at PIT 33. 59-N.Greisen to [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.97]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 80-C.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +4.07]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.2% · EPA +5.55]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) 16-C.Batch pass INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Pittman at BAL 38. 24-D.Pittman to PIT 32 for 30 yards (85-N.Washington). FUMBLES (85-N.Washington), recovered by BAL-59-N.Greisen at PIT 33. 59-N.Greisen to [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.97]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:29) — (11:29) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass incomplete deep left to 85-N.Washington. PENALTY on BAL-35-C.Ivy, Defensive Pass Interference, 47 yards, enforced at BAL 49 - No Play. [WPA +3.8% · EPA +4.57]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 80-C.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.0% · EPA +4.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 10:14 · PIT 2 · Score 0-6
    (10:14) 32-M.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 10:08 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  3. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q1 1:51 · PIT 10 · Score 0-10
    (1:51) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  4. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 13:35 · PIT 32 · Score 0-16
    (13:35) 34-C.Ross left guard for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Cory Ross scores first TD of career.
  5. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 13:27 · PIT 2 · Score 0-17
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 10:27 · BAL 1 · Score 6-17
    (10:27) 44-N.Davenport right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 10:07 · BAL 2 · Score 7-17
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  8. Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 0:21 · PIT 13 · Score 7-20
    (:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  9. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 3:49 · PIT 15 · Score 7-26
    (3:49) (Shotgun) 10-T.Smith pass short middle to 81-D.Darling for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 3:41 · PIT 2 · Score 7-27
    3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · BAL 59 · Score 13-27
    (7:23) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short left to 10-S.Holmes for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:13 · BAL 2 · Score 14-27
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:40 · BAL 7 · Score 20-27
    (3:40) 16-C.Batch pass short middle to 80-C.Wilson for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · BAL 2 · Score 21-27
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Baltimore Ravens earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Tyron Smith (Baltimore Ravens) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens on 2007-12-30?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-21 in Week 17, 2007.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Baltimore Ravens 27.

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

Baltimore Ravens touchdown — M. Smith (Q1 10:14) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Ross (Q2 13:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Davenport (Q2 10:27) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Darling (T. Smith pass) (Q3 3:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (C. Batch pass) (Q4 7:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Wilson (C. Batch pass) (Q4 3:40) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q1 1:51, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 0:21, 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?

C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.5% completion, -1.8% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.66 total passing EPA. Tyron Smith (Baltimore Ravens), 50.0% completion, -2.0% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.14 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?

Tyron Smith (Baltimore Ravens) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+2.99 EPA): (3:49) (Shotgun) 10-T.Smith pass short middle to 81-D.Darling for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Baltimore Ravens won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L

Baltimore Ravens

Entered 4-11 Now 5-11 W