Game story
In Week 13 of the 2012 NFL season on 2012-12-02, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 23–20 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -7.62 total EPA, and -8.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, H. Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+25.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (:03) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 23 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 0 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 2 R. Rice · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3 C. Batch · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.91 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 4 V. Leach · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5 I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 B. Pierce · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 7 W. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
H. Miller — PIT · Receiving
H. Miller posted the highest total EPA (+4.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.78 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.47 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Dwyer
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Rice
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (C. Batch pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 28 (Q1 52:52) — (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–3. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 26 (Q2 43:57) — (13:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 28 (Q2 33:23) — (3:23) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 33:16) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 23 (Q2 30:37) — (:37) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 16 (Q3 26:14) — (11:14) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dwyer left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dwyer gets great block from Batch on his way to touchdown.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q3 26:05) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the PIT 34 (Q3 20:00) — (5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 19:50) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the BAL 7 (Q4 7:37); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q4 7:24) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:42) — (2:42) 16-C.Batch pass short right to 84-A.Brown to BAL 44 for 9 yards (24-C.Graham).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:00) — (5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 27 for -5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-96-E.Hood at BAL 27. 96-E.Hood to BAL 27 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:17) — (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) (Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco sacked at BAL 27 for -5 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-96-E.Hood at BAL 27. 96-E.Hood to BAL 27 for no gain (77-M.Birk).
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 20:00) — (5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 27:44) — (12:44) 16-C.Batch pass deep middle to 83-H.Miller to BAL 19 for 43 yards (29-C.Williams).
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) · 40 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -8.9% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.62 total EPA
- C.Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 39 dropbacks · 64.1% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.011 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.4% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.005 | -0.191 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.033 | +0.173 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.011 | -0.047 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 50.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -0.89 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +3.84 total EPA, 5 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. Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Flacco (BAL) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- C. Batch (PIT) 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.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 52:52 · BAL 28 · Score 3-0
(7:52) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 43:57 · PIT 26 · Score 3-3
(13:57) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 39:38 · PIT 4 · Score 3-6
(9:38) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 33:23 · PIT 28 · Score 3-12
(3:23) (No Huddle) 5-J.Flacco pass deep left to 81-A.Boldin for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 33:16 · PIT 2 · Score 3-13
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 30:37 · BAL 23 · Score 6-13
(:37) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 26:14 · BAL 16 · Score 12-13
(11:14) (Shotgun) 27-J.Dwyer left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Dwyer gets great block from Batch on his way to touchdown. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 26:05 · BAL 2 · Score 13-13
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q3 20:00 · PIT 34 · Score 13-19
(5:00) 27-R.Rice left end for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ray Rice reverses field and runs around left end for touchdown. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q3 19:50 · PIT 2 · Score 13-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:37 · BAL 7 · Score 19-20
(7:37) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-A.Jones]. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner was in bounds ruling - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:24 · BAL 2 · Score 20-20
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · BAL 24 · Score 23-20
(:03) 6-S.Suisham 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Butler.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in Week 13, 2012 on 2012-12-02.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Baltimore Ravens 20 (PIT 23-20 BAL) in Week 13, 2012 on 2012-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Baltimore Ravens 13; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Baltimore Ravens 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 23, Baltimore Ravens 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — A. Boldin (J. Flacco pass) (Q2 33:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Dwyer (Q3 26:14) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Rice (Q3 20:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (C. Batch pass) (Q4 7:37) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 52:52, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 43:57, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 39:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 30:37, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 0:03, 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), 40.0% completion, -8.9% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.62 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers), 64.1% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.91 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens?
H. Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +4.67 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.47 EPA): (11:17) (Shotgun) 16-C.Batch pass deep right intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 20-E.Reed at BAL -7. 20-E.Reed to BAL 27 for 34 yards (27-J.Dwyer).. The biggest win-probability swing was +25.9%.
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 9-2 Now 9-3 L
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