Game story
In Week 12 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-29, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -3.88 total EPA, and +5.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Rice (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.22 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-38.8% win probability) landed in overtime when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +6.22 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 2 D. Dixon · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3 W. McGahee · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +2.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4 L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 5 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 6 M. Clayton · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7 R. Mendenhall · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8 L. McClain · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Rice — BAL · Receiving
R. Rice posted the highest total EPA (+6.22) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.15 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — W. McGahee
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (D. Dixon pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Dixon
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Reed
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Cundiff
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 2 (Q1 53:19); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 53:14) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 33 (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 44:11) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 31:50) — (1:50) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's 13th TD pass of season. Derrick Mason's 5th TD catch.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 31:45) — 7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 26 (Q3 24:13) — (9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 24 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon scores first TD of pro career.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 6:24) — 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 6 (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Overtime: Baltimore Ravens won the period 3–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (OT 7:25) — (7:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to PIT 10 for 44 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 56 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 5-J.Flacco sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons), RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at PIT 46. 99-B.Keisel to PIT 46 for no gain (65-C.Chester).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 12:07) — (12:07) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 46 yards to BAL 17, Center-60-G.Warren, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 10:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 11:48) — (11:48) 5-J.Flacco sacked at PIT 46 for -8 yards (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons), RECOVERED by PIT-99-B.Keisel at PIT 46. 99-B.Keisel to PIT 46 for no gain (65-C.Chester).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass short middle to 27-R.Rice to PIT 10 for 44 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 44:21) — (14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 44 dropbacks · 52.3% completion · +5.6% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.88 total EPA
- D.Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -15.5% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -6.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.044 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.206 | -0.088 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.021 | +0.134 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.044 | +0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.06, Baltimore Ravens -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -3.95 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -5.19 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.
- R. Rice (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- D. Dixon (PIT) 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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:19 · PIT 2 · Score 0-6
(8:19) 23-W.McGahee up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ngata throws key block on McGahee's TD run. McGahee scores team high 8th TD of season. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 53:14 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 44:21 · BAL 33 · Score 6-7
(14:21) 2-D.Dixon pass deep middle to 10-S.Holmes for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon throws 1st TD pass of career to Santonio Holmes. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 44:11 · BAL 2 · Score 7-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 31:50 · PIT 10 · Score 7-13
(1:50) 5-J.Flacco pass short left to 85-D.Mason for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Joe Flacco's 13th TD pass of season. Derrick Mason's 5th TD catch. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:45 · PIT 2 · Score 7-14
7-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 24:13 · BAL 26 · Score 10-14
(9:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Reed 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:32 · BAL 24 · Score 16-14
(6:32) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon right end for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dennis Dixon scores first TD of pro career. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:24 · BAL 2 · Score 17-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q4 1:56 · PIT 6 · Score 17-17
(1:56) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — OT 7:25 · PIT 11 · Score 17-20
(7:25) (Field Goal formation) 7-B.Cundiff 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-70-M.Katula, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 in Week 12, 2009 on 2009-11-29.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Baltimore Ravens 20 (PIT 17-20 BAL) in Week 12, 2009 on 2009-11-29.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 3; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Baltimore Ravens 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 53:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (D. Dixon pass) (Q2 44:21) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — D. Mason (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 31:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Dixon (Q4 6:32) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 24:13, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (Q4 1:56, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — B. Cundiff (OT 7:25, 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?
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 52.3% completion, +5.6% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.88 total passing EPA. D. Dixon (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.0% completion, -15.5% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -6.19 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
R. Rice (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +6.22 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.15 EPA): (10:14) (Shotgun) 2-D.Dixon pass short middle intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 99-P.Kruger at BAL 46. 99-P.Kruger to PIT 28 for 26 yards (83-H.Miller).. The biggest win-probability swing was -38.8%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Baltimore Ravens won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-4 Now 6-5 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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