Game story
In Week 15 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-12-14, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 13–9 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -1.88 total EPA, and -5.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, H. Ward (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes to BAL 1 for 3 yards (20-E.Reed). Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 4
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.46 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 2 N. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play
- 3 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 4 D. Mason · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 5 T. Heap · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.63 EPA/play
- 6 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7 S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 8 L. Neal · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.51 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 (+8.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.49 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 30 for -6 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-68-B.McKinney at BAL 33. 68-B.McKinney to BAL 37 for 4 yards (83-H.Miller). PENALTY on BAL-92-H.Ngat
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Baltimore Ravens — M. Stover
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Retkofsky
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 6–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q2 42:34) — (12:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q2 35:48) — (5:48) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 8 (Q2 30:52) — (:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q3 21:03) — (6:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 12 (Q4 9:29) — (9:29) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 0:50); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 0:43).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes to BAL 1 for 3 yards (20-E.Reed). Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 4
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep middle intended for 85-D.Mason INTERCEPTED by 22-W.Gay at PIT -1. 22-W.Gay to PIT 11 for 12 yards.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:24) — (1:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 85-N.Washington to BAL 14 for 24 yards (22-S.Rolle).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 30 for -6 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-68-B.McKinney at BAL 33. 68-B.McKinney to BAL 37 for 4 yards (83-H.Miller). PENA
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 85-N.Washington to PIT 50 for 16 yards (20-E.Reed).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 30 for -6 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-68-B.McKinney at BAL 33. 68-B.McKinney to BAL 37 for 4 yards (83-H.Miller). PENA
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 48:14) — (3:14) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short left intended for 81-M.Smith INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark (24-I.Taylor) at PIT 33. 25-R.Clark to PIT 33 for no gain (81-M.Smith).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 22:41) — (7:41) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 10-S.Holmes to PIT 10 for 9 yards (22-S.Rolle). FUMBLES (22-S.Rolle), RECOVERED by BAL-20-E.Reed at PIT 21. 20-E.Reed to PIT 16 for 5 yards (78-M.Starks).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes to BAL 1 for 3 yards (20-E.Reed). Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes for 4
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) · 45 dropbacks · 48.9% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.88 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 31 dropbacks · 35.5% completion · -18.1% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -11.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.128 | -0.195 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.2% | 34.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.377 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.141 | -0.209 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.195 | +0.128 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.8% | 56.8% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.13 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 12 drives, -15.41 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -11.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers 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.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 42:34 · PIT 10 · Score 0-3
(12:34) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 35:48 · BAL 12 · Score 3-3
(5:48) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 30:52 · PIT 8 · Score 3-6
(:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q3 21:03 · PIT 10 · Score 3-9
(6:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-M.Stover 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 9:29 · BAL 12 · Score 6-9
(9:29) (Field Goal formation) 3-Je.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:50 · BAL 4 · Score 12-9
(:50) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 10-S.Holmes to BAL 1 for 3 yards (20-E.Reed). Play Challenged by Replay Assistant and REVERSED. 7-B.Roethlisberger - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:43 · BAL 2 · Score 13-9
3-Je.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-61-J.Retkofsky, Holder-17-M.Berger. PENALTY on PIT-3-Je.Reed, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 13-9 in Week 15, 2008 on 2008-12-14.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 9 (PIT 13-9 BAL) in Week 15, 2008 on 2008-12-14.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 6; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Baltimore Ravens 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:50) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 42:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q2 35:48, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q2 30:52, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — M. Stover (Q3 21:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Retkofsky (Q4 9:29, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 48.9% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.88 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 35.5% completion, -18.1% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -11.68 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 +8.46 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.49 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at BAL 30 for -6 yards (55-T.Suggs). FUMBLES (55-T.Suggs), RECOVERED by BAL-68-B.McKinney at BAL 33. 68-B.McKinney to BAL 37 for 4 yards. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.4%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 13-9 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 10-3 Now 11-3 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-4 Now 9-5 L
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